Rooted In Reality

We're back and there's sooo much to cover this week. This episode talks about how the government keeps crossing lines that shouldn’t be crossed. Ohio is sending driver’s license info to Homeland Security, Trump is threatening to cut SNAP from blue states unless they hand over personal data, and ICE is changing its story again in the Marimar Martinez case. We wrap up with the tragic killing of Ta’Kiya Young and why her death was completely avoidable.
It’s a heavy episode — but a necessary one — about power, privacy, and the real people caught in the middle.

This episode picks up where Pt.1 left off and we get even more deep and personal in this one. To the school that changed our lives forever, HU, we love you!

This episode kicks off my new HBCU Series — a monthly deep dive into real stories from graduates of historically Black colleges and universities. In Part 1, I sit down with my best friend Carlissa to talk about our time at Howard University: the culture, the surprises, the lessons, and how The Mecca shaped who we are today.

This week I'm challenging my listeners with a simple question. What are you willing to do to fight for the country you want? Can you commit to the blackout strike? I also talk about the Abby Zwerner civil trial - the teacher who was shot by her 6 y/o student. Did she deserve 10 million? And lastly I talk about the history of health care in this country and how we almost had medicare for all. Tune in, you don't want to miss this.

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This week on Rooted in Reality, I'm talking about the Democrats’ big election wins — and the major loss that followed. While voters pushed progress nationwide, Trump is in court fighting to block SNAP funding, and Democrats folded their leverage in the shutdown fight, getting nothing in return.

• Ohio SNAP Benefits

• Franklin County Food Resources

• Ohio Legal Help – SNAP Info

• USDA – National SNAP Facts

• Feeding America – Find Your Local Food Bank

This week on Rooted in Reality, I'm talking about what happens when everyday people push back. From Columbus City Schools facing deep budget cuts, to Ohio’s new redistricting map that reshapes political power, to the shocking case of a woman who reported ICE misconduct and was deported for it — I'm digging into how communities are standing up and saying, “enough.”

In this episode I give another update on the Government shutdown and how it's not only impacting federal workers but also everyone in America. I talk about what the American farmers are going through because of the tariff and the Government shutdown. I also talk about Ohio's upcoming elections and give important dates to pay attention to and the segment "So This Is Thing" is back - tune in for that and more!

I talk about how SCOTUS heard oral arguments last week that puts the VRA of 1965 under attack. I give an update of Ohio redistricting map and the Government shutdown. Tune in to hear how they are trying to disenfranshise you.

This week we're celebrating the 10th episode of the podcast, wooo! No politics, all reality... tv that is. From Potomac to Salt Lake City, Khey and I give our unfiltered opinion on some of our fav shows. Tune in for a light-hearted, fun episode.

This week I break down the government shutdown and how it will effect you. I discuss the recently introduced Ohio House Bill allowing utility companies to control your thermostat. & I give my opinion on Diddy's sentencing.