Tired of choosing between two options that don’t speak foryou? In this episode of Sideways Look, we step outside the traditional red and blue lanes to ask: Who actually stands to gain if a third party rose to power in America? From disillusioned voters to powerbrokers on the sidelines, weexplore the myths, mechanics, and motivations behind third-party dreams and who’s quietly working to make them a reality.

Think of Big promises. Big spending. Big consequences. In this episode of Sideways Look, we unpack the so-called “Big Beautiful Bills” These massive legislative packages that promise to fix everything from healthcare to climate change, tax reduction, social security, and much, much more. But who truly benefits? Who’s left behind? And why should we pay attention to thousand-page documents written in legalese? Let’s take a clear-eyed look at the policies shaping our future and what’s hiding between the lines, or what’s hiding between the pages.

When disaster strikes, help is supposed to follow — but who actually receives it, and who gets left behind? In this episode of Sideways Look, I uncover the hidden inequities in disaster relief systems. From FEMA’s complex paperwork to the racial wealth gap in rebuilding funds, we explore the politics, policies, and patterns that determine who recovers... and who’s forgotten.

While headlines focus on book bans, a quieter story unfolds beneath the surface: students swapping QR-code zines, underground pop-up libraries in school bathrooms, and librarians using encrypted lending apps. In this episode of Sideways Look, we investigate how grassroots networks are resisting censorship, and what these silent rebellions say about Education Policy and Intellectual Freedom in America.

In this episode of Sideways Look, I takes a deep dive into the concept of "affordable housing" a term that’s often used in political speeches and campaign promises but rarely defined clearly. I examines the true meaning of affordability, the impact of zoning laws, and how racial and economic disparities continue to shape housing policy in ways that leave many families behind. From tax incentives for developers to housing shortages in major cities, we explore who really benefits from current policies and whether meaningful change is possible. It’s a complex issue, but one that demands clarity and accountability. Join us as we peel back the layers of political rhetoric and ask: Affordable housing for whom?

In this eye-opening episode of Sideways Look, I dig into the billion-dollar machinery behind America’s deportation system. Who’s profiting? Who’s paying the price? And how does this all affect our economy, labor force, and communities?

From private prison profits to the invisible labor of undocumented immigrants rebuilding our cities after climate disasters, Episode 2 pulls back the curtain on the true costs of deportation. I also explore real alternatives ones that could benefit us all.

If you think deportation is just about safety, this episode might challenge what you think you know.

Our first episode is about ICE raids that has created deep divide within our community, for many immigrant’s families who had once fled their countries looking for a better life and now no longer feel safe because they are undocumented and considered criminals even though they have not committed any crimes.