Starter Trek

Andrew and Tawny work through an audio delay before chatting with comedian and actor Ronnie Adrian! They talk about a baffling use of a racial slur prior to sex, getting braids and more! Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew and Tawny talk about what’s been making them happy recently and then they have a hilarious chat with comedian Rob Haze! They talk about nightlife in New York & Chicago vs LA, “white Jesus”, problematic haircuts, secret Santa gift optics, and more! Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew and Tawny catch up on some racist news involving a virtual NASCAR race and then have a nice chat with Kimia Behpoornia (Abby’s)! They talk about stolen tuna, feeling inadequate within your own culture, embracing stereotypes as jokes within your group, and more! Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew and Tawny talk to each other about passing the time in the quarantine and then they talk to writer Sarah Hagi! They talk about making friends with people of color, using the word “woke” and more! Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew and Tawny keep it light and talk tech woes in the new normal before sitting down with comedian and writer Teresa Lee (I Think She Likes You). Topics include: things named after ethnic groups, explaining American racism to your immigrant parents, pattern vs intention, and more. Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

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Welcome to this week's very special episode! Andrew and Tawny speak with the first-ever "Gaysian" elected to congress, Rep. Mark Takano of California's 41st district. We talk about the Coronavirus, racism, what it's like to work for Nancy Pelosi, and much more! Plus, we bid farewell to Producer Alex. The racism tip line is still open for business: 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew and Tawny share their thoughts on the Coronavirus from a safe, social distance before sitting down with Reina Hardesty (Brockmire) to answer listener voicemails. Topics include: why nobody should make fun of mixed-race people, what you should do when you can't pronounce a name in a book, and the difference between racism and depictions of racism. Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew and Tawny are joined by comedian Pallavi Gunalan (Facial Recognition Comedy) to help listeners get to the bottom of who should get off work for MLK Day, how to deal with ignorant gentrifiers in Colorado and ways to process your complicated feelings about the British royal family. We're always here to help you with your racism questions: 323-389-RACE. 

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It's Super Wednesday! Did you vote? Andrew and Tawny welcome Usman Ally (On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Veep) to the studio to help with a fresh batch of listener voicemails. How can you tell if a student is being racist? What should you do if someone starts speaking Spanish to you for no reason? How to best navigate the complexities of calling out an immigrant for their racism? Let us help you with your racism questions! 323-389-RACE.

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It's our very own special Black Women's History Day episode! No headlines. No voicemails. Just Prosecco, pastry and tea with Andrew, Tawny, Naomi Ekperigin (Couples Therapy), Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess), Sarah Hagi (Vice) and Kara Brown (She-Hulk, Keep It). We get into everything-- from Britney Spears to Canada to The Royal Family to dealing with white people in the wild. Enjoy this bonus episode and we'll see you next Wednesday!

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