Starter Trek

Andrew & Tawny kick off the episode with a philosophical discussion of whether or not yogurt should be considered a candy. Then, Andrew fills us in on his family’s problematic Christmas debate. This week’s voicemail prompts us to discuss whether or not “White” should be capitalized, as well as the implications of the New York Times article, “A Racial Slur, a Viral Video, and a Reckoning.” Call in if you have a racism question at 323-389-RACE.

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We’re joined by Kulap Vilaysack & Suchin Pak (Add To Cart) to discuss their podcast, tweets about The Negro Solstice, and self help books. Then, we dive into this week’s voicemails where one listener journeys to find good tamales and another navigates a tricky mother-in-law situation. Stay safe out there and happy holidays! Call in if you have a racism question at 323-389-RACE.

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Andrew, Tawny, and former producer Matt Apodaca discuss their experiences with Christmas trees before getting to this week's current events: a person who washes their beef and Phoebe Bridgers' statements about podcasting. This week's voicemails include questions about how to show that you're an ally, and whether or not it's problematic to own Black Art if you're white. Call in if you have a racism question at 323-389-RACE. 

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Andrew and Tawny are joined by former producer (now friend) Matt Apodaca to chat about Matt's recent birthday. Then, we catch you up on the ever-growing saga of Rudy Guiliani before answering your voicemails about country music and Taiwanese Love Boats. Call in if you have a racism question at 323-389-RACE. 

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Andrew, Tawny, and former producer Cody Ziglar celebrate the first ever independent episode of the show. We talk about the process of going indie, and answer this week's voicemails about customer service employees and Facebook threads about the Grammy's. Stay safe, and call in if you have a racism question at 323-389-RACE.

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Introducing Sub-Optimal -- the optimal place to subscribe to Yo, Is This Racist, support Tawny and Andrew, and get exclusive content by signing up at www.suboptimalpods.com!

First off, we're starting a new bonus show called Yo, Can We Live? which where we celebrate life, new projects and works by people of color. New episodes every Friday. Call in! 323-DUX-7223 (323-389-7223)

And if you want to support us more, there's the Sub-Optimal Bundle. In addition to all episodes of Yo, Can We Live?, twice a month we'll include some new, exclusive, content. Limited series pods, special guest shows, movie watch alongs, new episodes of Tawny’s music-making pod The Supergroup, probably even cover tunes or music videos. Who knows! We do a lot of stuff.

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