The Delve

In this episode, we speak with Brandon Holmes, co-director at Freedom Agenda. We discuss the conditions at Rikers Island, home to New York City's main jail complex, and why it needs to close.

Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, has seen months of ongoing pro-democracy protests. Each one has been met with deadly force by a police and military that answer directly to the King. This week we speak with Thulani Maseko, human rights lawyer and pro-democracy advocate about the situation on the ground in this southern African nation.

In this episode, we discuss some of the worst politicians currently on the national stage. This includes figures like Mitch McConnell, Ted Cruz, and a few other gems.

In this episode, we speak with Indi Samarajiv, a writer living in Sri Lanka who has had first hand experience with collapse of his state during their civil war. We look at the factors of collapse and how he found connections while growing up in the United States. You can see more of Indi's work through his website Indi.ca and Youtube channel.

In this episode, we speak with Laurie Betram Roberts, the co-founder of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund and Executive Director of the Yellow Hammer Fund, about reproductive justice in the South, but these issues transcend nationally. We discuss the obstacles women face due to financial hardships, cultural barriers, and GOP-led abortion restrictions. https://www.msreprofreedomfund.org/

In this episode, we speak with Laurie Betram Roberts, the co-founder of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund and Executive Director of the Yellow Hammer Fund, about reproductive justice in the South, but these issues transcend nationally. We discuss the obstacles women face due to financial hardships, cultural barriers, and GOP-led abortion restrictions.

In this episode, we speak with Charlie Bonner, communications director of MOVE Texas. We discuss the state’s recent voter suppression laws and why he is hopeful for the future.

In this episode, we speak with Guerline Jozef, cofounder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance. She delves deep into the little known history of this proud and resilient nation.

In this episode, we speak with Guerline Jozef, cofounder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance. She delves deep into the little known history of this proud and resilient nation.

In this episode, we address covid vaccine hesitancy through a conversation with Heather Simpson, a reformed anti-vaxxer.