UnLearned

The election that no one wanted has finally arrived. As the world’s most famous democracy, why is the system still so imperfect? Kat and Mesha discuss the origin of the electoral college. During the main segment, they try to unpack internalized oppression and taking on the language of the colonizer. Lastly, they bring back Historical … Continue reading Episode 29: Your Terms on Your Terms →

Kat and Mesha brings back the segment “Best Things” where they share some of the awesome things that they are grateful to have. They recount their experiences traveling to other countries and how it helped shape their perception of America. Lastly, they remind you that cultures are not costumes and to be better this Halloween.

Water is Life. In honor of Indigenous Peoples day, Kat and Mesha discuss the current struggle of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and their fight to keep their primary water source clean as they protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Later, Kat and Mesha ponder whether going to college and gaining massive debt … Continue reading Episode 27: College and the American Dream →

Kat and Mesha break down whether one can be truly “woke” if they are still participating in one or more systems of oppression. Can you be woke on one topic but sleepwalking on other identities? They also discuss upcoming Black historical fiction films and preparing natural hair for winter.

Kat and Mesha finish discussing the criminal justice system with special guest, Loredana Valtierra Esq. They unpack the school to prison pipeline while questioning whether America can be the land of the free when almost a third of the population is or has been imprisoned. They also highlight the foolishness that is Donald Trump and … Continue reading Episode 25: The Cycle Never Ends Pt.2 →

This is the first part of a two part discussion on the criminal justice system with our special guest Loredana Valtierra. We analyze the different levels of policing and the court system and figure out how just justice really is. We also talk about the elusive Frank Ocean and Ryan Lochte’s white lies.  Season 2 … Continue reading Episode 24: The Cycle Never Ends Pt 1 →

We are excited to be premiering season two in just a few short weeks. Some new and exciting changes are coming to the show and we hope to see you there.

Is celebrating  Independence day counterintuitive for a country built on slavery? Kat and Mesha discuss the problem behind  patriotism.

Kat and Mesha travel down the road of financial success.

Kat and Mesha talk about the two things plaguing our generation: twitter trolls and making friends after college.