J and Diane weigh in on the events of the past couple of weeks with an assassination of a human, dismantling of free speech, and the stories we are all telling ourselves about all of it! Join us for the conversation! Our rights will only continue when we learn about how they are being taken away! #freespeech #martyrdom #ydigafpodcast 

With the increase in militarization on the streets of the US, J and Diane discuss the US's reputation around the world, how the breaking down of agencies will impact the US and the world going forward, and they posit on the "strategery" of it all. Should we give a f&$k about these new developments? Let's discuss... #ydigafpodcast #militarization #occupiedDC 

J and Diane are giving a f&$k this week about the metaphor of the US as a narcissistic super enabler to Israel's addiction of violence. Does this resonate with you? Have you been, or have you known someone who has struggled with addiction and/or narcissism? Does what is happening in our world sound familiar to that pattern. Let's discuss... #superenablers #addictiontopower #ydigafpodcast

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Did you see Amanda Seales on Surrounded? What were your thoughts? J and Diane talk about what being radical means and the concern of brainwashing our youth in our current educational system with school back in session in many parts of the United States.

Diane shares a convo she had with someone outside of a bank and how important it is to have these types of dialogues in community. Shout out to Kamar who asked about a sign she had in her car, and the rich conversation that developed. J and Diane explore interrogating racism and what impact a Black person's entry point into these systems has on the people and their ability to overcome. 

J and Diane talk about the deployment of 800 National Guard troops in the US capital city and what reasoning and impact this occupation might have. What does organizing look like around these new developments? Shout out to Ms. Amanda Seales of Amanda Seales TV on YouTube for posing the question, do our former Presidents, First Ladies, Vice-Presidents and their spouses have a responsibility to be standing in the space of saying enough is enough? If they do, what would you want to see them do? 

J and Diane discuss how tribalism might be evolving to support and protect against imperial and capitalistic rule. Also, if you identify as white, how are you actively popping your bubbles? #tribalism #humanvalue #ydigafpodcast

Also, Diane shared about a campaign to raise funds for Dr. Mohammed and his family (wife, 5 kids, and 2 sisters) to evacuate from Gaza. Please give what you can and share!

Do you know what splitting justice means? J and Diane discuss it through the experience of labor leader Chris Smalls on board the Handala which sailed to Gaza to break the siege as the latest iteration of the Freedom Flotilla.  Do you see any recurring patterns in what is happening in Palestine, or Cambodia, or what happened during the stealing and colonizing of Turtle Island, what we now call the United States? #splittingjustice #HandalaFreedomFlotilla #patterns #colonization #ydigafpodcast

J and Diane discuss the definition of Democracy and whether or not the US is actually realizing this form of government.  They talk about the book The 1619 Project by Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones and some of the revelations in the first chapter about Democracy. #democracy #1619Project #troublesomepeople #ydigafpodcast

What is the reason for war? Are we so addicted to violence that war is a part of who we are as a society? J and Diane discuss through a historical lens connected to hard and soft power and wonder if we'll ever get out of this cycle? #war #addiction #hardandsoftpower #ydigafpodcast