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

Do you know the difference between saying "sorry" and making amends? J and Diane discuss what our society could look like if we had infrastructures for people like Diddy and Trump to be called in to make amends. They also talk about the current manifestations of slavery that are revealing themselves. Join the discussion in the comments! #ydigafpodcast #makingamends #Diddy #Trump #harmreduction 

J and Diane discuss the newest concentration camp opened in Florida to house humans who this government has deemed as "illegal" - no matter what their citizenship status- called Alligator Alcatraz, and the relation to the timing of it being so-called independance day.  Are you seeing what they are seeing?

Did you hear about the Global March to Gaza? J and Diane discuss why we should give a f&$k about it and what some of the outcomes were. They also talk about the boogeyman narrative and how it is showing up in today's headlines. #ydigafpodcast #globalmarchtogaza #theboogeyman #Iran 

Trump and Israel are bombing Iran and J and Diane give a f&$k about it! Join the convo in the comments as we discuss what is happening and what is going on behind the narrative. Is this really about peace?? #ydigafpodcast #stopbombing #manufacturedconsent #faileddiplomacy 

J and Diane discuss the militarization of cities in the US and what folks should be doing to prepare themselves and their families for what might be coming, and how to be helpful to our neighbors. Did you attend a "No Kings" rally? What were your observations? #ydigafpodcast #ICEraids #theconstitution #safetyplans 

J and Diane discuss the current situation at Columbia University as J's alma mater, and talk about the importance of the true expansion of knowledge and how dangerous false narratives can be. 

Trigger/content warning: dehumanizing of Palestinians and victims of 9/11 using severely academic references of the impact of incinerated humans on the environment. We invite you to fast forward if you do not want to hear the email. 

J and Diane break down an email sent out by the organization they used to work for, written by former Rep. and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, on his reasoning to stop bombing Gaza. They talk about how tone deaf this email is and how whiteness thinks it did something good here, but how wrong that is. This is a longer episode, so bear with us!

In YDIGAF about dancing with death, Part II, we hear J's journey over the past few weeks with details of her experience having a stroke, how it has impacted her life, and what she needs on her way to healing.

WE'RE BAAAAACK!!!! J and Diane share what journeys they've been on in their absence from the airwaves and how each of them are processing. They've missed all of you and they've missed each other!

J has a GoFundMe to try to cover her medical expenses from having a stroke 3 weeks ago. If you are able to help, every little bit is a blessing! https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-johannas-stroke-recovery-journey

Diane shares about saying goodbye to her Mother. This is a poem she wrote after her transition:

Your outer shell is cracking

opening to reveal the light inside.

Womb mother sliding 

into the eternal,

while spirit mother

weaves a tapestry of colors on canvas 

revealing the space where the stars

and trees meet.

Your laughter sings now

forever in our hearts

while birds of blue

whisper secrets in your ear

bringing joy up from 

the depths of your soul.

The beauty of one mother

capturing the essence of the other

expands my breath, 

while yours is leaving you 

in short, raspy tones.

We watch and

tell you we will be ok.

We wait and

tell you we will miss you.

Lullabies and bird song

fill your ears

as you transition into spirit

to join your loves who

are waiting for you.

Farewell sweet mother.

Dance with your sisters

and know that I loved you

dearly and truly.

See ya later alligator…