Woke AF Daily
433 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWoke AF Daily with Danielle Moodie powered by DCP entertainment is a podcast that explores the many facets of what it means to be "woke" in our modern life. Get five full shows a week for $5 a month at Patreon.com/WokeAF.
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Our Voice, Our Power
December 07, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBridget Todd is the host of the podcasts Internet Hate Machine and There Are No Girls on the Internet. She and Danielle Moodie discuss how the internet is our 21st century town square, and with that comes a power that some like Elon Musk are trying to take away. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Purposeful Erasure of COVID
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIt has been about three years since SARS-CoV-2, AKA the COVID-19 virus, started spreading worldwide. In a few months, it will be three years since it began spreading across the United States. Marked By COVID co-founder Kristin Urquiza joins to discuss the orchestrated ways in which American government and mass media have been denying the realities of COVID-19. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/li...
Oath Keepers Convicted
December 05, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBGlenn Kirschner returns to Woke AF Daily for an extensive conversation on the criminal convictions of Oath Keeper seditionists, including founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building the Progressive Pipeline
December 02, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBDálida Rocha is the Executive Director of Renew U.S., and joined Danielle to speak about the urgent need to develop an ecosystem of progressive candidates and elected officials across America. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Guns, More Shootings
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe cycle of violence not only continues, but continues to get worse. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protesting is a Privilege
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBDanielle reacts to the wave of protests in China and Iran. Rae Sweet-Sandoval, It Gets Better's Education Coordinator, speaks with Danielle about the It Gets Better Youth Summit, the Youth Voices program, and other programs that reach out to LGBTQIA+ youth. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queer Youth Are the Future
November 29, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBChloe L. is today's guest from the It Gets Better Youth Summit, and they discuss with Danielle what it's like to be a queer teenager living in North Carolina in the midst of a pandemic. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unshrinking Youth
November 28, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBEris R. was one of the young participants at this month's It Gets Better Youth Summit. They join Danielle Moodie to talk about their experience as a young queer person in America, and how Christianity can be compatible with queerness. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Art is Essential, Not Elective
November 25, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMandeep Sethi, AKA SETI X, is a rapper and educator who received the Save The Music J Dilla Music Technology Grant. He joins Danielle Moodie to discuss the importance of arts in education. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gratitude Amidst Tragedy
November 24, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBDanielle Moodie delivers her yearly message of gratitude. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cyclical State of Grief
November 23, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRage collapses into grief. Grief collapses into despair. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for a reflection on America's epidemic of mass shootings. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weaponizing Ignorance
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJohn Iadarola, the host of The Damage Report on TYT Network, joins Danielle for a deep dive conversation about rhetoric, the mainstream media, and the Republican party. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dignity and Defiance
November 21, 2022 14:37 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBNancy Pelosi's historic time as Speaker of the House is officially coming to an end. Today, Danielle Moodie pays tribute to her accomplishments over decades of public service. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disinformation, Misinformation, and Flat Out Lies
November 18, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDr. Lewis V. Baldwin is a Martin Luther King Jr. scholar with a new book, The Arc of Truth. Danielle speaks with him about the significance of truth in Dr. King's activism, and how we need to fight back against rampant dishonesty in the present day. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Time of Great Transformation
November 17, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBGina McGuire is the author of By the Skin of Your Teeth, second place winner of the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest. Gina joins Danielle today to discuss the importance of hope during a time of great change. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In The Deep: Stories That Shape U
November 17, 2022 12:36 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week I wanted to share a great show with you all! Listen to powerful and genuine stories that we can relate to. In the episode I’m about to play for you, you’ll meet Leon Ford who survived being shot multiple times by police and now is on the front lines of police reform in Pittsburg… For More Learn More Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Psychology of Doomsday
November 16, 2022 14:05 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBDr. Jonathan Metzl joins for an election day post-mortem. Gen Z saved the day! But is our government going to save them from the climate crisis and gun violence epidemic? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hopefulness of Destruction
November 15, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe climate crisis which once seemed to be in a vaguely far-off future is here today, and we are living through it. T.K. Rex is the author of A Holdout in the Northern California Designated Wildcraft Zone, an Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story about the hopefulness that comes out of destruction; Danielle spoke with them about their story and their outlook on our climate present as well as our climate future. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of ...
Obstacles as Opportunities
November 14, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAkhim Alexis is the author of The Lexicographer and One Tree Island, a finalist in the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest. Danielle speaks with Akhim about the importance of imagining a hopeful yet realistic climate future. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patchwork of Protection
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBGina Brillon is the co-host of The State of Women podcast - she joined Danielle to discuss the state of women in 2022 and the battles that lie ahead after midterm elections. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Changing Hearts, Changing Minds
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBAnand Giridharadas is the author of the new book The Persuaders and joined Danielle for a long-awaited discussion about how the Democratic party urgently needs to do the work to persuade voters to support them - rather than idly expecting them to come around to the idea that left-wing policies are better. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See om...
Where We Go From Here
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBElection Day was yesterday. Today Democrats and activists have to begin picking up the pieces and moving forward - not just sitting around and waiting two years for 2024. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for an election pre-mortem. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get Out the Vote
November 08, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBMake It Plain host Mark Thompson joins Danielle once more for an election day special in which they both stress the urgency of voting now more than ever before. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hanging Onto Our Democracy
November 07, 2022 13:59 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBPatrick Gaspard is the new President and CEO of the Center For American Progress, where Danielle cut her teeth as an advisor for LGBT policy and racial justice. He joins Woke AF ahead of midterms to discuss the issues and battles Democrats should be focusing on today, as the future of fair elections becomes more precarious in America. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
No Vote Left Behind
November 04, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBBrad Jenkins is the President & CEO of AAPI Victory Fund, where he uses his experience in the Obama White House to drive Asian American and Pacific Islander voters to the polls. He spoke with Danielle about new polling showing that AAPI voters aren't guaranteed to vote Democrat, the reasons why that is, and how he thinks Democrats can change that. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
The Reticence of Racism
November 03, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBMessaging matters. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins Danielle as he does every week, for a spirited back and forth conversation about the current messaging coming out of the Democratic party and Biden White House, and how it can be - and needs to be - much better. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taking Up Space
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBLiberatED founder Dena Simmons is back for part 2 of her riveting conversation with Danielle Moodie, in which they discuss how we can wake people up and get their heads out of the sand...before it is too late. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reclaiming Our Time
November 01, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBDena Simmons is the founder of LiberatED social-emotional learning group, and she joined Danielle Moodie for an engaging two-part conversation about growing up Black in a culture dominated by white social standards. Check back tomorrow for part 2 - you won't want to miss it! Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Sowing the Seeds
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBSean Shaw is a former Florida state representative and the founder of People Over Profits. He joined Danielle to talk about what Democrats can be doing in the short- and long-term in order to get more of the party's prospective base to the polls. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Work to Rebuild America
October 28, 2022 13:10 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBDelia Coleman is the Deputy Director of Equal Rights Advocates, telling stories and advancing policy that positively influence gender justice. Danielle speaks with her about the hard work advocates like Delia are doing to rebuild America anew. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imagining a Better Future
October 27, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBTory Stephens is the creator of Grist's Imagine 2200 climate fiction initiative. He joined Danielle Moodie for a robust discussion on the importance of Afrofuturism and their respective personal connections to it. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Models of Power
October 26, 2022 13:02 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBDr. Jonathan Metzl returns to Woke AF Daily to break down how his students are feeling about our current political state, and how he thinks Democrats could be messaging better ahead of midterms. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unwrapping the Shame
October 25, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt Gets Better has a new five-part series titled Queer Sex Ed, and Danielle is joined by Eboni Munn and Dr. Lexx to break down what the series is about and why it's important. New episodes go up every Wednesday at https://itgetsbetter.org/queer-sex-ed/. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Dying Democracy
October 24, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIf Republicans win more seats in 2022, they will take us to a hellscape that will be hard to escape. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fascist States of America
October 21, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDanielle Moodie climbs atop her soapbox to inform you about the urgency of the 2022 elections, which polls are increasingly showing do not look good for Democrats. If Republicans win more seats in November, we are headed to a truly dark and bad place... Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connecting the Dots
October 20, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDanielle talks with Grace Lynch, the host of Teaching Texas, a new audio documentary series which explores the Lone Star State's stranglehold on American education. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turning the Tables
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, Danielle and Dr. Jonathan Metzl turn the tables on each other - Danielle sat in on his Vanderbilt University course and let Jonathan ask the questions about what Danielle's thoughts are regarding COVID and society over the last two years, and how we move forward. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Knitting Community Back Together
October 18, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBChristy Smith is running for the US House of Representatives in California's 27th district. Joining Danielle Moodie for the first time, Christy discusses not only why she is running for office, but the importance of mobilizing citizens on the left across the country to run for office from the lowest levels of government to the highest offices in the land. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad c...
Not-So-Silent Crisis
October 17, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBLicensed clinical social worker Michael Klinkner joins Woke AF Daily for the first time to discuss the growing and ongoing mental health crisis among America's youth amidst multiple health pandemics and the gun violence epidemic. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You Can't Shame the Devil
October 14, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBRev. Mark Thompson is back to make it plain about how we can fight back against the right wing invasion on all fronts of our society. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Orchestra of Mayhem
October 13, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBGlenn Kirschner makes his triumphant return to Woke AF Daily, discussing the orchestra of legal mayhem conducted by Donald Trump and his criminal organization. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neurodiversity Matters
October 12, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWe talk much these days about the importance of representation for marginalized races, sexes, gender identities, etc. But what about representation for divergence that isn't visible? Jen White-Johnson is a neurodiversity advocate who joins Woke AF Daily to discuss the tragic story of Elijah McClain and the importance of recognizing and celebrating neurodivergence in our society. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Le...
Mustard Seed of Hope
October 11, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBDr. Christina Greer returns to Woke AF Daily to answer one crucial question: are we going to have a democracy after this year? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whitewashing History
October 10, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIf we are going to rename today's holiday after the indigenous people of the United States who suffered countless indignities at the hands of invaders, we need to tell the entire unvarnished truth about our history. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
400 Deaths Per Day
October 07, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBDr. Abdul El-Sayed returns to Woke AF Daily in the wake of President Joe Biden's comments that "the pandemic is over." Dr. El-Sayed illustrates how not only is the pandemic not over, but we are still dealing with multiple pandemics, as well as the erosion of our public health structure. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listene...
The Unvarnished Truth
October 06, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBMaria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, leaders of Futuro Media and co-hosts of the In the Thick podcast, return to Woke AF Daily to discuss the evolving marginalization of Latinx Americans and the new lows being reached by Republican politicians. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last Election
October 05, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIgniting the masses to action means igniting them asses to action. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How We Activate and Engage
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWords To Win By host Anat Shenker-Osorio is back on Woke AF Daily for the second half of her in-depth conversation with Danielle Moodie, in which they discuss - among other things - how Democrats can activate and engage non-voters and the politically apathetic, in order in win elections and save our democracy. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Se...
How We Win the Messaging Game
October 03, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAnat Shenker-Osorio, author and host of the podcast Words to Win By joins Danielle Moodie for Woke AF's very first TWO PART episode! Their conversation was just too in-depth to squeeze into a single episode. Hear them talk about how Democrats can effectively message to their base as well as non-voters in order to win in midterms and beyond. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Corruption and Corrosion
September 30, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBKristin Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, joins Danielle to talk about how the idea of religion and religious liberty is being corrupted and corroded by white evangelical Christian nationalists. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.