We the People present: A Podcast
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis is what happens when 4 close friends with 4 unique perspectives come together for an unfiltered table-talk exploration of social, political, and cultural issues and topics. Buckle up, y'all.
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Episodes
Cancel Culture
March 16, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIt's our season finale, so we're tackling the big messy beast that is "cancel culture." We get into what it actually means, how privilege weaponizes the term itself, and the need for clarity when we're talking about accountability. Episode content warnings: abuse, sexual assault, racist rhetoric Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Microagressions
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week we dive into microagressions, how we respond to them, and how we can address and avoid them moving forward. Episode content warnings: microagressions, racist language Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
The Big COVID Episode
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBJoin us on a journey of reflection on this past year living through the pandemic, the social and institutional politics around it, and how we can take care of each other moving forward. Episode content warnings: COVID, death, illness Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Capitalism is Racist
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week, we're tackling the evils of capitalism through the lens of anti-racism, the arts, colonialism, what's going on in Texas, and the live action Cinderella starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Episode content warnings: racism, colorism Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
On Palestine (with Layan Elwazani)
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week we welcome amazing actor and activist Layan Elwazani into the fold to talk about what is happening in Palestine, how it relates to liberation movements in the US, and the complexities and utter simplicity of how we can engage, advocate, and help. Episode content warnings: genocide, mentions of suicide, police/state violence, terrorism Follow Layan on instagram @layanelwazani Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by ...
Human Connection
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis week we're talking human connection, the many forms it takes, and the impact that the pandemic and technology have on the ways we communicate and relate with one another. Episode content warnings: mental health and anxiety Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Shame (with Lane Anthony Flores)
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWe're joined this week by actor, playwright, classicist, and all around delightful human Lane Anthony Flores to talk about the history and weaponization of shame, and the ways in which it can be both productive and harmful. Episode content warnings: mentions of rape, murder, and incest in Greek drama Follow Lane: -Instagram: @coriolaneus -Twitter: @LaneAFlores -Website: http://www.laneanthonyflores.com/ Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our...
Representation in Art
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJoin us as we go in-depth on our own identities as artists, the importance of representation in art, and how we can build upon the many forms that representation takes. Episode content warnings: gun violence, violence against trans folks, anxiety Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Moving Forward
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWe're back! Happy New Year y'all, join us as we dive right into the white supremacist coup attempt at the Capitol, and what it will take for the next administration to earn our trust and move this country forward. Episode content warnings: police violence, white supremacy Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
2020 Wrap-Up
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBLast episode of 2020 babyyy! Jump into the virtual hot tub with a glass of champagne (virtual or real) and join us in remembering, and learning from, this clusterfuck of a year. Episode content warnings: sexual assault, police violence, murder, genocide, medical trauma Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
On Our Minds: Mental Health Matters
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJoin us as we learn each other's enneagram types and talk personality, mentality, and taking care of our mental health through a global pandemic, social upheaval, and beyond. Episode content warnings: mental health issues & triggers, pandemic Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Empathy+Accountability
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week, join us in working through the complexities of holding people accountable for the harm they've caused while also encouraging growth and change, and who we ask to take on that labor. Episode content warnings: trump supporters & rhetoric Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Election Debrief Part 2
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin us as we break down our reactions to finally knowing the election results, the nuances of political engagement, and the long battles we still have ahead of us. Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Election Day Debrief
November 05, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJoin us in processing the election while things are still so uncertain. Shit's wild and we are FEELING IT y'all. Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Social Media: Friend or Foe?
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBJoin us as we dive into the world of social media and discuss our own interactions with it, the way it's shifted our perceptions of reality and the truth, and its profound impact on the way news is shared and reported. Episode content warnings: police brutality, political gaslighting Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE
Dear Amys
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBFind out how the four of us feel about white feminism and the weaponization of white womanhood in the face of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the news of Amy Cooper's second phone call, and all the other bullshit we deal with every day as people of color in this country. Episode content warnings: mention of ableist language, reproductive violence, sexual assault, hate crimes Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree C...
Podcasts for Indigenous Peoples' Day and Beyond
October 14, 2020 20:34 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBThis week, in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're taking a break from sharing our conversations to highlight some awesome podcasts by Indigenous creators centering Indigenous voices and experiences. Content Warning: missing and murdered Indigenous women PODCASTS TO CHECK OUT: All My Relations The Henceforward Métis in Space Missing and Murdered This Land Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Ma...
Why This, Why Now?
October 06, 2020 22:29 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBJoin us as we figure out what exactly this podcast is and why it's important to share now. This week, we're talking empathy, accountability, growth, and action in the ongoing fight to dismantle and reimagine oppressive systems. Episode content warnings: mention of ableist and racist slurs Follow us on instagram @wethepeoplepresent Resources and action items on our Linktree Cover artwork by Be Boggs Music by Malaventura Full transcript available HERE