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News & Politics Podcasts
Join Shaun as he unpacks the most important stories of injustice, racism and corruption, but also tells you who's fighting back and how you can support and join them with practical action steps.
Ep. 561 - Why this Florida law making it illegal to make white people uncomfortable should concern all of us
When I first saw the AP headline that a brand new law legislating white comfort had passed several important hurdles in Florida, I thought it was a spoof. Florida is crazy, but that was NEXT LEVEL. But it wasn't a spoof. In fact, this new law appears to be on the fast track to pass.
Ep. 560 - Why Joe Biden is to blame for yesterday's voting rights failure
First, don't you dare critique this episode without first actually listening to the podcast. Listen, then speak your mind freely. But today on The Breakdown I want to unpack and explain why I think Joe Biden himself was the #1 reason why the voting rights bill failed in the Senate yesterday.
Ep. 559 - One key way we CANNOT respond to racism & bigotry
I actually think it is a natural human response to return ugliness to those who were ugly to you or someone you care about. It feels good. I get it. It's something I have to resist every single day, though, because before you know it, you may be as bad or worse than them.
Ep. 558 - America is addicted to policing to solve EVERY problem
Last week a woman was pushed onto the train tracks and killed in New York. And immediately people began calling for more police as the solution, but that station was full of police already - including right there where the crime happened.
See you on MLK Day
Hey Friends. I'm taking a long weekend to be with my family. I'll see you all back on MLK Day this Monday.
Ep. 557 - Demystifying Therapy for Black Men
I'm probably a good 20 years late for therapy. Nobody told me NOT to see a therapist, but nobody modeled good brain habits for me either. Today I want to talk to you about my therapy journey and tell you how you can get 8 free therapy sessions from @BlackMenHeal. Share this with your family and friends.
