Best Kamau Right Podcasts (2024)

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‘We’re Not Kidding’ LIVE! - Alana Hadid & Mehdi on Palestine and the Fight for Liberation 1:03:58

7d ago1:03:58

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By Mehdi Hasan

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Puerto Rico & Hawai'i: Building Power with Energy Democracy With Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Ruth Santiago, Todd Yamashita, & Niki Franco 54:56

1h ago54:56

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Today on the show: a special panel discussion addressing the questions: How can communities build power in the face of colonization, natural disasters, and corporate profiteering? In Puerto Rico and the Hawaiian island of Molokai, residents have been grappling with some of the highest energy costs in the nation, while for-profit utilities amass rec…

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"I Will Do the Right Thing for those Children in Gaza." - Hollywood Star Rob Delaney Speaks Out 44:23

14d ago44:23

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On this week’s episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Mehdi travels to London to speak with U.S. comedian, writer, and actor Rob Delaney, who has lived in the UK for the last 10 years. In this powerful, wide-ranging, and at times emotional conversation, Rob speaks with Mehdi about how the tragic loss of his 2 year-old son in 2018 drove him to speak out ag…

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The Missing 'Beheaded Babies' - Mehdi & Bassem Debunk Oct. 7 Lies 1:00:16

23d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

On this week’s bonus episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Bassem Youssef joins Mehdi for an honest and critical conversation about Oct. 7, and the avalanche of Israeli propaganda and lies that followed Hamas’ deadly attack. Bassem and Mehdi discuss and debunk a number of lies and distortions about the events on the day, from Israel’s controversial “Hann…

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“Revolutionaries, Not Reformists” - Mehdi and Amanda Seales talk Biden vs Trump, Gaza, and… Jerry Seinfeld 44:46

1M ago44:46

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On the new episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Mehdi is joined by stand-up comedian, actor, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales for an unfiltered conversation about Palestine, and the cultural backlash for speaking out against genocide and U.S. imperialism. Amanda, who has Palestinian family members, has been a vocal proponent for Palestinian lib…

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Changing the World Through Abolition: Manju Rajendran of Durham Beyond Policing 38:39

29d ago38:39

38:39

Host Max Rameau talks with Manju Rajendran of Durham Beyond Policing. Together, they discuss the landscape of organizing in North Carolina, abolition, healing justice, and the work of building and maintaining community. Manju Rajendran is a facilitator, trainer, conflict transformation practitioner, and organizer with 27 years of local, state, regi…

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Gaza, Police Brutality and Batman with Mehdi and W. Kamau Bell 32:33

1M ago32:33

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Stand-up comedian, best-selling author and acclaimed TV host W. Kamau Bell joins Mehdi as co-host of 'We're Not Kidding' this week. They discuss the student protestors, who join a long line of American anti-war demonstrators, as well as the police’s use of brute force against them. Mehdi and Kamau also examine the censorship of pro-Palestinian voic…

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Red Cows and Religious Extremists, with Bassem & Mehdi 46:00

2M ago46:00

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Bassem Youssef is back with Mehdi to co-host the third episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding.’ They talk about the religious extremists, from the illegal settlements in the West Bank to the hallways of the U.S. Congress, who are trying to bring about the end of times - as well as a bunch of red cows that wield a lot of spiritual power. And they disagree on…

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Stop Cop City! Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders 50:24

2M ago50:24

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Host Max Rameau talks with Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders, Inc and Black Power Media. Together, they discuss the movement to Stop Cop City, its national relevance, and the strategy behind the movement. They also discuss creating accessible political media, and what Kamau's learned from his time in Palestine. Kamau Franklin is the fou…

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On Taylor Swift and Intifada 35:33

2M ago35:33

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Palestinian-Lebanese-American comedian, Sammy Obeid, who rose to fame because of his viral jokes on Palestine and his Netflix show 100 Humans, joins Mehdi to guest host the second episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding.’ They dive into the student protests, DNA tests, pushing back against misinformation with comedy, the power of slogans, and doing 1001 nigh…

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How Mehdi and Bassem Cope with What’s Happening in Gaza 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

In the very first episode of the new Zeteo podcast, 'We're Not Kidding,' Mehdi and guest co-host Bassem Youssef sit down and talk about what their brown parents make of their career choices, becoming famous for the right reasons, pushing back against the media’s coverage of Gaza, and Mehdi’s new hoodie. 'We're Not Kidding' will air twice a month, w…

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Announcing 'We're Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends' 0:50

3M ago0:50

0:50

Introducing Zeteo's flagship podcast, 'We're Not Kidding,' a show where funny people talk about serious things, hosted by Zeteo founder and CEO Mehdi Hasan, and regularly featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Bassem Youssef. Each episode, Mehdi is joined by a renowned guest for a sometimes lighthearted, sometimes vulnerable conversation abou…

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A World Without Police: Geo Maher, Andrew Hairston, & Tafari Melisizwe 1:22:14

8M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

DSC Communications Coordinator Tafari Melisizwe and Coordinating Committee Member Andrew Hairston of Texas Appleseed join organizer, writer, and radical political theorist Geo Maher for a robust conversation on policing and social justice movements. The episode begins with Geo laying out the ideas of his book A World Without Police, and then contin…

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Governing Power: Movement Strategies in the US and the Global South: With Elianne Farhat, Faduma Fido, Tarson Núñez, & Kesi Foster 1:08:08

9M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Today on the show: a special panel discussion featuring leaders who are utilizing co-governance strategies in organizing. Hear from Elianne Farhat of TakeAction Minnesota, Faduma Fido of People’s Economy Lab, and Tarson Núñez, member of the Governance Board of People Powered. The discussion is moderated by Kesi Foster, Co-Executive Director of Part…

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Cooperatives Challenging Capitalism: Tamara Prosper and Tamah Yisrael of Cooperation New Orleans 51:41

10M ago51:41

51:41

Host Max Rameau talks with leaders of the Cooperation New Orleans Loan Fund: Tamah Yisrael, the Education and outreach coordinator, and Tamara Prosper, the Loan Steward. Together, they discuss unions, capitalism, and organizing for cooperative economics in the deep south. BIOS Tamara Prosper is the Loan Steward at Cooperation New Orleans. She is an…

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Our Struggle is to Indigenize: Judith Le Blanc of Native Organizers Alliance 55:11

11M ago55:11

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Host Max Rameau talks with Judith Le Blanc of the Native Organizers Alliance. Together, they discuss organizing in Native nations, protecting sacred spaces, lessons from Standing Rock, and celebrating victories. Judith LeBlanc is a member of the Caddo Tribe who has an endless appetite for fry bread, an inter-tribal culinary delight! As the executiv…

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Reckoning with Pop Culture with Aisha Harris, Postpartum Progress, Regal Beagles 56:17

11M ago56:17

56:17

A new pill could help hundreds of thousands of women who suffer from postpartum depression each year. Thousands of beagles are celebrating one year of freedom after being rescued from an inhumane breeding facility. And V chats with NPR culture critic Aisha Harris about her new book, “Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me,” and wha…

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Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools: With Janice Harper, Kameisha Smith, Katie Coates & Tafari Melisizwe 1:01:07

1y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

On this episode, Mississippi organizers discuss their work to end state sanctioned violence in schools. We explore the statistics behind the fight to end corporal punishment in Mississippi and the other 18 states where it is still legal, and how Mississippi organizers have made progress in this crucial fight for change. This a fight for human right…

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Co-Governing Toward Multiracial Democracy: With Brooke Floyd, Rosie Grant, Shaw San Liu and Ben Palmquist 1:18:32

1y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

On this episode, leaders from Black and immigrant community organizations discuss their work and draw out lessons and challenges for communities and local governments interested in working together to advance racial and economic justice. They discuss their fights for safe water infrastructure, stopping wage theft, combating police violence, and bui…

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Global Solidarity Against Fascism: Aisha Ahmed of the Palestinian Youth Movement 37:31

1y ago37:31

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On this episode, we talk with Aisha Ahmed, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement and the International League of People’s Struggle. Together, we look at the current resistance in Palestine, fighting against fascism, Black-Palestinian solidarity, and strategies for liberation. Aisha Ahmed is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movemen…

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More Than Okay 28:48

1y ago28:48

28:48

The boys (Abas Idris and Phil Surkis) are back in town, talkin' 'bout gratitude, coffee, comedy, boundaries, love, life, and coffee again.By Phil Surkis, Abas Idris

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Great Art, Bad People with Claire Dederer, River Rights, Greening Up Gaming 53:58

1y ago53:58

53:58

A deluge of money is streaming into the southwest to incentivize people to save the Colorado River. The long-awaited video game “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” has gamers talking about their carbon footprint. Then, what are we to do with art we love made by people we don’t? V chats with author and critic Claire Dederer, whose latest book, M…

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The People Must Decide! Rukia Lumumba from the People's Advocacy Institute, Jackson, Mississippi 48:09

1+ y ago48:09

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On this episode, we talk with Rukia Lumumba from the People’s Assembly, Jackson, Mississippi. Together, we discuss the state of Mississippi’s attempts to disenfranchise Black political power, and the revolutionary organizing happening now in response. Rukia Lumumba was named a "New Activist" by Essence magazine and an "Emerging Leader" by the Congr…

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Introducing Pop Culture Happy Hour 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

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We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks to Brittany Luse and Odie Henderson about the three-decade run of the Maury Povich show and the end of an era as he retires. Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Listen to This: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia) 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

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If you like I’m Sorry, we think you’ll LOVE Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers. In this episode, Mike Birbiglia joins Elyse to talk about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning behind …

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Listen to This: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby! with Margaret Cho 40:04

1+ y ago40:04

40:04

The team behind I’m Sorry is so excited to share Raised by Ricki, hosted by Ricki Lake herself alongside TV personality and digital creator Kalen Allen. In this episode, iconic comedian, actress, and musician Margaret Cho joins Ricki and Kalen to talk about sex work, sex positivity, and how society’s views on all things sex have evolved since the 9…

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Listen to This: Deck the Hallmark with Bran, Dan, and V 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

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Hallmark has become an expert at cranking out holiday movies. And Brandon Gray and Daniel Thompson have become experts at watching and reviewing them. In this episode of V Interesting from Lemonada Media, V brings on these good friends to duke it out over which Hallmark movies are actually good and to share everything they’ve learned about the Hall…

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Workin' On It Holiday Special 1:08:14

1+ y ago1:08:14

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The team behind I’m Sorry is excited to share this special holiday episode of Workin’ On It. On Workin' On It, Meghan Trainor and her big brother Ryan Trainor get more honest than ever before. The sibling duo takes on a new topic each week, shares their stories, and brings listeners into the conversation. From becoming a new mom, to navigating Holl…

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Listen to This: Closed Mouths Don’t Get Gifts (with Paul Scheer) 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

The team behind I’m Sorry is so excited to share Add to Cart, hosted by Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak. In this episode, Ku and Su catch up on life with baby Emerald, who arrived during her mother’s peak szn (a.k.a the holidays). That also means it’s time to check in with the gift-giving master Paul Scheer. Santa Scheer is back with gift guide 3.0,…

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Flashback Friday: White People Ruin Everything (with W. Kamau Bell) 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

49:08

Listen again as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad have a candid conversation about race, racism, and “wokeness” with comedian and host of CNN's United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. They talk about Kamau’s experience meeting the KKK, his Emmy-nominated documentary about Bill Cosby, and getting white people to “do the work.” Plus, Hoja steals a cat, Kiki f…

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Flashback Friday: Every Facebook Apology Ever (Part 2) 51:09

1+ y ago51:09

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Listen back as V Spehar – TikTok superstar, The Under the Desk News anchor, and host of the podcast V Interesting – joins Hoja, Mohanad, and Kiki to break down all of Facebook’s most recent controversies. They cover Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimonies, the Facebook Papers, and the future of the company as Meta. Plus, Mohanad says sorry to h…

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Housing is a Human Right! With Sofia Lopez, Tomás Rivera, & James DeFilippis 52:56

1+ y ago52:56

52:56

On this episode, hear from a recent panel discussion featuring Sofia Lopez, Tomás Rivera, James DeFilippis, & Kesi Foster. Together, they discuss strategies to wrest control of housing from the real estate industry. Sofia Lopez is Deputy Campaign Director of Housing for the Action Center on Race and the Economy. Tomás Rivera is Executive Director o…

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Flashback Friday: Every Facebook Apology Ever 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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Listen again as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad take a deep dive into the history of Facebook, from Zuckerberg’s shady 2003 hot-or-not website FaceMash, to the election-swaying, misinformation-spreading, outrage-amplifying social network we know (and hate) today. They talk about their first memories of Facebook, the worst misinformation their family member…

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Flashback Friday: Is Elon Musk Going to Destroy Twitter? 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

51:06

WHAT. IS. ELON. MUSK. DOING?!? Listen back as Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad unpack the billionaire’s latest scheme alongside comedian and writer Ophira Eisenberg. They parse out his true motivations for buying Twitter, dissect his cult of personality, and take jabs at all the other Evil Billionaire Stuff he’s been up to. Plus, Hoja visits a psychic, Kiki…

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Listen to This: We Go Off Script with Andy Cohen! 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

48:14

Cameras, real people, and no script. Anything could happen. In this episode of Raised By Ricki from Lemonada Media, Ricki Lake and Kalen Allen are joined by Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” and “Watch What Happens Live!” Andy talks about his lifelong love of reality TV and talk shows, the inspiration behind “The Real Housewiv…

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Food and Capitalism, with Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Raj Patel, Rafaela Rodriguez, & Kesi Foster 55:25

2y ago55:25

55:25

On this episode we present a panel discussion featuring Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Raj Patel, Rafaela Rodriguez, & Kesi Foster. Together, they discuss how what we eat connects to labor rights, health, culture, and more. Jessica Gordon Nembhard is professor of Community Justice and Social Economic Development in the Department of Africana Studies at J…

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Flashback Friday: Every Man Who Owes Taylor Swift an Apology 58:38

2y ago58:38

58:38

Jake Gyllenhaal. Kanye West. Scooter Braun. Listen back as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad chronicle the many men who’ve needed to apologize to Taylor Swift over the years. They go through all her toxic exes, the decade-long drama between Taylor and Kanye, and her recent battle with Big Machine Records that led to her re-recording her albums. Plus, they in…

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Listen to This: Faux News, Verified Scam, No More Wire Hangers 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

Hoja joins V Spehar, host of the podcast V Interesting, to chat about how CNN is shifting the way it covers news to mirror a right-wing media outlet. And how far would you go to get a blue checkmark on Instagram? We’ll hear about a verification scheme that cost users thousands of dollars. V and Hoja also weigh how effective some protesting tactics …

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Listen to This: When He’s Crying and Your Titty’s Out 19:31

2y ago19:31

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Hoja and Kiki have never shared a conversation this intimate. On this episode of Good Sex from Lemonada Media, the two mine their sexual pasts to figure out who owes them apologies, and why they both prefer lovers who are a little rough around the edges. Plus, Kiki compares the dating scenes of NY and LA and Hoja helps her confront the shame that c…

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If You Can’t Handle Kanye at His West, You Don’t Deserve Him at His East 45:12

2y ago45:12

45:12

This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad talk about everything: Kanye West, Brett Favre, Nia Long & Ime Udoka, Britt Barbie (aka the Period Ah Period Uh girl). But that’s not all. They get into office romances, adulting, self-help books, white people, monogamy, welfare reform, and… guavas? What doesn’t this episode have? Plus, Mohanad travels back to 186…

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Inside Adam Levine’s (Alleged) Affair 41:52

2y ago41:52

41:52

She will be loved. And her. And her. And also her. This week, Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad dive deep into Adam Levine’s alleged affair with Instagram model Sumner Stroh. They get into the TikTok that started it all, the cringey DMs, Levine’s official statement, and the rumors that he and wife Behati Prinsloo secretly have an open relationship. Plus, the…

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King Charles and Queen Quinta 43:34

2y ago43:34

43:34

Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad unpack everything Emmys – the winners (Succession, Abbott Elementary), the losers that should have been winners (Better Call Saul), and the straight-up losers (Jimmy Kimmel). Then, it’s Mohanad’s moment to shine as the crew breaks down the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. They talk about the new King Charles, the continuous me…

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Capitalism Ruins Everything Around Me with Njera Keith and Kristina Brown of 400+1 1:19:22

2y ago1:19:22

1:19:22

On this episode, we talk with Njera Keith and Kristina Brown, the co-founders and Ministers of Cohesion of 400+1, a Black cooperative federation based in Texas. Together, we discuss reproductive justice, creating and holding Black space, revolutionary organizing, vanguardism, and gender politics in social movements. Njera Keith is a Diaspora orient…

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Hoja’s Harry Styles/Chris Pine Lesbian Fantasy 43:22

2y ago43:22

43:22

Hoja’s BFF Stacey joins the crew for a very special birthday celebration episode. Together, they answer some of life’s biggest questions: did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Did Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde make eye contact during Don’t Worry Darling’s 5-minute standing ovation? Which Chris is the best Chris??? Pine? Evans? Definitely not Pratt.…

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Virgo Seasoning 24:33

2y ago24:33

24:33

Phil Surkis & Abas Idris once again overthink just about everything in their semi-seasonal virgo episode.By Phil Surkis, Abas Idris

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I’m Worried Darling 46:38

2y ago46:38

46:38

Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad react to the drama surrounding Olivia Wilde’s upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling. They unpack Wilde’s relationship with Harry Styles, her beef with the movie’s star Florence Pugh, and the recently leaked video of her begging Shia LaBeouf to come back to set after he was allegedly fired. Then, they take a look at Netflix’s lat…

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Hurricane Katrina, Education Justice, and Finding your Sanctuary, with Ruth Idakula of Dignity in Schools Campaign 57:24

2y ago57:24

57:24

Seventeen years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, join us in exploring the legacy of Katrina and education justice. In conversation with host Max Rameau is Ruth Idakula, Program Director of Dignity in Schools Campaign. Ruth discusses the principles of restorative justice, New Orleans schools after Hurricane Katrina, how to sustain yoursel…

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The Paris Hilton Effect (with Tefi) 43:52

2y ago43:52

43:52

TikTok superstar Tefi joins Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad to talk about everything early-2000s. And when I say everything, I mean everything – Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, J.Lo, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Beyoncé, My Super Sweet 16, Pimp My Ride, The Hills, Mean Girls, The O.C., Hollister, Baby Phat, Bennifer 1.0, Bennifer 2.0, and more.…

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Are You There Kathy Hilton? It’s Me, Precious. 39:31

2y ago39:31

39:31

Kiki spills the tea on her recent Watch What Happens Live! appearance in which Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton mistook award-winning artist Lizzo for the fictional character Precious. Plus, the hosts react to Jennette McCurdy’s new book, I'm Glad My Mom Died, and discuss the decades-long mistreatment of child actors in Hollywood.…

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Art and Abolition With Bryonn Bain, Author of Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape 1:10:58

2y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Join us in exploring art and abolition, with host Max Rameau and artist, professor, writer, and prison abolitionist Bryonn Bain. Bryonn talks with Max about his new book Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape, and the multimedia production of his play Lyrics from Lockdown, playing at the Apollo Theatre on August 29th. They also discuss the Prison …

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