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Episode #68: Race, Reproductive Rights and Mass Incarceration in America with Dr. Michele B. Goodwin Oct 06, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele Goodwin, a professor, social commentator, an internationally acclaimed bioethicist and the award winning author of several books including Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood.Dr. Michele Bratcher Goodwin is a global thought leader and advisor. She is the host of the popular podcast, On the Issues with Michele Goodwin, at Ms. magazine. Her writings address pressing matters of law, society, and global health. I had a pleasure speaking with her and learned so much in our discussion of race and mass incarceration in America.If you would like to connect with Dr. Goodwin check out the show notes for all the links. Connect with Dr. Goodwin on Instagram @michelebgoodwinwww.michelebgoodwin.com/Women and Mass Incarceration | Michele Goodwin | TEDxUCIrvine Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #67: The Cuties Controversy, The Supreme Court, Podcasting and More with Chica Chats Co-host, Rocio Vives Sep 29, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Rocio, co-host of the podcast, Chica Chats. Chica Chats is composed of Rocio and Kendy, 2 Latinas trying to tackle taboo topics. Each episode highlights different topics that are then dissected with a weird mix of sincerity, humor, and brashness.

Rocio has been on the show a couple of times in the past and it's always a pleasure to speak with her. You know the vibes, the conversation geared off into a wide variety of topics including the controversy surrounding the film, “Cuties,” Donald Trump’s new supreme court nomination, America's fascination with violence, podcasting and more.

Connect with Rocio on Instagram @pandamunchies_

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Episode #66: How Trump Has Changed Immigration and More with Immigration Lawyer, Tahmina Watson Sep 23, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to speak with Tahmina Watson, the inspirational founder of Watson Immigration Law as well as Widen, a non-profit organization that trains and mentors lawyers to help detained immigrants. She’s also the host of the podcast, Tahmina Talks Immigration and an author and blogger. Tahmina is making a huge impact on protecting immigrant rights and lives and breathes immigration.In our conversation she shares why immigration became such a passion for her. Tahmina has been on the other side of the legal process and understands the long and complicated process immigrants go through. We also spoke about how immigration has changed and even become more difficult and expensive.It may have slipped under the radar for many Americans, however not too long ago, United States Citizenship and Immigration Service also known as USCIS, was at risk of completely grinding to a halt. The agency had announced that without more money from congress, they would have to furlough 13,400 employees. Tahmina breaks down that situation and what ultimately happened. Connect with Tahmina Watson and learn more about her onInstagram: @tahmina.watsonTwitter: @tahminawatsonFacebook: @TahminaTalksImmigrationWebsites:https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/https://www.widenlaw.org/Blog Posts:https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/2020/07/03/uscis-fee-increase-here-is-what-the-increased-fees-will-look/https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/2019/12/31/uscis-fee-increase-and-more/Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #65: Can Latinx Artists Say the"N" Word?", How the Rap Industry is Changing, the 2020 Election and More with Diva Hustle Radio Sep 16, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to speak with Pam Pendleton, the co-host of Diva Hustle Radio an 100% independently black owned radio station that aims at bridging the gap between cultural boundaries in Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. Pam took some time to explain to me why she helped start a traditional radio station and how she hopes to help more independent artists break out into the mainstream. We had a great conversation about a wide variety of topics including hip-hop and how the industry is changing, whether latinos and latinas can say the n word or not, the 2020 election and more. It was really such a chill conversation and I hope to have Pam and her co-hosts back on the show in the future.Connect with Diva Hustle Radio on Instagram @divahustleradio Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #64: "Psychedelics Today" Co-Founder Joe Moore (Pt.2) Sep 02, 2020

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This week we continue our conversation with Joe Moore, the co-founder of Psychedelics Today, an organization dedicated to exploring and discussing the important academic and scientific research in the field of psychedelics.In part one of the interview, which was released last week, we got to know more about Joe Moore, who has spent nearly 20 years studying psychedelics.As we continue to go down the rabbit hole in part 2, we discuss what the connection between spirituality, religion and psychedelics is. We also discuss what makes the demographics of Colorado so unique and open to the possibilities of legalized marijuana and decriminalization of magic mushrooms. If you haven’t already definitely make sure you check out part one of our interview so you can get a full sense as to what Psychedelics Today is and the work that they’re doing to educate the public.Check out part 1 of the interview at Episode #63: “Psychedelics Today” Co-Founder Joe Moore (Pt. 1)Connect with Joe and learn more at www.psychedelicstoday.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #63: "Psychedelics Today" Co-Founder Joe Moore (Pt. 1) Aug 26, 2020

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This week I had the opportunity to dive into a subject I've been very curious about for a long time. In recent years the taboo around psychedelics has shifted and more and more we hear about it in the media. In May of 2019, Denver, Colorado became the first city to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms. However psychedelics such as LSD still remain schedule 1 drugs in the United States, meaning the government has deemed that there is a high potential for abuse and there is no currently accepted medical use in treatment. Which makes Denver's decriminalization that much more significant, as society begins to become more informed on the potential benefits and role psychedelics can have in medicine. Here to join me as I begin to learn more about this subject is Joe Moore, the co-founder of Psychedelics Today. Psychedelics Today is dedicated to exploring and discussing the important academic/scientific and other research in the field of psychedelics. Joe Moore has spent nearly 20 years studying psychedelics, psychology and western esotericism. This is such an interesting topic and we had such a great conversation I had to split this interview into two parts. Part 2 will be released next week. Connect with Joe and learn more at www.psychedelicstoday.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #62: Comedy During Quarantine with Mike Nicolia Aug 19, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to talk to my homie Mike Nicolia. Mike is a stand-up comedian, a comedy producer, the creator of “Party Mike” and in his own words an all around decent guy.We had a great conversation on a wide range of topics including how comedy shows have been affected during the quarantine, how the scene is adapting to new restrictions, why he created Party Mike and more!Check out the show notes for all the links to connect with Mike and make sure to check out his comedy shows and stay updated with his work.Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikenicoliacomedy Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #61: Black on Black Crime, Dark Skin Media Representation and Changing the Entertainment Industry with Sheba Kamisri Aug 10, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to talk with Sheba Kamisri, a journalist, the founder of the production company, African Standard Time, and the host of Afro Beat Woman podcast. We had a great conversation on a wide range of topics including the idea of black on black crime, how we can protect black women in America, dark skin representation in media and how Sheba is trying to change the entertainment industry. Go check out the show notes for all the links to connect with Sheba, shes got a lot of big things in the works and shes definitely someone you should follow and I hope to work with her again in the future. Connect with Sheba on Instagram @sheba.kamisriMake sure to follow African Standard Time Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Pretty Normal Sundays: #ChallengeAccepted, Kanye's Election Campaign, China and the Tik-Tok Ban Aug 03, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I went live on the Podbean app to discuss serveral different current events such as the recent #challengeaccepted viral campaign, Kanye and his election bid, the potential Tik-Tok ban and China. Thank you to my homies Rob and Perry for calling in and joining the conversation. I will definitely be going live again soon and will try to find a feature that lets people dial in instead of downloading an app. Stay tuned for that announcement soon! Topics and Time Stamps:Kanyes Election Bid: 7:40#Challengeaccepted: 16:14China: 26:56 Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Youtube Remember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #60: The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times with Lois Stark Jul 27, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Lois Stark, an Emmy award-winning producer, documentary filmmaker, and author of The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times. As an NBC News documentary filmmaker, one question popped out to Lois: How do humans make sense of the world? In her global assignments, she looked for a telling image that summed up the situation. She found an answer hiding in plain sight - it was shape itself. Connect with Lois at her website loisfstark.comYou can find her book at The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

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