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#272 Stop Sharing Lukewarm MLK Quotes Ft. Blair Imani Jun 18, 2020

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Today Kaitlin is joined by Blair Imani, historian, author, and host of the America Did What?! podcast, to talk about the historical context that led to the current protests. They start with a conversation about how this movement compares to protests from the past, and explain how the discussion of the black experience is different this time around. Next, they talk about the tension between police reform and police abolition, then discuss bringing Black Lives Matter and Pride into the same space. They explain some of the misconceptions about early black rights leaders, sharing some eye opening quotes. Finally, they close the show with a message from Martin Luther King Jr. that challenges all the MLK pacifist Tweets you’ve been seeing lately.

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#271 Can A Divided Democratic Party Win In November? Ft. Symone Sanders Jun 17, 2020

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Amanda is joined by Symone Sanders, senior strategic advisor to Joe Biden and author of “No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America.” Sanders shares how she fell in love with politics and found her voice in the political apparatus that didn’t always want to make space for her. She describes experiences from the 2016 campaign trail, when she served as the youngest ever national press secretary for a major candidate, Bernie Sanders, and shares the ageism, sexism, and racism she encountered traveling the country. The longtime political operative explains why it’s crucial for people in power to have boundaries, and why she thinks party factions are united enough for a win in November. Finally, Sanders and whether she thinks America is finally having the uncomfortable conversations about race that could lead to real change.

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#270 Trump’s Executive (Dis)Order To Fix Police Brutality Jun 16, 2020

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Today on the Sup podcast, Amanda and Alise share some developments in police reform from the White House and NYPD, including an executive order form Trump that does virtually nothing to address racial justice and the militarized police presence in American cities. Amanda explains how the NYPD’s recent move to disband a particularly dangerous unit could keep communities safer, and why these particular groups were involved with so many high profile fatal shootings. Then they discuss the murder of Oluwatoyin Salau, a 19-year-old activist who was found dead despite pleading for help via Twitter, and the deaths of Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsh, two Black men who were found dead by hanging in California. Trigger Warning: Racial violence, sexual assault, suicide.

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#269 The Supreme Court Actually Did Something Good Jun 15, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup Daily Podcast, Bryan and Sami start the show with news of the Supreme Court delivering a historic ruling that the federal law barring sex discrimination in employment applies to LGBTQ employees. Next, they discuss the murder of Rayshard Brooks by Atlanta police Friday night and the ensuing outrage. They talk about Trump’s in-person speech at West Point’s graduation over the weekend where he struggled to drink from a glass of water and descend a ramp on foot. Plus, they discuss the president’s plan to continue his campaign schedule and start having rallies again. Finally, they close the show with alarming news that 21 states saw an increase in confirmed new Corona cases and hospitalizations.

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#268 Wait, Did We Already Have A Gay President? Jun 12, 2020

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In the second episode of the Betches Sup series ‘Queerantine History’, Bryan is joined by Chris Burns (aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) to tell the story of Albert Cashier, a transgender man who volunteered and fought for the Union in the Civil War. Then, they discuss the stories around former president James Buchanan, the quote "only bachelor president" (eye roll) and his relationship with another man. Lastly, they talk about former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and her relationship with a female reporter during her time in the White House.

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#267 How Do We "Desegregate" Our Conversations About Race? Ft. Melissa DePino And Michelle Saahene Jun 11, 2020

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On today’s episode, Amanda talks to Melissa DePino and Michelle Saahene, the women responsible for the viral video of two black men unjustly arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks. DePino and Saahene became fast friends and began Privilege To Progress, a national movement to desegregate the public conversation about race. DePino and Saahene explain why they decided to start an anti-racism movement with a relative stranger. They offer advice for how we can grow our understanding of each other’s experiences without creating more distance between us and the concept of “white identity development.” Finally, they explain how to productively use social media to promote anti-racism and share why they are still disappointed in Starbucks’ “efforts” at diversity and inclusion.

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#266 How To Stay Vigilant Without Burning Out Jun 10, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Alise and Kaitlin start the show with news from the primary elections in several states yesterday, including Georgia where there were so many problems that state officials are calling for an investigation. They discuss how Georgia’s elections have melted down in the past, and how this may be a preview of what’s to come in the general election. Next, they react to Senate Republicans introducing their own legislation to address police reform. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about staying vigilant without burning out.

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#265 (Confederate) Statues Of Limitations Jun 09, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Amanda and Sami run through the day’s top headlines, including elections in a handful of states, coronavirus spikes around the country, and the WHO’s new guidance on transmission. Then, they look through some encouraging polling numbers for Joe Biden, but explore the specific reasons they might be misleading. Sami also explains why cracking down on “antifa” is just a catch-all for the administration's authoritarian ambitions. Finally, they run through a few positive changes since the protests against police violence began, including the long overdue retirement of confederate statues throughout the nation.

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#264 What Does It Really Mean To "Defund” The Police? Jun 08, 2020

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Today on the Betches Sup podcast, Amanda and Bryan debrief from a second weekend of protests across the nation, and run through how policymakers are meeting demonstrators’ demands. They explain how Minneapolis hopes to “dismantle” its police department, actions Congress is taking, and run through the various ways activists refer to police reform. What does it mean to “defund” vs “abolish” the police? Finally, they explain why evidence-based approaches to reducing law enforcement presence in communities aren’t nearly as radical as they sound.

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#263 Queer People Of Color Led The Gay Rights Movement Jun 05, 2020

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In the first episode of the Betches Sup series ‘Queerantine History’, Bryan is joined by Chris Burns (aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) of Betches to tell the stories of two Black LGBTQ+ activists in history. Then they discuss the difference of privilege within the LGBTQ+ community and highlight some disturbing stats around people of color within the community.

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