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Episode 235: Tyre Nichols Feb 08, 2023

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Episode 234: Midterms & Wakanda Forever Nov 16, 2022

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For this episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss current news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and highlighting recent “Oh Lawd” news (3:00). Next, they discuss politics and the mid-term elections (34:01). They close the episode by reviewing Wakanda Forever (52:00).

Episode 233: Elite Capture Oct 19, 2022

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Episode 232: Tik Tok and the Welfare Queen Sep 28, 2022

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For this episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss current news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing a big announcement (6:44). They also highlight recent “Oh Lawd” news (13:15). Next, they discuss political news (26:30), including DeSantis’ migrant stunt, the Illinois Purge law, Biden’s Covid announcement, Trump’s recent rally, and Mississippi welfare fraud . Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by discussing rising interest rates, changes to the housing market, and The Woman King (50:10).

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BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast

Episode 231: This Nonviolent Stuff’ll Get You Killed Sep 14, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne have a BhD book chat about Charles E. Cobb’s This Nonviolent Stuff′ll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible. They begin the episode by checking in (00:30) and sharing their general perceptions about firearms in the Black community (2:55). Next, they discuss how Cobb’s book reframed their thinking about the “nonviolent” aspect of the Civil Rights Movement (10:45). They also have a conversation about the role of Black veterans in the fight for liberation (23:15). They close the episode by discussing final takeaways from the book (26:25) and highlighting the importance of tackling issues from multiple angles (34:30).

This Nonviolent Stuff′ll Get You Killed - https://www.dukeupress.edu/this-nonviolent-stuffll-get-you-killed
SNCC Digital Gateway - https://snccdigital.org
Deacons for Defense - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6K6o1iqglo

Episode 230: Welcome Back! Aug 31, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne celebrate their long-awaited return to the BhD community. In addition to discussing the new podcast format (bi-weekly), the hosts reflect on their summer recess and offer their takes on the major news events from the past three months.

Episode 229: See You In September May 25, 2022

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For the final episode before an extended summer break, Tyrell and Daphne close out the month with a current events episode. They begin the episode by catching up (00:30) as well as discussing “Oh Lawd” news and recent events (7:24). After announcing an extended summer break for the podcast (40:00), the hosts spend the rest of the episode discussing the importance of establishing mid-year routines and discussing their plans for BhD’s extended summer break (44:15). They close the episode by sharing what you can expect after the break and wishing you well until September (1:03:30).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
The Dark Side of Reform- https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793643759/The-Dark-Side-of-Reform-Exploring-the-Impact-of-Public-Policy-on-Racial-Equity
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Episode 228: Locked In May 18, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore the root causes of mass incarceration by discussing John Pfaff’s Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform. They begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (7:32). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week by sharing their general impressions of Locked In (36:28), discussing the importance of looking beyond the War on Drugs as a cause of mass incarceration (40:15), and highlighting the role of states and counties in the growth of the prison population (43:30). They close the episode by discussing the “new narrative” around mass incarceration and the role of prosecutors and violent crime in prison growth and reform (48:20).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
The Dark Side of Reform- https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793643759/The-Dark-Side-of-Reform-Exploring-the-Impact-of-Public-Policy-on-Racial-Equity
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Locked In - https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/john-pfaff/locked-in/9780465096916/

Episode 227: Roe v Wade May 11, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne address the pending Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (8:55). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week by discussing their general thoughts on the leaked Supreme Court decision (30:00). The hosts also have a conversation about the potential broader ramifications of the decision (36:00), rising tension in the Divided States of America (45:30), and digital surveillance in an anti-abortion world (50:40). Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by discussing potential political responses from the Democratic Party (58:30).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
The Dark Side of Reform- https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793643759/The-Dark-Side-of-Reform-Exploring-the-Impact-of-Public-Policy-on-Racial-Equity
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Episode 226: Elon Musk and the Effects of Social Media May 04, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore the consequences of social media and internet usage. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (6:45). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week and discuss their overall take on social media usage (48:50). The hosts also have a conversation about patterns of social media usage among various demographics (54:40), how social media and the internet are rewiring our brains (1:05:40),the negative effects of social media on youth (1:16:05), the potentially positive effects of YouTube (1:20:20), and how social media contributes to FOMO (1:26:15). Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by discussing important considerations for parents related to youth social media usage (1:29:00) and the relationship between anxiety and social media usage (1:34:50).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
The Dark Side of Reform- https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793643759/The-Dark-Side-of-Reform-Exploring-the-Impact-of-Public-Policy-on-Racial-Equity
- Discount Code (30% Off): LXFANDF30

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