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Episode 225: Pronouns, Professors, and Politics Apr 27, 2022

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (09:12). The hosts then have a conversation about other major news topics, including recent political debates about K-12 education (28:45), the Supreme Court decision on Puerto Rico (31:39), Florida’s decision against Disney (36:55), gerrymandering in Florida (42:20), and their takes on the upcoming elections (46:50). They close the episode by discussing entertainment news (54:35), including recent Netflix developments and binge-worthy shows.

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BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
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Episode 224: Problem Solving Courts Apr 20, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore problem-solving courts as a criminal justice reform. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (13:55). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week and discuss the origins and purpose of problem-solving courts (35:55). The hosts also have a conversation about how class and identity shape access and outcomes in problem-solving courts (40:35). Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by discussing recent critiques of problem-solving courts (47:00), shedding light on the process for adults and youth (56:40), and highlighting the potential downsides of problem-solving courts as a progressive reform (1:02:17).

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BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
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Center for Court Innovation - https://www.courtinnovation.org

Episode 223:Police Violence Against Black Women Apr 13, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne tackle the issue of police violence against Black women. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (10:35). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (34:05) and highlight the importance of an intersectional lens when discussing the issue of police violence (36:00). Next, they discuss the origins and purpose of the Say Her Name campaign (49:30) and how preconceived notions and stereotypes contribute to police violence against Black women (51:20). The hosts also have a conversation about sexual violence against Black women during police encounters (58:50), the adultification of Black girls (1:02:25), and statistics related to Black women and police contact (1:03:16). Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by “saying her name” and sharing the stories of Black women who have died as a result of police violence.

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BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
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Say Her Name - https://www.aapf.org/sayhername

Episode 222: Anti-Lynching At Last! Apr 06, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act of 2022 and the history of lynching in the United States. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (8:40). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (36:15) and share their general thoughts on the recent anti-lynching bill (39:00). Next, they discuss the history of lynching (47:45) and the legacy of slavery in the United States (52:50). The hosts also share their approach to leading conversations about lynching in educational settings (56:48), lynching as a form of punishment and oppression (1:00:30), and the disturbing nature of lynching (TRIGGER 1:04:24). Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by having a conversation about Reconstruction era politics (1:10:50) and how systems of oppression evolve over time (1:17:42).

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Lynching in America (an EJI Report) - https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/report/

Episode 221: Making Black Herstory Mar 30, 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) as well as sharing “Oh Lawd” news (7:45) related to a number of topics—including inflation, student loans, Tyree Samson, birth control for males, and microplastics in the bloodstream. Next, they discuss political news, including the Supreme Court confirmation hearing (45:00), the latest controversy with Clarence and Ginni Thomas (49:40), and mid-term elections (54:20). Tyrell and Daphne close the episode by discussing binge-worthy TV (57:00).

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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 220: Celebrating Black Women Mar 23, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of Black women. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (7:15). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week by discussing the origins of and theme for Women’s History Month (33:50). They also have a conversation about incredible Black women who made history and/or are shaping the future, including Susie King Taylor, Henrietta Lacks, Dr. Monica C. Bell, Dr. Joy Adowaa Buolamwini, Rachel J. Robasciotti, and Stacey Abrams.

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

Episode 219: Algorithmic Bias Mar 16, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore how artificial intelligence contributes to racial inequity by discussing the Netflix documentary, Coded Bias. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (6:40). They then turn their attention to the topic of algorithmic bias and the future of technology (43:38). They start the conversation by discussing the history of artificial intelligence (44:40), how algorithmic determinism shapes decision making across various industries (47:25), and how algorithms are used in the United States and abroad (54:00). They close the episode by discussing the social consequences of algorithmic bias as well as key lessons and takeaways from the documentary (1:06:55).

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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 218: Aging and the Life Course for Black Americans Mar 09, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne center their discussion on aging and the life course in the Black community. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (10:00). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (29:00). Specifically, they have a conversation about the stages and principles of life course development (34:40), how time and place matter for the life course (36:00), the tensions people must resolve at different stages of life (39:00), and how the timing of various events shapes life trajectories (48:45). They close the episode by discussing imprisonment as a potential life course stage for structurally disadvantaged Black men (52:10) as well as health and aging within the Black community (1:02:45).

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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 217: Our Thoughts About the Russia/Ukraine Conflict Mar 02, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne center their discussion on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (9:18). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (25:00). Specifically, they discuss the #AfricansInUkraine hashtag (25:44), stories of resistance (28:22), the role of NATO in Putin’s aggression (33:30), and how the war will impact the United States (38:43). They close the episode by discussing the importance of helping each other in the face of uncertainty (58:10) and the history of Black engagement with the military and war (1:00:55).

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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 216: Black Empowerment Feb 23, 2022

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne close out Black History Month by discussing Black empowerment. After catching up (00:30), the hosts begin by discussing various dimensions of empowerment (11:15), including economic (14:30) and educational empowerment (25:20). Next, they have a conversation about historical examples of Black empowerment (37:35) before discussing the importance of political empowerment in the Black community (49:30).

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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The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/the-economic-state-of-black-america-what-is-and-what-could-be
Top 35 Tuition-Free College For 2021 - https://www.collegeconsensus.com/rankings/best-tuition-free-colleges/
Du Bois. (1935). Black reconstruction : an essay toward a history of the part which black folk played in the attempt to reconstruct democracy in America, 1860-1880. Russell & Russell.
Grey Gundaker. (2007). Hidden Education Among African Americans During Slavery. Teachers College Record (1970), 109(7), 1591.

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