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Episode 195: The AmeriaKKKan Dream Sep 29, 2021

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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 (04:25), including a petition to reinstate slavery (04:50), AOC’s tearful vote (11:50), changes to drug testing (15:20), and sexual assault allegations against Chris Cuomo (33:25). They close the episode by providing context around the growing number of Haitian migrants seeking asylum in the United States (37:20) and their take on how the government should address the growing humanitarian crisis (51:10).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Opens Up About Israel Iron Dome Vote That Left Her in Tears: 'Yes, I Wept' - https://people.com/politics/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-apologizes-after-israel-funding-vote-crying/
Chris Cuomo Sexually Harassed Me. I Hope He’ll Use His Power to Make Change. - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/24/opinion/chris-cuomo-cnn.html

Episode 194: Taxes, COVID, and Ethics Sep 22, 2021

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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 (09:00). The hosts then discuss recent news reports about a rise in a cannabis-related illness (17:20), research on the impact of Instagram on teen girls (20:00), and the ethics of designer babies (27:20). Next, the host discuss Awkwafina’s Blaccent controversy (32:15) and the backlash against AOC’s Met Gala appearance (38:00). They close by having a conversation about state politics (46:31), the woolly mammoth resurrection project (51:55), and the latest in entertainment (53:30)

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
COVID-Sniffing Dogs at Miami Airport Have 99 Percent Accuracy at Detecting Infections - https://www.newsweek.com/covid-sniffing-dogs-miami-airport-have-99-percent-accuracy-detecting-infections-1628428
Uncontrollable vomiting due to marijuana use on rise, study finds - https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/17/health/marijuana-vomiting-wellness/index.html
Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show - https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-instagram-is-toxic-for-teen-girls-company-documents-show-11631620739
Minnesota Supreme Court rules Minneapolis voters may decide on changing the police department in upcoming elections - https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/16/us/minneapolis-police-vote-court-ruling/index.html
Woolly mammoth resurrection project receives $15 million boost - https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/world/woolly-mammoth-science-newsletter-wt-scn/index.html

Episode 193: Belly of the Beast w/ Da‘Shaun L. Harrison Sep 15, 2021

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For today’s episode, BhD welcomes Da’Shaun Harrison, a Black trans writer, abolitionist, and community organizer in Atlanta, GA. In addition to being the Managing Editor of Wear Your Voice Magazine, Da’Shaun also recently published their debut title, Belly of the Beast, which tackles the relationship between anti-fatness and anti-blackness. The conversation explores writing as a tool for change (24:30), the concept of abolition (26:50), and the importance of moving beyond the gender binary (30:30). Additionally, they discuss Da’Shaun’s motivation for writing Belly of the Beast (35:15), the problematic ways that we define health (41:50), the implications of anti-fatness (51:25), and issues with the body positive movement (56:32).

Other Topics:

00:30 - Catch up with Tyrell and Daphne

09:06 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

27:09 - Introduction of the Topic

29:20 - Learn More about Dr. Torie Williams

59:40 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Find Dr. Williams on Social Media: @dr.victorieus
Adverse Childhood Experiences - https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html
Wisconsin school district opts out of free lunch program for students - https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/569766-wisconsin-school-district-opts-out-of-free-lunch-program-for-students
88-Year-Old Professor Resigns Mid-Class When Student Refuses to Wear Mask - https://www.newsweek.com/88-year-old-professor-resigns-mid-class-when-student-refuses-wear-mask-1623919
Supreme Court throws out Biden administration eviction moratorium - https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/politics/supreme-court-eviction-moratorium/index.html
Why Applications And Enrollment Are Spiking At Historically Black Colleges - https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2021/05/13/why-applications-and-enrollment-are-spiking-at-historically-black-colleges/?sh=7e707d742897

Episode 190: Delta Lambda Taliban Aug 25, 2021

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Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events following their BhD summer break. The hosts begin by catching up on life (02:08) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (10:48 ). They also discuss COVID-19 updates (21:30), U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan (42:55), and politics (51:40).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine - https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-covid-19-vaccine
Job openings requiring vaccination are up 90% in August compared to July - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/19/job-openings-requiring-vaccination-are-up-90percent-in-august-compared-to-july.html
MTA Removes Motorman Accused Of Allowing His Girlfriend To Operate D Train In Brooklyn - https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/08/16/mta-operator-girlfriend-drives-train-brooklyn-nypd/
T-Mobile Data Hack: What We Know and What You Need to Do - https://www.wsj.com/articles/t-mobile-data-hack-what-we-know-and-what-you-need-to-do-11629404953
What you need to know about the California recall - https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/21/politics/california-recall-election-what-to-know/index.html

Episode 189: The Gang's All Queer w/ Dr. Vanessa Panfil Aug 18, 2021

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Vanessa Panfil, an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University. They begin the episode by learning more about Dr. Panfil and her path to becoming a criminologist, ethnographer, and advocate. They also have a conversation about the field of queer criminology (08:30) as well as how her identity shaped the process of researching her book,The Gang’s all Queer (13:00). Next, they discuss the importance of framing cultural messages about LGBTQ people (24:27), myths and misconceptions related to growing up queer in disadvantaged communities (29:10), how gay and queer gang members navigate their identities and sexuality (35:35), and other takeaways from the book (45:10). They close the episode by discussing the implications of her book being developed into a HBO series by Jaboukie Young-White and Issa Rae as well as what’s on the horizon for Dr. Panfil and queer criminology (55:15).

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