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137. Unpacking Robin DiAngelo's Most Problematic Teaching (PT 2) May 21, 2024

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Robin DiAngelo's rationale is littered with issues, but this episode is devoted to one error in particular — a teaching that I followed until it just about ran me into the ground. A teaching that too many of us have adopted.
Related episodes:
Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify
Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and Spotify
Referenced:
Nice Racism by Robin DiAngelo
New Yorker Interview, "Robin DiAngelo Wants White Progressives to Look Inward"
"The Fight To Redefine Racism" by Kelefa Sanneh
"White fragility is real. But ‘White Fragility’ is flawed." by Carlos Lozada
"I'm A Black Professor. You Don't Need to Bring That Up." by Tyler Austin Harper
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136. I Read Robin DiAngelo's (Other) Book. I Don't Know How I Feel About It. May 16, 2024

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When it comes to DiAngelo's approach to antiracism, I have some weighty grievances. Concerns, if you will. Let's talk about them.
Related episodes:
Identity Politics... It’s Complicated on Apple & Spotify
Exposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & Spotify
White Allies, You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & Spotify
Referenced:
Nice Racism by Robin DiAngelo
New Yorker Interview, "Robin DiAngelo Wants White Progressives to Look Inward"
"The Fight To Redefine Racism" by Kelefa Sanneh
"White fragility is real. But ‘White Fragility’ is flawed." by Carlos Lozada
"I'm A Black Professor. You Don't Need to Bring That Up." by Tyler Austin Harper
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135. Misogynoir 101: The 3 Things You Need to Know May 14, 2024

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Let's turn our attention to misogynoir, the unique struggle of Black women.
Related episodes:
Intersectionality in 30 Min: How it Originated, Gained Popularity, & Has Rapidly Changed on Apple & Spotify
Sources:
Demarginalizing the Intersections of Race and Sex by Kimberle Crenshaw
PBS, "Not All Women Gained the Vote in 1920"
NPR, "The Root: How Racism Tainted Women's Suffrage"
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134. How to *Actually* be Antiracist May 09, 2024

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I have good news and bad news. I'll start with the bad news: The desire to be thought of as antiracist doesn't actually make you antiracist. If only!
The good news: If you do want to be antiracist, there's a clear and attainable threshold that you can meet, and it's probably not what you think.
Related episodes:
Ep. 1, sharing my story on Apple & Spotify
Exposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & Spotify
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133. Responding to Criticism You Sent In (Like Fan Mail, But With A Twist!) May 07, 2024

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I'm feeling brave enough to address criticism I've received in response to previous episodes. Since I talk a big game about facing conflict and disagreement, I figured it's time to practice what I preach. So, buckle up. My critics make some good points.
Related episodes:
Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans on Apple & Spotify
Learn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & Spotify
The Full, True Story of Malcolm X's Life on Apple & Spotify
First Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & Spotify
Newer Episode on Trigger Warnings on Apple & Spotify
Sources:
TIME, The Heavy Cost of Banning Books About Black Children
NAACPLDF, The War on Truth: Anti-CRT Mania and Book Bans Are The Latest Tactics to Halt Racial Justice
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132. A Foolproof Way to Respond to Racist Jokes May 02, 2024

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When I hear something that's obviously racist, it's always a joke. They get to the punchline. I don't laugh— I never do. Turns out, it's actually pretty easy (and really important) to burst the bubble.
Related episodes:
White Allies, Don’t Leave the Antiracism Work to People of Color on Apple & Spotify
Most White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and Spotify
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131. The Mixed Message That's Confusing White Allies Apr 30, 2024

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Should white people be vocal antiracists ("Silence is violence") or just center people of color and step aside ("Don't steal the mic")? The mixed messages are confusing. Let's shed some light on white people's role in antiracism.
Related episodes:
White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt on Apple & Spotify
You Need to Change How You Think About Whiteness on Apple & Spotify
What POC Want Most from Allies on Apple & Spotify
You're Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify
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130. Why I'm Not Worried About Book Bans Apr 25, 2024

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Like you, I've been petrified by the headlines that race-related books are being banned from schools and libraries across the country. But I have some surprisingly good news.
Listen in to learn about the current state of race-related books in libraries.
Related episodes:
The Intellectual Rivalry of the Century on Apple & Spotify
How Each Kind of Antiracism Fails on Apple and Spotify
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129. Why Conservatives (And Liberals) Are Convinced They're Not Racist Apr 23, 2024

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Conservatives say that liberals are the real racists. Liberals say that conservatives couldn't be more wrong.
Who's right? Who's not? Who's delusional? Who's ready to dive into the heated debate?
Related episodes:
Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify
The Racism The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify
Everyone’s Wrong About Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and Spotify
Systemic Racism 101 on Apple and Spotify
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128. The Basics of CRT— All The Stuff You Need to Know Apr 18, 2024

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There's so much confusion surrounding what critical race theory is and what it isn't. Critical race theory is misrepresented by those who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.
In this episode, I clear away that confusion so you can confidently answer the question: What is critical race theory, really?
Related episodes:
CRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & Spotify
Critical Race Theory 101 on Apple & Spotify
Critical Race Theory 102 on Apple & Spotify
Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & Spotify
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