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    Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell & Hari Kondabolu

    W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu are comedians who take politics seriously — and longtime friends, trying to help keep each other sane. Join them as they pull the alarm on the dumpster fire that is American politics, and talk to the creators, thinkers, and leaders doing the work to defend and reinvent our democracy.

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    W. Kamau Bell on Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Mar 28, 2022

    We're sharing an episode from our friends over at Talk Easy. Kamau sits down with host Sam Fragoso to discuss his four-part docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby.

    They talk about Kamau's reluctance to talk about Bill Cosby, whose legacy became something he decided to publicly grapple with. You'll hear about Kamau's approach to the series, the integral women who helped create it, and a formative United Shades of America moment that transformed the way he encounters and tells painful stories. Plus, how the project permanently altered Kamau’s course.

    You can listen to more episodes of Talk Easy at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/politicallyreactivetalkeasy

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    Season Finale: MY BAD Apr 08, 2021

    Hari and Kamau face up to their mistakes before it's too late. And we all learn so much.
    Rosa Clemente calls bullshit on Puerto Rican statehood—and gives a crash course on the Puerto Rican people’s historic struggle for self-determination.
    Yasmin Benoit unpacks the basics of asexuality and shares asexual perspectives on libido, attraction, romance, and kids.
    And Oren Nimni talks Cargill v. Doe and Nestle v. Doe—the Supreme Court cases about cocoa, corporate America, and child slavery we should have asked Neal Katyal about.
    Plus: The disturbing revelation that Hari is in fact a "strawberry man".
    Find our guests:
    Rosa Clemente (@rosaclemente) https://rosaclemente.net
    Yasmin Benoit (@theyasminbenoit)
    Oren Nimni (@orennimni) https://www.currentaffairs.org/author/oren-nimni
    Mentioned on the show:
    War Against All Puerto Ricans https://waragainstallpuertoricans.com
    Naomi Klein: The Battle for Paradise https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1235-the-battle-for-paradise
    Corredor Afro https://corredorafro.org/inicio/
    The Asexual Visibility and Education Network https://asexuality.org
    Just Security: Nestle/Cargill v. Doe https://www.justsecurity.org/tag/nestle-cargill-v-doe-symposium/

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Ilana Glazer + Sex Work Without Shame Apr 01, 2021

    LaLa B Holston-Zannell invites Hari and Kamau to let go of the shame and have a real conversation about sex work, white supremacy, and why decriminalization is a matter of life and death for trans Black women.
    Then Ilana Glazer talks about mobilizing young voters during a pandemic, the pros and cons of baby modeling, and how to make a horror movie about fertility treatments. And yeah, "Yas queen."
    Find our guests:
    LaLa B Holston-Zannell (@LaLaZannell) https://www.aclu.org/news/by/lala-b-holston-zannell/
    Ilana Glazer (@ilazer)
    ACLU: It's Time to Decriminalize Sex Work https://www.aclu.org/sexwork
    Veneno https://www.hbomax.com/veneno
    POSE https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pose
    Generator Collective https://www.generatorcollective.com
    Indivisible https://indivisible.org
    Bessemer Amazon Union https://bamazonunion.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Chase Strangio + Dr. Connie Wun + Derek DelGaudio Mar 25, 2021

    Three powerful, absolutely-nothing-like-one-another conversations on this week's jam-packed mega-episode:
    The ACLU's Chase Strangio blows open the absurdity and cruelty of state legislation targeting trans youth who want to play sports—and agrees with Hari about Rodney Dangerfield's relevance to the conversation.
    Dr. Connie Wun lifts up the humanity of the victims of the spa killings near Atlanta and connects their murders to America's long history of racist and colonial violence against Asians and Asian-Americans. And she makes the case that cops won't end hate crimes—but organized communities can.
    Then Derek DelGaudio, creator of In & Of Itself and author of AMORALMAN, communes with Kamau about magic, identity, performance, and only-childness.
    Find our guests:
    Chase Strangio (@chasestrangio) https://www.aclu.org/news/by/chase-strangio/
    Dr. Connie Wun (@conniewunphd) https://www.conniewunphd.com
    Derek DelGaudio (@derek_del)
    Trans-led orgs recommended by Chase:
    Transformation Project (South Dakota) https://www.transformationprojectsd.org
    Transgender Education Network of Texas https://www.transtexas.org
    Grassroots orgs highlighted by Connie:
    AAPI Women Lead https://www.imreadymovement.org
    Advancing Justice https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org
    CAAAV https://caaav.org
    DRUM: Desis Rising Up and Moving https://www.drumnyc.org
    Red Canary Song https://www.redcanarysong.net
    VietLead https://www.vietlead.org
    VietRISE https://vietrise.org
    18 Million Rising https://18millionrising.org
    Also mentioned in the show:
    Disclosure http://www.disclosurethemovie.com/about

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Soledad O'Brien + Desmond Meade Mar 18, 2021

    Desmond Meade, who led the campaign to restore voting rights to the formerly incarcerated in Florida, returns to talk about Gov. Ron DeSantis's decision to deny him a pardon and renewed threats to democratic participation in his state. But in spite of it all, Desmond's excitement about people exercising the franchise is infectious.
    Then, Emmy-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien is ready to Disrupt & Dismantle structural racism in her new BET series—and to call out cable news for its role in spreading disinformation.
    Plus: Hari admits that for him "new music" means Baby Beluga, and Kamau reveals The Goal of Life.
    Find our guests:
    Desmond Meade (@desmondmeade) https://floridarrc.com/desmond-meade/
    Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) https://soledadobrienproductions.com
    Mentioned in the show:
    Silk Sonic, "Leave the Door Open" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLGHcj_fmA
    Florida Rights Restoration Coalition https://floridarrc.com
    ACLU of Florida https://www.aclufl.org
    Disrupt & Dismantle https://www.bet.com/shows/disrupt-and-dismantle.html
    Comedian and Filmmaker Hari Kondabolu on Comedy, Culture and Maintaining Your Integrity https://www.culturedmag.com/comedian-and-filmmaker-hari-kondabolu-on-comedy-culture-and-maintaining-your-integrity/
    Brontez Purnell Explores Intimacy and Longing in New Book 100 Boyfriends https://www.culturedmag.com/brontez-purnell-100-boyfriends/

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Dr. Rhea Boyd + The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears Mar 11, 2021

    Do Black people have an attitude problem about the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. Rhea Boyd says absolutely not—the problem is lack of access to the vaccine and to real information. So she's launched BetweenUsAboutUs, a national campaign with Black doctors, scientists, and health care professionals (and a certain podcast host), to give Black communities the resources they need to make informed choices and get vaccinated.
    Then Kamau and Hari have the conversation that every politically engaged basketball fan dreams of with Marc J. Spears, Senior NBA writer for The Undefeated. Hear the full story of how the league shut down after the police killing of Jacob Blake, the underappreciated impact NBA players had on the 2020 election, and what it will take for Becky Hammon to get a real shot as the league's first female head coach. Marc also attempts to convert our resident Knicks fan to the Nets. It doesn't work.
    Plus: Hari's anticolonialist recap of Oprah's takedown of the British royal family.
    Find our guests:
    Dr. Rhea Boyd (@RheaBoydMD) https://rheaboyd.com
    Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) https://theundefeated.com
    Mentioned in the show:
    BetweenUsAboutUs https://www.betweenusaboutus.org
    NYT Opinion: Black People Need Better Vaccine Access, Not Better Vaccine Attitudes https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/opinion/us-covid-black-people.html

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Neal Katyal + Amber Ruffin + Lacey Lamar Mar 04, 2021

    Amber Ruffin's career is really taking off (FYI, The Amber Ruffin Show is now on NBC), and she and her sister Lacey Lamar are as close as ever, trading stories about the crazy everyday racist behavior Lacey encounters in their hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Their book You Won't Believe What Happened to Lacey is necessary reading for anyone who doesn't understand how enough microagressions and you'll want to flip a table.
    Hari and Kamau also talk to top litigator and former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal about facing the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland vs. the insurrectionists, and how the right uses affirmative action to divide Asian Americans from Black and Latino Americans.
    Plus: Arjun unbound!
    Find our guests:
    Neal Katyal @neal_katyal https://www.nealkatyal.com
    Amber Ruffin @ambermruffin https://youllneverbelievelacey.com
    Mentioned in the show:
    Billie Joe Armstrong on Brontez Purnell’s ‘White Boy Music’: ‘Blast This On a Big-Ass Speaker' https://bit.ly/3sKHFZA
    How to win an argument (at the US Supreme Court, or anywhere) | Neal Katyal https://bit.ly/30b8MRu

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Marc Lamont Hill + Kamau's Mom Feb 25, 2021

    Can we talk about Palestine? Dr. Marc Lamont Hill (who, admittedly, calls himself "a prisoner of hope") says we can, and that Americans are ready to even if our government isn't. He joins Hari and Kamau for a conversation that encompasses Michael Che, Bill Clinton, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the Columbia House record club. Then Kamau's Mom, Janet Cheatham Bell, talks about structural racism in healthcare and her distrust of the pharmaceutical industry—and why none of that stopped her from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: a surprisingly-detailed analysis of the NBA MVP race.
    Find our guests:
    Dr. Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) https://www.marclamonthill.com
    Janet Cheatham Bell (@CheathamBell) https://www.janetcheathambell.com
    Mentioned in the show:
    Marc Lamont Hill + Mitchell Plitnick Except for Palestine https://thenewpress.com/books/except-for-palestine
    Playgrounds for Palestine https://playgroundsforpalestine.org
    Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books https://www.unclebobbies.com

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Vijay Prashad + The Lucas Brothers Feb 18, 2021

    Historian, journalist and hero-of-Hari Vijay Prashad analyzes the Farmers' Protest in India and makes a powerful case for why their struggle is our struggle. And while he's at it, he salutes Rihanna, defines Marxism, and makes quick work of Dinesh D'Souza. Comic duo The Lucas Brothers give the backstory for the new film Judas and the Black Messiah and their 15-year journey to making a movie about Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Plus: How Kenny and Keith's stoner nihilism withered in the face of Fred Hampton's love for the people.
    Find our guests:
    Vijay Prashad (@vijayprashad) https://www.thetricontinental.org
    The Lucas Bros (@lucasbros) https://thelucasbros.com
    Resources mentioned in the show:
    We Stand With Farmers https://farmersprotest.carrd.co
    Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/judas-and-the-black-messiah-podcast
    Eyes on the Prize II: Interview with William O'Neal: https://vimeo.com/512709094

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    adrienne maree brown + F the Filibuster Feb 11, 2021

    What does cancel culture have to do with defunding the police? How do we liberate our attention? Can better orgasms improve public policy? Hari and Kamau get answers—and Valentine's Day advice—from pleasure activist and abolitionist adrienne maree brown, author of We Will Not Cancel Us. Plus: Adam Jentleson lays out the Jim Crow roots of the filibuster and gives a Senate insider's view on why even Joe Manchin might be convinced to abandon it. His new book is Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy.
    Find our guests:
    Adam Jentleson (@AJentleson)
    adrienne maree brown (@adriennemaree) http://adriennemareebrown.net
    Resources mentioned in the show:
    We Stand With Farmers https://farmersprotest.carrd.co
    Movement for Black Lives https://m4bl.org
    The Frontline: #postcardstobiden https://demand.thefrontline.org
    Generation Five http://www.generationfive.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Nikki Giovanni Feb 04, 2021

    Hari and Kamau debate the morality of Super Bowl-watching before being joined by legendary poet Nikki Giovanni. She's out with a new collection called Make Me Rain, and ready to talk about everyone from Kwame Alexander to Tupac, James Baldwin to Colin Kaepernick. Hear why Nikki Giovanni is inspired by the women who launched Black Lives Matter—and the prospect of traveling to Mars.
    Find our guest:
    Nikki Giovanni https://nikki-giovanni.com

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Porsha Williams + the ACLU's ReNika Moore Jan 28, 2021

    Porsha Williams, star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and granddaughter of civil rights legend Rev. Hosea Williams, talks about why she put her body on the line to demand justice for Breonna Taylor. ACLU Racial Justice Program Director ReNika Moore breaks down the immediate and long-term agenda for racial equity after Trump. And Kamau tries to explain Garth Brooks to Hari.
    Find our guests:
    ReNika Moore (@ReNikaMoore) https://www.aclu.org/news/by/renika-moore/
    Porsha Williams (@Porsha4Real) https://www.porshawilliams.com

    Mentioned on the show:
    ACLU Petition: Divest from the police. Invest in Black and Brown communities. https://bit.ly/36iwZIG
    ACLU Action: Tell Congress we Need Reparations for Slavery now. https://bit.ly/3abdsLr
    Until Freedom https://untilfreedom.com
    Breonna Taylor's mom Tamika Palmer (@TamikaPalmer)

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Donald Trump: White People's O.J.? Jan 21, 2021

    Hari and Kamau explore the pressing questions: What would Martin Luther King Jr. have been like on Twitter? Can live-streaming a federal crime boost your real estate business? And how many ways can Donald Trump end up in jail? They're joined by CNN analyst and former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa. Plus: Listeners bid a fond farewell to our 45th President.

    Find our guests:
    Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) https://asharangappa.com

    Mentioned in the show:
    Justice for Oscar Grant https://www.justiceforoscargrant.com

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/
    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)
    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network.
    Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Defund the Police 2021 + Trump's Twitter Jan 14, 2021

    Hari and Kamau can't help noticing that Blue Lives Matter, except when they try to defend the Capitol. Cat Brooks of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff of the Center for Policing Equity unpack what it means to "defund the police" — and why it's so damn hard. Plus, the ACLU's Kate Ruane is concerned about Twitter's Trump ban, even though she thinks he deserves much worse.

    Find our guests:
    Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff (@DrPhilGoff) https://www.policingequity.org
    Cat Brooks (@catscommentary) https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org
    Kate Ruane https://www.aclu.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)

    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Georgia! + What the hell? Jan 07, 2021

    Just when Kamau and Hari thought they could breathe and take in the Democratic victories in Georgia's Senate runoff, an armed right-wing mob storms the Capitol. Hear their reaction to the chaos in DC and their conversation with Nse Ufot of the New Georgia Project and The Intercept's Ryan Grim about how Democrats can make the most of their power (and not fuck it up this time).

    Find our guests:
    Nse Ufot (@NseUfot) https://newgeorgiaproject.org
    Ryan Grim (@RyanGrim) https://theintercept.com/podcasts/deconstructed/

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)

    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Daveed Diggs Dec 17, 2020

    The multitalented Daveed Diggs joins Hari and Kamau to talk about translating Blindspotting for TV, James McBride's liberating take on Frederick Douglass, and rich people loopholes in the time of COVID. Plus: Advanced-level Oakland shit, from Dope Era to Children's Fairyland.

    Find our guest:
    Daveed Diggs (@DaveedDiggs)

    And mentioned in the episode:
    Deconstructed: Inside Biden's Meeting With Civil Rights Leaders https://theintercept.com/2020/12/10/biden-audio-meeting-civil-rights-leaders/
    Daveed Diggs asks: What to my people is the Fourth of July? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuCeUyItpzE
    Daveed Diggs: Puppy for Hanukkah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8MkeIo2bUE

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)

    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    The Georgia Episode with LaTosha Brown Dec 10, 2020

    Hari and Kamau are ejected from their post-election malaise by LaTosha Brown, the unstoppable co-founder of Black Voters Matter. She's on fire to build electoral power in Black communities and has her sights set on Democrats winning both seats in the Georgia Senate runoff. She's also got a message for progressives: If you want to win, time to root out structural racism. Plus: Hari confronts the inconvenient truth about John Kerry.

    Find our guest:
    LaTosha Brown (@MsLaToshaBrown) https://blackvotersmatterfund.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)

    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Ijeoma Oluo + Sarah Silverman Dec 03, 2020

    Ijeoma Oluo breaks down the costs of catering to underwhelming white guys in her new book Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America – and describes what it’s like to be a target for harassment from people who’ve never read a word she’s written. Sarah Silverman can’t wait for there to be a vaccine so she can get back to stand-up, but in the meantime she checks in about scumbag artists, relearning comedy for her new podcast, and the “Mostly Not Racist” t-shirt Kamau gave her. Plus: Hari puts himself through the Cyber Monday absolution matrix.

    Find our guests:
    Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) https://mediocrethebook.com
    Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) https://art19.com/shows/the-sarah-silverman-podcast

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
    Twitter (@PoliticReActive)
    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)

    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Sarah Cooper + Dr. Peter Hotez Nov 19, 2020

    Comedian Sarah Cooper shares the secrets she's learned lip-syncing to our most toxic president and making her Netflix special Everything's Fine. Then, Dr. Peter Hotez talks about surviving the COVID-19 spike, fighting anti-science propaganda, developing a dollar-a-dose coronavirus vaccine — and why Kamau should settle his beef with Surgeon General Jerome Adams.

    Find our guests:
    Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) https://sarahcpr.com
    Dr. Peter Hotez (@peterhotez) https://peterhotez.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

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    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
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    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Phoebe Robinson + The Electoral College's Slaveholder Math Nov 12, 2020

    Jesse Wegman dives into the extortionate history of the Electoral College. Indivisible's Meagan Hatcher-Mays outlines the prospects for the pro-democracy agenda without the blue wave. And Hari and Kamau kick back with Dope Queen Phoebe Robinson to talk publishing, Black Frasier, and texting with Michelle Obama.

    Find our guests:
    Jesse Wegman (@jessewegman) https://jessewegman.com
    Phoebe Robinson (@dopequeenpheebs) https://www.phoeberobinson.com
    Meagan Hatcher-Mays (@importantmeagan) https://indivisible.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

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    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Election Re-Action with Alicia Garza Nov 04, 2020

    Hari and Kamau check in with Alicia Garza of Black Futures Lab about the hope and confusion of Election 2020, what Joe Biden owes popular movements, and why this is no time for Democrats to follow the rules. Plus, Alicia's take on BLM going mainstream and becoming the target of all kinds of weird misinformation.

    Find our guest:
    Alicia Garza (@aliciagarza) https://blackfutureslab.org

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

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    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
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    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Katie Porter! + Caroline Giuliani + Hari's Dad Oct 29, 2020

    Hari and Kamau welcome Congresswoman Katie Porter, who wields her whiteboard against corrupt CEOs and regulators who don't do their jobs. Caroline Rose Giuliani talks about riding the Rudy rollercoaster and inspires Kamau to reveal his true identity. Plus, Hari's Dad Ravi Kondabolu on voting for the first time, citizenship and Hari's comedy.

    Find our guests:
    Katie Porter (@katieporteroc) https://katieporter.com
    Caroline Rose Giuliani (@CarolineRoseGiu) www.carolinerosegiuliani.com

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

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    Maria Hinojosa + The Case for Court-Packing Oct 22, 2020

    Hari and Kamau talk to Maria Hinojosa, anchor of Latino USA and co-host of In The Thick. She was the first Latina in the newsrooms at NPR, CNN, and PBS, and in her new memoir "Once I Was You," she connects the experiences of her Mexican immigrant family to her passion for defending the humanity of immigrants and refugees. She does her best to explain Latino Trump voters and discovers that she and Kamau went to the same high school in Chicago. But first, Hari has some QUESTIONS about court-packing (and gets the answers he needs!) from Take Back the Court's Aaron Belkin.

    Find our guests:
    Maria Hinojosa (@Maria_Hinojosa) hwww.inthethick.org
    Aaron Belkin (@AaronBelkin) www.takebackthecourt.today

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
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    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
    Instagram (@politicallyreactive)

    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Insiders + Insurgents with Jon Lovett and Cori Bush Oct 15, 2020

    Hari and Kamau welcome insurgent Democrat Cori Bush, the nurse and Black Lives Matter activist who's poised to win election as Missouri's first Black congresswoman and join The Squad in Washington. Then, they rave on with Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett about our traumatized democracy, the price Democrats have paid for Barack Obama's genius, the silliness of constitutional originalism, and Hari's time in Hillary Clinton's mailroom.

    Find our guests:
    Jon Lovett (@JonLovett) https://crooked.com/
    Cori Bush (@CoriBush) https://coribush.org/

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
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    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    The Four-Letter Word for 2020? Hope Oct 08, 2020

    Hari & Kamau relaunch Politically Re-Active by getting you oriented for Election 2020. Alexandra Rojas of Justice Democrats talks about inspiring progressive candidates, who has power in the Democratic Party, and why Hari can't get AOC to return his calls. Then, we go to the battleground state of Florida to talk to Desmond Meade, just named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People for his role in re-enfranchising 1.4 million Floridians with felony records, including himself. Baby turtles, short-tailed lobsters, helium balloons, and voter suppression — only in Florida.

    Find our guests:

    Alexandra Rojas (@alexandrasiera) https://justicedemocrats.com/
    Desmond Meade (@desmondmeade) https://desmondmeade.com

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

    Find the show:
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    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
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    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Catching up with Kamau & Hari Oct 06, 2020

    On this special pre-launch edition, Kamau & Hari catch up after three years away and assess their responsibilities as hosts of the vital public institution that is Politically Re-Active. They talk about the pain of parenthood in San Diego, the horror of Indian Matchmaking, why Antonin Scalia was just batshit crazy — and how to save America.

    Find us:
    Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) http://www.harikondabolu.com/
    W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) http://www.wkamaubell.com/

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    Facebook (@politicallyreactive)
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    Produced by Topic Studios. Part of the WarnerMedia Podcast Network. Full credits. www.PoliticallyReActive.com

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    Politically Re-Active Returns! Oct 01, 2020

    Election 2020’s almost here — and Kamau & Hari are back, just in time! They’ll be your companions in these final weeks and help you survive whatever comes afterward by talking to the people doing the work to make democracy in America an actual thing. Why are they back after three years away? It just takes two minutes to find out.

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    Introducing Deconstructed with Mehdi Hasan Apr 02, 2018

    We'd like to introduce you to The Intercept’s newest podcast, Deconstructed. Every Friday, journalist Mehdi Hasan unpacks the most consequential news event of the week, challenging the mainstream media’s tired takes. As a Brit, a Muslim, and an immigrant based in Donald Trump's Washington, D.C., Mehdi gives a refreshingly provocative perspective on the ups and downs of American and global politics.

    Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

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    Introducing Kondabolu Brothers Mar 08, 2018

    Hari and his brother Ashok have a new podcast: Kondabolu Brothers. Check out the first episode in your podcast app right now. Witness two brothers occasionally acknowledging their live audience, find out why World War 1 is overrated, and learn why pizza should not be your favorite food. It’s fun.


    Subscribe here in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/untitled-kondabolu-brothers-podcast/id594239207?mt=2

    Listen in Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=176079


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    What did we learn? With Alicia Garza and Wyatt Cenac Oct 05, 2017

    It’s the end of season 2 already? We close strong with messages from our listeners and conversations with #BlackLivesMatter co-founder Alicia Garza, and comedian Wyatt Cenac. Garza is an Oakland-based organizer who is currently the Special Projects Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She describes her lasting impressions from the 2016 election cycle and gives advice for those hoping to be “allies.” Cenac opens up about his experiences on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and explains why his new TOPIC produced series “aka Wyatt Cenac” focuses on a superhero fighting gentrification in Brooklyn.


    Follow our guests!

    Wyatt Cenac (@wyattcenac) https://www.wyattcenac.com

    Alicia Garza (@aliciagarza) https://www.facebook.com/the.one.and.only.aliciagarza


    While we’re away, keep our #politicallyreactive hashtag strong. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

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    Writing for very smart brothas (including President Obama) Sep 28, 2017

    Season 2 is almost over! This week Kamau and Hari are joined by Damon Young (Co-founder of VerySmartBrothas.theroot.com) and David Litt (author of "Thanks, Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years") to discuss the power of the pen. Young explains Pittsburgh culture and headline structure. Litt lets us in on the challenges and triumphs of writing for President Barack Hussein Obama. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, call in and tell us what YOU'VE learned this season by dialing 646-389-3721. Your voice may appear in next week’s finale episode.

    Follow our guests!

    Damon Young (@VerySmartBros)

    David Litt (https://www.thanksobamabook.com)

    Resource:

    Hurricane Maria Community Recovery Fund (www.mariafund.org)

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    Neil deGrasse Tyson brings the universe down to Earth Sep 21, 2017


    Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu to discuss the politics of space exploration, people's fear of artificial intelligence, and even tell some jokes. Tyson is Director of the Hayden Planetarium. In his latest book, “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” he breaks down the basics of the Big Bang theory and quantum mechanics, among other essentials we should understand about the universe.

    Follow Neil deGrasse Tyson! (@neiltyson) http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/

    Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

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    Speaking with bell hooks & Talking DACA Sep 14, 2017

    W. Kamau Bell won an Emmy!!! And while he was on the red carpet, Hari was able to interview legendary feminist and author bell hooks about love, labels, and her views on the current administration. Kamau and Hari also gain understanding on DACA from Luis Fernando Macías (assistant professor in Chicano and Latin American Studies at Fresno State) and Elizabeth Perez (the first DREAMer to work for the City of Phoenix).

    Follow our guests!

    bell hooks (@bellhooks): http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com

    Luis Fernando Macías (@macias_lf)

    Elizabeth Perez aka Elle ( @EllePerezPerez)

    For updates on us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook and Twitter (@PoliticReActive). Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.comand for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

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    Disaster Capitalism and How To Fight It, with Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and Mustafa Santiago Ali Sep 07, 2017

    Kamau and Hari dive into the impact of structural and environmental racism with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (professor of African American Studies at Princeton University) and Mustafa Santiago Ali (environmental justice leader with Hip Hop Caucus). Taylor advocates for building a unified movement against racism and economic inequality. Ali explains how disasters such as Hurricane Harvey amplify injustices evident in our society. They both share what can be done about it. Listeners also tell us how they are staying politically active.


    Follow our guests!

    • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (@KeeangaYamahtta) http://aas.princeton.edu/blog/author/kytaylor/
    • Mustafa Santiago Ali (@EJinAction) HipHopCaucus.Org


    For updates on us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook and Twitter (@PoliticReActive). Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

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    Roy Wood Jr. and Franchesca Ramsey fighting trolls with truth and satire Aug 31, 2017

    How do social commentary and comedy mix? W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu are joined with guests Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) and Franchesca Ramsey (MTV’s Decoded) to explore the power of humor in today’s polarizing political era. Roy talks about the new sense of diversity on 'The Daily Show' and dissects a rising style of comedy where comedians get audiences to clap in agreement rather than laugh at jokes. Franchesca describes her balancing act with social media and how she avoids sexist and racist trolls online while maintaining her popular presence and personal life.

    Follow our guests!

    • Roy Wood Jr. (@RoyWoodJr) www.roywoodjr.com


    • Franchesca Ramsey (@Chescaleigh) www.franchesca.net


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    Smashing the Confederacy in the streets and on the screen Aug 24, 2017

    The ACLU got a lot of heat last week when their neutral free speech stance had them defending the alt right in Charlottesville. We talk to ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Lee Rowland about the organization’s decision to change course and not defend groups that protest with firearms and the effect that will have on their methods going forward. Historian Mark Bray teaches Kamau and Hari how to pronounce Antifa and what the group is all about. And April Reign, a co-creator of trending hashtag #NoConfederate, talks about why the 'Game of Thrones' producers should think twice about creating a TV show where black people are enslaved again.

    Follow our guests!

    • Lee Rowland: https://www.aclu.org/bio/lee-rowland
    • Mark Bray (@Mark__Bray): https://markmbray.wordpress.com
    • April Reign (@ReignOfApril): http://www.reignofapril.com


    For updates on us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook and Twitter (@PoliticReActive.) Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

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    Bonus! Listeners respond to Charlottesville Aug 19, 2017

    This week on Politically Re-Active we dedicated a full episode to the events that stirred the nation last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. We asked our listeners to call in and share their thoughts. And they sure did show up! We received more than 50 powerful messages centering on love, education, and perseverance. Thank you for inspiring us.

    For updates on us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook (@politicallyreactive) and Twitter (@PoliticReActive.) Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.



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    Charlottesville: Why did this happen and how do we move forward? Aug 17, 2017

    Kamau and Hari dive deep into the events that stirred the nation this past weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. One of the largest white supremacist demonstrations in recent US history led to the death of anti-racist protester Heather Heyer and injured many others. Journalist/activist Spencer Sunshine explains the historical background of white supremacy groups in America and how they organize themselves today. We also hear from Media Matters senior fellow Matthew Gertz, community organizer Rosa Clemente, Pastor Michael McBride, and OUR LISTENERS. They all share how they’re processing this moment and taking action.

    Follow our guests:

    • Spencer Sunshine (@transform6789) https://spencersunshine.com/publications/
    • Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) https://www.mediamatters.org/authors/matt-gertz/51
    • Rosa Clemente (@rosaclemente) http://rosaclemente.net
    • Pastor Michael McBride (@pastormykmac) http://www.livefreeusa.org


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    Is this what democracy looks like? Jake Tapper & Jessica Byrd give their take Aug 10, 2017

    This week, Kamau and Hari cope with possible nuclear threat, learn how Jessica Byrd helps underrepresented communities engage in the political process, and “bravely” release the interview with Jake Tapper. How has the Trump administration affected Tapper’s reporting style? Why hasn’t Byrd given up all hope on the Democratic party? ALL OF THIS IS ANSWERED HERE.

    • Find Jessica Byrd on Twitter at @JessicaLBYRD and at http://threepointstrategies.org
    • Follow Jake Tapper on Twitter at @jaketapper and on CNN as host of 'The Lead’ (4pm ET) and ‘State of the Union’ (9am and 12pm ET)
    • For updates about us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook and Twitter (@PoliticReActive) and send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.


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    Lewis Black, legendary political comedian is so angry, he won’t even talk about ‘you know who’. Now THAT’S angry! Aug 03, 2017

    This week’s Politically Re-Active finds our hosts meeting up with legendary political comedian Lewis Black, and getting some important questions answered. How did he become “The King of Rant”? What’s making him rant right now? From his early days yelling at walls, to his current “fan rant” driven tour, Black let’s us in on his creative process.

    Black has been making regular appearances on The Daily Show since the show began over two decades ago, and he weighs in with a unique perspective on each host.

    Of course, with three political comedians in the kitchen, the conversation simmers around the many recent blunders from the current administration, and one lost opportunity for Mario Cantone. The icing on this conversational cake? Lewis Black is a socialist. This episode has lots to unpack, but again, we not only have two, but three political comedians to doing the unpacking.

    If you’re feeling the love (or even if you’re angry) then catch Lewis on his fall Rant, White and Blue tour. Grab your tickets at www.lewisblack.com. You can also follow Lewis on Twitter at @TheLewisBlack

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    Killer Mike of Run the Jewels on Allyship, Equity, and Apocalypse Preparation Jul 27, 2017

    You’re going to walk away from this week’s Politically Re-Active, happier and smarter after listening to our conversation with Killer Mike of Run the Jewels. From equity, to allyship and building political power, Killer Mike rallies us to think big and do better. This may take learning how to survive the zombie apocalypse, which Killer Mike shares some insights on too. And in this week’s episode we yet again gain a new term to add to our vocabulary, “the big three.” So get ready to learn and laugh a whole lot.

    But it’s not all politics, we also talk to Killer Mike about his new album with El-P, “Run the Jewels 3.” To check-out their albums and tour dates visit www.runthejewels.com. You can also follow them on Twitter @Run Jewels, @Killer Mike, and @The Real El P.

    And don’t forget we have new t-shirts! Visit podswag.com/pr or podswag.com/politicallyreactive. Both work! To get the latest updates on us follow us on Facebook at Politically Re-Active and Twitter @PoliticReActive and send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks!

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    Hold Up, Wait a Minute: Twitter Feuds & Threat Models Jul 20, 2017

    What do you do when a Twitter beef disrupts your plans? That’s what happened to this week’s Politically Re-Active. But don’t you worry. We’re picking up the pieces and bringing you the good, bad, and ugly of today’s digital age. We’re speaking with Jessie Daniels about how anything can turn into a shitstorm in a matter of seconds on Twitter. She’s a Professor of Sociology at Hunter College and The Graduate Center, CUNY. She is also among the founders of the emerging field of digital sociology. We’ll also speak to cyber security expert Nicholas Weaver about whether or not we need to worry about anyone spying on our boring lives and if so, who that might be. He’s a researcher focusing on computer security at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, California.

    You can follow CUNY Professor Jessie Daniels at @JessieNYC. Also check out her books “White Lies” and “Cyber Racism.” She is currently working on a new book, “Tweetstorm: The Rise of the “Alt-Right” and the Mainstreaming of White Nationalism.” To keep up with Nicholas Weaver follow him on twitter at at @ncweaver.

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    Street Heat w/ Congresswoman Barbara Lee & Linda Sarsour Jul 13, 2017

    We’re back with a powerhouse episode! California Congresswoman Barbara Lee and National Women’s March Co-Chair Linda Sarsour breakdown the reality of fighting for social, racial, and economic justice. We learn about how Congresswoman Lee’s political career was shaped by working with the Black Panthers and on Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's historical presidential campaign. We learn about how Linda Sarsour fought to disband the NYPD’s unwarranted surveillance of the American Muslim community after 9/11. Congresswoman Lee says if you want to see change you’ve got to keep up the “street heat.” And Sarsour says it’s time for us to be louder than the haters, who are so dang loud. Prepared to be inspired!

    To keep up with Representative Barbara Lee’s work follow her on Twitter at @RepBarbaraLee. And you can find Linda Sarsour @Lsarsour

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    BONUS! Phoebe Robinson, Lindy West, Shane Bauer-Live at Clusterfest Jul 06, 2017

    Coming to you LIVE from San Francisco, it’s Politically Re-Active at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest! Joining your favorite hosts on stage are comedian and podcast queen Phoebe Robinson, the brilliantly witty writer (and This American Life favorite) Lindy West, and our favorite undercover investigative journalist, Shane Bauer! We talk about white nationalists taking over Berkeley, the danger of buying into Ivanka Trump’s beauty, and of course, Bill Maher. And for the comedy nerds, a surprise guest shows up on stage… so hit “play” already!

    Phoebe Robinson’s got a book and hella podcasts! Read _You Can’t Touch My Hair_ and listen to her shows 2 Dope Queens and Sooo Many White Guys wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And follow her on Twitter, boo boos!: @dopequeenpheebs.

    Lindy West isn’t on Twitter, but you can read her musings and analysis at The Guardian and find her tour dates at http://www.lindywest.net/. And like Phoebe, she’s got a New York Times bestselling book! Pick up _Shrill_ ASAP!

    Private prisons, border militia, and white nationalists – Shane Bauer’s incredible reporting can be found at www.motherjones.com. In the meantime, keep up with him on Twitter: @shane_bauer.

    Kamau and Hari have missed you! So listen to their standup, read their books, watch them on CNN, and find them in person at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. Thanks, and be back soon!

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    Janet Mock on Surpassing Certainty Jun 22, 2017

    She’s spoken at the Women’s March on Washington, hosted a show for MSNBC, edited for Allure and Marie Claire, and written a New York Times bestselling memoir – and that’s not even half of the revolutionary work that trans writer and activist Janet Mock has done in her young career. In this episode, we talk with Janet about the writing process for her latest memoir “Surpassing Certainty,” the strong history and community of trans people in her native Hawaii, why the term “passing” is problematic for her, and why we should complicate our language when we use the word “woman”. For those of you who don’t know Janet: You’re about to become fans!
    Find Janet’s books, podcast (Never Before), and speaking events at www.janetmock.com. And follow Janet on Twitter!: @janetmock
    We’re going on break for TWO WEEKS! Kamau and Hari are going to miss you. So listen to their standup, read their books, watch them on CNN, and find them in person at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. Thanks, and be back soon!

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    Naomi Klein Says "No Is Not Enough" Jun 15, 2017

    It usually takes Naomi Klein five years to write a book. This time, it took her less than five months. The journalist, author, and activist’s latest work _No Is Not Enough_ is all about Trump, the dark trends that have led to his presidency, and the urgent need for intersectional action right now – not later. In this episode of Politically Re-Active, we dig into the “capitalist burlesque” that has taken over the White House and explain how Trump’s scandals only reinforce his corporate brand (“impunity through wealth”). With so many crises unfolding around the globe, Naomi says, it’s time to band together to revive our own idea of utopia. So tweet us yours: @politicreactive.
    Learn more about _No Is Not Enough_ at https://www.noisnotenough.org/ and follow Naomi Klein on Twitter: @NaomiAKlein.
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    Comedy in the Trump Era: 3 Comedians, a Professor, and Kamau’s Mom Jun 08, 2017

    Live from Limestone!
    Professor Jeffrey C. Isaac, Karinda Dobbins, Arish Singh, Sophie Hughes, and Janet Cheatham Bell! For the first time ever, it’s Politically Re-Active LIVE! Kamau and Hari take the show on the road to Bloomington, Indiana, for the Limestone Comedy Festival (AKA, “THE GREATEST WEEKEND OF YOUR LIFE VOL V.”). Your favorite hosts talk with Indiana University Political Science Professor Jeffrey C. Isaac about rating Trump’s performance, the Paris Climate Agreement, and why Trump probably won’t ever be impeached. Then, not one, not two, but THREE amazing comedians in the form of Karinda Dobbins, Arish Singh, and Sophie Hughes share what it’s like to tell jokes in the Trump Era. Finally, Kamau’s mom Janet Cheatham Bell joins the hosts to put all of our current political nonsense into perspective. It’s our most jampacked show ever – join us and feel like you were there!
    Learn more about Indiana University’s Jeffrey C. Issac’s work here: http://polisci.indiana.edu/faculty/profiles/isaac.shtml
    Follow Karinda and Arish on Twitter! @arishish and @KarindaDobbins
    Find Sophie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComicSophieHughes/
    And read more about Kamau’s awesome mom Janet Cheetam Bell at her website: http://www.janetcheathambell.com/index.htm
    Kamau and Hari are on TV! And they’re doing other podcasts! And standup! Find out more at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/

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    Jill Filipovic on the Feminist Pursuit of Happiness Jun 01, 2017

    Writer Jill Filipovic on the feminist pursuit of happiness
    Imagine a world in which women weren’t forced to struggle for equality in a system rigged against them. Imagine instead, the ideal world of journalist and author Jill Filipovic – one in which happiness for women is the driving force behind policies like fair pay and legal recognition of best friendships. In that world, Jill says, not only are women happier and healthier, but most everyone else (read: people who aren’t white men) are better off, too. In this episode of Politically Re-Active, your favorite hosts sit down with Jill to talk about her policy ideas as well as Ivanka Trump’s brand of “empowerment”, white lady feminism, and the evil of the all-male photo op.
    Follow Jill on Twitter!: @JillFilipovic. And read more about _The H-Spot_ here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jill-filipovic/the-h-spot/9781568585482/
    We have TWO live shows this week! Join us in-person at the Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, Indiana, this Friday, June 2nd: http://www.limestonefest.com/. Or if you’re in San Francisco, head over to the Comedy Central Colossal Clusterfest on Sunday, June 4th: https://www.clusterfest.com/.
    Send us your comments and suggestions at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org. Or follow us on Twitter at @politicreactive. Thanks!

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    Rashad Robinson & Color of Change Cancels Bill O'Reilly May 25, 2017

    Rashad Robinson has done battle with Bill O’Reilly and won – twice. He’s taken on the shady, corporate-driven conservative operation ALEC and gotten companies like Coca Cola and Walmart to back down from supporting stand-your-ground laws. And now, after successfully campaigning to remove O’Reilly from Fox News - along with
    great work from UltraViolet, the Women's March, NOW-New York, CREDO, Sleeping Giants, and MoveOn - he’s taking on the prison-profiteering bail bond industry – and it’s not even June. As executive director of Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization, Rashad is at the forefront of the strategic campaigns that transform lives and movements. In this episode of Politically Re-Active, he shares the backstories behind these campaigns, the role of entertainment in the resistance, and more. Trust us – you won’t want to miss it!
    Please visit Color of Change to learn how you can support their campaigns, especially their current campaign to reform the bail bond industry: https://www.colorofchange.org/. And follow Rashad on Twitter: @rashadrobinson.
    Get in the head of one of your favorite hosts! Kamau’s book “The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell” is available on Amazon. You can find a link as well as dates for his book tour at http://www.wkamaubell.com/. Hari also really, really wants you to listen to his albums and come to his shows. Do it! Find more info at http://www.harikondabolu.com/.
    We love your comments and suggestions! So email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org or follow us on Twitter at @politicreactive. Thanks!

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    Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl on Rad American Women May 18, 2017

    Listeners, you and your kids need a new alphabet – specifically, one that starts with “A is for Angela Davis”. In this episode of Politically Re-Active, we talk with writer Kate Schatz and artist Miriam Klein Stahl about their illustrated children’s books, "Rad American Women A-Z" and "Rad Women Worldwide." We also dive into ways that you – yes you! – can join the resistance in your local community through Solidarity Sundays, a network of feminist activist groups that meet each month to engage elected officials and build intersectional communities for justice. It’s art, action, and the alphabet, all in this episode of #politicallyreactive.
    Find a local meeting of Solidarity Sundays at https://www.solidaritysundays.org/! And learn more about Kate and Miriam’s work, including the “Rad Women” series, at http://www.kateschatz.com/ and http://www.miriamkleinstahl.com/. Or if you prefer Twitter: @kateschatz and @miriamkstahl.
    Kamau and Hari want to meet you! Catch Kamau on his The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell book tour or Hari on his standup tour – more info at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. And find Kamau in your living room every Sunday at 10pm EST – it’s United Shades of America on CNN!
    Got a comment or suggestion? Email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org or follow us on Twitter at @politicreactive. Thanks!

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    Political Analyst Angela Rye Calls It Like It Is May 11, 2017

    It’s hard to find a bright spot in the 2016 election, but born woke, political commentator and analyst Angela Rye was one. A regular on CNN’s thuderdome-like panels, Angela doesn’t mince words calling out lies and advocating for people of color and women. In this episode of #politicallyreactive we speak with Angela about authenticity and difficult conversations. Click “play” to find out why Angela is not trying to be objective.
    Follow Angela on Twitter (@angela_rye ‏).
    Book tours, TV shows, standup – oh my! Catch Kamau in-person for his The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell book tour or on TV for CNN’s United Shades of America! More info at http://www.wkamaubell.com/. And Hari really, REALLY wants you to come see him on tour – find dates at: http://www.harikondabolu.com/.
    Got a comment or suggestion? Email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org or follow us on Twitter at @politicreactive.

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    Getting Adversarial with Journalist Jeremy Scahill May 04, 2017

    Folks on both the left and the right have a love-hate relationship with reporter and Intercept co-founder Jeremy Scahill. His brand of “adversarial” investigative journalism makes no exceptions – not for the nation’s most powerful, and especially not for those advocating for wars abroad. In this episode of #politicallyreactive, we talk with Jeremy about his refusal to sit on a panel with Milo Yiannopoulos on Real Time with Bill Maher, what it was like to interview Julian Assange for the Intercepted podcast, his thoughts on Russian involvement in U.S. politics, and the people who give him hope for the future (hint: it’s probably you!). Click “play” to find out why Jeremy has earned the title, “one-man truth squad”.
    Keep tabs on Jeremy on Twitter (@jeremyscahill) and subscribe to the Intercepted podcast on your preferred podcast platform! Or stream the show online at: https://theintercept.com/podcasts/
    Book tours, TV shows, standup – oh my! Catch Kamau in-person for his The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell book tour or on TV for CNN’s United Shades of America! More info at http://www.wkamaubell.com/. And Hari really, REALLY wants you to come see him on tour – find dates at: http://www.harikondabolu.com/.
    Got a comment or suggestion? Email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org or follow us on Twitter at @politicreactive.

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    Aasif Mandvi on the Gaslighting Presidency Apr 27, 2017

    You probably got to know him as the “Senior Middle East Correspondent,” or the “Senior Muslim Correspondent,” or maybe the “Senior Foreign Looking Correspondent”, but actor, writer, and former Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi has moved into the hot seat for this episode of Politically Re-Active. Join Aasif and your favorite hosts as they talk about political satire during the Bush years, Aasif’s reaction to the Muslim ban and the “gaslighting presidency”, and what it means to “wrestle your inner Hitler to the ground”.
    Keep up to date with Aasif on Twitter: @aasif. That’s also where you’ll find a link to learn more about his memoir _No Land’s Man_, which the New York Times calls “explosively funny”.
    Kamau’s also got a book coming out! _The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell_ is available for pre-order on Amazon. If you’d like to hear his awkward thoughts in person, you can meet him on his book tour. Visit http://www.wkamaubell.com/ to learn more. And if you STILL can’t get enough Kamau, watch him on the season premiere of United Shades of America, which returns to CNN on April 30th!
    Hari is ALSO on tour, and he wants you to show up, Midwest fans! Tour dates are at his website: http://www.harikondabolu.com/.
    Keep telling us what you think of the show! We’re on Twitter: @politicreactive. Or if you want to wax poetic, shoot us an email: politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Michael Skolnik on Being a White Woke Guy Apr 19, 2017

    Long before we asked our white audience members to “come get your boy” (keep tweeting!: #WhitesAgainstTrump), activist and entrepreneur Michael Skolnik was using his privilege to support social justice movements and reform the criminal justice system all over the country. Whether it’s getting “I can’t breathe” t-shirts to LeBron James, advising celebrities making their first foray into political activism, or supporting grassroots organizers, Skolnik is all about listening to and building up others. So tune into this episode to learn about the work he’s done and the work still left to do – oh, and about that one time he talked to Trump about running for president...
    Follow Michael Skolnik on Twitter at @MichaelSkolnik and check out the news/politics/entertainment site he built with Russell Simmons: https://globalgrind.com/.
    And Kamau and Hari want to make you laugh! In person! Find tour dates and albums from your favorite hosts at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com.
    As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Journalist Alia Malek on What We're Missing When We Talk About About Syria Apr 12, 2017

    It’s been six years of the devastating civil war in Syria – more than 11 million people have been displaced, and last week’s horrifying chemical attack on Syrian citizens by their own president Bashar al-Assad has been yet another reminder of the human cost of the conflict. On this episode of Politically Re-Active, journalist and author Alia Malek helps contextualize the war and shares her own experiences of living in Damascus during the start of the conflict. Alia recommends following these outlets and journalists to stay engaged with news from Syria: independent journalist Rania Abouzeid (@Raniaab), Kareem Shaheen of The Guardian (@kshaheen), and the website http://syria.jadaliyya.com/. And if you have money to spare, donate to the following organizations: INARA, which focuses on providing medical assistance to children from Syria, and Chicago-based Karam, which seeks to “restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict.”
    Learn more about Alia and her book, The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria, at www.aliamalek.com/.
    Find tour dates and albums from your favorite hosts at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com.
    As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    YouTube's Akilah Hughes on #BlackWomenAtWork & Feeding The Buzz Apr 05, 2017

    Our guest this week is Akilah… obviously! Akilah Hughes – otherwise known as Akilah Obviously – is a writer, comedian, and YouTuber who talks as easily about race, feminism, and intersectionality as she does pizza, hair, and punching Nazis. In this conversation, our hosts chat with Akilah about her life as a creator and the videos she’s most proud of (like the fantastic series, “This Shouldn’t Be News”). We also dive into what it’s like to be a black woman in media in the time of #blackwomenatwork and share the smart and hilarious content you ought to add to your queue. So hit play – obviously!
    Watch Akilah’s videos on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/smoothiefreak! And follow Akilah on Twitter: @akilahobviously.
    Your favorite hosts are going on tour – find out when they’ll be in your city at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com. In the meantime, listen to Hari’s new record “Hari Kondabolu’s New Material Night Volume I” on Bandcamp and iTunes. And watch Kamau on CNN’s “United Shades of America” beginning in late April.
    As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Patrisse Khan-Cullors on Black Lives Matter & Resistance under 45 Mar 29, 2017

    Kick off Season 2 with your favorite hosts and grassroots organizer, resistance fighter, and #blacklivesmatter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors! We dig into why Patrisse identifies as an organizer and not an activist, what it was like to see #blacklivesmatter go viral, and the fear – and courage – that goes along with being viewed as an enemy of the state. There’s no other person we’d rather laugh and resist with than Patrisse – and you.
    Follow Patrisse on Twitter: @osope. You can also learn more about her fight against police brutality at http://patrissecullors.com/. And of course, get involved with #blacklivesmatter – chapter information is available at http://blacklivesmatter.com/.
    And meet your hosts! Both Kamau and Hari are going on tour – find out when they’ll be in your city at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com. If you can’t wait until then, you can always listen to Hari’s new record “Hari Kondabolu’s New Material Night Volume I” on Bandcamp and iTunes. Or you can watch Kamau on CNN’s “United Shades of America” beginning in late April.
    As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Season Two Trailer! Mar 22, 2017

    The second season of Politically Re-Active launches March 29th! Be sure to subscribe now on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a thing.

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    Season Two? Mar 15, 2017

    Kamau and Hari play catch up on the state of the world since last November. We hear some updates on past guests and they talk a little about who they might want to have on, if, you know, they were interested in doing another season...

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    Presenting Maeve in America Nov 23, 2016

    This week, we present a new podcast from our friend Maeve Higgins! Maeve grapples with perhaps the hottest topic of Trump’s USA: immigration. More importantly, she meets Roz Koo - business woman, activist, and professional butt-kicker of the highest order. Roz recounts a childhood in occupied Shanghai, a high flying career in 1980s San Francisco, and a bold life of service that merges two countries into one.Be sure to subscribe to Maeve in America so that you don't miss an episode!

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    Facing the Future with CNN’s Jake Tapper Nov 17, 2016

    What do you do when a liar, xenophobe, misogynist, and racist becomes president? Get to work and do some damn good reporting if you’re guest Jake Tapper of CNN. In our final episode of the season, Kamau and Hari continue to process the reality of a Trump presidency by reading notes from our listeners who are also coping with the election results. Then, the guys talk with the CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent about the future of journalism, the elitism of the Democratic Party, and how Hillary Clinton hurt her chances at the presidency with a decision made 15 years ago. Whether you think it’s the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning, join us as we face the future and figure out what to do next.Jake Tapper hosts The Lead every day on CNN at 4pm EST. You can also catch him on Sunday mornings while he anchors CNN’s State of the Union. Follow Jake on Twitter: @jaketapper.Thanks to all of you who have been listening to the show this season! We’ve been reading your tweets and emails. If you want a Season 2, continue to tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org!In the meantime, check out Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro can be yours if you visit www.killrockstars.com. Need more of your favorite hosts? Find where they’ll be appearing at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/.

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    Roxane Gay on Anger After the Election Nov 10, 2016

    This week on Politically Re-Active, Kamau and Hari process the election results. Standup comedian Laurie Kilmartin and writer Roxane Gay join the guys to help make sense of a deeply painful moment in American history. From the costs to black and brown communities, to the culpability of the mainstream media, to what the future will actually look like following the end of Hillary’s historic run, there are many questions and few answers. This is not the post-election conversation we wanted to have. Note: This episode was recorded on the evening of November 9, 2016. White people, if you need somewhere to start, join Showing Up For Racial Justice: http://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/aboutFind more information about Roxane Gay’s essays, books, and appearances at http://www.roxanegay.com/.And Laurie Kilmartin is always performing in LA and all over the country. Find her dates here: http://www.kilmartin.com/.Finally, Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro can be yours if you visit www.killrockstars.com. Need more of your favorite hosts? Find where they’ll be appearing at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. Thanks for listening – tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Voting Day Update About This Week's Show! Nov 08, 2016

    Our show will be Thursday not Wednesday, but we've got the amazing Roxane Gay!You read that right, one of our all time favorite writers Roxane Gay will be joining us on this post-election recap/cool-down/anxiety fest. Check out her most recent piece in the New York Times "Voting with My Head and Heart." http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/opinion/sunday/voting-with-my-head-and-heart.htmlHope your voting day goes well, remember to call 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any issues!

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    Comedian Hasan Minhaj on New Brown America and His Superpowers Nov 02, 2016

    Also, what Chief Wahoo means for #NoDAPL and Native American rights.We’ve only got a few more episodes left in this season of Politically Re-Active, so we’re packing each show to the brim! First, Kamau and Hari call up Sterling HolyWhiteMountain of the Blackfeet Nation and CleveScene editor-in-chief Vince Grzegorek to get the down low on Cleveland’s racist baseball mascot. Then the hosts sit down with an old friend: Daily Show contributor and standup comedian Hasan Minhaj. Minhaj talks about bringing his personal life into his performance, the kinds of people he does NOT want laughing at his jokes, and how genius and kindness are not mutually exclusive. Minhaj is currently touring with his one-man show “Homecoming King” – find out how to see him in person at http://www.hasanminhaj.com. And follow Vince Grzegorek’s on Twitter at @vincethepolack and Sterling HolyWhiteMountain’s at @MrHWM.Finally! Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro can be yours if you visit www.killrockstars.com! Need more of your favorite hosts? Find tour dates and more at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. And a friendly reminder that next week’s show will be released on THURSDAY not Wednesday so we have a little more time to gather our thoughts post election.Thanks for listening! Tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Dr. Jill Stein on Investing Your Vote Oct 26, 2016

    In spite of being called a long shot, Dr. Jill Stein aims to prove that the only wasted vote is the vote for the failed two-party system. The doctor, activist, and Green Party presidential nominee sits down with Kamau and Hari to talk about her political origins, diversifying the Green Party, her invitation to Bernie Sanders, and the rumors that have followed her throughout the campaign. That’s all in this week’s episode of Politically Re-Active!Learn more about Dr. Stein (the “other woman” on the ballot, as she calls herself) at http://www.jill2016.com/. And catch Kamau and Hari at a venue near you! Check out their standup dates at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. And find Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro at www.killrockstars.com.Thanks for listening! Tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    S. E. Cupp on being an Anti-Trump Conservative Oct 19, 2016

    The first conservative guest in the history of Politically Re-Active opens up to Kamau and Hari about being a “Republican Translator,” how the GOP can win back Trump supporters, and America’s last remaining safe space: baseball. It’s a civil, respectful, aisle-crossing look at a garbage year in politics. Plus, Kamau defines a very gross word and Hari regrets a sexist joke.Keep up with S. E. Cupp on Twitter at @secupp, or find her work at http://thesecupp.com/.Catch Kamau and Hari at a venue near you! Check out their standup dates at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. And find Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro at www.killrockstars.com.Thanks for listening! Tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh & Chicano Band Las Cafeteras are Everything Trump Fears Oct 12, 2016

    The East LA band Las Cafeteras has a saying: “if we can’t dance together, we can’t move together.” The Chicano/Chicana group continues our discussion on the intersection of art and activism today: not just the fights and struggles of community movements, but the joy and laughter (and in their case, the dancing).And given perhaps the wildest weekend in this whole election, we brought in our favorite feminist muslim comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh to help us figure out what the hell just happened. Yes, we’ll talk about Trump and Billy Bush, the debate, and all the bizarre and gross reactions.Please check out more music from Las Cafeteras and catch them live! Go to http://lascafeteras.com/ for more info. And please check out Zahra’s amazing award-winning podcast Good Muslim Bad Muslim that she co-hosts with Taz Ahmed: http://www.goodmuslimbadmuslim.com/. And find more of Zahra’s writing, comedy and performances at http://www.zahracomedy.com/.Want to meet your favorite hosts in person? Kamau and Hari are coming to a venue near you! Find their standup dates at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. Find Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro at www.killrockstars.com.Thanks for listening! Tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Rosa Clemente on Third Parties in a Broken System Oct 05, 2016

    Hip-hop activist, journalist, and community organizer Rosa Clemente has a few good reasons why she doesn’t rock with the Dems. For one, they keep trying to kick her party – the Green Party – off of state ballots. And don’t get her started on Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy! In this episode of Politically Re-Active, the Green Party’s ’08 vice presidential nominee talks about the personal consequences of being on a political ticket, why the Green Party is forced to go after the presidency, and how the black and brown people of America are the biggest losers in the two-party system. To those who roll their eyes at “voting your conscience,” take a listen – Rosa might have you thinking way beyond this election...Find Rosa on the road as she travels the nation with her speaking tour, “Truth II Power”! Dates and info are at http://rosaclemente.net/.Want to meet your favorite hosts in person? Kamau and Hari are coming to a venue near you! Find their standup dates at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. Find Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro at www.killrockstars.com.Thanks for listening! Tweet us at #politicallyreactive or email us at politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

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    Rachel Maddow on Donald Trump, Dick Cheney, and River Monsters Sep 28, 2016

    Not Loch Ness Monsters, River Monsters.Decompress from the presidential debate with your favorite hosts and this week’s guest, Rachel Maddow! With just under six weeks to go until the election, the author and TV icon gets real about Trump, from his chances of actually winning to his media strategy and finally to Mike Pence’s motivations for joining the ticket (the guy just needed a job). Rachel’s mission is to “increase the amount of useful information in the world,” and she does plenty of that on this week’s episode of #politicallyreactive! The Rachel Maddow Show airs on MSNBC weeknights at 9pm EST. Learn more about Rachel on her personal website: http://www.rachelmaddow.com/.Find Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic and Kamau’s album Semi Prominent Negro at www.killrockstars.com. Check out Hari and Kamau’s upcoming tour dates at their websiteswww.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com.Thanks for listening! Keep those tweets coming: #politicallyreactive

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    Presidential Debate Tailgate with John Dickerson Sep 21, 2016

    The host of CBS' Face the Nation talks about the skill of moderating presidential debates.In a first for Politically Re-Active, Kamau and Hari chat with a member of the mainstream media! John Dickerson is the host of CBS’s Face the Nation, and like Kamau, is a man of many podcasts (“Whistlestop,” anyone?). The veteran journalist and moderator extraordinaire stops by just in time for next week’s Hillary v. Trump showdown, offering pro tips on steering a presidential debate and explaining why it’s actually better when the candidates do the fact-checking. So start your presidential debate tailgate and dive into this episode of #politicallyreactive!Pick up John’s latest book Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History on Amazon. And get educated before the election with John’s brilliant podcast of the same name: http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/whistlestop.htmlStill want more? Find Kamau and Hari at a venue near you! Hari will be in SF this week at Cobb’s Comedy Club from September 22-24! Check out www.harikondabolu.com for more info.Kamau has his live radio talk show Kamau Right Now! this Thursday September 22nd. Check out KALW.org to stream live or find the podcast. You can also check out www.wkamaubell.com for tour dates and of course, more podcasts.Thanks for listening! Keep those tweets coming: #politicallyreactive

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    BONUS EPISODE: NoDAPL, Mailbag, & Our Old Pal Adam Mansbach Sep 15, 2016

    The long-awaited Mailbag Episode!HOLD UP; WAIT A MINUTE – it’s a bonus episode in three acts! As Native tribes continue their protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, Kamau and Hari catch up with the #NoDAPL movement by calling writer, filmmaker, and indigenous advocate, Benalex Dupris. Then we dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Politically Re-Active mailbag, from your questions about “being invited into whiteness” to Hari’s awkward relationship with John Brown. Last but not least: White people, come get your boy! Author Adam Mansbach joins Kamau to talk about owning whiteness and taking down the Donald.We KNOW you want to hear more Hari and Kamau, so find their latest work at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com.You can check out a short interview Benalex Dupris did with Vice earlier this week:http://www.vice.com/video/daily-vice-standing-rock-reservation-big-oilYou can check out Adam Mansbach’s latest work at www.adammansbach.com and be on the lookout for the new movie he wrote about a young Obama at Colombia called Barry.And keep sending us those comments! #politicallyreactive and politicallyreactive@firstlook.orgThanks!

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    Jasiri X: Hip Hop and the Movement Sep 14, 2016

    Also - bonus episode tomorrow!Before Kendrick Lamar electrified the Grammys and Beyonce got mainstream America in “Formation,” rapper Jasiri X was making music with a message. His social justice-inspired approach to hip hop has won him countless fans – Angela Davis, Harry Belafonte, and Chuck D, to name a few. Molded by his experiences as a teenager in Pittsburgh, Jasiri’s songs address the challenges and current events that affect people of color in America. In this episode, Jasiri talks with Kamau and Hari about how art and activism are inseparable, the pros and cons of being a “conscious” rapper, and how there’s never a good time for your wife to find out you’ve just been arrested. Find Jasiri’s work at www.jasirix.com and follow him on Twitter at @jasiri_x.Hari’s coming to a venue near you! Check out his tour dates and find his new album Mainstream American Comic at www.harikondabolu.com. And subscribe to Kamau’s other awesome podcasts at www.wkamaubell.com.Tune in tomorrow for our much-anticipated “Mailbag” episode featuring YOU! Keep sending us your questions and comments at #politicallyreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org

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    Shaun King on Controversy, Color, and Kaepernick Sep 07, 2016

    And Kamau's musical take on the Star Spangled Banner.Our guest this week is known for his bold and relentless writing on racial injustice and police brutality. Surprise: the “alt right” is not a fan. They’ve accused New York Daily News Senior Justice reporter Shaun King of everything from theft to being the new Rachel Dolezal (remember her?). One of the most vocal members of the Black Lives Matter movement, King breaks down how BLM unites unlikely allies and is a true extension of the Civil Rights Movement. The activist also responds to accusations that he’s white (he’s not) and reflects on why he identifies with his friend, Colin Kaepernick. In this episode, we get into all of it – not only King’s own past, but the past, present, and future of race in America. Keep up with Shaun on Twitter: @shaunkingAnd find Hari’s new album Mainstream American Comic at www.harikondabolu.com! That’s also where you can find tour dates (meet him on the road!). And learn more about Kamau’s podcasts and projects at www.wkamaubell.com. Tune in next week when we answer your questions! Keep commenting at #politicallyreactive and politicallyreactive@firstlook.org

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    Lindy West on Seeing Women as Real People Aug 30, 2016

    And how movies in the 80s were really kinda creepy.This week on Hari and Co. Politically Re-Active, Kamau and Hari chat with author, columnist and legendary internet-troll confronter, Lindy West! West delves into rape culture, the objectification of female Olympians, the perils of white feminism, and why her feelings on Hillary may be complicated, but her decision to vote for her isn’t. Check out Lindy’s new book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman at lindywest.net, and follow her on Twitter at #thelindywest. And come meet Hari at a venue near you! Find his tour dates at www.harikondabolu.com. That’s also where you can find his new album Mainstream American Comic. And subscribe to Kamau’s million other podcasts at www.wkamaubell.com.We’re answering your questions soon, so send us your Twitter comments and emails!: #politicallyreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org

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    Dave Zirin on Loving and Hating the Olympics Aug 25, 2016

    Today we're talking about sports! (And politics)Every four years, Americans pick a president. And every fours summers, the world’s nations send its most muscled and agile to compete in a display of artistry and athleticism. And on #politicallyreactive, we’re talking about both! Put your headphones on and get pumped because this episode has legs: Kamau and Hari zip through a recap of the Rio Olympics with The Nation’s sports editor Dave Zirin, talking about the political highlights (Ethiopian marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa’s symbol of protest and the triumph of Rio’s own Rafaela Silva in judo) to the worst (two words: Ryan Lochte). And of course because this is #politicallyreactive, we dig into the shadowiness of Olympic bids which if successful, tend to result in the displacement of poor communities while leaving the environment much worse off.Check out Dave Zirin’s podcast Edge of Sports from Panoply: http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/Check out Hari’s tour and pick up his new album Mainstream American Comic at www.harikondabolu.com. Find out where Kamau will be next and subscribe to his other great podcasts at www.wkamaubell.comAnd send us your Twitter comments and emails NOW! We’re answering your questions very soon: #politicallyreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org

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    David Daley on How Republicans Ratf**ked American Democracy Aug 17, 2016

    No really, that's what it's about.The year 2012 looked like the start of a promising era for Democrats. Obama had just won his second term as president, the Dems had taken a big majority in the Senate, and the party had earned 1.3 million more votes than the GOP. So how on earth did the House of Representatives stay in the hands of Republicans?? Former Salon editor-in-chief David Daley says it all comes down to one word: gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is the drawing of congressional boundaries such that the district demographic favors one party over another. And it’s bad for American democracy. Really bad. Just check out the title of Daley’s new book: Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind The Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy.Join Kamau and Hari on this fascinating and terrifying journey through gerrymandering, and find David Daley’s book Ratf**ked on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Ratf-ked-Behind-Americas-Democracy/dp/1631491628Got a minute? Come meet Kamau and Hari in person! Hari is promoting his new album “Mainstream American Comic” at a local venue near you, and Kamau is zig-zagging across the country with the “W. Kamau Bell Curve.” Learn more at http://www.harikondabolu.com/ and http://www.wkamaubell.com/.Special thanks to Evgeny Teilor for the use of “Unveiling Soul”: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Evgeny_Teilor/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Keep tweeting us at #politicallyreactive! Thanks!

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    dream hampton on Black Liberation in the Hour of Chaos Aug 10, 2016

    And the price of being a critical woman of color. She was tight with Biggie and has the ear of some of today’s biggest musicians, but writer, filmmaker, and social justice activist dream hampton prefers to stay out of the limelight – if she can. Known as “your favorite rapper’s favorite writer,” hampton has become an influencer who doesn’t shy away from dialogue, both supporting the movements she cares about most while continuing to question them from within. In this name- and mic-dropping episode, hampton and the Politically Re-Active hosts talk about the promise and pitfalls of young activists today, the cost of being a critical woman of color on Twitter, and the power of celebrity involvement in political issues (remember when Jay Z rapped for Prop 47? That was all hampton.) It’s all in this episode of #politicallyreactive! Dive into the mind of dream hampton on Twitter: @dreamhampton.And catch our hosts at a venue near you! Hari is touring with his new album “Mainstream American Comic,” and Kamau is taking “The W. Kamau Bell Curve” cross-country. Find more info at http://www.harikondabolu.com/ and http://www.wkamaubell.com/.Remember to keep tweeting us at #politicallyreactive and send questions or suggestions to politicallyreactive@firstlook.org for our upcoming mailbag episode.

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    How Van Jones Keeps His Cool in the Cable News Circus Aug 03, 2016

    And why does he call himself Van...Our guest this week is one of Fox News’s least favorite people. Coincidentally, he’s one of Kamau and Hari’s favorites! Van Jones is a CNN commentator and activist who has started numerous social and environmental justice initiatives – and that’s on top of serving as President Obama’s green jobs advisor in 2009. In this candid conversation, Jones shares what it’s like to be the preferred punching bag of conservative pundits while also being the most compassionate person in the room. For those of you who were wondering how to keep your cool while talking with your Trump-loving uncle, this episode is for you.Learn more about Jones’s causes #yeswecode, #cut50, and Green for All at www.vanjones.net.And find Hari’s new album “Mainstream American Comic” at www.killrockstars.com/hari! Or if you prefer to see him live, check out the dates for his upcoming tour at www.harikondabolu.com. Kamau’s also coming to a venue near you – visit www.wkamaubell.com to find out when.Thanks for listening to #politicallyreactive!

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    Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman Gives Us the Election Unfiltered Jul 27, 2016

    (Almost) Live from the DNC!Kamau and Hari are in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention! ...or at least they’re in the recording studio just outside of the convention. In this episode, the Politically Re-Active hosts talk to Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman to break down the resignation of DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the policing Amy observed at the RNC, and the movements across America that give her hope.For more of Amy’s independent investigative journalism, head over to http://www.democracynow.org/. Hari’s new album “Mainstream American Comic” is out now at www.killrockstars.com/hari! You can find tickets for his upcoming tour at harikondabolu.com and for Kamau’s tour schedule, check out wkamaubell.com. And of course, leave US a good review on iTunes! Thanks for listening to #politicallyreactive – we’ll see you next Wednesday.

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    Pramila Jayapal on Majority Minority Districts & Teaching Hari How to Dress Himself Jul 20, 2016

    Hari and Kamau also get into #GOPSoWhite.

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    Robert Reich on Min. Wage, the Bern, & His Date with Hillary Jul 14, 2016

    Robert Reich wants to save capitalism?The richest people in the U.S. right now are wealthier than they have been “ever in the history of humankind,” says former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. So why are the rest of us hustling so hard? In this episode, the Berkeley professor joins hosts W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu to talk about the viability of a universal basic income, Trumponomics, Bernie Sanders’ influence on the direction of the Democratic Party, and yes, the time Reich asked Hillary Clinton out on a date. Check out Robert Reich’s latest book Saving Capitalism: http://robertreich.org/. And pre-order Hari’s new album “Mainstream American Comic” at www.killrockstars.com/hariThanks for listening! Join us every Wednesday throughout the election for a new episode of #politicallyreactive.

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    Pastor Michael McBride Says Stop Reaching for Whiteness Jul 13, 2016

    We talk Black Lives Matter and setting white people free.There are two things that Pastor Michael McBride is sure of: Jesus... and white supremacy. The activist and religious leader join W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu in the studio to make sense of last week’s fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, as well as the attack on the Dallas police during a peaceful protest of those killings. For those in search of a little grace and some straight talk about freeing white folks from whiteness (and minorities reaching for that same whiteness), this conversation is for you. Learn more about Pastor Mike’s work on ending gun violence and the incarceration of young people of color at the Pico National Network’s LIVE FREE campaign website: www.livefreeusa.org.And pre-order Hari’s new album “Mainstream American Comic” at www.killrockstars.com/hari.Need more Politically Re-Active? We’re dropping not one, but two episodes this week! Come back tomorrow, Thursday, July 12th for a conversation with guest Robert Reich. And join us every Wednesday throughout the election for a new episode. And and keep tweeting us what you see happening in the political landscape today or any cool topic or guest ideas for us. Tag us with #politicallyreactive

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    Kathleen Hanna on 3rd Wave Feminism & Why She's "With Her" Jul 06, 2016

    A brief history of third wave feminism and how some of those ideas fit into politics todayPunk and feminist icon Kathleen Hanna join W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu on Politically Re-Active to talk about her time in the riot grrrl band Bikini Kill and what it was like to be at the forefront of third wave feminism. Not to mention, clarifying that for us. As well as the second wave. And the first.They discuss the prospect of the first female president, and what obligation - if any - women have to support her. (Yes, they definitely talk about that Gloria Steinem Bernie quote)She also talks about making music with her current band The Julie Ruin and how her process has changed since the early days in the riot grrrl scene.Her new album with the band The Julie Ruin drops July 8 on Hardly Art. It's called "Hit Reset" and you can pre-order it now at www.thejulieruin.com.Keep those tweets coming and tag us with #politicallyreactive. Oh and be on the lookout for two episodes dropping next week!

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    Private Prisons with Shane Bauer Jun 30, 2016

    We still have a show!Mother Jones journalist Shane Bauer joins hosts W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu to talk about his recent and crazy article about working as a guard at a private prison in Louisiana for four months. You may recognize his name as one of the American hikers held in an Iranian prison from 2009 to 2011. Well after that, he went back in (albeit in a very different way). He tells his story and sheds some light on the private prison industry. Spoiler alert, it's a mess.You can find our next episode next Wednesday, so make sure you've subscribed!Keep tweeting us your show ideas or what really makes you re-active with #politicallyreactive.

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    Dog Whistling with Ian Haney-López Jun 29, 2016

    Our first show! On the first episode of this brand new show, comedians W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu start digging into the strange facets of our political system. Berkeley professor Ian Haney-López joins them to talk about dog whistling in politics. They get into some of the history of this coded language we've heard so much of in politics. Some of it seems obvious - like from former Alabama Governor George Wallace - but some of it is harder to decipher...anyone remember Bill Clinton playing sax on Arsenio? We'll get into all of it! Like how Hilary's language fits into this today. And when Trump says he wants "to build a wall" - is that dog whistling or is he just being a straight up racist dickhole? Tune in every Wednesday throughout the election for a new episode. But since it's our first week, we're giving you two! If you've got questions or a topic you want to hear about, tweet us at #politicallyreactive.

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    Introducing Politically Re-Active Jun 09, 2016

    Coming soon, a new podcast from W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu. Subscribe now to be sure to get all of the latest episodes as they are launched!

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