UNDISTRACTED With Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Latest Episodes:

“Are We the People We Said We’d Be?” UNDISTRACTED #100, with Alicia Garza Nov 21, 2024

Show notes

UNDISTRACTED celebrates its 100th episode! Brittany is joined by Alicia Garza, the activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Organization, to reflect on the past four years, the state of our movements, and to discuss how we can chart a path forward. Plus: Brittany talks about post-election news, including the state of Ohio’s Haitian migrant community, victories for the Working Families Party. And: a new report on school segregation, and a glimmer of hope in the Washington Spirit soccer team.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

"Heartbreaking, Maddening and Ready to Fight”: Cecile Richards and Paola Ramos Nov 14, 2024

Show notes

Who saw last week’s election results coming? Among others, this week’s guests—and they have a lot to say. As we approach the 100th episode of UNDISTRACTED, Brittany checks in with legendary abortion-rights activist Cecile Richards, who was our very first guest, about her new project Abortion in America, and what’s ahead for all our rights. Then, Brittany speaks with journalist Paola Ramos about the far-right shift of some Latino voters— and the future of multiracial coalitions.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & TikTok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

“We Did Not Consent to Chaos”: The Group Chat Talks Election Nov 08, 2024

Show notes

Just 36 hours after Americans elected Donald Trump — again — Brittany sat down with the people she most wanted to process this with: group chat regulars Dr. Brittney Cooper and Dr. David J. Johns. This is a conversation of righteous rage, deep disappointment, and total honesty.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

We’re in Holy Sh*t Territory, with Sunny Hostin Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

As co-host of The View, Sunny Hostin spends her time working with and speaking to a bipartisan audience. So how’s that going? With a week to go before the election, Brittany and Sunny talk about dividing lines, political surprises, and Sunny’s epic clapbacks on behalf of Puerto Rico and the people she cares about. Plus: Brittany decodes this week’s UNtrending News—and not all of it’s about the election!

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

A Girl’s Girl Fights for Abortion, with Kaitlyn Joshua Oct 24, 2024

Show notes

Two years ago, Kaitlyn Joshua was desperately trying to obtain abortion care in Louisiana, which had enacted a severe ban after Dobbs. Today, she’s telling her story to anyone who will listen, in an effort to help turn the election. She took a pit stop to hang with Brittany and talk about her fight for reproductive justice in the South and the challenges women of color face in healthcare. And she knows: This is so much bigger than Roe. Plus: Brittany brings you this week’s UNtrending news.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

Hip Hop's Promise and Pain, with Drew Dixon Oct 17, 2024

Show notes

With new accusations against Diddy dominating the headlines, Brittany sits down with Drew Dixon—who has shared her own powerful story of surviving abuse in the music industry. Together they get into the emotional toll of speaking out, the specific pushback Black women survivors face, and how Drew stopped living in “the fetal position” and reclaimed her life. It’s an inspiring vision of a brighter future for hip-hop and for our lives. Plus, Brittany covers this week’s UNtrending news.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

Everybody Watches Women’s Sports, with Cari Champion Oct 10, 2024

Show notes

Everybody watches women’s sports…it’s true! Brittany talks to iconic sports broadcaster and host of "The Making of a Rivalry" Cari Champion about what all these new eyes mean for the athletes, and the league. Plus: a new report on the mental health toll of anti-trans policies, the October 7 anniversary of the war in Gaza, and the Country Music Awards Beyoncé snub.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

The Group Chat Decodes Your Week's News Oct 03, 2024

Show notes

We’ve got company! This week Brittany is joined by the group chat to cover the week’s UNtrending news. Dr. Brittney Cooper and Dr. David Johns help us break down Hurricane Helene’s real impact…the latest on college free-speech moves…and the voter suppression tactics afoot in swing states. It’s a conversation full of our favorite cocktail: hard truths and hopeful solutions.

NBJC Voting ToolKit

North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.

Our Right to Party, with Rep. Ruwa Romman and Maurice Mitchell Sep 26, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode, Brittany sits down with Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, and Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman, who wrote a speech we never got to hear at the DNC. Maurice talks strategy, Ruwa gets us inspired, and they answer that pressing question: What do you say to folks who still want to vote third party? Plus, Brittany brings you this week’s UNtrending news.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook

"We Elect Partners, Not Saviors:" Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Brittney Cooper Sep 19, 2024

Show notes

As Kamala Harris became the first Black and South Asian woman to receive a major party nomination for the presidency, Brittany sat down with Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Dr. Brittney Cooper at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. They unpack the highs and lows of this political moment, plus talk about what it means to be a Black woman in power.

This episode of Undistracted was recorded live at “The Power Lounge” during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, hosted by Emerge and The Meteor. You can watch the full, unedited interview on YouTube.

Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyetti

Follow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor.

Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.