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Donald Trump has gone full fascist with his latest lines of stochastic terrorism--referring to his political opponents as "vermin" and "internal enemies". He is painting the picture of what a renewed Trump administration would do. All we have to do is open our eyes and ears. Just a hint... the future doesn't look bright! On this week's democracyish Waj and Danielle layout all the ways our democrac...

It is not easy being a Black or Brown political commentator in America--Waj only makes it look that way! He went toe to toe on a recent show with a right-winger and not only kept his cool but shutdown the bigot with style. We discuss his appearance, the censuring of Representative Rashida Tlaib, and election night on this jam packed episode of democracyish! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali...

Democracy-ish is a podcast dedicated to fighting for democracy and preserving your sanity in a time when both are under active assault by forces committed to white supremacy and stupidity. For far too long our body politic has been viewed through an all white prism that does not represent the multiracial nation that is the United States of America. Hosts Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali always keep...

We have entered week 3 of the war in Israel. Thousands have been killed. 1400 Israelis and by the time of this recording 9K+ Palestinians and counting--thousands of them children. This world can't bomb its way or kidnap its way to peace. The polls are showing that more Americans are on the side of saving humanity than extinguishing it--and Biden's recent numbers show that his decision to ignore th...

*Original Record Date 10/23/23 * Every time we think things can't worse surprise, surprise they get worse. As the world teeters on war, the House remains leaderless, Trump's desperation escalates, hate crimes are rising and there is no end in sight! Danielle and Waj navigate the biggest headlines as we all keep our heads on a swivel! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Produc...

Author and commentator Joan Walsh joins Democracy-ish to talk about her latest book which describes all the ways the 1% have created myths and lies to convince people to work against their own interests. However, the tide is turning and people are fighting back.  Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell Coleman   Senior Producer: Quinton Hill   Distr...

This week has weighed heavy on the spirit and soul of the world. To watch death, destruction and devastation reign down on our screens is soul crushing. There are no two sides to humanity. Humanity has no religion, no gender, no sexual orientation, no "both sides"; but propaganda does. Danielle and Waj discuss what is weighing heavy on our spirits in this week's democracyish. Check out this recent...

Republicans across the board are addicted to chaos. They do not want to create policy. They do not want a democracy, and their sicknesses surrounding their hatred and racism is actually killing them according to a new Washington Post report. Waj and Danielle discuss this and so much more on this week's #democracyish Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell Coleman...

Over the last several years our politics has been pushed from a place of collaboration to bold faced loyalty tests. In his latest book: Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, our guest, author and NPR Morning Edition co-host, Steve Inskeep, discusses with Waj and Danielle why dissent necessary and is as American as apple pie! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Exe...

Historian and author of the upcoming book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Heather Cox Richardson joins Danielle and Waj this week on democracyish to discuss what's giving her hope as our nation battles to hold onto democracy and what lessons we can take from centuries ago to help fuel us into a new era! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell...

How do you summon the trash inside the GOP?!! Utter Beetlejuice 3 times fast (a deep cut for you old heads:) Lauren Boebert showed us who the queen of trash was by getting thrown out of a performance of the aforementioned show for what you ask?!? Vaping and recording! We can't make this stuff up. There is so much trash to sort through on this episode of #democracyish--joins is on our dumpster dive...

Oh my it's a busy a week in America so Danielle and Waj decide to spin the wheel of hate and see where we land. From Alabama to Arkansas to Wisconsin and more we tackle all the news you NEED to know in this jammed packed episode--we sprinkle in some good news too we promise! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell Coleman   Senior Producer: Quinton Hill   Distributor:...

How much overt racism has to occur at the hands and mouths of Republicans before they move from tinged to full dye job?!? We get into everything this week from the Right's new Brown love child Vivek Ramaswamy to the white supremacist killing in Jacksonville and more. It's hot this week folks buckle up and enjoy the ride with Danielle and Waj! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Pr...

When will mainstream media understand that the Republican Party is no longer a Party, it's a cult--but it's not as big as you think. After receiving a bunch of hate messages last week Danielle and Waj take on the grave task of dissecting MAGA! It's a juicy one folks. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell Coleman   Senior Producer: Quinton Hill   Distributor: DCP Ente...

The fourth indictment dropped like a bomb in the great state of GA by the brilliant D.A. Fani Willis. In her epic 98-page indictment she has finally named Trump what we have always known him to be--a crime boss! RICO charges are no joke just like Judge Chutkan, the Jamaican born federal judge overseeing his January 6th case proved in her first hearing. If there is anyone you can count on to save d...

In a supersized episode of democracyish Danielle and Waj seek to do the impossible--unpack the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and the United States critical role--meaning OUR tax dollars's role in this country. We are joined by two esteemed professors and authors: Peter Beinart and Rula Jebreal to discuss ethno-nationalism, liberation and democracy. It's a meaty episode friends! Hosts: Danielle...

It's been 40 years since writers and actors have united to strike against the powers that be. Capitalism only works for a few. Pay the people what they are worth! Waj and Danielle sit down with Sean Gunn to discuss the strike and more! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell Coleman   Senior Producer: Quinton Hill   Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See a...

For the first time in 40 years the writers and actors of Hollywood have linked arms and are taking on the studios and networks. While streaming is making record profits the actual workers and creatives behind their success are left with enough to scrape by. In the first part of this two part series on the Hollywood strike Danielle and Waj chat with actor and writer Rafael Casal about issues that h...

It's been a while since Waj and Danielle have been together and what a news cycle to walk back into. They didn't know where to start so join them for a new game: Wheel of Chaos! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Adell Coleman   Senior Producer: Quinton Hill   Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1948 America looked a lot like 2023 as Democrats decided to punt racial progress and equality to appease white moderate voters. That was until young Hubert Humphrey took the stage at the 1948 DNC and made the case for inclusiveness and reaching out to Black voters. Journalist Samuel G Freedman joins us to connect the historical dots between then and now and fill in the historical amnesia for a new...

What's old is new again and we're not just talking fashion. The Republican Party is remixing some of its worst hits when it comes to attacks on the education system, young people, people of color etc. So, what do we need to do to combat the racist remix?!? Daily Beast Columnist, Rotimi Adeoye, joins Danielle today on #democracyish (Waj is out) to breakdown some necessary history. Hosts: Danielle M...

Wajahat took pen to paper and wrote a recent piece for the NYT entitled: We Muslims Used to Be the Culture War Scapegoats. Why Are Some of Us Joining the LGBTQ Pile On? On this episode of #democracyish Danielle and Waj dig into the far right's strategy of courting their once sworn enemies by finding a new common target. Read Wajahat Ali's New York Times Column Below  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/0...

Historian of Science and Tech and co-author of the book: The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market,Erik M. Conway, joins democracyish and takes Waj and Danielle on a journey to how the business lobby destroyed our concept of government for and by the people. It's a BIG episode folks! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali   Executive Producer: Ad...

Esteemed Political professor and author of the new book Why Politics Fail, Ben Ansell, joins democracyish to discuss why our collective desires are being thwarted by our individual needs. We want climate change, democracy and other rights but what are we willing to sacrifice? Waj and Danielle get into a gripping conversation with Ben we think y'all will enjoy! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat...

 It doesn't matter who the Republican candidate is the message is clear--their war on transgender Americans is here to stay. From Nikki "Not a Chance in Hell" Haley to Communion Wafer Mike Pence the Republican Party isn't mincing words as they amp up their rhetoric towards roughly 1 million Americans--namely, a minority of a minority. It's time to connect the dots between their rhetoric, the both-...