Why Do I Give a F&$k??

How do Black and white women move forward to work together? Is it even possible? J and Diane discuss this topic through a case study they both experienced. #trustiseverything #ydigafpodcast 

Just following the anniversary of the attack on the Capital to overturn an election, we have transition on the mind. J and Diane talk about loss, as Diane's mother passed during the holidays, and how these types of transitions impact those around them. Do you feel yourself in a space of transition? Let's talk about it. #ydigafpodcast #changeisinevitable 

J and Diane continue their discussion of the movie, the A merican Society of Magical Negroes talking about what the next steps are for transformation in our society when whiteness gets agitated and needs to be calmed for safety. Is there something more? Could we be discussing a possible sequel, and did the filmmakers not go far enough? #artimitateslife #americansocietyofmagicalnegroes #ydigafpodca...

Did you see the movie? J and Diane discuss the themes of the American Society of Magical Negroes movie and how it pertains to the US in the past, present, and future. Did J see something different than Diane and why? It was such a good discussion they had to do it in two parts. Enjoy Part I! #americansocietymagicalnegroes #ydigafpodcast #whitetearsmeter 

J and Diane continue the discussion about family dynamics over the holidays and how the people we are today are constructed by our childhood experiences. How do we have transformative discussions when hurt happens instead of rage? Listen to their take on this and more. #ydgafpodcast #familydynamics #culturaldifferences 

How did the most recent holiday show up for you? J and Diane share some differences around their holiday rituals, did they have any difficult moments, and how do each of them show up to the festivities? #takesgiving #colonizationday #holidayrituals #ydigafpodcast

With a convicted felon about to sit in the chair of power J and Diane talk about our prison system, modern day slavery, and how our two systems of "justice" are not even trying to hide anymore. #moderndayslavery #ydigafpodcast #election2024 

J and Diane discuss what the foundation might be for the focus on Diddy's choices, separate and apart from his possible guilt. Can two things be true? Does a Black man with power talking about organizing a Black nationalist movement increase his vulnerability to investigation? Should we give a f&$k about this? Tell us in the comments. #diddy #cointelpro #blacknationalism

What are the next steps given how the US election turned out? J and Diane discuss how folks from marginalized identities might move knowing what is coming, and the white silence that has risen since Nov. 5th. Will tribalism save us? #powerbuilding #election2024 #ydigafpodcast

Its the week after, and it's time to talk about what happened. This is not an easy conversation, and for all our white listeners out there, you might feel some sort of way. But, stay with it, and process what comes up cuz we'll never get anywhere as humanity if we don't. #election2024 #ydigafpodcast #bluebracelets

J and Diane are going LIVE! We wanted to spend election day in community with folks from all around the country as we talk about what this election means, what we think is going to happen between today and inauguration day, and how do we stay engaged even after the results are announced. We welcome special guests Shannan Reaze instagram @ShaReaze, Jo Lorenz insta @theprogressivists, Jazz Thompson...

One week out from the US election and there is MUCH to talk about! J and Diane talk about what the general mood is in the US and around the world as early voting has begun, anxieties about the peaceful transfer of power and how everyone can stay engaged ESPECIALLY after the votes are cast. #ydigafpodcast #election2024 #nonviolence #stayengaged

As we inch closer to the election of 2024 in the US, we are watching the candidates on different interview platforms and unpacking what we see. J and Diane discuss the appearances of the three candidates, one on The Breakfast Club, and two with the National Association of Black Journalists as we think about editing, prepping for these conversations, candidate authenticity, and building grassroots...

On the heels of a tumultuous month of weather, war, and chemical plant fires that are further showing us how hard we are working to destroy our planet, J and Diane discuss it all and decide why we should give a f&$k about any of it. #climateinjustice #hurricanes #capitalism 

The occupation and horrors happening in Palestine are always on our minds, but today, J and Diane center the 1 year mark of this g*cide and unpack the escalation that has been happening over the previous weeks.  #freepalestine #ydigafpodcast #electoralpolitics

In this final episode about the debate we talk about policies and prophecies. Did you hear any that surprised you? Did you NOT hear what you wanted to hear? J and Diane break it down. Tell us what you thought in the comments. #ydigafpodcast #debate2024 #electoralpolitics #policies #election2024

What are some of the tropes you heard, or didn't hear, during the debate? J and Diane discuss and uncover some that you might have missed. #ydigafpodcast #debate2024 #dogwhistles 

Let's talk about the DEBATE!! J and Diane break it down in this part I of a 3 part series. Did we hear anything that surprised us, what should we have been looking for, and what other voices did we listen to in our own process? Shout out to  @marclamonthillofficial  and  @JillStein2024  !!!#ydigafpodcast #thedebate2024

J and Diane discuss the decisions around inviting entertainers to speak to specific demographics political parties want to call in before an election, the manipulation this can be, and how that might impact the GOTV efforts. #ydigafpodcast #DNC #MeganTheeStallion #SexyRedd

We continue our conversation about the DNC week identifying differences in our perceptions of the messages offered during the programming. #ydigafpodcast #dnc 

JoHanna and Diane discuss their perceptions of the DNC, what they saw and how it landed on them, and what does all this mean for democracy in this part I of a two-part series? #ydigafpodcast (catch Part II next week as we ramp up our discussion between now and the election!)? #ydigafpodcast 

WE MADE IT TO OUR 10TH EPISODE!!! J and Diane discuss the ascension of Kamala Harris from VP to presidential candidate, the impact on safety for all, especially folks from marginalized communities, and what this world looks like post-election. #ydigafpodcast #planningforthefuture #10thepisode

Let's talk about why the assassination attempt on Trump matters, how it feeds the US lust for violence, and where we might go from here? #ydigafpodcast #propagandamatters

Part II of this conversation we dive deeper into why these types of televised messages impact our lives more than we think? If you still haven't watched the rebuttal yourself, click here to watch.  Catch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel. 

Why do we give a f&$k about these speeches? Episode 7 is the first in a two-part series unpacking the rebuttal to the State of the Union given by Rep. Senator Katie Britt. If you didn't see her speech, click here to watch it either before or after you listen to this conversation.