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Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money, returns to Woke AF Daily to summarize the year in white collar crime. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mila Atmos, host and producer of Future Hindsight, joins Danielle for a deep discussion about the crisis of our democracy. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "American Dream" is not an attainable reality for millions of Americans saddled with student loan debt. Blake Zeff, documentarian behind the new MSNBC & Peacock special Loan Wolves, joins to discuss this urgent issue. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That stands for small d!ck energy. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Moodie gets on her soapbox and declares all the ways in which Joe Biden has delivered for America over the last two years. She also discusses the phony conservative controversy over Brittany Griner's release from Russian custody. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson returns for the last Woke AF x Make It Plain crossover of the year! Together, they discuss Senator Raphael Warnock's electoral victory in Georgia. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Metzl joins Danielle this week to discuss the struggle to recapture the soul of America. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd is the host of the podcasts Internet Hate Machine and There Are No Girls on the Internet. She and Danielle Moodie discuss how the internet is our 21st century town square, and with that comes a power that some like Elon Musk are trying to take away. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been about three years since SARS-CoV-2, AKA the COVID-19 virus, started spreading worldwide. In a few months, it will be three years since it began spreading across the United States. Marked By COVID co-founder Kristin Urquiza joins to discuss the orchestrated ways in which American government and mass media have been denying the realities of COVID-19. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn Kirschner returns to Woke AF Daily for an extensive conversation on the criminal convictions of Oath Keeper seditionists, including founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dálida Rocha is the Executive Director of Renew U.S., and joined Danielle to speak about the urgent need to develop an ecosystem of progressive candidates and elected officials across America. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cycle of violence not only continues, but continues to get worse. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle reacts to the wave of protests in China and Iran. Rae Sweet-Sandoval, It Gets Better's Education Coordinator, speaks with Danielle about the It Gets Better Youth Summit, the Youth Voices program, and other programs that reach out to LGBTQIA+ youth. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe L. is today's guest from the It Gets Better Youth Summit, and they discuss with Danielle what it's like to be a queer teenager living in North Carolina in the midst of a pandemic. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eris R. was one of the young participants at this month's It Gets Better Youth Summit. They join Danielle Moodie to talk about their experience as a young queer person in America, and how Christianity can be compatible with queerness. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandeep Sethi, AKA SETI X, is a rapper and educator who received the Save The Music J Dilla Music Technology Grant. He joins Danielle Moodie to discuss the importance of arts in education. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Moodie delivers her yearly message of gratitude. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rage collapses into grief. Grief collapses into despair. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for a reflection on America's epidemic of mass shootings. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Iadarola, the host of The Damage Report on TYT Network, joins Danielle for a deep dive conversation about rhetoric, the mainstream media, and the Republican party. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Pelosi's historic time as Speaker of the House is officially coming to an end. Today, Danielle Moodie pays tribute to her accomplishments over decades of public service. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lewis V. Baldwin is a Martin Luther King Jr. scholar with a new book, The Arc of Truth. Danielle speaks with him about the significance of truth in Dr. King's activism, and how we need to fight back against rampant dishonesty in the present day. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina McGuire is the author of By the Skin of Your Teeth, second place winner of the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest. Gina joins Danielle today to discuss the importance of hope during a time of great change. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I wanted to share a great show with you all! Listen to powerful and genuine stories that we can relate to. In the episode I’m about to play for you, you’ll meet Leon Ford who survived being shot multiple times by police and now is on the front lines of police reform in Pittsburg… For More Learn More Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for an election day post-mortem. Gen Z saved the day! But is our government going to save them from the climate crisis and gun violence epidemic? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The climate crisis which once seemed to be in a vaguely far-off future is here today, and we are living through it. T.K. Rex is the author of A Holdout in the Northern California Designated Wildcraft Zone, an Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story about the hopefulness that comes out of destruction; Danielle spoke with them about their story and their outlook on our climate present as well as our climate future. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akhim Alexis is the author of The Lexicographer and One Tree Island, a finalist in the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest. Danielle speaks with Akhim about the importance of imagining a hopeful yet realistic climate future. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina Brillon is the co-host of The State of Women podcast - she joined Danielle to discuss the state of women in 2022 and the battles that lie ahead after midterm elections. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anand Giridharadas is the author of the new book The Persuaders and joined Danielle for a long-awaited discussion about how the Democratic party urgently needs to do the work to persuade voters to support them - rather than idly expecting them to come around to the idea that left-wing policies are better. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day was yesterday. Today Democrats and activists have to begin picking up the pieces and moving forward - not just sitting around and waiting two years for 2024. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for an election pre-mortem.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make It Plain host Mark Thompson joins Danielle once more for an election day special in which they both stress the urgency of voting now more than ever before. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Gaspard is the new President and CEO of the Center For American Progress, where Danielle cut her teeth as an advisor for LGBT policy and racial justice. He joins Woke AF ahead of midterms to discuss the issues and battles Democrats should be focusing on today, as the future of fair elections becomes more precarious in America.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Jenkins is the President & CEO of AAPI Victory Fund, where he uses his experience in the Obama White House to drive Asian American and Pacific Islander voters to the polls. He spoke with Danielle about new polling showing that AAPI voters aren't guaranteed to vote Democrat, the reasons why that is, and how he thinks Democrats can change that.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Messaging matters. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins Danielle as he does every week, for a spirited back and forth conversation about the current messaging coming out of the Democratic party and Biden White House, and how it can be - and needs to be - much better. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LiberatED founder Dena Simmons is back for part 2 of her riveting conversation with Danielle Moodie, in which they discuss how we can wake people up and get their heads out of the sand...before it is too late.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dena Simmons is the founder of LiberatED social-emotional learning group, and she joined Danielle Moodie for an engaging two-part conversation about growing up Black in a culture dominated by white social standards. Check back tomorrow for part 2 - you won't want to miss it!Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Shaw is a former Florida state representative and the founder of People Over Profits. He joined Danielle to talk about what Democrats can be doing in the short- and long-term in order to get more of the party's prospective base to the polls.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delia Coleman is the Deputy Director of Equal Rights Advocates, telling stories and advancing policy that positively influence gender justice. Danielle speaks with her about the hard work advocates like Delia are doing to rebuild America anew.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tory Stephens is the creator of Grist's Imagine 2200 climate fiction initiative. He joined Danielle Moodie for a robust discussion on the importance of Afrofuturism and their respective personal connections to it.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jonathan Metzl returns to Woke AF Daily to break down how his students are feeling about our current political state, and how he thinks Democrats could be messaging better ahead of midterms.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It Gets Better has a new five-part series titled Queer Sex Ed, and Danielle is joined by Eboni Munn and Dr. Lexx to break down what the series is about and why it's important. New episodes go up every Wednesday at https://itgetsbetter.org/queer-sex-ed/.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Republicans win more seats in 2022, they will take us to a hellscape that will be hard to escape.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Moodie climbs atop her soapbox to inform you about the urgency of the 2022 elections, which polls are increasingly showing do not look good for Democrats. If Republicans win more seats in November, we are headed to a truly dark and bad place...Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle talks with Grace Lynch, the host of Teaching Texas, a new audio documentary series which explores the Lone Star State's stranglehold on American education.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Danielle and Dr. Jonathan Metzl turn the tables on each other - Danielle sat in on his Vanderbilt University course and let Jonathan ask the questions about what Danielle's thoughts are regarding COVID and society over the last two years, and how we move forward.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy Smith is running for the US House of Representatives in California's 27th district. Joining Danielle Moodie for the first time, Christy discusses not only why she is running for office, but the importance of mobilizing citizens on the left across the country to run for office from the lowest levels of government to the highest offices in the land.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licensed clinical social worker Michael Klinkner joins Woke AF Daily for the first time to discuss the growing and ongoing mental health crisis among America's youth amidst multiple health pandemics and the gun violence epidemic.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Mark Thompson is back to make it plain about how we can fight back against the right wing invasion on all fronts of our society.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn Kirschner makes his triumphant return to Woke AF Daily, discussing the orchestra of legal mayhem conducted by Donald Trump and his criminal organization. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk much these days about the importance of representation for marginalized races, sexes, gender identities, etc. But what about representation for divergence that isn't visible? Jen White-Johnson is a neurodiversity advocate who joins Woke AF Daily to discuss the tragic story of Elijah McClain and the importance of recognizing and celebrating neurodivergence in our society.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christina Greer returns to Woke AF Daily to answer one crucial question: are we going to have a democracy after this year? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.