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Our government is not following the science. We're following capitalism and chasing the midterms. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 are in week 3 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and we're experiencing this war differently than others in recent history. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID is still rampant despite what the CDC says, Russia is invading Ukraine, and, oh yeah, Republicans want to take away our civil rights and are using these headline-grabbing issues to obfuscate their hateful laws and legal guidances. Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez joins today to discuss anti-LGBTQ measures in Texas, as well as Florida and other states. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced the still very real threat of COVID out of news headlines. What does that mean for public health? Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins once again, and not to talk about lollipops and puppies. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight against global anti-Blackness is more important now than ever. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats are going to lose elections in November, and they will have nobody to blame but themselves. Glenn Kirschner joins to give an update on the glacial pace of the Justice Department. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 are running out of time to hold our domestic enemies accountable. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's good to have a president who calls out foreign oligarchs, we need a president who isn't afraid to call out American oligarchs. If now is not the time to criticize our party leadership, when is? Do we wait until the knife is in our back?On today's show, Danielle is joined by a very special guest: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the President. Danielle asks him directly about the new guidance around masks, and other public health issues regarding COVID-19. You do not want to miss this one!Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode was recorded before the State of the Union, but Danielle Moodie didn't even need to watch that mess to weigh in on the true state of our union after Biden's first year in office. Dr. Jonathan Metzl previews his Congressional testimony, and Dr. Cameron Webb discusses entering year three of the fight against COVID-19. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is "expendable" and who is not? You cannot drink from a fire hose, and the news headlines have been on full blast. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Refugees Are Welcome Here***"***unless you aren't white.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this actually the beginning of the end? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Governor Abbott in Texas to President Putin in Russia, oppression and human rights abuses are spreading around the world. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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's the end of the world as we know it...and Danielle Moodie does not feel fine. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, Danielle Moodie was joined by Dr. Inger Burnett-Ziegler, author of Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: Exploring the Emotional Lives of Black Women, for an in-depth Patreon-exclusive conversation. Now, for the first time, we're sharing their full discussion with you. To see the full video of this meeting of the minds, support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rather than take responsibility for Democrats' impending midterm losses, "moderate" (i.e. CONSERVATIVE) Dems are pointing the finger at progressives who actually want to get Biden's agenda through Congress. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 have been gaslit by our government and by corporations for the last two years, and we are running out of time for the truth to matter. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White women have the privilege of being seen as "woke" without having to actually do the work. White Picket Fence host Julie Kohler joins to talk about dismantling white fragility, especially among self-identified "progressive" white women. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 say children are our future, but America sure doesn't act like it. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins as he does every Woke Wednesday to discuss practical solutions to this big problem. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every week, Danielle Moodie is joined by Glenn Kirschner, host of Justice Matters. But today, Danielle asks: does it really? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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. Jenn M. Jackson, queer polyamorous educator on gender, sexuality, and much more, joins Danielle once again for an engaging conversation all about relationships and love in the time of COVID. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bakari Sellers has a new book for children of all ages, titled Who Are Your People? He joins Danielle to talk about the importance of finding and knowing your people. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans are gearing up, and Democrats are giving up. Elie Mystal joins to discuss Joe Biden's historic pledge for a Black woman Supreme Court nominee, and who that Justice may be. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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's weekly Woke Wednesday guest Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for a discussion on couple's therapy. Make sure to catch this one before Valentine's Day on Monday! Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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's friend and political scientist Christina Greer joins to discuss how the Democrats have gotten themselves into a legislative quagmire and how - if at all! - they can get themselves out of it. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden is Trump's great stabilizer. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 as he does for the first Friday of every month, discussing the underrepresented history of Black people not just in America, but globally, dating back thousands of years. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Rogan is a problem. But should he be deplatformed or "cancelled"? Danielle Moodie discusses with Michael Harriot, of The Grio. She also weighs in with her thoughts on Whoopi Goldberg's two week suspension from ABC. Don't miss this one! Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political world of 2022 is not the same as it was in 2016. Danielle Moodie takes today's show to examine whether that world is one still worth living in. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins to discuss how we communicate with one another in what is becoming the COVID era. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this very special episode of Woke AF Daily, Danielle is joined by three amazing guests - Family Equality CEO Stacey Stevenson, AFT Secretary Treasurer Fed Ingram, and Lambda Legal attorney Carl Charles. In their conversations, they discuss with Danielle the potential impacts and implications of Florida's "don't say gay" bill on students, teachers, and parents within Florida as well as on other states throughout the country. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 month has been the longest, and Danielle Moodie fears this year will only be longer. As he does every week, former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner joins to break down the latest legal developments in the pursuit of the 1/6 insurrectionists. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Progress is not linear, and we are backsliding decades into mid-20th century oppression thanks to the Republican party. Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, newly appointed Executive Director of GLSEN continues the discussion about the "Don't Say Gay" bill in the state of Florida. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure makes diamonds, but it also makes explosions. The truth of the matter is that both parties are failing us. Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, joins Danielle to talk about the horrible "Don't Say Gay" bill advancing through the Florida legislature. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 needed humility to get through COVID-19, and unfortunately that is something in short supply in America. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins to discuss how we can get out of this mess...or if we even have a chance of doing so. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market is crashing, again, and Russia is up to its old tricks. America is no longer a shining city on a hill, if it ever was. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter year two of the Biden-Harris administration, the urgency of holding Donald Trump & company accountable for their crimes only increases. Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner joins to discuss. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

365 days have passed since the start of the Biden-Harris administration. This week, Danielle Moodie has been looking back and grading the administration's performance. Today, Danielle looks forward to the fight for voting rights and a hopefully more productive year two. When We All Vote's Executive Director Stephanie Young and White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre join for those conversations. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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's been a year since President Joe Biden took office, and it's time for Danielle Moodie to grade this administration's first year efforts in public health, climate, voting rights, immigration, criminal justice, and more. Don't expect Biden to make the honor roll... Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden administration is approaching its one year mark. What kind of grade does Danielle give the administration so far? Spoilers if you read the title... Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candice Marie Benbow, author of the new book Red Lip Theology, joins Danielle to talk all about the intersection of Black femininity and the church. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 remembers the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and somberly reflects upon the fact that over half a century later, Black Americans are still fighting for their voting rights. Glenn Kirschner joins as he does every week, discussing the urgent need to hold the 1/6 insurrectionists accountable. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, Republicans in Dems' clothing, are tanking the Biden administration's agenda as our democracy perishes. 2020 was our last free and fair election. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The student debt crisis is reaching a fever pitch and the Biden administration is kicking the can down the road. Dr. Elizabeth Tandy Shermer, author of Indentured Students, and Dr. Jon Oberg, Department of Education whistleblower, join Danielle Moodie for an urgent conversation about why 45 million Americans are Scared To Debt. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like the new COVID strategy is throwing our arms up and shrugging. Dr. Jonathan Metzl discusses what happens if/when this novel virus becomes endemic. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The roaring 1920s were a time of economic prosperity and social expansion. The 2020s...ain't that. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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 checks in once again with legal expert Glenn Kirschner about what we may see coming from the 1/6 select committee and Justice Department, now that it's been a full year since the insurrection. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens 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's another edition of...Make It Gourmet? Maybe not...but Mark Thompson is back with Danielle Moodie to reflect on where we've come - or haven't - one year since the 1/6 insurrection. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our biggest problem? Moral apathy on the anniversary of the 1/6/21 insurrection. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American "militia" groups like 1A Praetorian - not A1 because that would imply flavor - are standing by to defend Donald Trump's big lie. Republican politicians continue to weaponize the coronavirus as new cases have hit ONE MILLION per day. We are in big trouble. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What fresh hell is this? Now we have twindemics to reckon with, on top of everything else. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and dozens more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.