2024: The Class of Activism

Joseph and Alexus Woods (she/her) go over some ground rules for entering activism and organizing spaces.

Joseph is joined by Jacqueline Small (she/her) and Nigel Johnson (he/him) as they talk about the importance of HBCUs and multicultural spaces. 

Joseph is joined by Melissa Ndiaye (she/her) and Camille Taylor (she/her) as they talk about technology and its connection to systemic oppression.

Joseph is joined by Jasmaine Tinsley (she/her) as they talk about how to properly talk about Black history, race, and systems of oppression.

Joseph (he/him) talks with Melissa Ndiaye (she/her) about mental health and burnout and what college students are going through nowadays.

Joseph (he/him) is joined by Nathan West (he/him), a Senior Music Education Major at Stetson as they talk about Squid Game, Disney, the Olympics, and more. TW: Discussion of violence and suicide when talking about Squid Game. 

Joseph (he/him) is joined by Victoria Ramón (they/she) as they talk about Cuba and how some in left wing social justice movements miss the mark when it comes to talking about Cuba. 

In our first episode back, Joseph talks with Rebecca Désir, the founder of the Black Health Commission, about Black health and community care. CW: Racial health disparities and details of racial medical violence

Joseph (he/him) is joined by Melissa Ndiaye (she/her), D. Huey (she/her), and Jada Hunter (she/her) as they talk about how Ronald Reagan was not a good dude. TW: Topics discussed include racism, homophobia, and ableism.

Joseph and Niya talk about Reaganomics, the set of economic policies that are the reasons we can't have nice things.

Niya Kasibhotla (she/her) joins Joseph (he/him) to discuss the idiocy of Ben Shapiro.

Jasmaine Tinsley (she/her) hosts a brand new history podcast called Herstory. Jasmaine has been on 2024 two times and we can't wait to see all of what she does with this. Catch new episodes every Saturday at noon. 

Joseph (he/him) is joined once again by Devon Morris (he/him) as they talk about what power is and how you can build it. They also rant about Sen. Joe Manchin.

Joseph (he/him) and Aliya (she/her) reflect on the anniversary of Blackout Tuesday and discuss the harms of performative activism.

In the season one finale of 2024, Joseph is joined by Khyre Edwards (he/him) as they discuss the verdict of the Chauvin Trial and the system of policing. TW: This episode contains discussion of racism and police brutality. 

Devon Morris, the recently elected President of Volusia Young Democrats, joins Joseph to discuss what plans he has for the VYD.

Joseph, Jasmaine Tinsley, and Lou Pavek talk about what all has happened with Greek Life since the March 3rd Zoom incident. TW: This episode contains discussion of racism and racist stereotypes. Listener discretion is advised.

This week, Joseph (he/him) is joined by Dani Hendrick (she/her) and Amelia Mulfair (they/them) as they discuss the LGBTQ+ community and Queer Theory. We hope you enjoy! TW: This episode contains discussion of violence against the LGBTQ+ community and discussion of homophobic and transphobic stereotypes.

In part four of our series on sexism and misogyny, Joseph is joined by Niya Kasibhotla, Sara Smith, and Hunter Azme as they talk about the Title IX process. TW: Sexual Violence

In part three of our series on sexism and misogyny, Joseph is joined once again by Niya Kasibhotla as they talk about misogyny in the legal system. TW: Sexual Violence

In part two of our series on sexism and misogyny, Joseph is joined by Niya Kasibhotla as they talk about toxic masculinity and rape culture. TW: Sexual Violence

Hannah Weary, Niyati Kasibhotla, and Aliya Cruise join Joseph to talk about the glass ceiling as it relates to multiple political and social contexts. This is the first episode of the series covering sexism and misogyny. We hope you enjoy!

This week, Joseph is joined by Sidney Saxen, a junior Political Science major and Education minor and member of the Bonner Program at Stetson. The two discuss the importance of multicultural literature and education. We hope you enjoy, and as always, learn from a new perspective. 

Joseph and Jasmaine Tinsley bring us a lively discussion about the historical, present and future significance of Black History Month. You don't want to miss this one. 

Joseph is joined by everyone's favorite civic and political engagement strategist, Kevin Winchell, for an empowering discussion on the wisdom and common sense behind running for office. (Spoiler alert: You should do it. Yes, you.)

Joseph is joined by Mina Williams, youth and voters' rights advocate and podcast host, on our first episode under the new administration. The two discuss their hopes and dreams for Biden's presidency with optimism and a healthy dose of realism. 

Our Policy Specialist Katie Kraft joins Joseph to discuss the monstrosity also known as a COVID relief bill (which, somehow, Katie read in its entirety). Turns out, it's mostly about issues other than COVID. The pair discusses their takeaways and how this kind of bill can be improved next time around. 

This episode, Joseph talks to Melissa Ndiaye, Aliya Cruise, and D. Huey about the recent terrorist attack on the capitol.

This episode, Joseph talks to Julianna Minotty and Melissa Ndiaye about White Saviorism. 

Joseph and Carlye discuss the obstacles voters face in 2020, and how we got to the chaos of today.