Just Too Opinionated
By Just Too Opinionated
Just Too Opinionated Jun 11, 2021
Is This What Justice Looks Like?
Culture and Accountability in Sports and Media
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eleventh episode of season two as they discuss the existing toxic cultures in the NFL with the recent resignation of Jon Gruden, now former Raiders Coach and cancel culture in 2021 as a result of Dave Chapelle's recent Netflix special.
Global Political Turmoil
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their tenth episode of season two as they discuss the results of the California recall, Korea's missiles, Haiti's political play, updates regarding Texas's abortion bill, the latest political narrative, "Peril," by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and performative activism inspired by a debate of AOC's dress during the Met Gala.
What's going on in DC?
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their ninth episode of season two as they discuss what's going on in DC including Joe Biden's latest COVID guidelines and his crippling economic agenda with the House and Senate.
Grab a Bag, We're Flying
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eighth episode of season two as they discuss America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, California's Recall Vote, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Green New Deal, and Texas's newest abortion law "Senate Bill 8."
#TigrayGenocide - Updates and Action Steps
Join host Zuher in the seventh episode of season two as she discusses updates on the #TigrayGenocide (Listen to "What's the #TigrayGenocide?" - If you haven't already), and what allies can do to support Tigrayans around the world in their fight to end the #TigrayGenocide.
Ways to get involved:
Leaked Audio from UN: https://twitter.com/OmnaTigray/status/1426549091153190916?s=20
Petition to Label the Atrocities in Tigray a Genocide: https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-united-states-the-united-states-must-label-the-atrocities-in-tigray-a-genocide-68de29b2-5965-4f1d-8a8a-f5c7a49e353d
Amnesty International: "I Don't Know If They Realized I Was A Person" Rape and Other Sexual Violence In the Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia Report - https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/AFR2545692021ENGLISH.PDF
https://tigrayactioncommittee.com/ (@TigrayAct on Twitter/Instagram)
https://omnatigray.org/ (@OmnaTigray on Twitter/Instagram)
Attend a protest near you - find more information about a local event: @TegaruEvents (Twitter/Instagram)
Heal Tigray - Verified Charities to Donate Money for the people of Tigray: https://healtigray.com/
The South and Back Up
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their sixth episode of season two as they discuss the Cuba anti-government protests, the assassination of Haiti's President, Texas Democrats fleeing the state, and the findings on the Cuomo investigation regarding sexual harassment.
The Black History You Didn't Know
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fifth episode of season two as African American history that many may not have been aware of.
Cancel Politicians
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fourth episode of season two as they discuss cancel culture, the latest Supreme Court ruling, and the NYC mayoral race.
Celebrating Juneteenth: Independence or Identity Politics?
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their third episode of season two as they discuss the historical context of Juneteenth and Congress's latest bipartisan effort in making it a federal holiday.
Biden's America: Did Trump Ever Leave?
What's the #TigrayGenocide?
Ways to get involved:
tigrayactioncommittee.com/ (@TigrayAct on Twitter/Instagram)
omnatigray.org/ (@OmnaTigray on Twitter/Instagram)
Attend a protest near you - find more information about a local event: @TegaruEvents (Twitter/Instagram)
Heal Tigray - Verified Charities to Donate Money for the people of Tigray: healtigray.com/
Biden’s America
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their sixteenth and final episode of the season as they discuss all the chaos from Inauguration Day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's sudden fame to national media, the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and, Biden's historic executive orders.
Get Your Passports Ready
House impeaches Trump for "Incitement of Insurrection":
www.cnn.com/2021/01/13/politics/house-vote-impeachment/index.html
Coup D'etat: Is This What Democracy Looks Like?
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fourteenth episode as they discuss the chaos that occurred on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021.
The Domestic Terrorists that Stormed Capitol Hill:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/names-of-rioters-capitol.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/07/capitol-hill-riots-doj-456178
Where's Timmy With My Stimmy?
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their thirteenth episode as they discuss how they are feeling about the new stimulus bill, the lack of accountability with our government representatives, and where the country currently is.
COVID Relief Package:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/12/17/stimulus-checks-900-billion-relief-package/
https://apnews.com/article/politics-senate-elections-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-bills-f100b3a3b4498a75d6ce522dc09056b0
Corona Trumps Platinum
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their twelfth episode as they discuss the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and Moderna, concerns about medical malpractice by the United States government, and the Platinum Plan.
The Platinum Plan:
https://cdn.donaldjtrump.com/public-files/press_assets/president-trump-platinum-plan-final-version.pdf
https://cbc.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2228
Private Prisons: Cash Cow
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eleventh episode as they discuss the prison-industrial complex, surveillance and policing in the United States, and how the United States treats those who are formerly incarcerated.
Information on the Prison-Industrial Complex:
http://criticalresistance.org/about/not-so-common-language/
https://www.colorlines.com/articles/masked-racism-reflections-prison-industrial-complex
https://newjimcrow.com/about
Issa Slippery Slope
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their tenth episode as they discuss the school-to-prison pipeline, how it did (or did not) impact them growing up, and what we can do to dismantle it.
Ways to Get Informed and Help in Tigray:
https://linktr.ee/istandwithtigray
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/tegaru-in-nycnjconn-with-the-people-of-tigray
Information on the School-to-Prison Pipeline:
https://www.aclu.org/issues/juvenile-justice/school-prison-pipeline
http://www.justicepolicy.org/news/8775
Joe Biden and the Giant Orange
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their ninth episode. They discuss the political chaos of the week, the Georgia run-off elections, and what's happening in Tigray, Ethiopia, and other parts of Africa, and what you can do to help.
Ways to Get Informed and Help in Tigray:
https://linktr.ee/istandwithtigray
Locate your local Community Fridge:
https://www.changex.org/us/communityfridge/locations
It’s Giving Tweet for Brains
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eighth episode as they discuss their opinion on how they are feeling post-election day, posts and tweets made on social media, next steps, and "what ifs."
Information on the Electoral College, the Presidential Election Process, and Live Updates on the 2020 Election from the New York Times:
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/the-electoral-college.aspx
https://www.usa.gov/election
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/05/us/election-results
All Black Lives Matter
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their seventh episode as they discuss the history of slavery in the United States, the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's presidency, the Jim Crow/Civil Rights era, and Black Lives Matter in the modern era. We stand in solidarity with everyone in African nations experiencing trauma, violence, and violations of their human rights.
Here’s a link to get informed and ways to help those abroad:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnV5GhlEWF/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlUvDBHi3j/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnX2-HHHHt/?hl=en
You Trying to Be A Guinea Pig for this Vaccine?
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their sixth episode as they host a political round table with guests Fahme Ibrahim and Kaseen Smith, including questions about the 2020 election season, #BlackLivesMatter, public policy, and COVID-19.
Joe Biden & Kamala Harris 2020 Website:
Donald Trump & Mike Pence 2020 Website:
"They're Coming For You" - Kamala Harris
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fifth episode as they re-cap the Vice Presidential debate on topics including the environment, the candidate's policy records, and current events.
The Only 2020 Vice Presidential Debate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_G0ia3JOVs
"Will You Shut Up, Man?" - Joe Biden
Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fourth episode as they discuss topics from first presidential debate with guests Carly Randsell and Amanda Esau, including the candidate's policy records, the Supreme Court, the environment, and COVID-19.
First 2020 Presidential Debate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX79e-0RiRU
The People v GOP
Instagram page about RBG's Supreme Court decisions:
www.instagram.com/p/CFVXGYWBhcY/?igshid=1esybvhaytlfl
Get Out and Vote
Support the USPS:
sign.moveon.org/petitions/fully-fund-the-unit ed-states-postal-service
store.usps.com/store/results/gifts/_/N-nnxamr
Hey FBI Agent
Meet the Hosts
Trailer episode for Just Too Opinionated with Ali and Zuher. A political podcast by two of your favorite opinionated women.