PW Pulse
By John Reid/Aneesa Johnson
PW PulseMay 23, 2021
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Weekend Pulse: Accessing the Gubernatorial Debate
On this episode we discuss the fallout from Wednesday's Prince William County School Board Meeting as well as the first gubernatorial debate.
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9/11 Remembered: How We Got There, and Where Do We Go From Here?
On this special episode of the PW Weekend Pulse, we talk about what happened on that fateful day of 9/11/2001, and the lessons learned from it. We talk about the resulting xenophobia that took place across the nation, and how the Muslim community continues to be attacked. Are we moving forward now that the Afghanistan War is over?
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Weekend Pulse: Addressing the Bailey Situation
In this weekend's edition we address the controversy surrounding Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey. Where does the fine line draw between being a public official and private citizen?
Also, we discuss the transition of the Afghan families as they enter America. How are they adjusting, and how willing are Americans to welcome them?
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Where Faith and Politics Collide
On this week's episode we discuss the fallout between the Manassas Mosque and DHS over tiles that have yet to be returned to the community.
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Addressing Mental Health in the Black community
On this week's episode, we explore how mental health is being addressed in the Black community.
PW Pulse: Except for Palestine
On this episode, we discuss the book Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics, the bold new book by Marc Lamont Hill and MItchell Plitnick. Join us for a review of the book and how progressism should extend. Also, we have an Olympic-sized edition of "Do The Right Thing."
Facial Recognition Bias: Can it be stopped?
On this week's episode we discuss facial recognition bias and how it has led to unjust criminalization of Black people. How a potential new law could limit its usefulness.
Critical Race Theory: What Is It?
On this episode we discuss the controversy behind Critical Race Theory and how we can implement it in our public schools.
Treatment of Black Athletes
In this episode, we explore the recent media treatment of Black athletes as the NIL agreements become the law in collegiate sports. We also discuss the unfair treatment of Black athletes in the Olympic rulings, and in this week's "Do the Right Thing," we discuss selective outrage by the media in the wake of Bill Cosby's release from prison.
PW Pulse: Post Primary Edition
On today's show co-hosts John Reid and Aneesa Johnson discuss the results of last week's Democratic primaries and look forward to November's general elections. What were some of the biggest takeaways from what is one of the most contentious elections in the commonwealth's history?
Discussing the Israeli-Palestine Fallout and Campaign Finance Reform
On this episode we discuss what happens in the future with the Israeli-Palestine conflict as well as how the commonwealth should hold candidates accountable with campaign finance reform.
What We've Learned about the Israeli-Palestine Conflict
On this episode we explore the ongoing war between Palestine and Israel, and the impact that it has here in Prince William County. Also, what can we as Black people take away from this conflict?
Is America Still A Racist County?
On this week's episode we ask the question that should be obvious yet people still struggle with. Also, a plea to a current gubernatorial candidate.
Discussing Ramadan
In this episode, we discuss the meaning of Ramadan and in a special edition of "Do The Right Thing," explore what can be done to curb the rise in mass shootings throughout the country.