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Read The D*mn Room

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Your favorite Black and Brown duo offering cultural commentary on WTF is going on in the world. We read the room so you don’t have to.

Created by Olivia Harden and Mitali Shukla
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America’s Got Me F*cked Up: Juneteenth Edition

Read The D*mn RoomJun 20, 2021

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America’s Got Me F*cked Up: Juneteenth Edition

America’s Got Me F*cked Up: Juneteenth Edition

Juneteenth is a celebration! But there’s a lot to talk about including Juneteenth being a federal holiday, teaching about Juneteenth in school, and what are the best ways to celebrate. Special Guest: Arianna Ngnomire
Jun 20, 202126:35
Billionaires Shouldn’t F*cking Exist

Billionaires Shouldn’t F*cking Exist

There’s no way in hell you can make a billion dollars without exploitation. In this episode, we talk about how wealth inequality is seriously twisted. The American Dream never existed. But with a lot of luck and lots of privilege, you can successfully hoard wealth too.
Jun 11, 202129:50
Mental Health is a B*tch

Mental Health is a B*tch

Mental health can be even more complicated for BIPOC. This episode covers everything from generational trauma to medication. It can be so complicated figuring it all out.
May 23, 202132:23
B*tch You're Killing It

B*tch You're Killing It

Our season one finale! Can you believe we've put out ten of these? This week we're talking about success and in the world of late-stage capitalism, how that reflects in our society and ourselves. Like what you're hearing? There's nine other episodes waiting for you. Happy 10th f*cking episode.

Apr 12, 202129:29
Gender Roles Are Sh*tty

Gender Roles Are Sh*tty

What the h*ll are gender roles and why have we followed them for so long? Special guest Jesse Galvez joins us to discuss why dismantling the rules allows us all to live out our most fabulous fantasies. And of course we had to talk about Lil Nas and the Montero music video.
Apr 04, 202130:00
We’re Burned The F*ck Out

We’re Burned The F*ck Out

What is burnout? Why are we all so d*mn tired all the time? And why aren’t employers doing something about it? Who knew doing what you love could be so hard?
Mar 28, 202127:53
Bad Days Don’t Lead To F*cking Murder

Bad Days Don’t Lead To F*cking Murder

We couldn’t gloss over the tragic incident in Atlanta that killed 8 people, 6 of them being Asian women. We address the nuances that are imbedded in this tragedy. Objectification, sexual repression, the complexity of the “model minority” and how Twitter has handled Anti-Blackness in the Asian community. #StopAsianHate
Mar 22, 202127:26
Eat The D*mn Rich

Eat The D*mn Rich

In this episode we discuss why the f*ck is it impossible for Americans to get a liveable wage and the inherent racism imbedded in capitalism
Mar 11, 202120:42
Your Fatphobia is F*cked Up

Your Fatphobia is F*cked Up

Featuring special guest Oindrila, we dive into why y’all are so f*cking afraid of fat people. TW: eating disorders
Mar 03, 202129:19
Black Women Rappers Are Bad*ss

Black Women Rappers Are Bad*ss

It's Black History Month! And we're here to celebrate Black women. Throughout the century, Black women have created music that redefines and embraces feminity, sexuality and identity. Thank you queens! Oh, and shoutout to Tessica Brown. We were rooting for you!

Feb 15, 202129:17
WTF Is Lookism?

WTF Is Lookism?

On this episode of RTDR we’re discussing colorism, featurism and a bunch of other sh*t that has to do with how we look.
Feb 07, 202129:29
Astrology, Spirituality And All That Good Sh*t

Astrology, Spirituality And All That Good Sh*t

Our featured guest astrologer Cassidy Scanlon helps us unwrap the mystics behind astrology, spirituality and organized religion in modern-day culture.
Feb 01, 202129:25
John Eastman Is An A**hole

John Eastman Is An A**hole

Free speech or hate speech? Chapman University took its sweet time breaking up with former law school professor John Eastman after he spoke at the Washington D.C. rally that ended with a mobbing of the U.S. Capitol. What are the consequences of racism in higher education? 

Jan 24, 202131:50
A F*cking Sneak Peek

A F*cking Sneak Peek

Read The D*mn Room was created to provide insight and commentary on today's cultural chaos from the perspective of two Black and Brown women. We read the room, so you don't have to. 

Created by Olivia Harden and Mitali Shukla.

Jan 19, 202100:45