Get Woke or Die Trying

In the first of two episodes, join me for a deep dive on the history of what has led up to the current conflict raging between Israel and Palestine.

In this episode, I’ll tackle the recent supreme court decision that effectively ends affirmative action. Join me as I delve into what necessitates affirmative action, the racial wealth gap, and the stunning hypocrisy of educational outcomes in our nation.

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As Pride Month comes to a close, join me as I break down what's led up to record breaking anti-LGBTQ bills across the country and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about trans folks.

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In this episode, join me as I tackle the failures of our democratic system and offer my analysis of our nation's institutions.

With the Supreme Court hearing a few critical cases in the coming weeks, Roe v. Wade is poised to face the most consequential challenges it has in decades. In this episode, I'll take you on an in-depth explanation of the history of abortion in the US, arguments for and against it, the religious ties, and so much more.

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Congressional Switchboard: Call (202) 224-3121, follow the prompts to leave a message for the either or both of the senators for your state!

The GOP candidate's win in Virginia that went +10 for Joe Biden only a year ago was a master class in exploiting the the culture war issues that cater to white voters afraid of losing their power. Join me as I explain what all the fuss is about when it comes to cancel culture and Critical Race Theory and how disinformation directly threatens our democracy.

Legalization of marijuana has long been a hotly debated topic. A lot of news and opinions have been swirling around, especially regarding runner Sha'Carri Richardson being left off the Olympic team due to a suspension following a positive test. Join me as I dig a little deeper and explain the details behind this issue!

In the second part of episode 9, I'll take you on a deep dive into the most substantive policy proposal aimed at ending voter suppression and implementing sorely needed reforms to our election system, the For the People Act. I'll also break down what's standing in the way and the cost of inaction.

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Congressional Switchboard: Call (202) 224-3121, choose your state, enter you address, select which of your Senators you would like to speak to. In lieu of leaving a voicemail, you could also use the contact form on their website to send an email!

Voter suppression: one of the sneakiest forms of disenfranchisement. Since the 2020 election, Republicans across the country have ramped up their voter suppression efforts. In this episode, I’ll take you through America’s dark history of voter suppression, how it’s evolved, the current tactics in play, and how it impacts voters.

As a major winter storm swept across the south, unlike anything seen in decades, Texas residents were faced with crisis on top of crisis as the elcectrical grid failed many households' water was undrinkable. So commenced the blame game. In this episode, I'll take you through what led up to the crisis, how it could have been prevented, and how to make sure it doesn't happen again.

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Now that we're more than 2 months into the vaccination effort, I wanted to bring you all an update to confirm the safety and efficacy, as well as address any lingering concerns. Hopefully this helps you make an informed decision!

In this episode, I'll discuss the hotly contested idea of raising the minimum wage. In the face of economic devastation as a result of the pandemic and increasingly pervasive income and wealth inequality, I'm here to share my analysis on how raising the minimum wage would work and tackle some of the most common arguments against it.

With newly inaugurated President Biden doubling down on a message of unity, it’s now up to Congress to see if they’ll abide. That begs the question: is bipartisanship possible? In this episode, I’ll offer my analysis on how bipartisan efforts have turned out in the past and what’s likely to happen in this new administration.

There’s certainly a lot to tackle in regard to the events that occurred at the Capitol on January 6th. In this episode, I offer my analysis on the need for accountability going forward and what that might look like. Tune in as I dissect the feasibility of resignation, invoking the 25th amendment, and impeachment, as well as the other parties involved in the coup attempt.

*Disclaimer* This episode was recorded before the house reconvened on Monday, Jan 11th and may be missing updates since then. Please refer to a reputable news source for continued updates.

In the first episode of the new year, I’m detailing a policy proposal many have called on Joe Biden to implement soon after he takes office – student loan debt forgiveness. I’ll explain arguments for and against it, as well as the economic impact it could have both on individuals and the nation as a whole.

Join me as I take on another complex topic with serious implications – the COVID vaccine. I’ll thoroughly discuss the process of vaccine development, address concerns about safety and efficacy, and tackle some of the issues contributing to vaccine hesitancy. I hope you’ll soberly consider all of the information presented as you each make your own decision regarding the vaccine. 

Here at Get Woke or Die Trying, we are no strangers to controversial topics. This episode takes you on a deep dive of the comprehensive policy proposal to defund the police, including what it actually means, where it comes from, and why it's necessary. I hope this clears up any confusion about what the goal of the policy is and equips you with facts.