The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

Author: Acast Creative Studios Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into The Brown Girls Guide to Politics for a necessary and vibrant perspective on power, policy, and culture, all centered on the experiences of women of color. Host A’shanti Gholar doesn’t just report on the political landscape; she builds a space for dialogue with the very women who are actively reshaping it. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to a crucial conversation, whether it’s a one-on-one interview with an elected official, a deep dive with a community organizer, or a candid roundtable analyzing the week’s headlines. This podcast, produced by Acast Creative Studios, moves beyond the standard political commentary to explore how issues truly impact communities of color and the women leading the charge. You’ll hear authentic stories from candidates on the trail, insights from cultural influencers, and frank discussions that connect the dots between news, society, and daily life. It’s for anyone seeking a more inclusive and realistic understanding of how change happens, offering both analysis and a sense of community. The discussions are insightful, immediate, and always grounded in the lived realities of the guests, making complex political topics both accessible and personally relevant.
Episodes
Uplifting the Black Vote with LaTosha Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:45
It’s election day: the time to exercise our constitutional right to vote. While it should be simple to cast a ballot, it's often not. And that’s not by accident. The Black vote has never truly been protected, and many st…
America’s Inescapable Racial Violence Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
Though many view it as an ugly relic of the past, violence against Black and brown folks is still a massive problem in the United States. A’shanti brings on Melanie Campbell, the president and CEO of the National Coaliti…
Investing in the Future through Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
Not only is the classroom the gateway to education, it’s also the first place we learn about ourselves. Growing up, so many Black and brown kids learn not just about math and science, but about racism, microaggressions,…
A Uniquely American Problem: the Gun Violence Epidemic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
Gun violence is a uniquely American problem that has only gotten worse in recent years. In 2020, there were nearly 50,000 gun related deaths in the United States. However, in June 2022, gun violence prevention advocates…
Immigrant Rights are Human Rights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
Immigrants are a huge part of what makes America…America. And in recent months, we’ve seen an increasing number of immigrants arrive at our southern border, many of them fleeing violence and persecution to claim asylum i…
Let’s Give Money to Black Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:27
The economy impacts all of us, but economic issues disproportionately impact Black and brown women. In this episode, A’shanti speaks with organizer Hope Wollensack, who is the founding Executive Director of the Georgia R…
The Truth About Environmental Racism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
Youth climate activist Nalleli Cobo grew up in South Central Los Angeles across the street from a toxic oil drilling site. From a young age, she experienced headaches, nosebleeds, asthma, body spasms, and at age 19, she…
Rebuilding the House: A Post-Roe Conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
The overturning of Roe v. Wade was one of the most sensational events of the year, though not for the better. In the season 9 premiere, A’shanti sits down with Oriaku Njoku, the new executive director for the National Ne…
Midterm Matters: BGG Season 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25
It’s been quite a year for voters. From the overturn of Roe v Wade, to spiking inflation rates, to ever-increasing violence against our communities, the decisions we make at the polls are as important as ever. The Brown…
BONUS: Ordinary Equality — Hanging On to a Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:34
Well, here we are. We're on the other side of what we've been talking about for years. Roe v. Wade has been struck down, and for the first time in our lifetime, abortion is no longer protected.In our first episode, Kate…