Honestly Speaking en BREAKOUT Honestly Speaking is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the biggest topics of the week impacting the political & cultural landscape. Co-Hosted by Michael Farber and Eddie Washington. We're excited to announce that for the upcoming season 3 launching this November we'll be joined in the booth by friends of the pod Michael Hardaway (Former Obama + Comms w/Congressman Hakeem Jeffries) & Alessandra Biaggi (Current NY State Senator) to round out the weekly discourse! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5f7f40e-7de8-11eb-85e9-1fabde0433d5/image/Screenshot_2022-10-31_at_8.20.46_PM.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Honestly Speaking no episodic BREAKOUT Honestly Speaking is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the biggest topics of the week impacting the political & cultural landscape. Co-Hosted by Michael Farber and Eddie Washington. We're excited to announce that for the upcoming season 3 launching this November we'll be joined in the booth by friends of the pod Michael Hardaway (Former Obama + Comms w/Congressman Hakeem Jeffries) & Alessandra Biaggi (Current NY State Senator) to round out the weekly discourse! Honestly Speaking is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the biggest topics of the week impacting the political & cultural landscape. Co-Hosted by Michael Farber and Eddie Washington. We're excited to announce that for the upcoming season 3 launching this November we'll be joined in the booth by friends of the pod Michael Hardaway (Former Obama + Comms w/Congressman Hakeem Jeffries) & Alessandra Biaggi (Current NY State Senator) to round out the weekly discourse!

]]> BREAKOUT phineas.ellis@gmail.com Episode 72: Can Elon Musk save our Climate? w/ Dr. Katherine Wilkinson This week we discuss all things climate change! Dr. Wilkinson runs us through Project Drawdown, generational shade, and whether or not Elon Musk stans are delusional or not. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 72 BREAKOUT This week we discuss all things climate change! Dr. Wilkinson runs us through Project Drawdown, generational shade, and whether or not Elon Musk stans are delusional or not. This week we discuss all things climate change! Dr. Wilkinson runs us through Project Drawdown, generational shade, and whether or not Elon Musk stans are delusional or not.

]]> 2847 Episode 71: Withdrawing from Afghanistan w/ Mike Hardaway This week we bring back former Obama advisor and current tech entrepreneur Mike Hardaway. We add context to the Afghanistan withdrawal, discuss the recently passed infrastructure bill, and dive into CA’s gubernatorial recall election. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:31:05 -0000 full 2 71 BREAKOUT This week we bring back former Obama advisor and current tech entrepreneur Mike Hardaway. We add context to the Afghanistan withdrawal, discuss the recently passed infrastructure bill, and dive into CA’s gubernatorial recall election. This week we bring back former Obama advisor and current tech entrepreneur Mike Hardaway. We add context to the Afghanistan withdrawal, discuss the recently passed infrastructure bill, and dive into CA’s gubernatorial recall election.

]]> 2786 Episode 70: A Quick Podcast Check In A quick podcast check in. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:18:09 -0000 full 2 70 BREAKOUT A quick podcast check in. A quick podcast check in.

]]> 517 Episode 69: The Master Plan with Chris Wilson This week we finally bring on close friend of the pod Chris Wilson. He’s the author of the Master Plan, a visual artist, film producer, storyteller, and modern day renaissance man. We talk about the meaning of success, the work he is doing to help uplift those behind the fence, Plato’s allegory of the cave, and how he is connected to the PayPal mafia. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:05:19 -0000 full 2 69 BREAKOUT This week we finally bring on close friend of the pod Chris Wilson. He’s the author of the Master Plan, a visual artist, film producer, storyteller, and modern day renaissance man. We talk about the meaning of success, the work he is doing to help uplift those behind the fence, Plato’s allegory of the cave, and how he is connected to the PayPal mafia. This week we finally bring on close friend of the pod Chris Wilson. He’s the author of the Master Plan, a visual artist, film producer, storyteller, and modern day renaissance man. We talk about the meaning of success, the work he is doing to help uplift those behind the fence, Plato’s allegory of the cave, and how he is connected to the PayPal mafia.

]]> 3131 Episode 68: The American Dream This week we discuss the American Dream. Is it dead, different, or just an illusion? Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:01:00 -0000 full 2 68 BREAKOUT This week we discuss the American Dream. Is it dead, different, or just an illusion? This week we discuss the American Dream. Is it dead, different, or just an illusion?

]]> 2531 Episode 67: Takes That Could Get Us Cancelled We tease out some possibly cancelable takes of ours from the progressive left and if any are actually bringing the heat. We dive into homelessness, did we really go to the moon, and should we be cash apping Black folk for reparations. Listen in! Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:23:40 -0000 full 2 67 BREAKOUT We tease out some possibly cancelable takes of ours from the progressive left and if any are actually bringing the heat. We dive into homelessness, did we really go to the moon, and should we be cash apping Black folk for reparations. Listen in! We tease out some possibly cancelable takes of ours from the progressive left and if any are actually bringing the heat. We dive into homelessness, did we really go to the moon, and should we be cash apping Black folk for reparations. Listen in!

]]> 2453 Episode 66: NY Politics with NYS Senator Alessandra Biaggi On today’s episode, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi joins us to break down her thoughts on the recent NYC Mayoral Primary, on why rank choice voting should not be taking the rap for NYC’s problematic Board of Elections, and lastly why even though running a campaign is hard, there are some easy things to avoid. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:56:10 -0000 full 2 66 BREAKOUT On today’s episode, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi joins us to break down her thoughts on the recent NYC Mayoral Primary, on why rank choice voting should not be taking the rap for NYC’s problematic Board of Elections, and lastly why even though running a campaign is hard, there are some easy things to avoid. On today’s episode, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi joins us to break down her thoughts on the recent NYC Mayoral Primary, on why rank choice voting should not be taking the rap for NYC’s problematic Board of Elections, and lastly why even though running a campaign is hard, there are some easy things to avoid.

]]> 3487 Episode 65: Quentin Tarantino, Tyler Perry, and Marvel On this pop culture roundtable episode, we dig into Quentin Tarantino’s obsession with the “N word”, on whether or not Tyler Perry is good for Black people, and how American portrayals of Black Americans affect the perceptions of everyone else in the country, including African immigrants. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:23:15 -0000 full 2 65 BREAKOUT On this pop culture roundtable episode, we dig into Quentin Tarantino’s obsession with the “N word”, on whether or not Tyler Perry is good for Black people, and how American portrayals of Black Americans affect the perceptions of everyone else in the country, including African immigrants. On this pop culture roundtable episode, we dig into Quentin Tarantino’s obsession with the “N word”, on whether or not Tyler Perry is good for Black people, and how American portrayals of Black Americans affect the perceptions of everyone else in the country, including African immigrants.

]]> 2312 Episode 64: Radical love w/ Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis We’ve got a real treat for you with G’s mentor and head pastor of Middle Church here in New York City on this weeks pod. We get a little history on where Middle Church’s progressive roots come from, their place in the larger religious community, and what it means to always be on. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:53:01 -0000 full 2 64 BREAKOUT We’ve got a real treat for you with G’s mentor and head pastor of Middle Church here in New York City on this weeks pod. We get a little history on where Middle Church’s progressive roots come from, their place in the larger religious community, and what it means to always be on. We’ve got a real treat for you with G’s mentor and head pastor of Middle Church here in New York City on this weeks pod. We get a little history on where Middle Church’s progressive roots come from, their place in the larger religious community, and what it means to always be on.

]]> 2710 Episode 63: The Critical Race Theory Debate w/ Mike Ponticelli We bring back returning friend of the pod Mike “Ponto” Ponticelli, our resident conservative expert, to be the voice of the right to defend their stance on Critical Race Theory. Is there any validity? Listen up! Mon, 21 Jun 2021 23:28:31 -0000 full 2 63 BREAKOUT We bring back returning friend of the pod Mike “Ponto” Ponticelli, our resident conservative expert, to be the voice of the right to defend their stance on Critical Race Theory. Is there any validity? Listen up! We bring back returning friend of the pod Mike “Ponto” Ponticelli, our resident conservative expert, to be the voice of the right to defend their stance on Critical Race Theory. Is there any validity? Listen up!

]]> 2702 Episode 62: The Tulsa Centennial, Naomi Osaka, and Verzuz The first female rapper Verzuz between Trina and Eve is coming up so we share our thoughts and whether its a good pairing. We also dive into Naomi Osaka bailing from the French Open to deal with her mental health and how much media should be required of athletes. And we wrap things up with the Tulsa Centennial and Farbs thoughts after being on the ground. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:12:44 -0000 full 2 62 BREAKOUT The first female rapper Verzuz between Trina and Eve is coming up so we share our thoughts and whether its a good pairing. We also dive into Naomi Osaka bailing from the French Open to deal with her mental health and how much media should be required of athletes. And we wrap things up with the Tulsa Centennial and Farbs thoughts after being on the ground. The first female rapper Verzuz between Trina and Eve is coming up so we share our thoughts and whether its a good pairing. We also dive into Naomi Osaka bailing from the French Open to deal with her mental health and how much media should be required of athletes. And we wrap things up with the Tulsa Centennial and Farbs thoughts after being on the ground.

]]> 2816 Episode 61: The Law & Order Playbook w/Scott Hechinger We bring back our friend, public defender, and founder of Zealous, Scott Hechinger. We dive into the media’s obsession with the crime rate and how much is fact vs fiction. Plus we get his take on the upcoming Manhattan DA and NYC Mayoral race and what he’s looking for from the candidates.  Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:03:34 -0000 full 2 61 BREAKOUT We bring back our friend, public defender, and founder of Zealous, Scott Hechinger. We dive into the media’s obsession with the crime rate and how much is fact vs fiction. Plus we get his take on the upcoming Manhattan DA and NYC Mayoral race and what he’s looking for from the candidates.  We bring back our friend, public defender, and founder of Zealous, Scott Hechinger. We dive into the media’s obsession with the crime rate and how much is fact vs fiction. Plus we get his take on the upcoming Manhattan DA and NYC Mayoral race and what he’s looking for from the candidates. 

]]> 2727 Episode 60: Israel and Palestine This week we cover Israel/Palestine (01:49) and toward the end we get into gifted and talented programs and their history (26:53) Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:05:14 -0000 full 2 60 BREAKOUT This week we cover Israel/Palestine (01:49) and toward the end we get into gifted and talented programs and their history (26:53) This week we cover Israel/Palestine (01:49) and toward the end we get into gifted and talented programs and their history (26:53)

]]> 2041 Episode 59: Sex & Activism w/Leon Ford Today our friend Leon Ford rejoins the pod to discuss whether activists are asexual superheroes or just human beings with the same needs we all have, so listen up! Wed, 19 May 2021 17:17:09 -0000 full 2 59 BREAKOUT Today our friend Leon Ford rejoins the pod to discuss whether activists are asexual superheroes or just human beings with the same needs we all have, so listen up! Today our friend Leon Ford rejoins the pod to discuss whether activists are asexual superheroes or just human beings with the same needs we all have, so listen up!

]]> 3003 Episode 58: Bill Gates Can Kick Rocks This week we jump into why 90 Day Fiancé is the human experiment this world desperately needed, the split between Bill and Melinda Gates, and the modern rules of infidelity. Thu, 13 May 2021 15:29:56 -0000 full 2 58 BREAKOUT This week we jump into why 90 Day Fiancé is the human experiment this world desperately needed, the split between Bill and Melinda Gates, and the modern rules of infidelity. This week we jump into why 90 Day Fiancé is the human experiment this world desperately needed, the split between Bill and Melinda Gates, and the modern rules of infidelity.

]]> 2611 no Episode 57: Dr. Umar, Politics in the Workplace, and being Poly We are back this week and we couldn’t help ourselves in discussing everyone’s favorite crazy Uncle, Dr. Umar Johnson’s recent appearance on the breakfast club. We honestly dive into the debate spurred by tech companies such as Coinbase and Basecamp over politics in the workplace. And finally, Willow Smith has come out as Poly and we break down our thoughts on the evolution of sexuality. Wed, 05 May 2021 02:20:06 -0000 full 2 57 BREAKOUT We are back this week and we couldn’t help ourselves in discussing everyone’s favorite crazy Uncle, Dr. Umar Johnson’s recent appearance on the breakfast club. We honestly dive into the debate spurred by tech companies such as Coinbase and Basecamp over politics in the workplace. And finally, Willow Smith has come out as Poly and we break down our thoughts on the evolution of sexuality. We are back this week and we couldn’t help ourselves in discussing everyone’s favorite crazy Uncle, Dr. Umar Johnson’s recent appearance on the breakfast club. We honestly dive into the debate spurred by tech companies such as Coinbase and Basecamp over politics in the workplace. And finally, Willow Smith has come out as Poly and we break down our thoughts on the evolution of sexuality.

]]> 2713 no Episode 56: A guilty verdict, Tik Tok appropriation, & Verzuz On this weeks episode we discuss the guilty verdict in the George Floyd case and what’s next, Tik Tokers and the history of appropriation, and Uncle Russ crashing the Verzuz party.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:16:06 -0000 full 2 56 BREAKOUT On this weeks episode we discuss the guilty verdict in the George Floyd case and what’s next, Tik Tokers and the history of appropriation, and Uncle Russ crashing the Verzuz party.  On this weeks episode we discuss the guilty verdict in the George Floyd case and what’s next, Tik Tokers and the history of appropriation, and Uncle Russ crashing the Verzuz party. 

]]> 2672 no Episode 55: The Business of Activism, the N word, and Stripper Culture No guests this week so we dive right into some of the weeks most controversial stories. We cover our thoughts on the cofounder of BLM and the business of activism, Kyrie Irving and the use of the N word, to Paul Pierce being fired by ESPN and stripper culture. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:16:58 -0000 full 2 55 BREAKOUT No guests this week so we dive right into some of the weeks most controversial stories. We cover our thoughts on the cofounder of BLM and the business of activism, Kyrie Irving and the use of the N word, to Paul Pierce being fired by ESPN and stripper culture. No guests this week so we dive right into some of the weeks most controversial stories. We cover our thoughts on the cofounder of BLM and the business of activism, Kyrie Irving and the use of the N word, to Paul Pierce being fired by ESPN and stripper culture.

]]> 2510 no Episode 54: The debate over Trans Athletes w/Patricio Manuel This week we are joined by boxer Patricio Manuel. Patricio made history in 2018 by becoming the first transgender boxer in the US to have a professional fight. We get into the the obvious conversation of Trans people in athletics, his thoughts on is gender a social construct, and some rationale behind why some well known people get so hot on this topic. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:37:24 -0000 full 2 54 BREAKOUT This week we are joined by boxer Patricio Manuel. Patricio made history in 2018 by becoming the first transgender boxer in the US to have a professional fight. We get into the the obvious conversation of Trans people in athletics, his thoughts on is gender a social construct, and some rationale behind why some well known people get so hot on this topic. This week we are joined by boxer Patricio Manuel. Patricio made history in 2018 by becoming the first transgender boxer in the US to have a professional fight. We get into the the obvious conversation of Trans people in athletics, his thoughts on is gender a social construct, and some rationale behind why some well known people get so hot on this topic.

]]> 2462 no Episode 53: Can religion lead us to political progress? W/ John Pavlovitz Religious and Twitter Activist, John Pavlovitz, joins the pod to convince us that religion has a role to play in American progress! Is love and empathy what we’re missing? Pull up to find out! Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:57:29 -0000 full BREAKOUT Religious and Twitter Activist, John Pavlovitz, joins the pod to convince us that religion has a role to play in American progress! Is love and empathy what we’re missing? Pull up to find out! Religious and Twitter Activist, John Pavlovitz, joins the pod to convince us that religion has a role to play in American progress! Is love and empathy what we’re missing? Pull up to find out!

]]> 2951 Episode 52: Morning Affirmations w/DeVon Douglass We are joined by our friend DeVon Douglass who is a DEI & policy expert most recently with Harris County (Houston) and Tulsa. But on this episode we are scrapping our usual playbook and letting DeVon take us to church. She shares her roller coaster journey of the past year, a glimpse of the work she’s doing with her Morning Affirmations show on Clubhouse, and the energy we should all be channeling in 2021. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:19:33 -0000 full 2 52 BREAKOUT We are joined by our friend DeVon Douglass who is a DEI & policy expert most recently with Harris County (Houston) and Tulsa. But on this episode we are scrapping our usual playbook and letting DeVon take us to church. She shares her roller coaster journey of the past year, a glimpse of the work she’s doing with her Morning Affirmations show on Clubhouse, and the energy we should all be channeling in 2021. We are joined by our friend DeVon Douglass who is a DEI & policy expert most recently with Harris County (Houston) and Tulsa. But on this episode we are scrapping our usual playbook and letting DeVon take us to church. She shares her roller coaster journey of the past year, a glimpse of the work she’s doing with her Morning Affirmations show on Clubhouse, and the energy we should all be channeling in 2021.

]]> 2217 Episode 51: Social media, big tech, and the state of our societal division w/ Michael Slaby We are joined by author Michael Slaby this week who’s recently published, “For All the People: Redeeming the Broken Promises of Modern Media and Reclaiming our Civic Life.” He earned his chops as CTO and CIO of Obamas 2008 and 2012 campaigns. While we get into big techs role and opine on popular culture discourse such as the social dilemma, we of course gotta bring in the historical lens and economics cus you know how we do. Buckle up, this isn’t your typical tech is making us divided talk! Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:13:35 -0000 full 2 51 BREAKOUT We are joined by author Michael Slaby this week who’s recently published, “For All the People: Redeeming the Broken Promises of Modern Media and Reclaiming our Civic Life.” He earned his chops as CTO and CIO of Obamas 2008 and 2012 campaigns. While we get into big techs role and opine on popular culture discourse such as the social dilemma, we of course gotta bring in the historical lens and economics cus you know how we do. Buckle up, this isn’t your typical tech is making us divided talk! We are joined by author Michael Slaby this week who’s recently published, “For All the People: Redeeming the Broken Promises of Modern Media and Reclaiming our Civic Life.” He earned his chops as CTO and CIO of Obamas 2008 and 2012 campaigns. While we get into big techs role and opine on popular culture discourse such as the social dilemma, we of course gotta bring in the historical lens and economics cus you know how we do. Buckle up, this isn’t your typical tech is making us divided talk!

]]> 2958 Episode 50: The World of Sex Work w/Madame Margherite We are joined this week by Madame Margherite, dominatrix, activist, sex work advocate, and co-founder of Dom Com. We dive into the community and therapy aspects of the BDSM world, some misunderstood legal aspects, and if OnlyFans is actually as empowering as some claim. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:51:00 -0000 full 2 50 BREAKOUT We are joined this week by Madame Margherite, dominatrix, activist, sex work advocate, and co-founder of Dom Com. We dive into the community and therapy aspects of the BDSM world, some misunderstood legal aspects, and if OnlyFans is actually as empowering as some claim. We are joined this week by Madame Margherite, dominatrix, activist, sex work advocate, and co-founder of Dom Com. We dive into the community and therapy aspects of the BDSM world, some misunderstood legal aspects, and if OnlyFans is actually as empowering as some claim.

]]> 2460 Episode 49: Class vs Race with John Ganz https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/new Writer and author, John Ganz, joins the pod to breakdown why everyone’s a little Marxist, even if you don’t know it. Once and for all, we get into America’s classic conundrum, do our problems stem from Class or Race? You’re not going to wanna miss this one! Fri, 05 Mar 2021 02:12:23 -0000 Episode 49: Class vs Race with John Ganz full 2 49 BREAKOUT Writer and author, John Ganz, joins the pod to breakdown why everyone’s a little Marxist, even if you don’t know it. Once and for all, we get into America’s classic conundrum, do our problems stem from Class or Race? You’re not going to wanna miss this one! Writer and author, John Ganz, joins the pod to breakdown why everyone’s a little Marxist, even if you don’t know it. Once and for all, we get into America’s classic conundrum, do our problems stem from Class or Race? You’re not going to wanna miss this one!

]]> 2147 no Episode 48: The NYC Mayoral Race + introducing Genesis Be https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/the-nyc-mayoral-race-introducing-genesis-be We recapped our live pod with Dianne Morales and final take aways + what we feel about the NYC mayoral race in general. And we know many of you are wanting to learn more about our new co-host G Be so we explore her feelings on politics, hip hop, and in defense of Eminem! Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:51:33 -0000 Episode 48: The NYC Mayoral Race + introducing Genesis Be full 2 48 BREAKOUT We recapped our live pod with Dianne Morales and final take aways + what we feel about the NYC mayoral race in general. And we know many of you are wanting to learn more about our new co-host G Be so we explore her feelings on politics, hip hop, and in defense of Eminem! We recapped our live pod with Dianne Morales and final take aways + what we feel about the NYC mayoral race in general. And we know many of you are wanting to learn more about our new co-host G Be so we explore her feelings on politics, hip hop, and in defense of Eminem!

]]> 1497 no Episode 47: Live w/ Dianne Morales https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/live-show-2 NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales joins our 2nd live pod to discuss schools, housing, the vaccine rollout, and much more. Were not your average campaign stop so buckle up! Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:26:51 -0000 Episode 47: Live w/ Dianne Morales full 2 47 BREAKOUT NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales joins our 2nd live pod to discuss schools, housing, the vaccine rollout, and much more. Were not your average campaign stop so buckle up! NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales joins our 2nd live pod to discuss schools, housing, the vaccine rollout, and much more. Were not your average campaign stop so buckle up!

]]> 3187 no Episode 46: Season 2 kickoff + we got a new co-host! https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/season-2-launch We kick off the second season of Honestly Speaking with a new host, Genesis Be. You might already know her from last season as one of our guests and her work with the Mississippi state flag. We dive into a few hot topics plus preview the season to come. Tune in! Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:41:12 -0000 Episode 46: Season 2 kickoff + we got a new co-host! full 2 46 BREAKOUT We kick off the second season of Honestly Speaking with a new host, Genesis Be. You might already know her from last season as one of our guests and her work with the Mississippi state flag. We dive into a few hot topics plus preview the season to come. Tune in! We kick off the second season of Honestly Speaking with a new host, Genesis Be. You might already know her from last season as one of our guests and her work with the Mississippi state flag. We dive into a few hot topics plus preview the season to come. Tune in!

]]> 1924 no Episode 45: Election 2020: What just happened? w/ guest Michael Hardaway https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/45 We are over two weeks removed from the election so while the exit polls aren’t fully updated, we dig into the numbers. Joining us in the booth, is Michael Hardaway, Obama alum and former senior advisor to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to help us make sense of it all. We talk the legacy of Obama with the black community. What’s really going on with the media hype around moderates and progressives. Biden is giving us LBJ vibes, should we believe our own hype? And what we think could be possible in the first 100 days. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:14:14 -0000 Episode 45: Election 2020: What just happened? w/ guest Michael Hardaway full 1 45 BREAKOUT We are over two weeks removed from the election so while the exit polls aren’t fully updated, we dig into the numbers. Joining us in the booth, is Michael Hardaway, Obama alum and former senior advisor to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to help us make sense of it all. We talk the legacy of Obama with the black community. What’s really going on with the media hype around moderates and progressives. Biden is giving us LBJ vibes, should we believe our own hype? And what we think could be possible in the first 100 days. We are over two weeks removed from the election so while the exit polls aren’t fully updated, we dig into the numbers. Joining us in the booth, is Michael Hardaway, Obama alum and former senior advisor to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to help us make sense of it all. We talk the legacy of Obama with the black community. What’s really going on with the media hype around moderates and progressives. Biden is giving us LBJ vibes, should we believe our own hype? And what we think could be possible in the first 100 days.

]]> 3347 no Episode 44: Swing Big w/Eliza Orlins & NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-44 This week we’ve got two heavy hitter politico guests. We kick it off with returning candidate for Manhattan DA, Eliza Orlins, (.50 - 23.34) covering all things the courts. We also are joined by NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (23.34 - 56.50) and cover the difference between state and federal responsibilities, Governor Cuomo’s handling of Covid-19, and how we are feeling in the final days ahead of election day. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:56:18 -0000 Episode 44: Swing Big w/Eliza Orlins & NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi full 1 44 BREAKOUT This week we’ve got two heavy hitter politico guests. We kick it off with returning candidate for Manhattan DA, Eliza Orlins, (.50 - 23.34) covering all things the courts. We also are joined by NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (23.34 - 56.50) and cover the difference between state and federal responsibilities, Governor Cuomo’s handling of Covid-19, and how we are feeling in the final days ahead of election day. This week we’ve got two heavy hitter politico guests. We kick it off with returning candidate for Manhattan DA, Eliza Orlins, (.50 - 23.34) covering all things the courts. We also are joined by NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (23.34 - 56.50) and cover the difference between state and federal responsibilities, Governor Cuomo’s handling of Covid-19, and how we are feeling in the final days ahead of election day.

]]> 3423 no Episode 43: Countdown to the Election https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/epsido Republican voters edition w/Mike Ponticelli and “Q.” We bring back friend of the pod Mike Ponticelli to see where his vote stands in the lead up along with new guest “Q” who was a Obama voter in 2008, non voter in 2016, and now voting for Trump in 2020.  Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:41:44 -0000 Episode 43: Countdown to the Election full 1 43 BREAKOUT Republican voters edition w/Mike Ponticelli and “Q.” We bring back friend of the pod Mike Ponticelli to see where his vote stands in the lead up along with new guest “Q” who was a Obama voter in 2008, non voter in 2016, and now voting for Trump in 2020.  Republican voters edition w/Mike Ponticelli and “Q.” We bring back friend of the pod Mike Ponticelli to see where his vote stands in the lead up along with new guest “Q” who was a Obama voter in 2008, non voter in 2016, and now voting for Trump in 2020. 

]]> 3852 no Episode 42: 3rd Party Candidates & the VP Debate https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/october-1 We are in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign. We chop up the latest, plus an update from Farb still on the road.   Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:44:35 -0000 Episode 42: 3rd Party Candidates & the VP Debate full 1 42 BREAKOUT We are in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign. We chop up the latest, plus an update from Farb still on the road.   We are in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign. We chop up the latest, plus an update from Farb still on the road.  

]]> 3599 no Episode 41: The Debate w/ guest Rania Batrice https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/rania-2 We analyze the debate from the perspective of each camp, discuss the infamous Trump tax records, and the big question being thrown around: are you racist if you vote for Trump? Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:30:05 -0000 Episode 41: The Debate w/ guest Rania Batrice full 1 41 BREAKOUT We analyze the debate from the perspective of each camp, discuss the infamous Trump tax records, and the big question being thrown around: are you racist if you vote for Trump? We analyze the debate from the perspective of each camp, discuss the infamous Trump tax records, and the big question being thrown around: are you racist if you vote for Trump?

]]> 3665 no Episode 40: Farb goes to Trump Country https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-40 Farb is on a road trip through trump country and his faith in Biden is being tested. Plus we chop up the legacy of RBG and what comes next, Bloomberg and Desmond Meade’s work in Florida, plus our new found appreciation for the word caste along with our general love for Isabel Wilkerson's new book.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:11:33 -0000 Episode 40: Farb goes to Trump Country full 1 40 BREAKOUT Farb is on a road trip through trump country and his faith in Biden is being tested. Plus we chop up the legacy of RBG and what comes next, Bloomberg and Desmond Meade’s work in Florida, plus our new found appreciation for the word caste along with our general love for Isabel Wilkerson's new book.  Farb is on a road trip through trump country and his faith in Biden is being tested. Plus we chop up the legacy of RBG and what comes next, Bloomberg and Desmond Meade’s work in Florida, plus our new found appreciation for the word caste along with our general love for Isabel Wilkerson's new book. 

]]> 2796 no Episode 39: Live Show https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/live-show Jim is finally back for our first ever live show. We tap in with our audience on what’s happening in their communities across the country. We even sneak in a few of our favorite guests into the mix.  Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:14:57 -0000 Episode 39: Live Show full 1 39 BREAKOUT Jim is finally back for our first ever live show. We tap in with our audience on what’s happening in their communities across the country. We even sneak in a few of our favorite guests into the mix.  Jim is finally back for our first ever live show. We tap in with our audience on what’s happening in their communities across the country. We even sneak in a few of our favorite guests into the mix. 

]]> 4952 no Episode 38: The Anti-Racist w/ Kondwani Fidel https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-38-kondwani-fidel We got in the booth with the defacto Poet Laureate of Baltimore, Kondwani Fidel, to talk his new book the Anti-Racist. We also talk about the Black experience growing up in Baltimore, Black Liberation strategies, twitter buck shots, and the nuance of rebellion. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:00:10 -0000 Episode 38: The Anti-Racist w/ Kondwani Fidel full 1 38 BREAKOUT We got in the booth with the defacto Poet Laureate of Baltimore, Kondwani Fidel, to talk his new book the Anti-Racist. We also talk about the Black experience growing up in Baltimore, Black Liberation strategies, twitter buck shots, and the nuance of rebellion. We got in the booth with the defacto Poet Laureate of Baltimore, Kondwani Fidel, to talk his new book the Anti-Racist. We also talk about the Black experience growing up in Baltimore, Black Liberation strategies, twitter buck shots, and the nuance of rebellion.

]]> 3259 no Episode 37: Blaming the Victim w/ Danneile Davis https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/september-2 With everything happening in Kenosha, Portland, and across the country we had to dip back into the history of policing. We bring on Field Advisor for the National Network of Safe Communities, Danneile Davis, to set the record straight. We also dive into her work in intimate partner violence prevention and the gender double standards when it comes to policing today. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:10:58 -0000 Episode 37: Blaming the Victim w/ Danneile Davis full 1 37 BREAKOUT With everything happening in Kenosha, Portland, and across the country we had to dip back into the history of policing. We bring on Field Advisor for the National Network of Safe Communities, Danneile Davis, to set the record straight. We also dive into her work in intimate partner violence prevention and the gender double standards when it comes to policing today. With everything happening in Kenosha, Portland, and across the country we had to dip back into the history of policing. We bring on Field Advisor for the National Network of Safe Communities, Danneile Davis, to set the record straight. We also dive into her work in intimate partner violence prevention and the gender double standards when it comes to policing today.

]]> 3256 no Episode 36: Reparations & HR 40 w/ Rania Batrice https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/rania-batrice We welcome democrat operative Rania Batrice this week. We learned about her story of growing up in Lubbock Texas as a Palestinian immigrant, lessons from the Bernie 2016 campaign, and her work with a coalition of organizations pushing HR 40 including the NAARC (National African American Reparations Commission). Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:57:22 -0000 Episode 36: Reparations & HR 40 w/ Rania Batrice full 1 36 BREAKOUT We welcome democrat operative Rania Batrice this week. We learned about her story of growing up in Lubbock Texas as a Palestinian immigrant, lessons from the Bernie 2016 campaign, and her work with a coalition of organizations pushing HR 40 including the NAARC (National African American Reparations Commission). We welcome democrat operative Rania Batrice this week. We learned about her story of growing up in Lubbock Texas as a Palestinian immigrant, lessons from the Bernie 2016 campaign, and her work with a coalition of organizations pushing HR 40 including the NAARC (National African American Reparations Commission).

]]> 2809 no Episode 35: The Future of Cities w/ Brad Hargreaves https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/ep-35 This week we chat with Brad Hargreaves, founder of General Assembly and Common. We touch on the rental economy, the impact of Covid 19 on NYC, public vs private solutions to America’s real estate inequality, and the future of cities. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:57:16 -0000 Episode 35: The Future of Cities w/ Brad Hargreaves full 1 35 BREAKOUT This week we chat with Brad Hargreaves, founder of General Assembly and Common. We touch on the rental economy, the impact of Covid 19 on NYC, public vs private solutions to America’s real estate inequality, and the future of cities. This week we chat with Brad Hargreaves, founder of General Assembly and Common. We touch on the rental economy, the impact of Covid 19 on NYC, public vs private solutions to America’s real estate inequality, and the future of cities.

]]> 3318 no Episode 34: HISTORICALLY SPEAKING w/ Prof ED: Kamala and the Census https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/historically-speaking-w-prof-ed-kamala-and-the-census Professor Ed's take on Kamala and the Census. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:12:00 -0000 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING w/ Prof ED: Kamala and the Census full 1 34 BREAKOUT Professor Ed's take on Kamala and the Census. Professor Ed's take on Kamala and the Census.

]]> 522 no Episode 33: Respectability Politics w/ guest Jonathan Jackson https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-32-jonathan-jackson We welcome entrepreneur (co-founder of Blavity) and writer Jonathan Jackson this week. Him and Ed explore their unique connection with growing up black in New Hampshire, the role tech has in dealing with racism, society’s upholding of the talented tenth, and our thoughts on media’s role and the future of the opinion section. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:28:09 -0000 Episode 33: Respectability Politics w/ guest Jonathan Jackson full 1 33 BREAKOUT We welcome entrepreneur (co-founder of Blavity) and writer Jonathan Jackson this week. Him and Ed explore their unique connection with growing up black in New Hampshire, the role tech has in dealing with racism, society’s upholding of the talented tenth, and our thoughts on media’s role and the future of the opinion section. We welcome entrepreneur (co-founder of Blavity) and writer Jonathan Jackson this week. Him and Ed explore their unique connection with growing up black in New Hampshire, the role tech has in dealing with racism, society’s upholding of the talented tenth, and our thoughts on media’s role and the future of the opinion section.

]]> 3506 no Episode 32: EMERGENCY POD - It’s Kamala https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-32-emergency-pod-biden-picks-kamala We break down the historic significance, the impending critiques, how we are feeling, and did Ed make a mistake in transferring to Hampton. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:07:10 -0000 Episode 32: EMERGENCY POD - It’s Kamala full 1 32 BREAKOUT We break down the historic significance, the impending critiques, how we are feeling, and did Ed make a mistake in transferring to Hampton. We break down the historic significance, the impending critiques, how we are feeling, and did Ed make a mistake in transferring to Hampton.

]]> 2037 no Episode 31: Criminal Injustice System w/ Eliza Orlins https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/july-29 This week we are joined by Manhattan Public Defender and candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, Eliza Orlins. We cover the crime “spike” in the city, the importance and understanding of local politics, why she’s running, and even touch upon her early youth and her connection to the show Survivor. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:04:55 -0000 Episode 31: Criminal Injustice System w/ Eliza Orlins full 1 31 BREAKOUT This week we are joined by Manhattan Public Defender and candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, Eliza Orlins. We cover the crime “spike” in the city, the importance and understanding of local politics, why she’s running, and even touch upon her early youth and her connection to the show Survivor. This week we are joined by Manhattan Public Defender and candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, Eliza Orlins. We cover the crime “spike” in the city, the importance and understanding of local politics, why she’s running, and even touch upon her early youth and her connection to the show Survivor.

]]> 3194 no Episode 30: Pop Culture & It’s Entanglements w/Courtney Kornegay https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-30-courtney-kornegay Joined in the booth this week by friend of the pod Courtney Kornegay, co-founder of Stereotype Studio and the host of the Privy Podcast. We go all in on the weeks hottest twitter trending moments from Nick Cannon's anti-semitic remarks, Ghislaine Maxwell and the continued Jeffrey Epstein horror show, Kanye doing everything in his power to be canceled, and the role of media in all of it. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:49:53 -0000 Episode 30: Pop Culture & It’s Entanglements w/Courtney Kornegay full 1 30 BREAKOUT Joined in the booth this week by friend of the pod Courtney Kornegay, co-founder of Stereotype Studio and the host of the Privy Podcast. We go all in on the weeks hottest twitter trending moments from Nick Cannon's anti-semitic remarks, Ghislaine Maxwell and the continued Jeffrey Epstein horror show, Kanye doing everything in his power to be canceled, and the role of media in all of it. Joined in the booth this week by friend of the pod Courtney Kornegay, co-founder of Stereotype Studio and the host of the Privy Podcast. We go all in on the weeks hottest twitter trending moments from Nick Cannon's anti-semitic remarks, Ghislaine Maxwell and the continued Jeffrey Epstein horror show, Kanye doing everything in his power to be canceled, and the role of media in all of it.

]]> 3658 no Episode 29: Guns and Butter w/ Justin Bridges https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/july-15 We dive into story time growing up black in majority white neighborhoods, influences when you're a teenager, financial literacy, and should the 2nd amendment be abolished. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:31:38 -0000 Episode 29: Guns and Butter w/ Justin Bridges full 1 29 BREAKOUT We dive into story time growing up black in majority white neighborhoods, influences when you're a teenager, financial literacy, and should the 2nd amendment be abolished. We dive into story time growing up black in majority white neighborhoods, influences when you're a teenager, financial literacy, and should the 2nd amendment be abolished.

]]> 4414 no Episode 28: In defense of conservatism w/ Mike Ponticelli https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/ep-28 We chat with friend of the pod Mike Ponticelli, a lifer conservative, to break down why he reps the grand old party. We get into some classic conservative pillars, their view of BLM and the current movement, and where they might be areas of compromise. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:11 -0000 Episode 28: In defense of conservatism w/ Mike Ponticelli full 1 28 BREAKOUT We chat with friend of the pod Mike Ponticelli, a lifer conservative, to break down why he reps the grand old party. We get into some classic conservative pillars, their view of BLM and the current movement, and where they might be areas of compromise. We chat with friend of the pod Mike Ponticelli, a lifer conservative, to break down why he reps the grand old party. We get into some classic conservative pillars, their view of BLM and the current movement, and where they might be areas of compromise.

]]> 3460 no Episode 27: Black with a capital B https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-27-black-with-a-capital-b On this episode, Farb and Eddie catch up on some headline topics including Netflix putting $100M into black banks, the NYT capitalizing B in Black, the defund the police movement, and will the name Redskins finally be on its way out. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:48:02 -0000 Episode 27: Black with a capital B full 1 27 BREAKOUT On this episode, Farb and Eddie catch up on some headline topics including Netflix putting $100M into black banks, the NYT capitalizing B in Black, the defund the police movement, and will the name Redskins finally be on its way out. On this episode, Farb and Eddie catch up on some headline topics including Netflix putting $100M into black banks, the NYT capitalizing B in Black, the defund the police movement, and will the name Redskins finally be on its way out.

]]> 2606 no Episode 26: The Mississippi flag w/ Genesis Be https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-26 This week we catch up with friend of the pod Genesis Be, a native of Biloxi Mississippi and proud member of a multi generational activist family. We talk about the significance of finally removing the confederate state flag, what it meant to grow up around it, and her general attachment to activism. Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/genesisbe/ Support @ https://genesisbe.com/, https://www.strivetillirise.org/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:53:06 -0000 Episode 26: The Mississippi flag w/ Genesis Be full 1 26 BREAKOUT This week we catch up with friend of the pod Genesis Be, a native of Biloxi Mississippi and proud member of a multi generational activist family. We talk about the significance of finally removing the confederate state flag, what it meant to grow up around it, and her general attachment to activism. Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/genesisbe/ Support @ https://genesisbe.com/, https://www.strivetillirise.org/ This week we catch up with friend of the pod Genesis Be, a native of Biloxi Mississippi and proud member of a multi generational activist family. We talk about the significance of finally removing the confederate state flag, what it meant to grow up around it, and her general attachment to activism.

Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/genesisbe/

Support @ https://genesisbe.com/, https://www.strivetillirise.org/

]]> 3053 no Episode 25: All Eyes on Tulsa feat Nehemiah Frank https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-25 This past weekend in Tulsa it was more fizzle than fireworks when it came to Trump's rally. We dive in with Tulsa native and founder of the Black Wall Street Times, Nehemiah Frank, about Tulsa's upcoming centennial for the Tulsa Race Massacre and how life is changing in this historically deeply conservative part of the country. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:33:15 -0000 Episode 25: All Eyes on Tulsa feat Nehemiah Frank full 1 25 BREAKOUT This past weekend in Tulsa it was more fizzle than fireworks when it came to Trump's rally. We dive in with Tulsa native and founder of the Black Wall Street Times, Nehemiah Frank, about Tulsa's upcoming centennial for the Tulsa Race Massacre and how life is changing in this historically deeply conservative part of the country. This past weekend in Tulsa it was more fizzle than fireworks when it came to Trump's rally. We dive in with Tulsa native and founder of the Black Wall Street Times, Nehemiah Frank, about Tulsa's upcoming centennial for the Tulsa Race Massacre and how life is changing in this historically deeply conservative part of the country.

]]> 2483 no Episode 24: Where do we go from here? Feat. Leon Ford https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/where-do-we-go-from-here-feat-leon-ford Pittsburgh’s Leon Ford, author and survivor of police brutality, joins us for a powerful discussion with Jim on black fatherhood and living in survival mode. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:46:18 -0000 Episode 24: Where do we go from here? Feat. Leon Ford full 1 24 BREAKOUT Pittsburgh’s Leon Ford, author and survivor of police brutality, joins us for a powerful discussion with Jim on black fatherhood and living in survival mode. Pittsburgh’s Leon Ford, author and survivor of police brutality, joins us for a powerful discussion with Jim on black fatherhood and living in survival mode.

]]> 3400 no Episode 23: Don’t blackout the movement! W/ special guest Ify Ike https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-23 Ify Ike returns to join Farb and Ed in the (virtual) booth. We dive in on blackout Tuesday, language usage of riots vs rebellion and protesting vs looting, and the southern strategy and Trumps chances in November. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:44:57 -0000 Episode 23: Don’t blackout the movement! W/ special guest Ify Ike full 1 23 BREAKOUT Ify Ike returns to join Farb and Ed in the (virtual) booth. We dive in on blackout Tuesday, language usage of riots vs rebellion and protesting vs looting, and the southern strategy and Trumps chances in November. Ify Ike returns to join Farb and Ed in the (virtual) booth. We dive in on blackout Tuesday, language usage of riots vs rebellion and protesting vs looting, and the southern strategy and Trumps chances in November.

]]> 4008 no Episode 22: Meet Joe Black https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/may-27 We finally chat about Joe Biden. The Tara Reade sexual assault allegations, his VP options, the political chess game, and how education ties back into everything. Wed, 27 May 2020 14:27:45 -0000 Episode 22: Meet Joe Black full 1 22 BREAKOUT We finally chat about Joe Biden. The Tara Reade sexual assault allegations, his VP options, the political chess game, and how education ties back into everything. We finally chat about Joe Biden. The Tara Reade sexual assault allegations, his VP options, the political chess game, and how education ties back into everything.

]]> 2885 no Episode 21: Is Wakanda Possible? https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-21 We got education entrepreneur Eric Lavin joining this week. We tackle two big topics, education and its role in society and the history of charter cities and can they work in the future. Wed, 20 May 2020 20:42:46 -0000 Episode 21: Is Wakanda Possible? full 1 21 BREAKOUT We got education entrepreneur Eric Lavin joining this week. We tackle two big topics, education and its role in society and the history of charter cities and can they work in the future. We got education entrepreneur Eric Lavin joining this week. We tackle two big topics, education and its role in society and the history of charter cities and can they work in the future.

]]> 3488 no Episode 20: How many more Ahmauds? https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-20 Jim gives us his case for increasing black gun ownership. Ed breaks down the history of policing. Farb shares an update on the PPP. And we all break down what it will take for white people to fight for justice. Wed, 13 May 2020 18:33:22 -0000 Episode 20: How many more Ahmauds? full 1 20 BREAKOUT Jim gives us his case for increasing black gun ownership. Ed breaks down the history of policing. Farb shares an update on the PPP. And we all break down what it will take for white people to fight for justice. Jim gives us his case for increasing black gun ownership. Ed breaks down the history of policing. Farb shares an update on the PPP. And we all break down what it will take for white people to fight for justice.

]]> 3393 no Episode 19: On the frontline with Brooklyn ER Dr. Robert Gore https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/zoom-4 We’re joined by “CNN Hero” and friend of the pod, Dr. Robert Gore, an ER doctor at King’s County Hospital in Central Brooklyn. We’ll hear what he’s seeing on the frontlines, the systemic issues being exacerbated, his community work with his org KAVI, and the wellness steps he’s taking. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:36:59 -0000 Episode 19: On the frontline with Brooklyn ER Dr. Robert Gore full 1 19 BREAKOUT We’re joined by “CNN Hero” and friend of the pod, Dr. Robert Gore, an ER doctor at King’s County Hospital in Central Brooklyn. We’ll hear what he’s seeing on the frontlines, the systemic issues being exacerbated, his community work with his org KAVI, and the wellness steps he’s taking. We’re joined by “CNN Hero” and friend of the pod, Dr. Robert Gore, an ER doctor at King’s County Hospital in Central Brooklyn. We’ll hear what he’s seeing on the frontlines, the systemic issues being exacerbated, his community work with his org KAVI, and the wellness steps he’s taking.

]]> 4448 yes Episode 18: The End of City Living https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/carona-3 This week we dig into migration patterns and if we think the next gentrification move is actually going to be a move to rural. We also talk about the fundraising landscape looks like for non profits and starts up, we got a little shark tank with Jim pitching us his new idea, and we commiserate over the top things we miss from pre Corona life. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:55:12 -0000 Episode 18: The End of City Living full 1 18 BREAKOUT This week we dig into migration patterns and if we think the next gentrification move is actually going to be a move to rural. We also talk about the fundraising landscape looks like for non profits and starts up, we got a little shark tank with Jim pitching us his new idea, and we commiserate over the top things we miss from pre Corona life. This week we dig into migration patterns and if we think the next gentrification move is actually going to be a move to rural. We also talk about the fundraising landscape looks like for non profits and starts up, we got a little shark tank with Jim pitching us his new idea, and we commiserate over the top things we miss from pre Corona life.

]]> 3019 yes Episode 17: The Rona Hates Black People https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/zoom-ep-2 In least shocking news Covid-19 is not the great equalizer, the new deal vs the 2020 stimulus, zoom happy hours & IG live, plus dealing with our mental health. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:41:55 -0000 Episode 17: The Rona Hates Black People full 1 17 BREAKOUT In least shocking news Covid-19 is not the great equalizer, the new deal vs the 2020 stimulus, zoom happy hours & IG live, plus dealing with our mental health. In least shocking news Covid-19 is not the great equalizer, the new deal vs the 2020 stimulus, zoom happy hours & IG live, plus dealing with our mental health.

]]> 3301 yes Episode 16: The ‘Rona is here. Will it change us? https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/coronavirus-ep Is Cuomo coming for Biden, the history of the electoral college, how we are feeling and will peoples priorities change after the virus, and what we’re watching to not make us go crazy. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:58:09 -0000 Episode 16: The ‘Rona is here. Will it change us? full 1 16 BREAKOUT Is Cuomo coming for Biden, the history of the electoral college, how we are feeling and will peoples priorities change after the virus, and what we’re watching to not make us go crazy. Is Cuomo coming for Biden, the history of the electoral college, how we are feeling and will peoples priorities change after the virus, and what we’re watching to not make us go crazy.

]]> 2696 yes Episode 15: Super Tuesday Emergency Pod https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/super-tuesday-emergency-pod-v2 Jim and Farbs are back from hibernation to break down Super Tuesday Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:29:41 -0000 Episode 15: Super Tuesday Emergency Pod full 1 15 BREAKOUT Jim and Farbs are back from hibernation to break down Super Tuesday Jim and Farbs are back from hibernation to break down Super Tuesday

]]> 2254 yes Episode 14: Unpaid labor, the music industry in the 90s, and Nina Simone with Jayson Jackson https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-14 Unpaid labor, the music industry in the 90s, and Nina Simone with special guest Jayson Jackson. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:44:27 -0000 Episode 14: Unpaid labor, the music industry in the 90s, and Nina Simone with Jayson Jackson full 1 14 BREAKOUT Unpaid labor, the music industry in the 90s, and Nina Simone with special guest Jayson Jackson. Unpaid labor, the music industry in the 90s, and Nina Simone with special guest Jayson Jackson.

]]> 4259 yes Episode 13: The history of policing, mandatory minimums, and fare evasion with Public Defender Scott Hechinger https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/eps-13-edit The history of policing, mandatory minimums, and fare evasion with Public Defender Scott Hechinger. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:00:45 -0000 Episode 13: The history of policing, mandatory minimums, and fare evasion with Public Defender Scott Hechinger full 1 13 BREAKOUT The history of policing, mandatory minimums, and fare evasion with Public Defender Scott Hechinger. The history of policing, mandatory minimums, and fare evasion with Public Defender Scott Hechinger.

]]> 4314 yes Episode 12: #metoo, interracial dating, and the history of porn with Bea Arthur https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/eps-12-edit-most-recent #metoo, interracial dating, and the history of porn with special guest Bea Arthur Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:24:41 -0000 Episode 12: #metoo, interracial dating, and the history of porn with Bea Arthur full 1 12 BREAKOUT #metoo, interracial dating, and the history of porn with special guest Bea Arthur #metoo, interracial dating, and the history of porn with special guest Bea Arthur

]]> 2623 yes Episode 11: Obama and the generational divide, black women and their history of labor, and the democratic primary with Ify Ike https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/eps-11-most-recent Obama and the generational divide, black women and their history of labor, and the democratic primary with special guest Ify Ike. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:46:46 -0000 Episode 11: Obama and the generational divide, black women and their history of labor, and the democratic primary with Ify Ike full 1 11 BREAKOUT Obama and the generational divide, black women and their history of labor, and the democratic primary with special guest Ify Ike. Obama and the generational divide, black women and their history of labor, and the democratic primary with special guest Ify Ike.

]]> 3956 yes Episode 10: Jim returns from Boston, Gina Rodriguez back at it with the N word, T.I., and Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast. With Courtney Kornegay https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-10 Jim returns from Boston, Gina Rodriguez back at it with the N word, T.I., and Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast. With special guest Courtney Kornegay. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:48:57 -0000 Episode 10: Jim returns from Boston, Gina Rodriguez back at it with the N word, T.I., and Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast. With Courtney Kornegay full 1 10 BREAKOUT Jim returns from Boston, Gina Rodriguez back at it with the N word, T.I., and Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast. With special guest Courtney Kornegay. Jim returns from Boston, Gina Rodriguez back at it with the N word, T.I., and Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast. With special guest Courtney Kornegay.

]]> 3760 yes Episode 9: Military life, conservatism, and the role of government with Perfecto Sanchez https://pod.co/honestly-speaking/episode-9 Military life, conservatism, and the role of government with special guest Perfecto Sanchez. More on the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6w9YQDZ3do Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:14 -0000 Episode 9: Military life, conservatism, and the role of government with Perfecto Sanchez full 1 9 BREAKOUT Military life, conservatism, and the role of government with special guest Perfecto Sanchez. More on the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6w9YQDZ3do Military life, conservatism, and the role of government with special guest Perfecto Sanchez.

More on the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6w9YQDZ3do

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