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April 8, 2025
Live @MOB (Part 3): The Cost of Performative Progress: Lessons from a Liberal Bubble w/Dr Amy Pickens
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Amy at the Museum of Boulder, surrounded by the living history of Black resilience and brilliance. Against this backdrop, Amy shares her deeply personal journey—navigating the tensions between authentic...
March 11, 2025
Live @MOB (Part 2): DEI Under Fire: Myths, Truths and The Future w/Katrina Miller
Live from the Museum of Boulder, filmmaker Katrina Miller ("This Is Not Who We Are") joins us for a powerful conversation on DEI in today’s turbulent political climate. We tackle the myths surrounding DEI, including the idea of reverse...
Jan. 28, 2025
Live @MoB (Part 1): Art, Activism, and Amplifying Black Voices in Boulder w/ Adderley Grant-Lorde
LIVE AT THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER (Part 1) In this episode, we bring you an eye-opening conversation with the remarkable artist Adderley Grant-Lorde. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, where she strives to amplify Black voices...
Nov. 8, 2024
Divided We Scroll: Election Results, Generational Divides and What Comes Next
In this episode, hosts Courthney and Emily reflect on the emotional impact of recent election results, examining the role of misogyny and white supremacy in shaping political representation. They critically analyze the Harris-Waltz campaign’s...
July 30, 2024
Kalama Rising
Can America handle its first female President of color? The unexpected exit of Joe Biden from the presidential race has catapulted Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and we’re here to unpack this seismic...
July 23, 2024
So you got called out. Now what?
Can confronting our own biases truly lead to a more inclusive society? Join us as we unpack the complexities of race, culture, and power dynamics within professional settings through Emily's eye-opening experience in a DEI book group focused on...
July 16, 2024
Unpacking DEI: From Political Battleground to Business Innovation
DEI is not just a buzzword—it's a battleground. Discover how initiatives meant to ensure equal opportunities are being twisted for profit, and the backlash they face from political factions that misuse terms like "DEI president." In this episode, we...
July 8, 2024
"Black Jobs" [Mini]
Trump's comment about immigrants "taking black jobs" isn't just misguided—it's harmful. Join us as we, Courtney Russell Jr. and Emily Browker, unpack the damaging implications of such statements on marginalized communities. From the recent...
June 17, 2024
S5E7: From Conflict Zones to Colorado: A Candidate's Journey w/Rep Junie Joseph
Junie Joseph is a dedicated advocate for human rights, particularly addressing racial inequality and systemic challenges through her work in law. Her perspective on these issues is deeply influenced by her personal experiences of facing danger and...
Feb. 19, 2024
S5E6: Inside Incarceration: A Story of Resilience with Leon Kennedy III
“I have made mistakes and I have paid the ultimate cost for them and I am still here.” - Leon Kennedy III We are absolutely floored by our conversation with Leon. Here is a man who, through the darkest times imaginable, has...
Dec. 21, 2023
S5E5: Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped” on Netflix
What would it look like if every person in the U.S. was well versed in the history of racism? Today we are unpacking the Netflix adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”. This...
Dec. 7, 2023
Our Responsibility to Community, with Nana Boakye.
“We need to build community like our life depends on it.” We are joined today by awe-inspiring Nana Boakye; local philantropist and community builder from Ghana to Boulder. Nana chanelled his passion for soccer into “Kick2Build”...
Nov. 24, 2023
S5E3: Curiosity vs. Complacency
Today we are unpacking some big themes from last week’s episode with Dr. Roberto Montoya: “CRT is Race Consciousness”. Join us as we push into edgy territory; asking ‘scary’ questions about race, expanding our comfort zones and as always,...
Nov. 9, 2023
S5E2: CRT is Race Consciousness w/ Dr Roberto Montoya
This is such a special episode, we’ve been waiting 2 years to release it! Today we are talking all things CRT (Critical Race Theory) with Dr. Roberto Montoya, associated VP of ‘Partner Success’, for Hispanic Serving Institutions. Weaving poetry,...
Oct. 20, 2023
S5E1: Barbie Failed?
Annnnnd we’re back! Hitting the ground running. Today we’re talking all things Barbie, human supremacy, and audacious love. This season is fresh, engaging and jam-packed with vulnerability - jump on in everyone, let’s do this. ...
April 26, 2023
[Encore] Radical Inclusivity & CRT w/Dr. Reiland Rabaka (2022)
Originally released Jan 24, 2022: [Update, The CAAAS in now open!] What exactly IS radical inclusivity and what does it have to do with Critical Race Theory? On today’s episode we’re excited to be joined by Dr. Reiland Rabaka to dive into this...
April 12, 2023
[Encore] When Schools Fear ‘Noise’ w/ Nikole Hannah-Jones (2022)
Originally released July 11, 2022: How do we distinguish between sadness and remorse and individual guilt? How do we teach the youth that you can feel shame for something your country did, without feeling responsible? We have all heard about the...
March 29, 2023
[Encore] Our stories (2020)
Originally Released Dec 22, 2021: Are you wondering how a prep school-raised white girl from Boston and a Black man from Atlanta like us teamed up to collaborate on a mission to work towards progression to help dismantle systems of oppression? On...
March 19, 2023
Our Biggest Lessons From Season 4
We can’t believe it, we’ve made it to the end of Season 4. What a year of absolutely mind-blowing conversations and guests. With gratitude and excitement, we leave you with these final reflections on dismantling white supremacy, sitting in...
March 2, 2023
S4E20: Radical Education w/ Jocelyn Roderiguez
“I’m not here to reform. I’m here to abolish, I’m here to dismantle.” - Jocelyn Roderiguez What does it mean to have a radical approach? For Joceyln Roderiguez, it’s about pushing the norm, and often being the only one doing it....
Feb. 15, 2023
S4E19: White Supremacy: Let's Call It What It Is
“Whoa whoa whoa - I’m not a white supremacist…” White supremacy is a pretty hard thing to talk about without all the defenses coming up and the conversation quickly ending. In this episode we talk about the difference between ‘being a white...
Feb. 3, 2023
S4E18: Tyre Nichols: Is This A Race Thing?
We’re weighing in on the heated debate erupting across our country in the wake of Tyre Nichols murder. Tyre, a black man, was pulled over and subsequently killed by black police officers. Is this racist? Let’s ask better questions. Our...
Jan. 18, 2023
S4E17: The Dangers of the Hyper Woke w/Dr. Melissa Bird
How does perfectionism undermine our activism? This conversation today is so important. We’re with Dr. Melissa Bird, discussing how our fears of messing up and being judged impedes our activism, and how our shame and guilt are leading us to action...
Dec. 27, 2022
S4E16: Activation & Allyship w/Brenda Herrera Moreno
Anti-oppression work requires great introspection and learning of self and habits. According to Brenda Herrera Moreno, the role that we have to play in combating oppression is equivalent to the life journey of getting to know ourselves better. ...