From the award-winning journalist Farai Chideya
A podcast unapologetically reporting how women of color impact today’s major political events.
• • • The Latest Episode • • •
• • • Past Episodes • • •
Our Body Politic’s weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about the economy, health, politics, education, the environment, and the most prescient issues – because all issues are women’s issues.
Black Maternal Health Matters
On this episode of Our Body Politic, Farai Chideya looks back at our conversations around Black Maternal health. First, she speaks with Aftershock co-director Tonya Lewis Lee and film subject Shawnee Benton Gibson. Then, we hear from Dr. Rachel Hardeman about racism...
How Black Women are Leading the Soft Life Movement
On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Mara S. Campo looks at the idea of the “soft life” as a form of self-care for Black women. Mara speaks with Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist, and Chair of Women in Medicine Collaborative at Columbia...
Black Country Music Stars on Diversifying The Genre
On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Mara S. Campo looks at the foundational role of Black Americans in country music, and the barriers to entry that still exist. First, we hear Mara’s conversation with Professor Francesca Royster, author of “Black Country...
January 6th: An American Story
On this special episode of Our Body Politic, host Farai Chideya gives an exclusive look at the story behind the January 6th Committee as told by its investigators of color from our first-ever audio documentary: “January 6th: An American Story.” We’ll hear from...
A Few Our Body Politic Guests
“Our Body Politic manages to be both a political and cultural cheat sheet, and extremely listenable.”
– Glamour
• • • Who We Are • • •
Farai Chideya
Host of Our Body Politic
I listen critically to stories about our human journey, and track the data on people, governments, and our global society.
Sign up for my weekly insights about American demographics, equity and equality, voter behavior and other perspectives you won’t hear about anywhere else.
STAFF
Farai Chideya (she/her), Creator and Executive Producer
Shanta Covington (she/her), Co-Executive Producer
Nina Spensley (she/her), Co-Executive Producer and General Manager
Emily J. Daly (she/her), Senior Producer
Monica Morales-Garcia (she/they), Producer and Fact Checker
Emily Ho (she/her), Producer
Bridget McAllister (she/her), Booking Producer
Natyna Bean (they/she), Audience Engagement Director and Producer
Audrey Garces (she/her), Social Media and Design Manager
Ann Marie Awad (they/she), Producer
David Escobar (he/him), Producer
Morgan Givens (He/They), Senior Producer
Mike Garth (he/him), Technical Producer
We Want to Hear From You!
We want to hear about what’s on your mind and what’s important to you. You can call us at 929-353-7006 and leave a voicemail. If you want us to use your voice on-air, be sure and say “You have my permission to air this.” You can also write us with your thoughts here!