Sep 8, 2023
One of the biggest threats facing Americans today…is extremism. What can be done to combat the rising danger of extremist events in the United States? On this episode of Our Body Politic, host Farai Chideya, speaks with Kristofer Goldsmith, founder and CEO of...
Sep 1, 2023
Can the world of classical music become more inclusive given its history? On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Celeste Headlee, a journalist and best-selling author, speaks with Professor Philip Ewell, professor of music theory at Hunter College about the...
Aug 25, 2023
Fall is on the way, and school is back in session. And THIS year, the summer heat and student loans are making big headlines. On this episode of Our Body Politic, host and creator Farai Chideya speaks with Neel Dhanesha from Heatmap who discusses the underestimated...
Aug 18, 2023
Tonya Mosley never expected to become a darling of public radio and podcasting; she had her heart set on becoming a print reporter. Now she hosts her podcast, “Truth Be Told,” and is the newest co-host of the iconic NPR interview show, “Fresh Air.” On this episode of...
Aug 11, 2023
This week, Our Body Politic host and creator Farai Chideya unpacks the latest indictment against former President Trump, with former Senior Investigative Counsel for the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, Soumya...
Aug 4, 2023
Hollywood is on strike. How will this historic double strike affect the dwindling numbers of color writers in television and feature-film writers’ rooms? And what is the path forward as actors and writers face the challenges of streaming services, mini-rooms,...
Jul 28, 2023
Farai revisits some of her favorite conversations with three authors this week on Our Body Politic. She starts with award-winning journalist, producer, and author Danyel Smith, whose book Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop offers insight into...
Jul 21, 2023
America is in a time of unprecedented mental health challenges. Many different cultures developed mindfulness techniques over millennia, and now, more people are embracing them for physical and mental health. On this episode of “Our Body Politic,” host and creator...
Jul 14, 2023
On June 29, the United States Supreme Court ruled against a long-standing college admissions practice: affirmative action. For many, the conservative court’s decision wasn’t a surprise. But the fallout from the ruling will be felt for years to come. On...
Jul 7, 2023
This week, we start the show with the voices of caregivers, lawmakers, and advocates. Then, OBP creator and host Farai Chideya speaks with Sade Dozan, Chief of Development and Operations at Caring Across Generations, a movement with the goal of creating “a world where...
