Why Do I Give a F&$k??
A cross-cultural conversation between friends, hosted by JoHanna ”J” Thompson and Diane Tate. In these times of great struggle and possible shift, we ask ourselves, why do we give a f&$k about any of it? How does the lens we see the world through, impact what we see, and what do we do about it?
Episodes
Have you been hearing all the stories around sacrificing heifers, the second coming, and sacred temples being built? What are your faith-based stories that live in your lives and who put them there? J and Diane talk about the stories that are surrounding many of us these days and what their roots might be tethered to. If you want to learn more about Christian zionism, check out this really informative article written by Kiera But...
On Indigenous People’s Day in the United States, J and Diane spend time talking about what indigeneity is, how it is actively erased in this country specifically, and what we all need to pay more attention to in order to stop that erasure from happening?
If you want to donate to help the indigenous families affected by the typhoon in Alaska, please click here.
J and Diane are in their new digs for a deeper talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla which is on it's way to Gaza as of the time of this recording and what we can all do to help it stay safe! They also look at where the US has spent its foreign aid in the past and where it is spending it now.
Don’t forget to Like, subscribe and comment to let us know what you give a f&$k about! #globalsumudflotilla #foreignaid
J and Diane talk more about how surveillance of their content might impact how they come to the space and how they are seeing an uptick in censorship across the board. They also talk about the difference between "peace" and "liberation". What does that difference mean to you in your life? They also refer to the SOTU rebuttal that they talked about back in July. Click here to watch it again and listen for the dog whistles. Is anyt...
J and Diane weigh in on the events of the past couple of weeks with an assassination of a human, dismantling of free speech, and the stories we are all telling ourselves about all of it! Join us for the conversation! Our rights will only continue when we learn about how they are being taken away! #freespeech #martyrdom #ydigafpodcast
With the increase in militarization on the streets of the US, J and Diane discuss the US's reputation around the world, how the breaking down of agencies will impact the US and the world going forward, and they posit on the "strategery" of it all. Should we give a f&$k about these new developments? Let's discuss... #ydigafpodcast #militarization #occupiedDC
J and Diane are giving a f&$k this week about the metaphor of the US as a narcissistic super enabler to Israel's addiction of violence. Does this resonate with you? Have you been, or have you known someone who has struggled with addiction and/or narcissism? Does what is happening in our world sound familiar to that pattern. Let's discuss... #superenablers #addictiontopower #ydigafpodcast
Did you see Amanda Seales on Surrounded? What were your thoughts? J and Diane talk about what being radical means and the concern of brainwashing our youth in our current educational system with school back in session in many parts of the United States. Check out Amanda Seales on Surrounded. We also invite you to check her out on Patreon.
Diane shares a convo she had with someone outside of a bank and how important it is to have these types of dialogues in community. Shout out to Kamar who asked about a sign she had in her car, and the rich conversation that developed. J and Diane explore interrogating racism and what impact a Black person's entry point into these systems has on the people and their ability to overcome. Shout out to Ms. Amanda Seales of Amanda Sea...
J and Diane talk about the deployment of 800 National Guard troops in the US capital city and what reasoning and impact this occupation might have. What does organizing look like around these new developments? Shout out to Ms. Amanda Seales of Amanda Seales TV on YouTube for posing the question, do our former Presidents, First Ladies, Vice-Presidents and their spouses have a responsibility to be standing in the space of saying enou...
J and Diane discuss how tribalism might be evolving to support and protect against imperial and capitalistic rule. Also, if you identify as white, how are you actively popping your bubbles? #tribalism #humanvalue #ydigafpodcast Shout out the Florida Restorative Justice Association (FRJA) and Common Ground Conversations .
Also, Diane shared about a campaign to raise funds for Dr. Mohammed and his family (wife, 5 kids, and 2 sister...
Do you know what splitting justice means? J and Diane discuss it through the experience of labor leader Chris Smalls on board the Handala which sailed to Gaza to break the siege as the latest iteration of the Freedom Flotilla. Do you see any recurring patterns in what is happening in Palestine, or Cambodia, or what happened during the stealing and colonizing of Turtle Island, what we now call the United States? #splittingjustice #...
J and Diane discuss the definition of Democracy and whether or not the US is actually realizing this form of government. They talk about the book The 1619 Project by Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones and some of the revelations in the first chapter about Democracy. #democracy #1619Project #troublesomepeople #ydigafpodcast Shout out to Kindred Thoughts Bookstore in Bridgeport, CT for hosting a deep-dive book club of The 1619 Project every ...
What is the reason for war? Are we so addicted to violence that war is a part of who we are as a society? J and Diane discuss through a historical lens connected to hard and soft power and wonder if we'll ever get out of this cycle? #war #addiction #hardandsoftpower #ydigafpodcast
Do you know the difference between saying "sorry" and making amends? J and Diane discuss what our society could look like if we had infrastructures for people like Diddy and Trump to be called in to make amends. They also talk about the current manifestations of slavery that are revealing themselves. Join the discussion in the comments! #ydigafpodcast #makingamends #Diddy #Trump #harmreduction
J and Diane discuss the newest concentration camp opened in Florida to house humans who this government has deemed as "illegal" - no matter what their citizenship status- called Alligator Alcatraz, and the relation to the timing of it being so-called independance day. Are you seeing what they are seeing? They also mention a website designed to track the progress of Project 2025. Check it out #ydigafpodcast #alligatoralcatraz #4tho...
Did you hear about the Global March to Gaza? J and Diane discuss why we should give a f&$k about it and what some of the outcomes were. They also talk about the boogeyman narrative and how it is showing up in today's headlines. #ydigafpodcast #globalmarchtogaza #theboogeyman #Iran
Trump and Israel are bombing Iran and J and Diane give a f&$k about it! Join the convo in the comments as we discuss what is happening and what is going on behind the narrative. Is this really about peace?? #ydigafpodcast #stopbombing #manufacturedconsent #faileddiplomacy Order your copy of Manufacturing Consent by Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky to learn more!
J and Diane discuss the militarization of cities in the US and what folks should be doing to prepare themselves and their families for what might be coming, and how to be helpful to our neighbors. Did you attend a "No Kings" rally? What were your observations? #ydigafpodcast #ICEraids #theconstitution #safetyplans
J and Diane discuss the current situation at Columbia University as J's alma mater, and talk about the importance of the true expansion of knowledge and how dangerous false narratives can be. Shout-outs in this episode to Whitney Plantation, McLeod Plantation, The Legacy Museum, and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Check out these places and spaces that are telling the real stories and consider visiting them to suppor...
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