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Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All bridges the gap between current events (sometimes in her own life) and human behavior. Understanding human behavior in the context of current events can be complex, and requires nuanced discussions. Peoples' actions and reactions are influenced by a wide range of factors including social, cultural, economic, political, and psychological factors. Through in-depth discussions, Ayana considers those factors in the context of currents events, analyzing individual differences in our human response to provide a nuanced understanding that bridges the gap between what's happening in the world and our individual human reactions. Each episode, Ayana brings her unique perspective to the latest headlines, breaking down the underlying psychological and social factors at work. She explores everything from politics and economics to pop culture and technology, and offers insights that you won't find anywhere else. So tune in, "ALLiens," and join Ayana as she explores the fascinating and ever-evolving landscape of human behavior in the modern world through facts, figures and enlightenment.
Feb. 18, 2023

Ayana Explains The Gutting of Public Education in the US

Ayana Explains The Gutting of Public Education in the US

Gather round for this here read of US public education, from the States to the governors to the Speaker of the House. The governmental bodies are gutting public education with no condom and leaving narrow views for children to peer out of--I'm looking at you Sarah Huckabee DeSantis.


Works Cited:

  1. "Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the dividing line in America is between normal and crazy. Full text of Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union." Marketwatch.com. 02/08/2023. Available at: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sarah-huckabee-sanders-gives-republican-response-to-biden-full-text-11675829909.
  2. "Kevin McCarthy’s Troubling Focus On Our Public Schools." Raymond Pierce, Forbes Magazine. 01/23/2023. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/raymondpierce/2023/01/31/kevin-mccarthys-troubling-focus-on-our-public-schools/?sh=4f5923755b53.
  3. "DeSantis’ attack on AP, SAT and College Board creates an uncertain future for FL high schoolers. Civil rights activists, religious leaders, students, parents to rally Wednesday over AP African American studies course." Danielle Brown, Florida Phoenix. 02/14/2023. Available at: https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/02/14/desantis-attack-on-ap-sat-and-college-board-creates-an-uncertain-future-for-fl-high-schoolers/.
  4. "George M. Johnson: America Banned My Book, But I Refuse to Stay Silent." George M. Johnson, Refinery29.com. 02/01/2023. Available at: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2023/02/11253589/george-m-johnson-all-boys-arent-blue-banned.


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