Episodes

Muslims in the United States are burning our voter registration forms for warmth and revolution! But...woah...not so fast. We need some resolutions to go with our revolution. Works Cited: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/888 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support

Just left Pound Town, turns out it's a place where you get beat with a sock full of coins by your unfulfilled hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow. *Sigh* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support

In this episode, Ayana delves into the intricate and often contentious relationship between the United States, Israel, and Palestine. This episode explores the historical context, evolving dynamics, and the various challenges that have defined this critical tripartite relationship. Ayana traces the historical foundations of the U.S.-Israel-Palestine relationship. From 1948 to present day, Ayana examines the crucial role the United States played in the formation of the State of Israel and it's continuing role in sustaining Israel, particularly in its campaigns of violence against Palestine. What should be our role in all of this? Ayana addresses the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and The West Bank, exploring the effects of the blockade, ongoing conflicts, and the resilience of its residents, shedding light on the need for humanitarian aid and a sustainable resolution to the Palestinian genocide. The relationship between the US and Israel is multifaceted and complicated, long a…

In this powerful episode, Ayana delves deep into one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of our time - the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing in Palestine and its devastating consequences. Ayana explores the historical context and political complexities, as well as the enormous human cost, through in-depth analysis, and explores the root causes and consequences of the crisis, as well as the global response. This episode aims to inform, inspire, and promote awareness and empathy about the ongoing challenges facing Palestine and Palestinians.

A Bonus Episode! The one where I read Congress and the US down to the ashy white paint on The Lincoln's Memorial's knuckles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support

In this enlightening episode of Ayana Explains It All, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood concept of toxic masculinity. We explore what toxic masculinity is, its origins, and its detrimental effects on individuals and society as a whole. Join us on this journey as we dissect the myths and realities surrounding this issue and discuss strategies to break free from its harmful grip. We highlight the profound and far-reaching consequences of toxic masculinity. We discuss how it can contribute to issues like gender-based violence, mental health struggles, and strained relationships. We share personal stories and stories from the news that illustrate the real-world impact and conclude with suggestions on how to combat this phenomenon.

In this empowering episode, Ayana deep dives into the world of fat loss and weight management, and the latest science on fat loss. Ayana unravels the science, myths, and practical strategies behind fat loss for those on a journey towards a healthier, more vibrant life. Lastly, Ayana shares her own transformative journey, highlighting the importance of setting realistic goals and understanding that fat loss is a gradual process. She emphasizes the significance of consistency and perseverance, motivating listeners to prioritize their well-being over quick fixes; it's not just about appearance, but about optimizing health and building sustainable habits.

Vote NO on Issue 1, Ohioans. That's it. Sources used in the making of this episode: https://www.commoncause.org/ohio/democracy-wire/background-on-issue-1/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gop-megadonor-pours-millions-into-effort-to-hinder-ohio-abortion-amendment/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-abortion-republican-ballot-measure-amend-state-constitution/ https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/07/ohio-state-representative-says-she-would-consider-banning-birth-control-following-abortion-outlaw.h...

Is that time again! That time of year when children are out of school, beaches are full and Black Women have to defend our choices. Works used in the making of this episode: "Beyoncé and the End of Respectability Politics." By Myles E. Johnson. The New York Times. April 16, 2018. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/16/opinion/beyonce-coachella-blackness.html. "Respectability Politics Won't Save Black Americans." By Zach Stafford. The Guardian. October 12, 2015. Available at: ...

In this crucial episode, Ayana tells the story of Carlisha Hood as a segue into a discussion on the urgent need to protect and uplift Black women. Black Women have long been at the forefront of social change and resilience despite facing unique and intersecting challenges. Join Ayana examines the historical context and explores misogynoir as she discusses the importance of centering intersectional justice, dismantling stereotypes, and amplifying the voices of Black women to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

US Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie died during childbirth but what is not talked about is the epidemic that consumed her and her fetus--the epidemic of Black maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States. What killed her is killing more Black pregnant women than any other women in this country. It is a complex problem that requires all hands on deck to solve. Sources used in the making of this episode: "Olympian Tori Bowie's Death Reflects The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis."...

On this very special episode of Ayana Explains It All, we hear from my favorite former high school freshman, my daughter. She regales us with stories of life in the 9th grade spot, feeling sometimes confident, and other times freshie. The transformative years of high school are not wasted on this one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support

Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-sum of the time you should skip traveling to places where your race is an indignity to the state. I'm talking about Florida, a usual suspect in the denial of basic human rights, but the entire United States is guilty of denying that there's a "race problem" in the country of Washington and Lincoln, and then with a stubborn attitude, refusing to ameliorate the societal ills created by our "race problem." If there's one thing we're gonna do, it's get in our own way....

Join Ayana as she delves into the recent development of the end of Title 42 and its implications for asylum seekers in the United States. She explores the history of Title 42, the impact it had on vulnerable communities, and the opportunities it presents for a more compassionate and fair approach to asylum in the United States.

It's that time of year, the kids are back from college and looking at the world through an adult lens, but their cerebral prefrontal cortex is still forming so maybe they're kids after all. Join me as I query my own son about being a college freshman, the challenges and rewards, and what it means to be a student athlete going from the "big man on campus" in high school, to a "little fish in a big pond" in college. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhi...

Happy Hollandaise! It's Minority Health Month, that special time of year again when families gather round the fireplace, embrace, sing songs, and compare A1C numbers. Sugar, we are not well. Health inequities in the United States work hard to keep racial minorities from achieving wellness, harder than we do at losing those stubborn 100 pounds. Can we fix the problem before this country runs out of people who look like me? Anything is possible. Sources used in this episode: “How Insurers Can Ad...

East Cleveland, Ohio is a city of a bygone era. The stretch of city along Euclid Avenue reveals dilapidated 19th Century mansions, hallmarks of a town with a storied past, but now desperate and dreary future from decades of fiscal mismanagement and feckless law enforcement. Teeming with civic corruption and a police force that can't make roll call, what once was will never be. The following sources were used in the making of this episode: 1. “Some attorneys refuse to sue cash-strapped city bec...

Ramadan Mubarak! Sit back, stand up, run, walk to this re-examined, re-explained, reuploaded episode from Season 1 all about Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, and when the new moon drops on the 9th month, every bodily desire and distraction decreases but the spiritual duties increase. Don't mind the audio, this episode pre-dated my fine tuned era. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://pod...

This one is for the social justice warriors and their foes, for the abelists/racists/sexist/bigots and their antagonists--the marginalized groups. We, the lesser people, rub the chinless Fox News hosts, the Archie Bunkers and Al Bundys of the world the wrong way and they don't like it, but for our good health and preservation we must persist. Sources used in the making of this podcast: "Here's Where Woke Comes From." Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 01/08/2023. Available at: https://www.arkansasonli...

It never left. We have never been without an exploitative child labor class, those cute round eyes and rosy cheeks are hard to resist. Well, turns out, that rosy hue is from chemical burns. Sources used in the making of this episode: "Arkansas Governor Sanders signs measure rolling back child labor protections." NBCNews.com. Rose Horowitch. 03/8/2023. Hannah Dreier, Twitter. "Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S." NYTimes.com. Hannah Dreier. 02/25/2023. "Fed...

TRAINGER-DANGER! Trains are longer, heavier, slower, and dumber. Like your dad on his 60th birthday. The following sources were used in the making of this episode: 1. “How often do train wrecks spill hazardous chemicals into neighborhoods? Here's what data shows.” By Jayme Fraser and Tami Abdollah. USA Today. 02/09/2023. Available at: usatoday.com 2. “The Largest and Most Profitable Railroads in the US.” 04/28/2019. Available at: soundingmaps.com. 3. “6 key things to know after the toxic train ...

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: "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:...

We all lie, but, we don't all lie as well as a character in a Matt Damon movie. Works Cited: "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Wikipedia entry available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talented_Mr._Ripley "George Santos Reportedly Claimed to Be a Broadway Musical Producer: Here's Everything The Embattled Congressman Has Lied About." Sara Dorn. Forbes Magazine.com. 02/03/2023. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/02/03/george-santos-reportedly-claimed-to-be-a-broadway-musical...

It's time we clear the air about the racial bias in crime reporting and the media's hyper focus on police violence in the Black American Community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support