EP. 39 — Rashad Robinson & Color of Change Cancels Bill O’Reilly

Rashad Robinson has done battle with Bill O’Reilly and won – twice. He’s taken on the shady, corporate-driven conservative operation ALEC and gotten companies like Coca Cola and Walmart to back down from supporting stand-your-ground laws. And now, after successfully campaigning to remove O’Reilly from Fox News – along with great work from UltraViolet, the Women’s March, NOW-New York, CREDO, Sleeping Giants, and MoveOn – he’s taking on the prison-profiteering bail bond industry – and it’s not even June. As executive director of Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, Rashad is at the forefront of the strategic campaigns that transform lives and movements. In this episode of Politically Re-Active, he shares the backstories behind these campaigns, the role of entertainment in the resistance, and more. Trust us – you won’t want to miss it!

Please visit Color of Change to learn how you can support their campaigns, especially their current campaign to reform the bail bond industry: https://www.colorofchange.org/. And follow Rashad on Twitter: @rashadrobinson.Get in the head of one of your favorite hosts! Kamau’s book “The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell” is available on Amazon. You can find a link as well as dates for his book tour at http://www.wkamaubell.com/. Hari also really, really wants you to listen to his albums and come to his shows. Do it! Find more info at http://www.harikondabolu.com/.

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March 8, 2018

EP. 57.5 — Introducing Kondabolu Brothers

Hari and his brother Ashok have a new podcast: Kondabolu Brothers. Check out the first episode in your podcast app right now. Witness two brothers occasionally acknowledging their live audience, find out why World War 1 is overrated, and learn why pizza should not be your favorite food. It’s fun.

Subscribe here in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/untitled-kondabolu-brothers-podcast/id594239207?mt=2

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October 5, 2017

EP. 57 — What did we learn? With Alicia Garza and Wyatt Cenac

Guest Alicia Garza Wyatt Cenac

It’s the end of season 2 already? We close strong with messages from our listeners and conversations with #BlackLivesMatter co-founder Alicia Garza, and comedian Wyatt Cenac. Garza is an Oakland-based organizer who is currently the Special Projects Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She describes her lasting impressions from the 2016 election cycle, and gives advice for those hoping to be “allies.” Cenac opens up about his experiences on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and explains why his new TOPIC produced series “aka Wyatt Cenac” focuses on a superhero fighting gentrification in Brooklyn.

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Wyatt Cenac (@wyattcenac) https://www.wyattcenac.com

Alicia Garza (@aliciagarza) https://www.facebook.com/the.one.and.only.aliciagarza

While we’re away, keep our #politicallyreactive hashtag strong. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, ZipRecruiter, Away (code: REACTIVE), and Lyft.

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September 28, 2017

EP. 56 — Writing for very smart brothas (including President Obama)

Guest Damon Young David Litt

Season 2 is almost over! This week Kamau and Hari are joined by Damon Young (Co-founder of VerySmartBrothas.theroot.com) and David Litt (author of “Thanks, Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years”) to discuss the power of the pen. Young explains Pittsburg culture and headline structure. Litt lets us in on the challenges and triumphs of writing for President Barack Hussein Obama. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, call in and tell us what YOU’VE learned this season by dialing 646-389-3721. Your voice may appear in next week’s finale episode.

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Damon Young (@VerySmartBros)

David Litt (https://www.thanksobamabook.com)

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www.mariafund.org

Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast.

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