EP. 54 — Speaking with bell hooks & Talking DACA

W. Kamau Bell won an Emmy!!! And while he was on the red carpet, Hari was able to interview legendary feminist and author bell hooks about love, labels, and her views on the current administration. Kamau and Hari also gain understanding on DACA from Luis Fernando Macías (assistant professor in Chicano and Latin American Studies at Fresno State) and Elizabeth Perez (the first DREAMer to work for the City of Phoenix).

Follow our guests!

bell hooks (@bellhooks): http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com

Luis Fernando Macías (@macias_lf)

Elizabeth Perez aka Elle ( @EllePerezPerez)

For updates on us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook and Twitter (@PoliticReActive). Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.comand for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

This episode is sponsored by Lyft (www.lyft.com/REACTIVE) and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/REACTIVE).

Recent Episodes

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

Listen in Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=175748

Listen

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.

Follow our guests!

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.

Listen

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.

Follow our guests!

Damon Young (@VerySmartBros)

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

Resource:

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.

Listen