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Hip-Hop As A Cultural Lens With Manny Faces
In this episode, Jill interviews Manny Faces, an award-winning journalist and author. They discussed his new book "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation”, which challenges mainstream media’s narrow portrayal of Hip Hop culture and argues that its methodologies and philosophies offer solutions to economic inequality, political dysfunction, and racial division.

Ageism and Sandwich Generation Dynamics With Dr. Shirley Davis
In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Shirley Davis about the dynamics of the sandwich generation. They discuss tips on how to not just survive, but thrive as a member of the sandwich generation, the importance of mindset shifts and open communication, and setting boundaries.

How Black Football Players Are Commodified With Dr. Tracie Canada
In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Tracie Canada about the college experience of Black college football players.

How Carceral Apartheid Harms Marginalized Communities With Dr. Brittany Friedman
In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Brittany Friedman, author of Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons. They had a conversation about adjustment centers and how they are used by the government to control people with marginalized identities.

The Paradoxes of Racial Justice Work with Susan Sturm
In this episode, Jill interviews Prof. Susan Sturm of Columbia Law School. They explore the importance of community and context and doing the challenging work of racial justice. Prof. Sturm shares examples of how the work of racial justice lifts all of us up, not just people who are impacted by racism and oppression, and the importance of using the platforms and privilege that we have.

What The Future Should Look Like With One Democratic State Initiative
In this episode, Jill spoke with two of the coordinators of the One Democratic State Initiative about what the initiative is and how Palestinians and Israeli Jews would be impacted by this vision becoming a reality.

Bias and Health Equity Implications For Limb Amputations With Dr. Alyson Myers
In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Alyson Myers, a professor and endocrinologist. They discuss Dr. Myers’ goal to lower the high rate of amputations of Black and Brown persons with diabetes by using multidisciplinary care and limb salvage techniques.

Common Ways Supporters of Israel Justify the Genocide in Gaza with Sim Kern
In this episode, Jill interviews Sim Kern, a journalist, book influencer, and anti-Zionist Jewish activist.

The Root Causes of Health Disparities
In this episode, Jill interviews a local physician and advocate against genocide and systemic racism. They explore how activism became a part of her medical career, the mind-body connection, and different forms of healing.

How Our Own Wounds Impact Our Interactions with Amber Onteveros
In this episode, Jill interviews Amber Onteveros, author and advocate for civil rights. They take on the topic of the intersection between spirituality and healing and DEI work. Listen as Amber guides Jill through a deeply personal and profound healing exercise, as an example of the work she does with her clients.