Every journey needs a soundtrack - and not just music!
From political deep dives (that actually dive deep) to hilarious comedy (that doesn't punch down) to soothing meditative thoughts (that are also about cereal?), here are five incredible podcasts to listen to as you make the world a better place.
Hosted by James Arthur M., "a queer, political, comedian, self proclaimed, sexy blerd (that’s Black Nerd)," this funny and insightful podcast brings on a brilliant guest every week to tackle everything from serious news to the latest online nonsense from diverse points of view!
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Politically Re-Active: When You Need To Laugh While Staying Informed
If you haven't heard of comedians W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu, have we got two new funny faves for you! Listen to them, as their website puts it, "pull the alarm on the dumpster fire that is American politics, and talk to the creators, thinkers, and leaders doing the work to defend and reinvent our democracy."
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Popaganda: When You Want to Feel Your Feminist Power
Feminist, fierce, and fun, Popaganda is amazing at taking "classically feminine" subjects like makeup or fashion and reframing them for justice... and amplifying the voices of women who have found brilliant new ways to fight the system and build their communities.
Listen to: Climate Anxiety, But Make It Fashion
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The Weeds: When You're Ready to Learn EVERYTHING
This podcast takes the phrase "In The Weeds" and makes it the best way to spend an hour (or five... this level of detail can be addictive). Every episode focuses on a holistic, complex explanation of a single political or news story so you can understand it inside and out.
Listen to: What happens to voting rights now?
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The Empty Bowl: When It's Time to Meditate And Also Think About Cereal
It's literally a "meditative podcast about cereal" - what more do you need to know?
Listen to: Episode 63
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