Ayana Explains It All bridges the gap between current events (sometimes in her own life) and human behavior. Understanding human behavior in the context of current events can be complex, and requires nuanced discussions. Peoples' actions and reactions are influenced by a wide range of factors including social, cultural, economic, political, and psychological factors. Through in-depth discussions, Ayana considers those factors in the context of currents events, analyzing individual differences in our human response to provide a nuanced understanding that bridges the gap between what's happening in the world and our individual human reactions.
Each episode, Ayana brings her unique perspective to the latest headlines, breaking down the underlying psychological and social factors at work. She explores everything from politics and economics to pop culture and technology, and offers insights that you won't find anywhere else.
So tune in, "ALLiens," and join Ayana as she explores the fascinating and ever-evolving landscape of human behavior in the modern world through facts, figures and enlightenment.
Start here by listening to one of the host's FAVORITE podcast episodes!
Navigating the Bureaucratic Jungle: A Day in the Life of an Unelected Government Workhorse Welcome, dear readers, to a slightly exasperated, definitely enlightened dive into the life of your everyday government worker. Buckle up for a rollercoaster…
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In the wake of the 2024 General Election, it feels like the United States is in a hypoxic state, gasping for the empathy that is supposed to fuel our democracy. As a black Muslim woman, mother, and lawyer, living and working in Northeast Ohio, I fin…