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Oct. 26, 2022

Ayana Explains Why Slavery Is on the 2022 Midterm Ballot

An informed voter is my favorite kind of voter! Works used in the making of this podcast: Ballotpedia; 2022 Ballot Measures. Available at: https://ballotpedia.org/2022_ballot_measures "Slavery is still allowed in U.S. prison...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Ayana Explains The Importance of Voting in Midterm Elections

It's spooky season and something wicked this way comes! On November 8, 2022, you'll have to vote to keep the scaries out of government and your wallet. Your vote is your voice, use it, or else... Works used in the …

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Oct. 4, 2022

Ayana Explains America's Water Crisis

If you're into water and accountability, you freak, this one's for you. From Jackson, Mississippi to Flint, Michigan and every dam in between. Works used in the making of this podcast: "Flint Water Crisis" at https://en.wi...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Ayana Explains The Hysteria Over Hijabs and Hair Bonnets

This episode is heavy on religion, like your new girlfriend's family. It contains language that some listeners may find offensive, you're welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Ayana Explains The Killer Queen Reign of Elizabeth, II

Don't cry for her Argentina, the truth is, she never loved you...or the Indians, Kenyans, Irish, Indigenous People, Nigerians... Sources used in the making of this episode: Wikipedia entry on Queen Elizabeth, II; Bloody Sunda...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Ayana Explains the Student Loan Forgiveness Plot to Takeover America!

"In a world where people are forgiven of their debts...It's worse than the Zombie Apocalypse! DON'T SAY IT IN THE MIRROR THREE TIMES IF YOU WANT TO STAY ALIVE!" Works used in the making of this episode: 1) "College Tuition …

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Aug. 22, 2022

Ayana Explains Why Critical Thinking Needs to Make a Comeback

RING THE BELL! School's back in, Suckas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support

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Aug. 16, 2022

Ayana Explains the United States' 4th Amendment Problem (Warrants, Se…

The presence of the US Constitution is the root of all evil. The absence of the US Constitution is the root of all evil. The US Constitution shrugged. Works Used In The Making of This Episode: NSA Warrantless Searches. Wiki...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Ayana Explains The Keys to Healthy Romantic Relationships

There are smart cars, smart refrigerators, and smart-mouth kids. Why not smart relationships? Find out how you can get yours back to healthy!* *results not guaranteed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...

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July 25, 2022

Ayana Explains the Temerity of White Privilege

ANCESTORS ASSEMBLE! This one is long overdue. Works Cited: "10 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People in Every Aspect Imaginable." November 26, 2015. J on Greenberg. https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/11/le...

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July 19, 2022

Ayana Explains Why Young People Need a Tool Kit

If you're on your way out the door to college (or looking for a refill on your "things you should know" mental folder), don't go before you've heard these "7 Hard Truths" that may make you a better human or …

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July 5, 2022

Ayana Explains Why it's Tough Being Black and Muslim in the US

It's a special episode of "Ayana Explains It All," I breakdown what's giving me the blues lately. Life is full of surprises but this ain't one--you guessed it, this country sucks. NSFW unless you accidentally stream the podc...

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June 27, 2022

Ayana Explains Why The 4th of July IS CANCELLED.

NSFW message about the state of the union. Works used in this podcast: "Justice Samuel Alito, the architect of overturning Roe v. Wade, told senators he viewed the abortion rights landmark as 'important precedent.' Now he...

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June 20, 2022

Ayana Explains the Toxicity of Traditional Gender Roles

Tradition is bullying from dead people and while you're in 2022 using gender roles from 1693, they're watching you from the Upper Room laughing their assess. Works Cited: "Traditional Gender Roles: Do They Make, and Then Brea...

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June 13, 2022

Ayana Explains PTSD

June is PTSD awareness month, but I don't need a fancy title to be reminded of my trauma. Listen up for some things you should know about this invisible illness. Works used in this episode: "PTSD Examined: The Five Types …

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June 6, 2022

Ayana Explains America's Gun Problem

I like guns how I like packages from Amazon that arrive daily at my house: handled with care. Works used in the making of this podcast: 1. "Ghost Guns. Aren't hard to make and new laws won't restrict them all." …

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May 23, 2022

Ayana Explains What Makes Her Crazy!

I recently graduated from Crazy Town University. This is my valedictory speech in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Intro music by audionautiX and outro music by madIRFAN from Pixabay . --- Send in a voice message: ht...

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May 16, 2022

Ayana Explains the Hypocrisy of the Infant Formula Shortage Crisis

I scream! You scream! We all scream but only some voices are heard! *womp womp* Works Used: 1. “Baby Formula Factory Says Its Still Months Away From Production” Laura Reiley and Same Easter, Washington Post, May 14, 2022. 2. ...

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May 9, 2022

Ayana Explains The Recent Assault on Reproductive Rights in the US

Molly, you're in danger, GIRL! The government is coming for your lady parts to build a cachet of babies to download when convenient to their political aspirations. We have to stop them before they force us to mass produce. ...

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April 25, 2022

Ayana Explains What's Ailing Black Men

Black men have a big problem and it's a lot closer to home than they think. Here's a hint--Michael Jackson sang, "I'm starting with the man in the mirror." Works Cited: “Black Masculinity and Mental Health: What Black Men sh...

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April 18, 2022

Ayana Explains Ohio's Wrongful Conviction Problem

It easier than you think to be accused, tried and convicted of a crime you did not commit or one that did not happen. It's harder, much harder, to have that conviction undone. In the state of Ohio 94 persons …

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April 11, 2022

Ayana Explains the US Black Maternal Health Crisis

There's only one Black Mamba, but there are millions of BLACK MAMAS and it is as safe for us to be here in our pregnant and mothering awesomeness as it is for a fish in shark infested waters. Works used …

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April 4, 2022

Ayana Explains the Myth of "Protecting Black Women"

People will say anything, it's what we do that matters most if we are to be believed. As James Baldwin said, "I cannot believe what you say because I see what you do." And if the legislative and everyday record …

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March 28, 2022

Ayana Explains Ramadan

This episode is brought to you by God...well, in a roundabout way. Ramadan is fast approaching for the Muslim community, join me as I deep dive into the Holy month with everything you wanted to know about why your Muslim …

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