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Feb. 14, 2025

Relationships: Acceptance or Mutual Support?

Explore the crucial role of mutual support in relationships. Discover how choosing a partner who uplifts and encourages you is key to a thriving, trusting bond. Learn how mutual support fosters growth and strengthens connections. #RelationshipGoals #MutualSupport #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #CoupleGoals #GrowthMindset #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #TrustAndSupport #RelationshipTips #LoveAndSupport #RelationshipGoals #MutualSupport #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #CoupleGoals…

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Feb. 11, 2025

Ayana Explains It All - He may be your husband, but he ain't ya man.

I said what I said...with love. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/25547213?utm_source=youtube (video made with Headliner.app)

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Jan. 27, 2025

Fed Up Talk: Trump, Executive Orders, and the Art of Government Zen

Someone shook the US government's snow globe and there's a white out! Let's get into it! 00:00 Fed Up Talk: Trump, Executive Orders, and the Art of Government Zen

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Jan. 26, 2025

Ayana Explains It All - Fed Up Talk: Trump, Executive Orders, and the Art of Government Zen

Spilling the tea on navigating life as a civil servant, particularly when your boss doesn't like you. Someone shook the federal government's snow globe, and now there's a blizzard. Let's get into it! Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/25270711?utm_source=youtube (video made with Headliner.app)

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Jan. 19, 2025

Let's unpack the impact of social media and why the US government would want to ban TikTok.

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Jan. 19, 2025

Ayana Explains It All - Social Media v. The Banhammer

Ayana dives into the dumpster fire that is social media, waxing poetic about our life-long love-hate relationship with it. She shares how the TikTok ban has her scrambling to find dopamine on another app, and guess what? She's landed on China's version of Instagram, and it's a joy fest! Ayana…

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Jan. 17, 2025

S3 fave, full episode streams on YT. #podcast

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Jan. 17, 2025

S 3 podcast shorts, sharing clips of favorite episodes from our last season, all streaming on YT.

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Jan. 15, 2025

Sharing highlights of my faves from Season 3, including this episode on Black Male Voters in the US.

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Jan. 12, 2025

Ayana Explains It All, the podcast. #podcast

Check out the podcast show @ayanaexplainsitall!

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Jan. 12, 2025

Ayana Explains It All - Check out our exciting new Trailer!

Listen now at our website or wherever you get your podcasts. www.ayanaexplainsitall.com Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/25037211?utm_source=youtube (video made with Headliner.app)

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Dec. 14, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Unpacking 2024's Resilience: The Reality Check that Clears

Resilience--it's the gift that keeps on giving. And, you don't have to drill for it, baby. Sources used in the making of this episode: https://www.teneo.com/insights/articles/why-2024-is-the-year-for-resilience/ "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/24622357?utm_source=youtube (video made with Headliner.app)

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Nov. 12, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Black and Blue: Post-Election Reflections

In this episode of 'Ayana Explains It All,' host Ayana Fakhir delves into the metaphor of empathy as democracy's oxygen and critiques the current state of the United States post-2024 election. Ayana talks about the broader implications of Vice President Kamala Harris's election loss, touching on issues like political polarization,…

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Nov. 12, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Special Bonus Episode: Post-Election Reflections with Jarrett Terrill

Host Ayana Fakhir drags her friend by the ear to the hot seat to discuss what the general elections means for the everyday citizen and what we can going forward to ensure we have a country that represents all of us, not just some of us. --- Support this podcast:…

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Nov. 12, 2024

Black and Blue: Reflections on the 2024 General Election.

This is a video about Black and Blue: Reflections on the 2024 General Election. 00:00 Black and Blue: Reflections on the 2024 General Election.

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Oct. 28, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Brains, Ballots, and Bandwidth: Pick Your Fighter

It's nearing the time to pack away our political signs, wagging fingers, and presidential rally sneakers, and move on to turkey, fixings, and pie. In this episode, Ayana tackles those numb above the neck on the functions of government, and covers the middle-class squeeze, and the myth of scarce resources.…

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Sept. 29, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Injustice Interrupted/Reinstated: The Case of Marcellus "Khalifa"...

Focusing on the recent execution death of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, despite strong evidence suggesting his innocence, Ayana delves into the systemic issues that lead to wrongful convictions, including mistaken eyewitness identification, false confessions, prosecutorial misconduct, and ineffective defense. She emphasizes the severe consequences of such errors, not only for…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Pandermonium: Why Nobody Is Wooing the Black Male Voter

Ayanna discusses comedian Lil Duval's viral tweet questioning the lack of political pandering to black men in the presidential election, and the broader issue of Black male voter apathy. Highlighting the varied responses to Lil Duval's query, she underscores the importance of civic engagement, the systemic challenges faced by Black…

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Aug. 11, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Not Ready to Make Nice: Ayana's Tornado of Truth

Standing against criticism, unraveling harmful myths, living my truth--it must be a day that ends in "y." *explicit content cause I cuss a lil bit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/22296237?utm_source=youtube (video made with Headliner.app)

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July 27, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - The 'Silent' Invaders: How Implicit Bias Hijacks Elections

An "in your face" discussion of the subtle influences that shape our political landscapes and cloud our decision-making as voters. Turn your thinking cap from back to front and XYB--examine your biases. Sources used in the making of this episode: https://niemanreports.org/articles/how-implicit-bias-works-in-journalism/#:~:text=Journalism%20has%20not%20been%20immune,they%20treat%20every%20group%20fairly. https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/#:~:text= https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/guided-learning/what-is-implicit-bias/ https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/video/implicit-bias https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2021/05/disrupting-the-impacts-of-implicit-bias#:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalacademies.org%2Fnews%2F2021%2F05%2Fdisrupting,100 Follow the host on Twitter/X…

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July 10, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - The SCOTUS Drops the Gavel on the Homeless

It's that time again! Time to dissect another of the US Supreme Court's strict constitutionalist rants, aka a court opinion, Grant's Pass, Oregon v Johnson, a decision that allows municipalities to criminalize homelessness. Or does it? What are the implications for the US homeless population? What are the solutions? And…

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June 17, 2024

Color Me Skeptical_ The Fool's Gold of Race-Neutral Policies

In this riveting episode, we delve into the resurgence of racial injustices in the U.S. through legal channels, opinions and public policy, critiquing the belief in a post-racial society and emphasizing White Supremacy's lingering influence. We highlight significant legal and historical contexts, and also address recent lawsuits targeting programs designed…

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May 20, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - Living Vividly: The ADHD Experience Through Voices featuring Victoria...

This episode combines personal narratives, discussions, and expert insights to explore the multifaceted experience of living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Ayana shares her personal journey with ADHD, highlighting the challenges in focus, time management, and emotional regulation, likened to an creature with many limbs. She touches on the…

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April 22, 2024

Ayana Explains It All - The Price of Silence: Navigating Free Speech in Academia

The big man on campus is a group of good trouble making students who shall not be moved. The kids are alright. Sources: "Freedom is a Constant Struggle" by Angela Y. Davis. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/free-speech/2024/04/15/punishments-rise-student-protests-escalate https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/diversity/2024/03/08/report-most-jewish-muslim-students-fearful-amid-conflict https://www.thefire.org/research-learn/limits-free-speech https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/04/18/columbia-students-arrests-palestine-israel-encampment-nypd/ --- 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 (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support) Episode link:…

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