America Is Not It
Danielle gives her thoughts on Juneteenth being a federal holiday, and talks with Jonathan Metzl about the steady decline of America as convicted felon Donald Trump's presidential campaign continues to heat up.
They're In it For Trump
Who? The mainstream media, big corporations...anyone and everyone who will materially benefit from another Trump presidency, despite what the consequences will be for the rest of us.
Conglomerate of Crazy
That is the current state of women in the Republican party. Check out Rebecca Traister's piece "Are Republican Women Okay?" to learn how we got here, and get at Danielle on socials - @DeeTwoCents and @DanielleMoodie_ - to join the conversation with your own take.
Our Stories Are Important
Cathy Renna, Director of Communications for the National LGBTQ Task Force, joins her friend Danielle to talk about the importance of Pride, finding a local Pride event near you - even as an ally, if you aren't LGBTQ+ yourself - and of telling our own stories.
Some Good News
This week, the courts delivered not one but two good stories. However, we know that Republicans will not stop fighting - and Democrats need to start giving some of that same energy to combat the GOP's 19th century vision for our future in which they have the power to control what we do with our own…
Crisis Arms Dealers
That's exactly what NRA and the gun lobby are - taking advantage of crises and tragedies to sell guns to marginalized communities such as the LGBTQ+ community after the Pulse nightclub shooting. Jonathan Metzl returns to Woke AF Daily to discuss how we can organize and move forward.
Party of Felons
The Republican party has been operating within a framework of criminality for decades, the conviction of Donald Trump has only solidified it. Republicans are not exhausted, but Democrats are lacking the urgency to fight back.
Black and Queer AF
Joelle Espeut, Program Director at the Normal Anomaly Initiative, spoke with Danielle about the Black Queer AF media tour, why it's important to portray a diversity of queer stories and identities, and the meaning of hope and liberation during Pride.
Friends Don't Let Friends Buy Guns
Gun culture is not normal, and the normalization of gun ownership - especially among marginalized communities - has to be stopped. Hudson Munoz, Executive Director of Guns Down America, joined Danielle to discuss his own experiences with queer friends being influenced by the gun lobby.
Mushroom Cloud of Hate
America is under a hate dome, and the pressure is only heating up. We - the 70% who are NOT Trump supporters - are the majority. Where is our voice? Where is our power?