This is not a normal election and the media and frankly the Biden Administration needs to stop treating it like such. MAGA supremacists have waged war against the constitution, diversity and everything that actually makes America great. Our advice?!? We need to start acting like we are at white with white supremacy because they sure as hell are at war with all of us. It's time to put up a fight! Waj and Danielle discuss this and so much more on this week's democracyish Hosts: Danielle Moodie &am...
Jan 25, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 235
CEO of JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon told CNBC that "Democrats should stop bashing MAGA" and be nice. He also said that "Trump was right about some things". On this week's democracyish Danielle and Wajahat breakdown all the ways that Dimon's statement is not only wrong but telling about how white billionaires will do anything and say anything to protect their ass(ets) and why this statement should be a major red flag for anyone paying attention to who has Trump's back. Hosts: Danielle...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Rabbi Sharon Brous, who was named the #1 most influential rabbi in the US, joins Wajahat to see if there's a path towards solidarity and healing among Jewish American communities and progressive communities of color in light of Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. How can our communities overcome their respective trauma and anger to unite against rising bigotry and white nationalism? How can people find connection and healing despite all the pain? Brous provides insight and reflections from personal ex...
Jan 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 233
Danielle and Wajahat are joined by Waj's former professor Bill Ong Hing to discuss his latest book: Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform our Racist and Unjust System. We talk Trump "poisoning the blood" comments and more on this week's episode of democracyish! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 04, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Wajahat and Danielle reflect on 2023 and give us their thoughts on the best word to describe this year. What's yours?!? This year has certainly been a lot on all fronts but next year maybe the beginning of something new... or you know, the end! We are so grateful to all of you for riding with us this year and we will see you in 2024! Inshallah Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainme...
Dec 28, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 232
On this week's democracyish Danielle and Wajahat are joined by Jewish American author Nathan Thrall, whose latest book entitled: The Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy has been both celebrated and censured. Nathan provides Danielle and Wajahat a deep dive into the politics that has driven his career and writing and offers much needed context to the crisis at hand. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer:...
Dec 21, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Sure, we are 11 months out from the election but the chatter about not voting and sitting this one out seems to be growing. While 2020 was about lack of excitement our fears are that 2024 will be about anger--and anger directed towards Biden by the every base he needs to squeak out the most important victory of our lifetimes. Danielle and Wajahat take a look at the headlines and offer their analysis on what Biden should do next! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer:...
Dec 14, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Author and Washington Bureau Chief of Intercept, Ryan Grim, joins democracyish to discuss his new book: The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution. AIPAC is waging a $100M campaign against the Squad and we ask Ryan what happens to the revolution if AIPAC wins?!? This and more on today's packed episode. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Dec 07, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 228
It's hard to believe that a little over a decade ago Mitt Romney was the standard bearer of the Republican Party. Now, the retiring Senator is considering leaving the Party he once led altogether. In the new biography, Romney: A Reckoning, author McKay Coppins, uncovers all we ever wanted to know about Romney, his thoughts on his colleagues, Trump and more. In this episode of #democracyish Waj and Danielle chat with Coppins and ask "is Romney the last Republican?" Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wa...
Nov 30, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Ben Austen, author of the new book Correction: Parole, Prison and the Possibility of Change, shares the story of two men that have been up for parole for decades following their crimes and still denied; which begs the question when is a person's debt to society finally paid off? Are we a society that believes in redemption or just retribution?!? Danielle and Wajahat get into this and more on this week's episode of democracyish! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: ...
Nov 23, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Donald Trump has gone full fascist with his latest lines of stochastic terrorism--referring to his political opponents as "vermin" and "internal enemies". He is painting the picture of what a renewed Trump administration would do. All we have to do is open our eyes and ears. Just a hint... the future doesn't look bright! On this week's democracyish Waj and Danielle layout all the ways our democracy and freedoms are being crushed alongside our political norms and just basic decency. Hosts: ...
Nov 16, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 225
It is not easy being a Black or Brown political commentator in America--Waj only makes it look that way! He went toe to toe on a recent show with a right-winger and not only kept his cool but shutdown the bigot with style. We discuss his appearance, the censuring of Representative Rashida Tlaib, and election night on this jam packed episode of democracyish! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: D...
Nov 09, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Democracy-ish is a podcast dedicated to fighting for democracy and preserving your sanity in a time when both are under active assault by forces committed to white supremacy and stupidity. For far too long our body politic has been viewed through an all white prism that does not represent the multiracial nation that is the United States of America. Hosts Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali always keep it real, blunt and entertaining as they discuss how we can achieve a multiracial democracy and...
Nov 03, 2023•2 min
We have entered week 3 of the war in Israel. Thousands have been killed. 1400 Israelis and by the time of this recording 9K+ Palestinians and counting--thousands of them children. This world can't bomb its way or kidnap its way to peace. The polls are showing that more Americans are on the side of saving humanity than extinguishing it--and Biden's recent numbers show that his decision to ignore these deaths and continue to send billions in bombs to Israel is falling flat--across America. So, whe...
Nov 02, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 223
*Original Record Date 10/23/23 * Every time we think things can't worse surprise, surprise they get worse. As the world teeters on war, the House remains leaderless, Trump's desperation escalates, hate crimes are rising and there is no end in sight! Danielle and Waj navigate the biggest headlines as we all keep our heads on a swivel! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted ...
Oct 26, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Author and commentator Joan Walsh joins Democracy-ish to talk about her latest book which describes all the ways the 1% have created myths and lies to convince people to work against their own interests. However, the tide is turning and people are fighting back. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 19, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 221
This week has weighed heavy on the spirit and soul of the world. To watch death, destruction and devastation reign down on our screens is soul crushing. There are no two sides to humanity. Humanity has no religion, no gender, no sexual orientation, no "both sides"; but propaganda does. Danielle and Waj discuss what is weighing heavy on our spirits in this week's democracyish. Check out this recent video by Danielle on her solo show WokeAF Daily LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXWqLvQUdOA&am...
Oct 12, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Republicans across the board are addicted to chaos. They do not want to create policy. They do not want a democracy, and their sicknesses surrounding their hatred and racism is actually killing them according to a new Washington Post report. Waj and Danielle discuss this and so much more on this week's #democracyish Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Oct 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Over the last several years our politics has been pushed from a place of collaboration to bold faced loyalty tests. In his latest book: Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, our guest, author and NPR Morning Edition co-host, Steve Inskeep, discusses with Waj and Danielle why dissent necessary and is as American as apple pie! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertai...
Sep 28, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Historian and author of the upcoming book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Heather Cox Richardson joins Danielle and Waj this week on democracyish to discuss what's giving her hope as our nation battles to hold onto democracy and what lessons we can take from centuries ago to help fuel us into a new era! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. ...
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 217
How do you summon the trash inside the GOP?!! Utter Beetlejuice 3 times fast (a deep cut for you old heads:) Lauren Boebert showed us who the queen of trash was by getting thrown out of a performance of the aforementioned show for what you ask?!? Vaping and recording! We can't make this stuff up. There is so much trash to sort through on this episode of #democracyish--joins is on our dumpster dive! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinto...
Sep 14, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Oh my it's a busy a week in America so Danielle and Waj decide to spin the wheel of hate and see where we land. From Alabama to Arkansas to Wisconsin and more we tackle all the news you NEED to know in this jammed packed episode--we sprinkle in some good news too we promise! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 07, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 215
How much overt racism has to occur at the hands and mouths of Republicans before they move from tinged to full dye job?!? We get into everything this week from the Right's new Brown love child Vivek Ramaswamy to the white supremacist killing in Jacksonville and more. It's hot this week folks buckle up and enjoy the ride with Danielle and Waj! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. Se...
Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 214
When will mainstream media understand that the Republican Party is no longer a Party, it's a cult--but it's not as big as you think. After receiving a bunch of hate messages last week Danielle and Waj take on the grave task of dissecting MAGA! It's a juicy one folks. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 213
The fourth indictment dropped like a bomb in the great state of GA by the brilliant D.A. Fani Willis. In her epic 98-page indictment she has finally named Trump what we have always known him to be--a crime boss! RICO charges are no joke just like Judge Chutkan, the Jamaican born federal judge overseeing his January 6th case proved in her first hearing. If there is anyone you can count on to save democracy and restore justice it's Black women! Waj and Danielle discuss this and more on the next de...
Aug 17, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 212
In a supersized episode of democracyish Danielle and Waj seek to do the impossible--unpack the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and the United States critical role--meaning OUR tax dollars's role in this country. We are joined by two esteemed professors and authors: Peter Beinart and Rula Jebreal to discuss ethno-nationalism, liberation and democracy. It's a meaty episode friends! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor...
Aug 10, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 211
It's been 40 years since writers and actors have united to strike against the powers that be. Capitalism only works for a few. Pay the people what they are worth! Waj and Danielle sit down with Sean Gunn to discuss the strike and more! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 03, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 210
For the first time in 40 years the writers and actors of Hollywood have linked arms and are taking on the studios and networks. While streaming is making record profits the actual workers and creatives behind their success are left with enough to scrape by. In the first part of this two part series on the Hollywood strike Danielle and Waj chat with actor and writer Rafael Casal about issues that have led to this historic strike. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell ...
Jul 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 209
It's been a while since Waj and Danielle have been together and what a news cycle to walk back into. They didn't know where to start so join them for a new game: Wheel of Chaos! Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 208
1948 America looked a lot like 2023 as Democrats decided to punt racial progress and equality to appease white moderate voters. That was until young Hubert Humphrey took the stage at the 1948 DNC and made the case for inclusiveness and reaching out to Black voters. Journalist Samuel G Freedman joins us to connect the historical dots between then and now and fill in the historical amnesia for a new generation fighting against the same? old forces of white supremacy. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & W...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 207
