• Episode 17: This is America - The Failure of the Democratic Party
    Jan 24 2025

    Exploring the shortcomings and systemic challenges within the Democratic Party and their impact on America’s political landscape in Episode 17 of This is America.

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    55 min
  • Episode 16: From the River to the Sea
    Oct 29 2023
    In this episode, Clysha and Kristen discuss the history of current political events in the Middle East, offering a nuanced exploration of the ongoing fight for Palestinian liberation.
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    56 min
  • Episode 15: Shoot The Shit!
    Sep 11 2023

    Join us as we revisit topics from recent episodes and give our raw, unfiltered opinions on everything from politics to relationships. You don’t want to miss this episode of Beyond The Talk!

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    1 ora e 21 min
  • Episode 14: I Can’t Eat, I’m Broke!
    Jul 29 2023

    We know you missed us! In our latest episode we discuss how different forms of debt are robbing Black and Brown people of the American Dream, and explore paths towards economic justice and empowerment.

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    51 min
  • Episode 13: You Got A Picasso in Yo House!
    Feb 28 2023
    In this episode of Beyond the Talk, Kristen and Clysha discuss gentrification and how it robs marginalized communities of generational wealth. They explore the historical ties that led to the creation of gentrified neighborhoods and how development-induced displacement has played a role in the housing crisis. The hosts also shed light on the impact of systemic racism on public transportation and economic mobility. They end the episode by highlighting the importance of civic engagement and community-backed development as potential solutions to combat gentrification. Click here for our Where Do We Go From Here resource page to find some of the resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.notion.so/Resource-List-Where-Do-We-Go-From-Here-1ce6a95c0e7a477383c8676a984db4a4?pvs=4
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    1 ora e 52 min
  • Episode 12: The Great Resignation
    Nov 20 2022
    In the first episode of season 3, we examine the changing climate of US labor relations, and how black and brown people are being affected by changes within the working class.
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    52 min
  • Episode 11: Buy Back the Block
    Jul 1 2022
    In today's episode, we discuss the problem of the racial wealth gap and how we got here. We do so by diving into the history of Black capitalism and economics and end by discussing solutions that are closing that gap and creating economic prosperity in Black communities!
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    1 ora e 4 min
  • Episode 10: Midterm Elections 2022!
    Apr 25 2022
    In this episode, Kristen and Clysha interview political candidate Gina Hicks running for Mecklenburg County Sherriff. Gina's commitment to community inclusion and collaborative reform aligns with our focus on amplifying solutions-focused narratives. If elected, she will be the first African American woman to hold the seat! To learn more about Gina Hicks, and how to get involved in her campaign: http://ginahicks4mecksheriff.com/ To learn more about national/local voter registration and how to get involved, check out these websites: https://whenweallvote.org/about-us/ https://www.mecknc.gov/BOE/Pages/default.aspx
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    43 min