Baratunde Thurston (Author/Host of How To Citizen)

04/08/22 • 53 min

In this week’s episode, Isha is joined by author, comedian, and activist, Baratunde Thurston. From the hallways of Sidwell Friends School to behind the mic of his How To Citizen podcast, Baratunde employs humor, compassion, and a little bit of anger to convey his thoughts on race, culture, and politics. Isha and Baratunde discuss the significance of one’s upbringing, what it means to be an activist in today’s day and age, and the pillars of being an engaged citizen.

Baratunde’s 2019 Ted Talk - How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time

Check out Baratunde’s podcast How To Citizen with Baratunde!

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Baratunde’s 2019 Ted Talk - How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time

Check out Baratunde’s podcast How To Citizen with Baratunde!

Organizations and programs that Baratunde supports:

Follow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram.

Follow Wonder Media Network

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano has been on our screens for decades. But she’s also been on the front lines championing the issues she believes in for just as long. Her roles on Who's the Boss?, Melrose Place, and Charmed are as iconic as her activism. While most of us choose one cause, Alyssa has dedicated herself to many. In this episode, Alyssa shares the origin story of her activism, how love propels us, and how to face the critics.

Mentioned tweet: https://twitter.com/alyssa_milano/status/919659438700670976?lang=en

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