Leila Barghouty is an award-winning investigative journalist specializing in high-volume FOIA and public records investigations into law enforcement, military, detention, and the long-term effects of armed conflict around the world. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuz…

DR. KEISHA is a racial literacy education and leadership development scholar, researcher, and advocate. She joins us to speak about the trauma of another police murder of an unarmed Black man, Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by Memphis police officers and died due to his injuries. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik …

We speak with the legendary hip-hop artist, podcaster, and coffee entrepreneur Propaganda of Hood Politics. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzik Website: https://www.mederimuzik.…

Episode 2 with Ropeadope feat. Lisa Marie Simmons and Annie Levin. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzik Website: https://www.mederimuzik.com…

DeMarisa and Dorian talk about disproportionate health care services amongst marginalized communities. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzik Website: https://www.mederimuzik.com…

DeMarisa and Dorian talk with Lisa Marie Simmons during the Ropedope "Healing Sound of the People!" sessions. From her home base on the coast of Italy's beautiful Lake Garda, Simmons collaboratively leads two ensembles – Hippie Tendencies and NoteSpeak – with keyboardist, arranger, and songwriter Marco Cremaschini, each deeply but differently infor…

Carlee Jackson Bohannon read her first book on sharks at six years old and fell in love. ​​Today, she is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and science communicator. Carlee researches how human activities affect shark behavior and helps protect sea turtle nests along Florida’s beaches. Carlee is co-founder and Director of Communications fo…

A freedom singer/artist from the South Bronx by way of Staten Island, spiritchild uses the arts to cultivate a cultural revolution throughout the world, from the United States to Europe, Africa to South East Asia. We spoke with him regarding working within the prison system and serving people through music and healing. https://xspiritmental.com/hom…

Please consider donating to the family of Angelina McKnight: https://www.gofundme.com/f/angelina-mcknight-funeral-and-memorial-fundraiser ... Brought to you by Loughborough University’s Anarchism Research Group (ARG), Anarchist Essays presents leading academics, activists, and intellectuals exploring themes in anarchist theory, history, and practic…

Content Warning: Depictions of sexual violence Please consider donating to the family of Angelina McKnight: https://www.gofundme.com/f/angelina-mcknight-funeral-and-memorial-fundraiser This week, we chat with Pamela Scully, a Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies historian, Professor of African Studies, and Advisor to the Provost at Emory Universi…

Dr. Jaleel K. Abdul-Adil's career interest is culturally-sensitive, ecologically-appropriate, and evidence-based practices for low-income urban youth and families. His current research focuses on family-focused interventions for youth with trauma and co-occurring disruptive behavior and community violence exposure that is provided through universit…

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Christian nationalism has become a buzzword among conservative activists such as Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We believe we need to call it what it is: Christian Fascism. For this episode, we had a great conversation with Andrew Griffin and Glen McDaniel, two musicians of faith who ar…

Listen to Lecolion's album “Legacy: Music for Bassoon by African-American Composers.” After over 20 years as a performing bassoonist, 15 years as a music professor, and ten years as an arts administrator, Lecolion Washington has established himself as a leader for the next generation of arts entrepreneurs; and he has been a staunch advocate for the…

A Cincinnati police officer has had her police powers suspended after her body camera caught her saying a racial slur while stuck in traffic on duty in April. Officer Valentino believed she had been desensitized by music and hearing people talk on the street. Constant exposure has allowed this slur to slip into Officer Valentino's vernacular. Yeah.…

White people struggle to talk about race. So, here is Dorian talking to DeMarisa about being the only white person at an event for Juneteenth, in which DeMarisa was a panelist. Let the uncomfortableness begin! Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://tw…

DeMarisa shares with us about her journey to Chicago and her visit to the Hampton House with H.O.L.L.A. https://www.savethehamptonhouse.org/ Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzik …

DeMarisa and Dorian discuss a real-life situation involving youth facing direct impact from the prison industrial complex and pipeline. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzik Websi…

DeMarisa Steeley and Dorian Wallace explore the integrative effects of music and other creative practices and their therapeutic impact on the trauma of colonialism, classism, racism, mass incarceration, and culture. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: http…

Dorian has started working at Rikers Island Correctional Facility as RMAS Arts Program Coordinator. In this episode, he talks about developing music therapy-based programs to help incarcerated persons cope with their current situation. ... Forensic Music Therapy: A Treatment for Men and Women in Secure Hospital Settings by Stella Compton Dickinson …

Everyone gets worked up about social media skirmishes. In a step-by-step examination of an actual argument, he was in the middle of, Dorian shares insights into his methodology to debating individuals on social media. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: ht…

Fascism is a Far-Right political process with a preoccupation with historical mythology and a clearly defined yet abstract enemy. Dorian begins a laydown of some basic definitions of fascism and why it's essential to understand these concepts in the current era. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https…

In this episode, I share my personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Let's all keep growing the human-to-human experience. My name is Dorian Wallace. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen. Peace. Mental Health Resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTvoG5FbqDmdFiLCJtXMQyIu4W6HvuhscqoS…

Maya Ben-Meir is a multi-genre vocalist, producer, and performance artist who delves into the unknown songs of the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary frontman Freddie Mercury. Watch Maya perform "You Take My Breath Away" You can follow Maya's work at: Maya's Website Maya's Web-series FKITYES Instagram Facebook Support the show Support the sho…

Today, I wanted to lay down some foundational terms and concepts so that the podcast makes more sense and we have a space to understand where the discussions' starting places are. “However expressive, symbols can never be the things they stand for.” ― Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception & Heaven and Hell Intro music: "Helene" from Fantômas by Do…

Welcome to my first attempt at a podcast! The audio quality is not very good, but that will be improved over time. I wanted to get something out to describe what this podcast is going to be all about. Support the show Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com…