Episodes

  • War on Woke: Where We Hold Out Hope

    War on Woke: Where We Hold Out Hope
    Nov 27 2024
    Antonio and other business owners in Florida sued the state after the Stop WOKE Act was signed, and won. What does that mean for the future of the act, and for business owners in the state? In our final episode of the season, we’re taking a deep dive into the fraught conversation of D.E.I., the “war on woke,” and what it really takes to dismantle white supremacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • War on Woke: The Real Heart of the Problem

    War on Woke: The Real Heart of the Problem
    Nov 20 2024
    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is on a mission to curb conversations about race, diversity, and inequity of all shades. He’s banned books, trainings, and classes. He’s introduced laws and attacked businesses of all sizes. But why? What is the motivation behind the so-called “War on Woke” and where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • War on Woke: Not Just About The Ice Cream

    War on Woke: Not Just About The Ice Cream
    Nov 13 2024
    According to Antonio McBroom, a day without dessert is a disaster. So it makes sense that he’s now an ice cream entrepreneur, slinging scoops of Ben & Jerry’s up and down the Florida coast. At the core of Antonio’s business model is leadership training and mentorship for all of his scoop shop managers. So when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis introduced the Stop WOKE act in 2021, he had two options: immediately halt training on diversity, equity and bias, or face potential legal action from the state. In the final mini-series of this season, we’re heading to Florida to learn how the Stop WOKE act has censored businesses, chilled critical conversations about equity, and spurred business owners like Antonio to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Final Mini-Series Coming Soon!

    Final Mini-Series Coming Soon!
    Oct 24 2024
    We'll be back in November with our final mini-series of this season which delves into Florida's War on Woke and the ongoing fight to protect diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In the meantime, listen to some of our past episodes of Into the Mix. To learn more about how to support communities in Florida impacted by hurricane Milton, visit HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Crooked Coffee: Let Us Shine

    Crooked Coffee: Let Us Shine
    Oct 2 2024
    Ms. Livvy’s heroic efforts to protect voting rights have come at a cost. Her health has suffered, and she’s tired. But she knows there’s more work to do, especially with the November election on the very near horizon. In our final episode from Georgia, we’re diving into why your vote matters, why it’s a fundamental right, and the key ingredient to sustaining the fight for voting rights: joy. Learn more at benjerry.com/vote and get involved with Black Voters Matter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Crooked Coffee: The Fight Against Voter Suppression

    Crooked Coffee: The Fight Against Voter Suppression
    Sep 25 2024
    Ms. Livvy has watched as Georgia has become ground zero for voter suppression efforts. Laws that wipe people from the polls are popping up left and right, all claiming to curb so-called voter fraud… even though studies have shown over and over again that rates of voter fraud are between 0.0003 percent and 0.0025 percent. Here’s what is a real issue: voter suppression. And as we get ready to cast our votes in November, the best way to make sure our election is representative of the country is to ensure that everyone who’s eligible can vote. Here’s how you can help. Learn more at benjerry.com/vote and get involved with Black Voters Matter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Crooked Coffee: Ms. Livvy Against The Machine

    Crooked Coffee: Ms. Livvy Against The Machine
    Sep 18 2024
    Voters in Coffee County, Georgia have another name for this place: Crooked Coffee, where elections officials have waged war on voters of color for decades. So residents weren't shocked when their tiny community made national headlines following the January 6th attack on the Capitol, after members of the GOP there allegedly allowed Trump associates to copy software and other sensitive digital elections materials in the days following the 2020 election. It was the latest chapter in the long story of so-called voter fraud in this small, majority-Black county – and Olivia Coley Pearson is tired. Ms. Livvy, as she’s known in the community, is the descendant of a local voting rights hero, and she’s committed her life to furthering her mother’s legacy of fighting back against intimidation and suppression of voters of color, even as those attacks grow more personal. We’re headed to Georgia to meet Ms. Livvy in action, and to learn how she fought back against bogus voter fraud charges. Learn more at benjerry.com/vote and get involved with Black Voters Matter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Cancer Alley: Victory is Mine

    Cancer Alley: Victory is Mine
    Aug 28 2024
    Ms. Sharon never thought she’d be the one to take down the industry harming her community. But as her fight gains momentum, she’s scoring wins that are making big impact. And Jo Banner never thought she’d own a plantation. But it’s a powerful way to protect the past, while defending her neighbors from the petrochemical industry. In the final episode of our series from the River Parishes, what happens when you dare to re-imagine a better future for your community, your family, and your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins