Lady Don't Take No

Alicia Garza welcomes Wanda Mosley, the National Field Director at Black Voters Matter, an organization that works primarily in rural communities to gain electoral wins to build Black political power. Garza and Mosley talk about her work with BVM, and what Black voters are looking for from this Congress.  

Garza’s weekly roundup focuses on the murder of Cop City activist Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, Texas moving towards banning the abortion pill, and Biden taking action on gun control.

Lady Garza is back with a Love Notes about the convenience of dating apps. 

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Alicia Garza welcomes author Farai Chideya, the creator, producer and host of the nationally syndicated public radio show, Our Body Politic.

Garza asks Chideya about her roots in improv comedy, and how that influenced her career as a journalist. Garza’s weekly roundup focuses on the Grammys snubbing Queen Bey, new information on the Tyre Nicholes case, and Biden’s State of the Union address. 

Lady Garza is back to answer a listener question on this week’s Love Notes: What to do when the person you’re dating wants to put your relationship on the socia...

Alicia Garza welcomes Melina Abdullah, Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA, and co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. Garza and Abdullah talk about the roots of BLM, how it moves forward, and people in the movement who are more interested in their individual interests rather than collective liberation.

Garza’s weekly roundup focuses on the murder of Tyre Nichols, Atlanta building Cop City, Black Futures Month, and Queen Bey going on tour!

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Alicia Garza welcomes back the nationally-recognized political strategist, Maurice Mitchell. Mitchell is the National Director of the Working Families Party, a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses. Garza and Mitchell take a deep dive into his game changing essay, Building Resilient Organizations: Toward Joy and Durable Power in a Time of Crisis.  

Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use focuses on Iran’s executing of protestors, more mass shootings in California, and the first anniversary WITHOUT Roe v Wade. However, Lady does share some love for Black women appraisers and pay transp...

Alicia Garza welcomes Brooke Baldwin, the best selling author of Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power. Baldwin talks about what inspired her to write Huddle, and how she became a CNN anchor, and ultimately what changed that prompted her to start a new chapter.

Plus, all the news you can use in Alicia’s weekly roundup of what she’s gonna leave in ‘22, and what she wants more of in ‘23.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Brandi Collins-Dexter, author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future. Garza asks Collins-Dexter about the dissatisfaction from Black voters with the Democratic Party, Black Skinheads, and what exactly is going on with Kanye?

Plus, all the news you can use in Alicia’s weekly roundup which focuses on more hate crimes, a republican house, and Karen Bass winning the mayoral race in LA.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan restaurants, and author of the critically acclaimed, Eat Plants, B*tch. Cole shares about her entrepreneurial journey, learning from her early projects in hospitality, to her current career as a philanthropist. Plus, a deep dive into the making of her cookbook. 

Garza’s weekly roundup of news focuses on the Georgia runoff race, the insurrectionist in chief’s announcement to run again, and the State Supreme Court overturning Georgia’s abortion ban.

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Alicia Garza shares reactions from her all-star roster of friends about the 2022 midterm election. Guests include Tiffany Cross, Melissa Harris-Perry, Laphonza Butler, Angela Rye, Joy Reid, Jemele Hill, Nse Ufot, and Maurice Mitchell. Plus, Garza’s own detailed analysis of what went down, and, as always, the weekly roundup of what we like, and what we’re not gon take no more of.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Esperanza K. Tervalon, Founder and CEO of Dancing Hearts Consulting. Garza asks Tervalon about her journey to being the first woman of color to lead a 501c3, 501c4 & PAC collaborative civic engagement formation focused on mobilizing progressive voters of color in the United States. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup focusing on political violence, the murder of Takeoff from Migos, an important win in Brazil, and the midterms next week!

Garza is back with a new #LadysLoveNotes, and answers a listener's question: What do you do when the entire idea of dating feels exhausting? 

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This live episode of Lady Don’t Take No finds Alicia Garza sitting down with Laphonza Butler, the President of Emily’s List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics. This conversation took place on October 13th, 2022 as part of the Lesbians Who Tech San Francisco Summit. Garza and Butler chat about electoral organizing, the role of Emily’s List in fighting  fascism, flats vs. drums…everything!

This week’s roundup focuses on armed vigilantes looking to intimidate votes, the rebellion in Iran, Bannon sentenced to 4 months, and the January 6th Committee wants to speak with you know wh...

This live Lady Don’t Take No finds Alicia Garza sitting down with the Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, in the majestic Castro Theater at the Lesbians Who Tech San Francisco Summit. Garza asks Breed to break down what’s happening with policing in SF, the Dream Keepers Initiative, and the worst and best parts of running the city.

This week’s roundup focuses racist LA City Council members, friends who shouldn’t let friends Kanye, sex strikes, and Georgia debates. 

Plus, a brand new Lady’s Love Notes on how to navigate rebound relationshi...

Alicia Garza welcomes back Rashad Robinson, the President of Color Of Change, a racial justice organization with more than 7 million members who demonstrate the power of Black communities every single day.  Robinson discusses his involvement in the new @netflix series #Monster. Garza and Robinson discuss crime narratives and the way they criminalize our communities, and how changing the narrative can help change policy too

Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup, in which the Black delegation would like to trade Hershel Walker and Kanye for…. Listen to find out! Also, a breakdown on the executive order on marijuana.

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Alicia Garza welcomes law student, activist and influencer, A.B. Burns-Tucker. Burns-Tucker shares about how she started on her journey of learning the language of the law, and how that led to her prominence on Tik Tok under the handle @iamlegallyhype. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup which focuses on climate catastrophes, and uprisings in Iran. 

Garza answers a listener question on this week’s Lady’s Love Notes: “Do you think the narrative about black women being single needs to change?”

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Alicia Garza welcomes the Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer, Yvette Nicole Brown. Brown talks about twitter trolls, making her way back to East Cleveland, and how caregiving has changed her life. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use. And, a brand new Lady’s Love Notes that answers a listener question: How much room do you typically allow for differences in political opinion when you are casually dating?

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Alicia Garza welcomes Bee Nguyen, a non-profit executive and politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 89th district. Nguyen, who  is currently running to be Georgia's next Secretary of State,  explains her leap from non-profits to politics, and why it’s so important to get involved in the midterm elections. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use. And, AND, a brand new Lady’s Love Notes on the importance of falling in-love with yourself after a breakup.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Kellie Carter Jackson, author of the critically acclaimed book, Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence. Carter Jackson shares about the roots of the abolitionist movement, and the truth about violence in social movements. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use. And, AND, a brand new #LadysLoveNotes, which asks the question: “When is one ready to heaux?”

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Alicia Garza's and Angela Davis's brilliance could not be contained to just a single podcast episode! Yes, you must first hear this episode of Lady Don't Take No to hear Alicia and Angela talk all things abolition, the #jacksonbacklash and much more. 

We now present to you this bonus episode featuring the excellent audience questions from that evening. This may be a bonus, but it's also a #mustlisten!

Special thanks to Andy Shallal for welcoming us at Busboys and Poets. 

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Alicia sits down with author and living legend Angela Davis in this very special live edition of Lady Don't Take No. Alicia and Angela cover all things abolition, fascism, and much more in this extraordinary conversation. They were recorded on September 6th, 2022 at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. 

Plus, Alicia delivers all the news you can use in her weekly roundup. 

Watch this feed for a bonus episode with even more from this magical evening with Alicia and Angela!

Special thanks to Andy Shallal for welcoming us at Busboys and Poets. 

With midterm elections only weeks away, Alicia Garza revisits her conversations with W. Mondale Robinson and Joy Reid from 2020 to find inspiration and motivation.

W. Mondale Robinson is the Founder of the Black Male Voters Project, and you can find him on Twitter &  Instagram.

Joy Reid is the host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut, and you can find her on Twitter & Instagram.

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This special live edition of Lady Don't Take No podcast was recorded on August 16th, 2022 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta, Georgia. Alicia's special guests are W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz, co-authors of Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book (Workman).

W. Kamau Bell is a comedian, writer, producer and host of the Emmy winning docu-series United Shades of America on CNN.

Kate Schatz is an activist, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of the “Rad Women” book series, which includes “Rad American Women A-Z”, and “Rad Girls Can”. 

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Alicia Garza welcomes Jamia Wilson, an award-winning feminist activist, writer, and vice president and executive editor at Penguin Random House. Garza and Wilson address the trope that feminism is only for white women. Plus Wilson shares about her new role at Penguin Random House, and some words of wisdom on the writing process. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use.

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Alicia Garza welcomes award-winning journalist, child advocate, and professor, Stacey Patton. Garza asks Patton about her crusade to end the practice of spanking children, and Patton offers a little background on her forthcoming book, Strung Up: The Lynching of Black Children in Jim Crow America.  Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Tony-winning writer and performer, Sarah Jones. Garza asks Jones about Sell/Buy/Date, Jones’s critically acclaimed one woman show that she has newly adapted to film. Jones shares what she’s learned from interviewing sex workers, and what Hollywood thinks of this topic (so far). Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. Garza asks Rep. Omar about her recent arrest for protesting the Dobbs decision. Omar also shares about the current state of Congress, and s about why she decided to run for public office. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup, and then a listener letter is addressed on Lady’s Love Notes*.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Honey Mahogany, Chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party, who is now running for District 6 Supervisor in San Francisco. Garza asks Mahogany about her journey from RuPaul’s Drag Race to SF politics, to her Nu-Metal band Commando. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup, and another listener letter is addressed on Lady’s Love Notes*.

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Alicia Garza welcomes New York Times Bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell. Garza asks Gladwell about the transition from author to heading up his own podcast network, Pushkin Industries. Gladwell also shares what inspired him to start his newest podcast, Legacy of Speed,  about when two Black sprinters raised their fists in protest at the 1968 Olympic Games.

Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup, and then a listener letter is addressed on Lady’s Love Notes*.

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Alicia Garza welcomes back Cari Champion, host of the iHeart Media podcast, Naked with Cari Champion. Garza and   Champion chat about the recent supreme court decisions, and then check-in about their recent dating experiences on a new installment of “Alicia & Cari After Dark, In The Day”. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use, and a Lady’s Love Notes that you cannot miss! No lie.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Amanda Brown Lierman, The Executive Director of Supermajority and Supermajority Education Fund. Amanda shares about how she got involved in Supermajority, and her vision for the organization, and what she knows is key to winning the midterm elections. Plus, Alicia's weekly roundup of all the news you can use, including  the supreme courts decision on Roe  v Wade, Brittney Griner, and the civl trial of Bill Cosby. 

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Alicia Garza welcomes Corrina Gould, the Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan/Ohlone, and the Co-Founder and Lead Organizer for Indian People Organizing for Change. Garza asks Gould what led to the creation of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, and why it’s important to return indigenous lands to indigenous people. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use, and a brand new edition of Lady’s Love Notes

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Alicia Garza welcomes Monica Simpson, the Executive Director of SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Garza and Simpson talk about how SisterSong came to be, how Black people are disproportionately impacted when our healthcare is attacked, and how to stay healthy while fighting for our rights. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use, and a brand new edition of Lady’s Love Notes

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Alicia Garza welcomes back cultural commentator and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, Big Friendship, Aminatou Sow. Garza and Sow talk about the politicization of wearing a mask, and what it’s like to talk openly about mental health issues. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use.

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Alicia Garza welcomes award winning journalist, and host of the podcast The Accidental Activist, Isha Sesay. Garza asks Sesay about her decision to leave CNN, and the impetus behind her new podcast focusing on how activists are born. Also, Sesay shares about the work of her organization,  W.E. (Women Everywhere) Can Lead. Plus, Garza is back with her weekly roundup of all the news you can use.

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Alicia Garza welcomes back Errin Haines, a Founding Mother and Editor at Large for The 19th, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom covering the intersection of women, politics and policy. Garza and Haines chat about what’s at stake during the upcoming midterm elections, understanding the GOP, and turning power into policy. This week’s very special news roundup features The Takeaway’s Melissa Harris-Perry.

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In this special, “News You Can Use” edition of the pod, Alicia shares two special conversions. First, Alicia is joined by the President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Alexis McGill Johnson. Alexis brings us up to date on WTF is happening with abortion rights, and lets us know exactly what we can do about it. Then, Alicia shares an update from political strategist, Jasmyne Cannick, about the outcome of the Ed Buck case, in which Buck, a long-time figure of West Hollywood politics, provided fatal doses of methamphetamine to two men who died at his apartment.

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It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Alicia sought out five colleagues to ask them what it means to be Asian in America today. In this very special episode, we hear from Alex Tom, the Executive Director of the Center For Empowered Politics, Amanda Nguyen, the Founder and CEO of Rise, Jane Kim, Director for the CA Working Families Party, Rudy Valintino, Executive Director of United Playaz, and Supriya Lopez Pillai, the Executive Director of Hidden Leaf Foundation. Plus, all the news you can use with Alicia’s Weekly Roundup, and a new installment of Lady’s Love...

Alicia Garza welcomes Fox and Rob Rich, founders of Rich Family Ministries, and subject of the Oscar nominated documentary, Time. Alicia asks Fox & Rob about surviving 21 years as an incarcerated family, and how the documentary film,Time, came to be. Plus, a weekly roundup about billionaires buying up everything, and a new segment of Lady’s Love Notes! Buckle up!!

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Alicia Garza welcomes acclaimed writer, doula, and pleasure activist, adrienne maree brown. Alicia asks adrienne about transitioning from writing non-fiction to fiction, and the importance of emergent strategies for our movements. Plus, all the news you can use, and a Lady’s Love Notes that breaks down “The Danger Zone”.

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Alicia Garza welcomes US Congressman representing NY’s 16th District, Jamaal Bowman. Congressman Bowman addresses the NYC subway shooting, the root causes of gun violence, and the way his experience as a middle school principal influences his policy work. Plus, Lady’s Love Notes is back, as well as a weekly roundup of all the news you can use!

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Alicia Garza once again dips into the mailbag to read your questions and comments ranging from “Will we ever get a 2nd Black Woman Supreme Court Justice?" to "Describe your perfect date", and everything in between. And, yes, Lady addresses a particular clickbait article that has woken the trolls.

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Alicia Garza welcomes nurse, politician and organizer, India Walton. Garza asks Walton about her historic run for mayor of Buffalo, NY, the forces that stood in her way, and her plan to put the people at the center of policy-making.

Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use!

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