About That Life
Garrison HayesTo fully understand what we’re living through right now, we need to dig deeper into our history. Hosted by award-winning journalist Garrison Hayes, About That Life uncovers unsung and overlooked figures from Black history who challenged the status quo — from Gloria Richardson to George Washington Williams. Each episode traces the defiant, strategic and deeply human choices they made and sits down ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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They called her Joanne Chesimard, enemy of the state and one of the FBI’s Most Wanted. But that wasn't the real story. Assata Shakur was a Black freedom fighter. In this episode, journalist and author Santi Elijah Holley helps us dive into Assata’s s... more
In 1811, hundreds of enslaved people in what’s now Louisiana joined together to burn down plantations, free captives, and kill their enslavers. They came from different tribes, spoke different languages, and coordinated across long distances with one... more
When Gloria Richardson pushed a National Guardsman’s bayonet out of her face, she captured the defiant spark that made her one of the most important figures of the civil rights and Black liberation struggles. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland joins Garr... more
How did comedy get so… political? Well, we have Dick Gregory to partially thank for that. Garrison and comedian/The Daily Show host Josh Johnson talk about Gregory’s subversive brand of political comedy, his activism and how he put his values above t... more
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- Very informative
Great podcast and discussion on history. I have learned a lot.
Apple Podcasts5Myra Celeba
United States9 days ago - Informational, Entertaining, Excellent!
I stumbled on the Octavia Butler episode on YouTube many weeks ago, and immediately wished Garrison had a podcast. Loved seeing this show pop up in my algo! Great subjects. Well-researched. Keep up the wonderful work, sir!
Apple Podcasts5Willa N.United Statesa month ago - Clock it!
Love it!!
Apple Podcasts5DaddychillUnited Statesa month ago - Thank You!
This is wonderful. This combats the attempts to erase us.
Apple Podcasts5AljoheathUnited Statesa month ago - U had me @OctaviaButler
I’m excited to be in community with Garrison as he brings to life his vision
Apple Podcasts5DreDay1TimeUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #100 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  Poland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  South Korea/History |
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This show spotlights unsung Black history figures and the strategic choices that shaped movements for justice, from local organizers to international activists. Through interviews and narrative history, episodes juxtapose past tactics with today's social and political challenges, exploring how leadership, courage, and storytelling drive change. Notable threads include civil rights strategies, the roots of human rights discourse, Afrofuturism, and the power of presenting history as a blueprint for future action. A distinctive blend of rigorous research, archival storytelling, and contemporary relevance makes it a thoughtful pick for listeners who crave depth, context, and practical takeaways for policy, culture, and advocacy.
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About That Life launched 2 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on About That Life include:
1. Santi Elijah Holley
2. Michael Harriot
3. Wes Moore
4. Josh Johnson
5. Mohammed Elnaiem
6. Erika Alexander
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