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How Is This Better?

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Donald Trump
Project 2025
ICE
Alligator Alcatraz
Facebook
Isolation
White Supremacy
Racial Profiling
Chatgpt
Campaign Finance
American Society
Jackie Robinson
Manosphere
Dehumanization
Concentration Camps
Mass Deportation
Human Interaction
Mental Health
Openai
Gun Violence

We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?

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Hollywood (as we once knew it) may have collapsed, but a new form of “storytelling” is thriving in the rubble. This week on How Is This Better? Akilah Hughes investigates the rise of clipping—the 30–90 second chunks of movies and TV that Gen Z and Ge... more

The First Amendment established the separation of church and state in America — but is that principle truly being upheld today? A powerful contingent on the right is working to erase that line entirely, pushing policies that fuse religion and governm... more

What does it really take to run for office when you don’t have a billionaire on speed dial? Akilah Hughes talks with Kat Abughazaleh, the journalist-turned-candidate trying to fund and operate her congressional campaign than what is typical in 2025. more

In 2010, the Supreme Court of the United unleashed chaos with their decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In that ruling, they declared that corporations are people and money is speech. Fifteen years later, billionaires and dar... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Gabriele
Professor in the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech, who has studied and taught extensively about religion's role in society.
Virginia Tech
Episode: The Plot to Force Evangelical Christianity on Everyone
Talia Lavin
Journalist and author of Wild Faith, How the Christian Right is Taking Over America.
Episode: The Plot to Force Evangelical Christianity on Everyone
Heather Weaver
Senior Council with ACLU's Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, working on religious freedom issues nationwide.
ACLU
Episode: The Plot to Force Evangelical Christianity on Everyone
Kat Abughazaleh
Running for Congress in Illinois' 9th District, researcher and journalist.
Independent Congressional Candidate
Episode: How to Run for Office When You’re Not Rich (with Kat Abughazaleh and Zohran Mamdani)
Zohran Mamdani
New York City mayoral candidate known for his grassroots movement.
New York City Assembly
Episode: How to Run for Office When You’re Not Rich (with Kat Abughazaleh and Zohran Mamdani)
Tiffany Muller
President of End Citizens United
End Citizens United
Episode: Money in Politics: It Wasn't Always Like This.
Brian Derrick
Co-founder and CEO of Oath, a donation platform for Democrats
Oath
Episode: Money in Politics: It Wasn't Always Like This.
Ryan Kendall
Civil rights attorney and conversion therapy survivor
Episode: Conversion Therapy and The Consequences of Legalizing Harm
Justino Mora
An immigrants' rights activist and software engineer.
USC MacArthur Foundation Civic Media Fellow
Episode: How to Fight Back Against Alligator Alcatraz and Inhumane Immigration Policy

Host

Akilah Hughes
Host with a background in activism and media; engages in critical commentary on societal issues and contemporary culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • Loving the show

    Love you, Akilah, love the new show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerryMerricat
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love it

    Akilah’s voice is absolutely amazing and the perspectives brought in this podcast leave me a lot to think on. My only complaint is I wish the episodes were longer so they could go into even more depth on each topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MilqueCaque
    United States2 months ago
  • Skip

    Standard misinformation spouted by someone who clearly is unable to define basic political terms.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ZZzztopppppp
    United States2 months ago
  • Intelligent and Insightful

    Well researched and thoughtful coverage into each episode topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esteban_PodcastReview
    United States2 months ago
  • Terrible podcast

    What a waste of time!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheMan440
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners commend the insightful and engaging discussions led by Akilah Hughes, often highlighting her ability to blend humor with serious social issues.
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While many praise the podcast for its critical insights, there are also dissenting opinions regarding the political perspectives and content presented, reflecting a polarized audience.

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Money in Politics: It Wasn't Always Like This.
Q: How can regular people effectively contribute to political campaigns in such a corrupt system?
It's important for individuals to make informed donations, support underfunded candidates, and engage in the political process earlier rather than waiting till elections are near.
Money in Politics: It Wasn't Always Like This.
Q: What is the current state of campaign finance in America following the Citizens United ruling?
The ruling has allowed unlimited and undisclosed money into politics, leading to unprecedented spending in elections and a corrupt political environment controlled by special interests.
How to Fight Back Against Alligator Alcatraz and Inhumane Immigration Policy
Q: How do you see the community's strategy evolving?
The guest expresses concern about organizational structures while also emphasizing hope in community defense groups forming.
How to Fight Back Against Alligator Alcatraz and Inhumane Immigration Policy
Q: Does this seem like something that could have been possible in 2016?
The guest reflects on the lack of empathy in society and how it relates to domestic individuals and policies.
Politics is Wrestling
Q: Does Donald Trump intend to run the country like a business, or do you think that he's just bad at business?
He intends to use his platform to enrich himself and his friends, benefiting from the presidency personally rather than running it like a business.

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1. Matthew Gabriele
2. Talia Lavin
3. Heather Weaver
4. Kat Abughazaleh
5. Zohran Mamdani
6. Tiffany Muller
7. Brian Derrick
8. Ryan Kendall

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