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UNDISTRACTED With Brittany Packnett Cunningham

The Meteor, Collective Media
Donald Trump
Motherhood
Kamala Harris
Racial Justice
Reparations
2024 Elections
Black Lives Matter
Toxic Masculinity
Radicalization
Stand-Up Comedy
WNBA
Black Women
White Supremacy
Women's Sports
Political Activism
Activism
Men's Mental Health
Feminism
Social Media Algorithms
Hurricane Helene

Want a better world? And a group chat to help you get there? Brittany Packnett Cunningham is your woman. On UNDISTRACTED, a weekly show from The Meteor and Collective Media, she, her group chat and her guests decode and dissect the most pressing issues of our time and the cultural topics you care about most, from the latest headlines to deep dives with today’s most fascinating changemakers. UNDIST... more

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Latest Episodes

What does reparations actually mean? And why is it important to talk about right now?

In this special live episode of Undistracted, Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with someone perfectly positioned to answer those questions: Pulitzer Prize-wi... more

It’s a magic moment for sports—and no, we’re not talking about the Knicks over in the MNBA, we’re talking the WNBA, where women just negotiated a huge, historic new collective bargaining agreement for themselves. What’s next, and what can the rest of... more

As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth and the nation's 250th anniversary, Brittany Packnett Cunningham is asking: What would it actually take to repair the worst of America’s history, and build the future we deserve? To talk about the idea of repar... more

We’re talking Summer House and Freedom Summer in this episode! Because we love our reality TV and also we love our democracy. Our special guests? Attorney, activist, and Bravo alum Preston Mitchum, and group chat regular Dr. Brittney Cooper. Together... more

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Recent Guests

Nikole Hannah-Jones
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and creator of the 1619 Project
Howard University (Center for Journalism and Democracy)
Episode: Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Jemele Hill
Sports journalist and commentator
Former ESPN, The Atlantic contributor
Episode: The Power of “I Deserve This,” with Jemele Hill
Adam Serwer
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Juneteenth and the Debt We're Still Owed, with Adam Serwer
Dr. Brittney Cooper
Author and gender and women's studies professor
(as introduced on show)
Episode: Serena’s Back, Slush Fund Is Dead and…They Tried to Ban Roots?
Preston Mitchum
Attorney, activist, writer, senior director of legislative affairs at Common Cause
Common Cause
Episode: Serena’s Back, Slush Fund Is Dead and…They Tried to Ban Roots?
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Professor and legal scholar, author of Backtalker
University of California, Los Angeles / Columbia Law School (as applicable)
Episode: We Should All be Backtalkers, with Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw
Bridget Todd
Writer, technologist and Harvard Burke McLean Center fellow; hosts There Are No Girls on the Internet
Harvard University / There Are No Girls on the Internet
Episode: Girl, AI Is Not Unstoppable
David Johns
Advocate and policy expert focused on Black humanity, liberation, and education
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Episode: Girl, AI Is Not Unstoppable
Pramila Jayapal
Congresswoman, Washington's Seventh District
U.S. Congress
Episode: Don’t Mansplain to Us, with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Host

Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Host of UNDISTRACTED, a leading voice in social justice commentary and civic engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • I love this podcast!

    Undistracted is exactly what I need in my life! It’s a breath of fresh air and inspiration to keep moving forward ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsbag
    United States2 months ago
  • Wisdom for every age, race, gender & way of being

    Thank you for all you bring to the world through this podcast. You have clearly answered your question about “what you want to be true in the world because you’re here”. As a white 74 year old woman I am grateful to be open, curious & teachable & to know I always have more to learn & thus, to give. You, your colleagues & friends are such gifts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drjane1950
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential listening

    This is an important listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmbraLady
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    For the deep heartfelt articulation of life post the election. Felt you all. Thank you! Love your wise words Brittany. So perfect your baby there to keep you grounded. ND x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsNoMo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Authenticity

    I appreciate your realness! Helped me to feel the feels and to keep breathing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kdoyle04
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates accountability-driven conversations and progress-focused storytelling.
Listeners praise clear, optimistic yet urgent delivery and actionable insights.
The group-chat format feels energetic and inclusive, inviting diverse perspectives.
Guests are deeply knowledgeable and cover timely, hard-hitting issues with nuance.

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Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Q: What lessons from history inform today's reparations movement?
Patience and persistence are necessary, as decades of organizing and shifts in public discourse show progress even when immediate policy changes are slow.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Q: What is owed, and is cash essential?
Cash is a central component but reparations are a comprehensive process including reckoning, acknowledgment, accountability, and redress that can drive systemic change.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Q: Three words, how are you doing today?
Tired, enraged, and determined; she explains the resolve to bear witness and push for accountability despite challenges.
Juneteenth and the Debt We're Still Owed, with Adam Serwer
Q: how are you doing today in three words?
Implied—host asks, guest responds with a three-word answer and elaboration; the host presses for reasoning about why it took a moment to answer.
Girl, AI Is Not Unstoppable
Q: What should technologists be leading the conversation on when it comes to AI?
Center Black women and other marginalized voices, push for responsible and equitable technology design, and focus on policy that protects people from harm rather than chasing hype.

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