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Unruly Subjects

Rowhome Productions
ICE
Department Of Justice
Election Interference
Politics
Culture
Civil Rights Law
Campus Speech
Family Dynamics
Activism
Voter Purging
Political Activism
Music
Food
Cop City
Comedy
Racism
Black Lives Matter
Voting Rights Act
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Daryl Li

Unruly Subjects is a weekly show about politics and culture hosted by Chenjerai Kumanyika, media professor and Peabody Award-winning audio journalist. Each week, Chenjerai makes sense of the week’s struggles with some of his favorite people - thinkers, journalists, friends, and folks who can help us laugh through the pain.

The show is created in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Support Unrul... more

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This week, we have an episode all about the Trump administration's attack on federal workers and how people are mobilizing to fight back. We feature an interview with two prominent organizers with the Federal Unionist Network: Paul Osadebe and Chris ... more

This week, we have an episode all about what’s happening right now in Brazil - and how we got here.  

We feature an interview with Gilberto Porcidonio, a journalist, screenwriter, and writer from Brazil. He is a reporter and fact-checker for Piauí m... more

This week, we feature an interview with journalist Gillian Brockell who recently wrote a story published in Mother Jones that breaks down what’s happening onboard ICE deportation flights, the private-equity airline that’s profiting off the cruelty, a... more

This week, Chenjerai is back on one of his favorite beats: policing in America 👮

He has a long conversation with Mac Muir, the author of Cop Cop: Breaking the Fixed System of American Policing. Muir recently served as the Executive Director of Oakl... more

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Recent Guests

Gilberto Porcidonio
Legendary journalist and researcher reporting on culture and policing in Brazil.
Episode: Mobilizing Black Brazil: Culture, Power, and the Fight Over Democracy
Pedro Borges
Brazilian journalist from Alma Preta, focusing on elections and the black vote.
Alma Preta
Episode: Mobilizing Black Brazil: Culture, Power, and the Fight Over Democracy
Gillian Brockell
Investigative journalist and former flight attendant
Mother Jones
Episode: Shackled at 30,000 Feet: What You Don’t Know About ICE Flights—and Who’s Paying for Them
Mac Muir
Former investigator with New York's Civilian Complaint Review Board
Community Police Review Agency
Episode: Who Polices the Police? with Mac Muir
Bill Fletcher Jr.
Longtime organizer, scholar, and activist.
Episode: What It Takes to Shut It Down: General Strikes, Movement Strategy, Solidarity
Dr. Robert Mills III
Pediatrician in Minneapolis.
Episode: What It Takes to Shut It Down: General Strikes, Movement Strategy, Solidarity
Dr. Nakia Dunbar
School administrator navigating ICE's impact on schools.
Episode: What It Takes to Shut It Down: General Strikes, Movement Strategy, Solidarity
Abby Vesoulis
Journalist at Mother Jones, co-author of The New Investigation
Mother Jones
Episode: How Trump 2.0 Built a Vote Purging Machine with Abby Vesoulis
George "Conscious" Lee
An activist and political educator known for his dynamic engagement on social media.
Episode: Debate, Journalism, and Power in the Feed with George “Conscious” Lee

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Chenjerai Kumanyika
Host of Unruly Subjects

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • On point!

    Unsurprisingly for any project Chenjerai tackles, this podcast is tight & on point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skatzesq
    United States3 months ago
  • Everything Chenjerai does is gold!

    This is exactly what our world needs right now, and Chenjerai is the man for the job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurajoycedavis
    United States4 months ago

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The host is praised for his ability to handle complex topics with compassion and clarity.
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How Trump 2.0 Built a Vote Purging Machine with Abby Vesoulis
Q: If you had to break this down in about 10 minutes, how would you explain this?
Abby Vesoulis explains the efforts of the DOJ to collect full voter rolls for compiling a national database, emphasizing the implications on individual voting rights.
Debate, Journalism, and Power in the Feed with George “Conscious” Lee
Q: How do you feel Conscious Lee cuts through where someone else might not be able to hold someone's attention?
People find him relatable because he talks with a Southern draw, blending academic jargon with accessible language and political engagement.
How Civil Rights Law Became a Weapon Against Dissent—on Palestine and Beyond
Q: Daryl, I want to start out by really setting the stakes for this. Is there a particular example of someone being targeted in one of these investigations that you could flesh out for us?
Li discusses a complaint filed against Cornell University, which led to a federal investigation without substantial evidence.

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Covering a wide array of contemporary issues, this show offers nuanced discussions that bridge politics and culture through an engaging lens. With a focus on empowerment, it often highlights topics such as political representation, community organizing, and activism, providing listeners with insights into systemic oppression and social justice initiatives. The conversations go beyond traditional political commentary as they weave in personal narratives, critiques of cultural phenomena, and the importance of humor in addressing serious topics.

What sets it apart is the host's unique approach to fostering an open dialogue with guests from various backgrounds. This blend of deep analytical thought and relatable storytelling is likely to reson... more

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1. Gilberto Porcidonio
2. Pedro Borges
3. Gillian Brockell
4. Mac Muir
5. Bill Fletcher Jr.
6. Dr. Robert Mills III
7. Dr. Nakia Dunbar
8. Abby Vesoulis

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