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How Is This Better?

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

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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In a second-term Trump economy obsessed with the word “meritocracy,” Black women are being pushed out of the workforce at alarming rates — while the least qualified men fail upward. Akilah Hughes sits down with economist and author Anna Gifty Opoku-A... more

You may have heard a lot about boycotting this year, especially when talking about Target or Amazon. Organized actions like these have been happening year-round, but are reaching peak intensity now that we’re well within the holiday season. One such ... more

What happens when a president decides America is done with space?

This week on How Is This Better?, Akilah Hughes digs into the Trump administration’s unprecedented plans to slash NASA’s budget.

Akilah sits down with Casey Dreier of the Planetary S... more

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

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Recent Guests

LaTosha Brown
An activist and organizer from Selma, Alabama.
Black Voters Matter Fund and Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium
Episode: Can Boycotts Fight Fascism?
Casey Dreier
Chief of Space Policy at the Planetary Society
The Planetary Society
Episode: Space is Over
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.

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 254 ratings
  • Informative

    Thought-provoking topics and interesting subject matter experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshleyBanana
    United States19 days ago
  • Always excellent

    Ms Hughes brings just the right tone to our troubled times, and makes it easier to pay attention to what’s going on. Now it’s up to us, the listeners, to act!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Releighton
    United States24 days ago
  • Just US stuff

    Culturally myopic

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HappyGenny
    Canadaa month ago
  • Smart, a little sad, but still hopeful

    When you follow the money it’s depressing. Highlighting how culture has followed the money is hard, but enlightening and leads to hope. Humans will always create art in spite of the odds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AroseE13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and interesting

    First introduced to you from Panic World. Thanks for a great show. Make the episodes longer!! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleepyshrimp
    United States2 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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Can Boycotts Fight Fascism?
Q: Why do you think this form of protest is so effective here in the United States?
Boycotts are effective because they resonate with people's choices and foster a sense of community among participants, making them feel part of a larger movement.
Space is Over
Q: What might the budget cuts to NASA affect?
The cuts could wipe out significant portions of NASA's science work, shutting down active spacecraft and future projects, fundamentally impacting climate research and exploration.
Space is Over
Q: Can you talk about Trump's attitude towards space and space exploration in his first term?
Initially, Trump's administration was fairly supportive of NASA, with significant budget increases and programs like Artemis. However, this attitude shifted dramatically in his second term.
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.

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1. LaTosha Brown
2. Casey Dreier
3. Matthew Gabriele
4. Talia Lavin
5. Heather Weaver
6. Kat Abughazaleh
7. Zohran Mamdani
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