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7. Part 1: What are rights?
7. Part 1: What are rights?

We are always told that we have rights, and that these should be protected. But what are they really, and do they actually protect us from harm? In this episode we explore it’s legal definition and historical events that shaped it.

6. Halloween Episode
6. Halloween Episode
5. Thanksgiving Special
5. Thanksgiving Special

Thanksgiving! For some, it’s about turkey and awkward family dinners. For others, it’s a stark reminder of colonialism’s ongoing legacies. Whether you celebrate it or not -- Lapis and Phuong discuss how to engage more meaningfully with this holiday.

4. Part 2: What’s up with names in our community?
4. Part 2: What’s up with names in our community?

Names can anchor us to the histories of our communities. Lapis and Phuong dive deeper into the significance of changing names, especially if they uphold damaging legacies.

3. Part 1: What’s in a name?
3. Part 1: What’s in a name?

A name is a powerful thing, it’s how we define our reality. When even our name is taken out of our control, the damage can be subtle but no less painful.

2. How did we get here?
2. How did we get here?

Life is a bumpy ride, and that’s even more true in the world of politics. Listen to how two very different backgrounds led Phuong and Lapis to believe two equally toxic ideologies, and how learning to listen to each other helped them grow as people and as friends.

1. What is politics?
1. What is politics?

Politics might seem like a distant game for corrupt power players but it actually affects things as innocuous as a little girl setting up a lemonade stand. Learn simple and surprising ways politics impacts lives, and things anyone can do to push for change.

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Just couldn’t stop talking…

Phuong and Lapis are the world’s two most engaging chatterboxes. One night, their non-stop prattle about sex and socialism entranced Vu Hai to produce this podcast. Armed with enthusiasm, they built this community to discuss issues, share their tools, and hold themselves accountable.

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