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Welcome to Slim Fast Kids, the podcast where we unpack the diet culture circus that raised us — one decade at a time. In this debut episode, we’re heading back to the 1980s, the era of spandex leotards, moms power-walking with Jane Fonda tapes, and refrigerators stocked with Diet Coke like it was holy water.

This was the decade where diet culture really strapped on its leg warmers and hit the treadmill. With more moms entering the w...

Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests, and a historic interim leader takes charge. Back home, Delta State University is reeling after a Black student was found hanging from a tree — stirring painful echoes of America’s racial terror past. Plus, in our quick-fire microwave news: California’s mask ban for cops, Denmark vs. Trumpworld over Greenland, Tesla’s race-bias lawsuits, Texas’ anti-“Sha...

In the season finale of We Vote Too, host Leise Winny steps up to the mic—solo—to unpack the chaotic, confusing, and critically urgent state of democracy in 2025.

This isn’t just a recap. It’s a reality check.

From voter suppression laws and court power grabs to gerrymandering and rising public distrust, we break down exactly what’s happening, where democracy stands, and how we move forward. With real-world examples, court wins, and ...

Featuring Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism

Your wallet is more potent than you think. In this special bonus episode of We Vote Too, we revisit an eye-opening archived interview with Tanja Hester—former political consultant, FIRE movement pioneer, and author of Wallet Activism—to explore how your everyday financial choices can become acts of resistance.

Tanja breaks down what wallet activism means, how to tell the difference be...

Young voters are the largest, most diverse voting bloc in the country, but they’re also the most disillusioned. In this episode, we dig into the gap between political power and political participation among Gen Z and Millennial voters. Why do so many young people feel like voting doesn’t matter? What’s fueling their dissatisfaction, and what motivates them to show up?

We break down the numbers, bust the myths, and spotlight the orga...

What happens when red pill content leaves the group chat and hits the ballot box? In this episode of We Vote Too, host Leise Winny is joined by filmmaker, writer, host, and educator Nerra Muhammad to break down how red pill ideology has become more than just toxic dating advice—it’s a gateway to misogyny, racism, and far-right politics.

Together, we unpack why young white men are shifting toward Trump, how patriarchy harms everyone,...

In this episode, host Lisa Winny explores the disconnect between rising employment numbers and the lived reality of many Gen Z and Millennial workers, who say the job market still feels like a rigged game. From the fading promises of workplace DEI to endless rejection emails for being “overqualified,” we ask: What does work feel like today, and how does that impact civic engagement?

Additionally, we revisit a 2023 interview with Kha...

Is a third party a real alternative, or just the reason your least favorite candidate wins? In this episode of We Vote Too, we unpack the structural roadblocks, cultural skepticism, and political urgency surrounding third-party politics in the U.S.

Host Leise Winny sits down with political organizer Muhammad to discuss exploring third parties, exploring their historical role, whether third parties are viable, what role they’ve histo...

We've all seen what too far right looks like. But what about the other side? Can you go too far left… and what does that even mean in America?

In this episode, host Leise Winny and guest Deanna Neal (organizer, commentator, and unapologetic truth-teller) dig into the tension on the left—from disillusioned progressives to centrist Democrats losing the room. We unpack why some voters once fired up for Bernie ended up voting for Tr...

Immigration in the U.S. is more than headlines and border walls — it’s a complex system that touches millions of lives, often in invisible ways. In this episode of We Vote Too, we break down what’s going on: from visa categories and green card backlogs to DACA, asylum, and undocumented status.

We explain how these systems work (and don’t), what’s changed under recent federal crackdowns, and why immigration raids — like the ones unfo...

Today on We Vote Too, we’re diving headfirst into a conversation many avoid but desperately need: Why do so many low-income white Americans keep voting against their own economic interests?

Let’s be real—despite the myth of the “welfare queen” (hint: she doesn’t look like you think), white Americans make up the largest group receiving government assistance. In 2022, 51 million white individuals received welfare, more than triple the...

🗽 Featuring Edafe Okporo, NYC Council Candidate (District 7)

Podcast Description:
Capitalism gave us Netflix, Amazon, and five-dollar delivery fees for five-dollar tacos. But for Millennials? It's also given economic trauma, $100k in student debt, and an endless hustle culture wrapped in inspirational quotes.

In this episode of We Vote Too, we ask: Is it capitalism we hate—or just the broken version we inherited? Host Leise Winny bre...

In our first episode of We Vote Too, we look at the Democratic Party’s current strategy and ask if it’s working. From the legacy of past approaches to the bold moves of today, we explore the rise of young voices like David Hogg, the positioning of Vice President Kamala Harris, and the party’s shifting stance on the Gaza conflict. Whether you’re a longtime voter or just getting into the conversation, this episode dives into what’s a...

Another exciting episode of Buzz Pop, your go-to podcast for all things Super Bowl! Your host, Leise Winny, is joined by two special guests joining us to delve into the world of not football and everything not Super Bowl. Shannon Finegan is a media researcher at NFL Films, and sports writer Tamika A. Nwalipenja co-founded CrossRoads International and co-host of the fan sports show It Takes 2. 1. Is the Taylor effect. 2. Are Trav...