#WeNeedToTalk

#WeNeedToTalk

#WeNeedToTalk is hosted by actor, singer and activist Malynda Hale. Leading with the motto that everything begins with a conversation, #WeNeedToTalk is centered around heartfelt one on one conversations, with an emphasis on social justice, politics, religion, society, and culture. Listeners will enjoy meaningful discussions with Malynda and a variety of special guests. malyndahale.substack.com

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April 30, 2026 19 mins


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March 30, 2026 15 mins

Here is a link to the Energy Bills relief Act Proposal:

https://seec.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/seec.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/26.01.21-energy-bills-relief-act-summary_0.pdf

What the Energy Bills Relief Act would actually do:

It focuses on one core goal: lowering energy costs for everyday people.

Add more affordable energyWhen demand is higher than supply, prices go up. This bill restores incentives for renewable energy (th...

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Malynda chats with comedian, strategist and political commentator Maya May.



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Born in Torrejon, Spain to parents involved in serving their country, the desire to serve has continued through her education and current career journey. She is an activist, scholar and author. Her debut non-fiction book To Be A Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement published by Beacon Press was released in July 2024. She is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, Co-Director of the Polic...

February 26, 2026 18 mins

In California, we are no stranger to higher home insurance premiums, fewer affordable options, and even non-renewals. We’ve had enough. California families shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden of extreme weather impacts. No one should have to choose between protecting their homes and keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.

The Affordable Insurance and Recovery (AIR) Act (SB 982) has been introduced in the Califo...

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#WeNeedToTalk: In Conversation is a space for honest, grounded dialogue about the issues shaping our world and our shared humanity. Each episode features thoughtful guests, candid conversations, and a commitment to clarity, context, and compassion. Together, we dig beneath the headlines to explore what’s really happening, why it matters, and how we can move forward with integrity.

In this episode Malynda chats with Ben Sheehan. He i...

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The cost of living crisis is getting worse and worse, and it’s not by accident.

#WeNeedToTalk about why everything feels more expensive right now. Utility bills are rising year over year, healthcare costs are spiraling, and recent policy choices — including the “Big Beautiful Bill” — are making things worse by cutting over $1 trillion from Medicaid and stripping away renewable energy incentives that would lower costs for families. R...

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January 9, 2026 31 mins

In Conversation with Dr. Jen Johannsen of Reasoned Reality Project.



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In the first conversation of 2026 I chat with Dr. Nola Haynes about what to expect this year, how to be prepared and more!



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November 20, 2025 28 mins

Thank you ArleneMach, Maura Rogers, Karen C, and many others for tuning into my live video with Shannon Watts! Join me for my next live video in the app.



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November 4, 2025 30 mins


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October 18, 2025 30 mins

Thank you Barbara, Lori Frank, Justine Bailey, Nicole Fonarow, and many others for tuning into my live video with Rabbi Sandra Lawson! Join me for my next live video in the app.



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October 10, 2025 40 mins


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October 2, 2025 30 mins


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September 26, 2025 24 mins


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