In YDIGAF about dancing with death, Part II, we hear J's journey over the past few weeks with details of her experience having a stroke, how it has impacted her life, and what she needs on her way to healing. Diane mentions a book call "My Stroke of Insight" by Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD that you may want to check out to learn more about how having a s…

WE'RE BAAAAACK!!!! J and Diane share what journeys they've been on in their absence from the airwaves and how each of them are processing. They've missed all of you and they've missed each other! J has a GoFundMe to try to cover her medical expenses from having a stroke 3 weeks ago. If you are able to help, every little bit is a blessing! https://w…

Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that YDIGAF podcast is going to take a short break for a few weeks. J is experiencing some health issues that she needs to focus on and rest, while Diane will be with family honoring her mother who passed away in December. J is on the mend, but it would be great if you could all send her all the good energy y…

J and Diane continue the dialogue about how to build an exceptional nation as it relates to the use of artificial intelligence. Is AI something we could use to help us imagine what a better nation could look like? Do you use AI in your day to day life? Does it's development scare you? Let's talk about why we should give a f&$k about it. #yd…

What is the difference between restorative justice and transformative justice? J and Diane discuss it as it relates to the land back movements on Turtle Island and in Palestine. If we are to become an exceptional nation, how do we need to shift our thinking and our imagining to see a new future for all with liberation at the core. Diane encourages …

J and Diane continue their conversation focusing more on what an exceptional nation actually might look like. What are the characteristics that might make a country exceptional? They look at the Global Peace Index to see if peace could be a measure of this and how could this measure be better. Is the US capable of being an exceptional nation? #ydig…

What is "American Exceptionalism" and why is it so important to the foundation of white supremacy? J and Diane speak on how this concept manifests in the broader narrative and talk about how it acts as a block to real progress. J mentions a clip from The Newsroom as a reference. You can see that clip here. #ydigafpodcast #americanexceptionalism…

J and Diane are celebrating their 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with all of you as they mark the occasion by thanking all of their listeners/viewers from all over the world! They also talk about the broader definition of domestic violence as we continue to see the breakdown of the govt. on US territory and how that relates to impact all over the world- and wh…

J and Diane continue their discussion about interrogating whiteness with more specific examples of how Diane knows when she has bumped up against something she needs to unpack. They talk about the pedestals that whiteness has elevated white women to and how important it is to knock ourselves off of those pedestals. Diane references two books for yo…

What are the connections between the erasure of DEI, white womening, and the importance of interrogating whiteness if you are a white identified person? J and Diane talk about it and share stories of intentional interrogating of Diane's whiteness and how she goes about that. Order your copy of the book Diane is reading in her Interrogating Whitenes…

Can you imagine how you want our new world to look like? J and Diane talk about what transformation might happen and why it's so hard to envision. Does Star Trek hold any clues for us? How does the movement of information factor in to this and how can we stay the course? #ydigafpodcast #StarTrekBy YDIGAF

As they celebrate another turn around the sun for Diane, they talk about the importance of taking time to honor these milestones. J and Diane also discuss what it means to have wealth guilt and how we navigate that in a way that shares the wealth with others, especially as typical funding avenues are being blocked by far right administrative polici…

With the unobstructed dismantlement of DEI, we thought we'd talk about what it really means and why it's important. Do you give a F&$k about it? Watch to learn why J and Diane think you should. #ydigafpodcastBy YDIGAF

Did you watch? If so, what did you think? If not, why not? Have we been conditioned to like this propaganda to feed the beast? J and Diane talk about the symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's performance during the halftime of the Super Bowl and what messages they saw. Who was the audience for this performance, and did it undo the violence of the sport its…

Do you ever feel like you are living in the "upside-down"? Many of us in the US do right now given the state of our current. political space. J and Diane discuss the most recent policy movements of the Trump administration and how DEI and other expansive systems are being gutted or eliminated and why we should give a f&$k about it. #ydigafpodcast…

Why is common sense and perspective important as we navigate the first 100 days of Trump 2.0? J and Diane talk about different views about some of the more horrific plans of this administration, specifically what J has been hearing living in Jamaica, and how we stay rooted in curiosity as we move forward. #ydigafpodcast #Trump2.0…

J and Diane watched the inauguration together and gave their take on what was said, what was not said, and where we go from here. Are you going to be someone who goes along to get along? What does revolution look like to you? #inauguration2025 #ydigafpodcastBy YDIGAF

How do Black and white women move forward to work together? Is it even possible? J and Diane discuss this topic through a case study they both experienced. #trustiseverything #ydigafpodcastBy YDIGAF

Just following the anniversary of the attack on the Capital to overturn an election, we have transition on the mind. J and Diane talk about loss, as Diane's mother passed during the holidays, and how these types of transitions impact those around them. Do you feel yourself in a space of transition? Let's talk about it. #ydigafpodcast #changeisinevi…

J and Diane continue their discussion of the movie, the American Society of Magical Negroes talking about what the next steps are for transformation in our society when whiteness gets agitated and needs to be calmed for safety. Is there something more? Could we be discussing a possible sequel, and did the filmmakers not go far enough? #artimitatesl…

Did you see the movie? J and Diane discuss the themes of the American Society of Magical Negroes movie and how it pertains to the US in the past, present, and future. Did J see something different than Diane and why? It was such a good discussion they had to do it in two parts. Enjoy Part I! #americansocietymagicalnegroes #ydigafpodcast #whitetears…

J and Diane continue the discussion about family dynamics over the holidays and how the people we are today are constructed by our childhood experiences. How do we have transformative discussions when hurt happens instead of rage? Listen to their take on this and more. #ydgafpodcast #familydynamics #culturaldifferences…

How did the most recent holiday show up for you? J and Diane share some differences around their holiday rituals, did they have any difficult moments, and how do each of them show up to the festivities? #takesgiving #colonizationday #holidayrituals #ydigafpodcastBy YDIGAF

With a convicted felon about to sit in the chair of power J and Diane talk about our prison system, modern day slavery, and how our two systems of "justice" are not even trying to hide anymore. #moderndayslavery #ydigafpodcast #election2024By YDIGAF

J and Diane discuss what the foundation might be for the focus on Diddy's choices, separate and apart from his possible guilt. Can two things be true? Does a Black man with power talking about organizing a Black nationalist movement increase his vulnerability to investigation? Should we give a f&$k about this? Tell us in the comments. #diddy #coint…

What are the next steps given how the US election turned out? J and Diane discuss how folks from marginalized identities might move knowing what is coming, and the white silence that has risen since Nov. 5th. Will tribalism save us? #powerbuilding #election2024 #ydigafpodcastBy YDIGAF

Its the week after, and it's time to talk about what happened. This is not an easy conversation, and for all our white listeners out there, you might feel some sort of way. But, stay with it, and process what comes up cuz we'll never get anywhere as humanity if we don't. #election2024 #ydigafpodcast #bluebracelets…

J and Diane are going LIVE! We wanted to spend election day in community with folks from all around the country as we talk about what this election means, what we think is going to happen between today and inauguration day, and how do we stay engaged even after the results are announced. We welcome special guests Shannan Reaze instagram @ShaReaze, …

One week out from the US election and there is MUCH to talk about! J and Diane talk about what the general mood is in the US and around the world as early voting has begun, anxieties about the peaceful transfer of power and how everyone can stay engaged ESPECIALLY after the votes are cast. #ydigafpodcast #election2024 #nonviolence #stayengaged…

As we inch closer to the election of 2024 in the US, we are watching the candidates on different interview platforms and unpacking what we see. J and Diane discuss the appearances of the three candidates, one on The Breakfast Club, and two with the National Association of Black Journalists as we think about editing, prepping for these conversations…

On the heels of a tumultuous month of weather, war, and chemical plant fires that are further showing us how hard we are working to destroy our planet, J and Diane discuss it all and decide why we should give a f&$k about any of it. #climateinjustice #hurricanes #capitalismBy YDIGAF

The occupation and horrors happening in Palestine are always on our minds, but today, J and Diane center the 1 year mark of this g*cide and unpack the escalation that has been happening over the previous weeks. #freepalestine #ydigafpodcast #electoralpoliticsBy YDIGAF

In this final episode about the debate we talk about policies and prophecies. Did you hear any that surprised you? Did you NOT hear what you wanted to hear? J and Diane break it down. Tell us what you thought in the comments. #ydigafpodcast #debate2024 #electoralpolitics #policies #election2024By YDIGAF

What are some of the tropes you heard, or didn't hear, during the debate? J and Diane discuss and uncover some that you might have missed. #ydigafpodcast #debate2024 #dogwhistlesBy YDIGAF

Let's talk about the DEBATE!! J and Diane break it down in this part I of a 3 part series. Did we hear anything that surprised us, what should we have been looking for, and what other voices did we listen to in our own process? Shout out to @marclamonthillofficial and @JillStein2024 !!!#ydigafpodcast #thedebate2024…

J and Diane discuss the decisions around inviting entertainers to speak to specific demographics political parties want to call in before an election, the manipulation this can be, and how that might impact the GOTV efforts. #ydigafpodcast #DNC #MeganTheeStallion #SexyReddBy YDIGAF

We continue our conversation about the DNC week identifying differences in our perceptions of the messages offered during the programming. #ydigafpodcast #dncBy YDIGAF

JoHanna and Diane discuss their perceptions of the DNC, what they saw and how it landed on them, and what does all this mean for democracy in this part I of a two-part series? #ydigafpodcast (catch Part II next week as we ramp up our discussion between now and the election!)? #ydigafpodcastBy YDIGAF

WE MADE IT TO OUR 10TH EPISODE!!! J and Diane discuss the ascension of Kamala Harris from VP to presidential candidate, the impact on safety for all, especially folks from marginalized communities, and what this world looks like post-election. #ydigafpodcast #planningforthefuture #10thepisodeBy YDIGAF

Let's talk about why the assassination attempt on Trump matters, how it feeds the US lust for violence, and where we might go from here? #ydigafpodcast #propagandamattersBy YDIGAF

Part II of this conversation we dive deeper into why these types of televised messages impact our lives more than we think? If you still haven't watched the rebuttal yourself, click here to watch. Catch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel.By YDIGAF

Why do we give a f&$k about these speeches? Episode 7 is the first in a two-part series unpacking the rebuttal to the State of the Union given by Rep. Senator Katie Britt. If you didn't see her speech, click here to watch it either before or after you listen to this conversation.By YDIGAF

In this 6th episode, we explore privilege more as it governs how we see what's happening in the world; how this relates to political projects that will impact life in the US, and the chaos that wounded white people create.By YDIGAF

In this 5th episode, we talk about the foundational narratives that Diane and J were taught, the impact on our personal relationships that the world's turmoil has taken, and the benefit of cross-cultural experiences to teach us that we all need each other to survive.By YDIGAF

We unpack Diane's jealousy revealed in the last episode while exploring the indoctrination into narratives woven over centuries to justify colonization and erasure.By YDIGAF

This episode, we talk about Palestine through the lens of Black compassion and white frustration… with a little bit of jealousy mixed in. Email us at ydigaf.com to tell us why you give a f&$k about these issues. #ydigafpodcast #palestineBy YDIGAF

In this episode, we review written Klan documentation, discuss how it informs false narratives in connection to what we experience today, and explore where we go from here. ydigaf.com #ydigafpodcast #truthtellinginhistoryBy YDIGAF

Welcome to the introductory episode of Why Do I Give a F&$K? hosted by JoHanna "J" Thompson and Diane Tate. Get to know us and find out why we give a f&$k about cisgendered, grand dragons, and passing. We are so glad you found us! #ydigafpodcast https://www.ydigaf.comBy YDIGAF

Welcome to the introductory episode of Why Do I Give a F&$K? hosted by JoHanna "J" Thompson and Diane Tate. Get to know us and find out why we give a f&$k about cisgendered, grand dragons, and passing. We are so glad you found us! #ydigafpodcast https://www.ydigaf.comBy YDIGAF