Shows
The Main TakeawayTX State Senator Molly Cook x Da’Vion Tatum: The State of Our StateOur special guest joining us in conversation is Texas State Senator Molly Cook. As a Registered Nurse and elected official, Senator Cook offers insight into the impacts of the current administration on our health system, voting rights, state politics, and democracy as a whole. In conversation with our host, Da’Vion Tatum, this episode unpacks how to combat voter apathy and inspire people to get involved in civic engagement to improve our society and make people hopeful again.
2025-09-2128 minThe Main TakeawayStacey Abrams x Da’Vion Tatum: A Conversation About the Hopeful Message of Collective AdvocacyOur guest joining us on this episode of The Main Takeaway is the powerfully impactful Leader Stacey Abrams. In conversation with our host, Da’Vion Tatum, they discuss everything from the 10 Steps to Autocracy and the power of Gen Z, to the role of compassion in politics and the hopeful message of collective advocacy.
2025-09-1323 minThe Main Takeaway(Un)banned Archives: A People’s History of the United States - Chapter 2Da’Vion reads and analyzes Chapter 2 of A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn in Episode 2 of the (Un)banned Archive Series
2025-08-2347 minThe Main TakeawayProgress Is InnateDa’Vion Tatum offers some motivational words about the importance, and inevitability, of progress. Using anecdotes, humor, and compassion, he explores the conversation of progress in society and how we should learn from the mistakes of our past as to not repeat them.
2025-08-1926 minThe Main Takeaway(Un)banned Archives: A People’s History of the United States - Chapter 1Da’Vion reads and analyzes Chapter 1 of A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn in Episode 1 of the (Un)banned Archive Series
2025-08-151h 04The Main TakeawayLouisiana V. Callais: The Case That Could Undermine the Voting Rights ActDa’Vion Tatum does an in-depth analysis and breakdown of the Supreme Court case of Louisiana V. Callais and the impacts it will have on the Voting Rights Act, representation in this country, and our right to vote in representatives that represent us.
2025-08-1520 minThe Main TakeawayRedrawing Lines and Closing Doors: Gerrymandering, Medicaid Cuts, and the War on EducationDa’Vion Tatum discusses many of the concerns regarding the current redrawing of the Texas congressional map, the defunding of Medicaid, and the mounting attacks on education in this week’s episode of The Main Takeaway.
2025-08-0538 minThe Main TakeawayLet’s Catch Up!Da’Vion covers all things that have happened from March til Today (July 24th) laying out the the things that have passed and share ideas about the many things to come!
2025-07-2432 minThe Main TakeawayDeterred to DeterminedIn the first official podcast Episode, Da’Vion recaps the week (1/20/25 - 1/25/25) and tells the story of where his motto “don’t be deterred by the problems you see around you, be determined to fix them” originated.
2025-01-2536 minThe Main TakeawayTrailer: “A Purposeful Podcast”Harvard student and advocate Da’Vion Tatum introduces his new podcast, The Main Takeaway. He refers to this project as “a podcast of purpose” hoping to touch hearts, inspire unity, encourage compassion, open minds, and change the world one conversation at a time.
2025-01-1805 min
TrippTalk TechThriving In My Own LaneAuthor and current class of 2025 Harvard student Da'Vion Tatum sits down with Keith Tripp of TrippTalk Tech to have an inspiring conversation about his motivation for writing his first book in the eighth grade and how he told his family, at the age of three, that he would be a valedictorian one day. Fast forward 15 years later he became Westfield High School’s class of 2021 "First" African American Male Valedictorian.Da'Vion also gives students the behind scenes day and the life of a Harvard student and shares some valuable 💎💎💎 for all students on how you can manage your school...
2022-11-0132 min
Black Men Speak PodcastFrom Houston to HarvardDa'Vion Tatum, valedictorian of Westfield High School in Texas talks about his journey from Houston to Harvard after receiving $716,000 in scholarship money. As the author of "Thriving In My Own Lane," Tatum shares his personal life experiences from middle to high school. and the pitfalls of succumbing to stereotypes by reminding them to have the courage and mindset necessary to break societal and cultural norms.
2021-09-2642 min