Shows
Navigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE8: Due Process with Katie Old Crow, w/ a special dedication to Maria Isidro**We would like to dedicate this episode to Maria Isidro of Live Oak, FL who was unjustly detained arriving for a scheduled court appearance. Maria held 2 court approved petitions/stays of removal. She was recently and unknowingly driven to the Mexican border and left after being withheld food for 4 days as a diabetic. Maria's son's words are shared in our intro. Donate to Maria's legal expenses -> (CashApp) $DaniellaIsidro (see QR code for Zelle and CashApp on our IG page) .**In this episode Katie Old Crow breaks down due process , habeas corpus, legal loopholes...2025-06-131h 14Navigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE7 Part 2: Reverend Dr. Carl Adair on Religion, Love vs. Power, and the Christian RightPart 2: Fr. Carl continues his thoughts on Christianity's place in the modern world, exploring the use of religion as a mechanism of love vs. power and control by the U.S. Christian Right.Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Contact: navigatethenow@gmail.com Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsEpiscopal Mission Instagram (@way.of.love.in.sunnyside)Episcopal Mission Sunnyside2025-06-0745 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE7 Part 1: Reverend Dr. Carl Adair on Christianity, Politics, and LovePart 1: In this two part episode we are sitting down with the Rev. Dr. Carl Adair of the the new Episcopal Mission In Sunnyside, Queens. In part 1 Fr. Carl offers his perspective on finding a new way of engaging with community and gathering folks within Christianity and beyond in a world that is often at odds with traditional Christian values. *A special dedication to Estela Laurencio and Mary and Maynard Amstutz for providing us our own guidance in showing up in love and care. *Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, and...2025-05-3053 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE6: Community in Practice: An Exploration of Mutual Aid and the 3rd Space w/ Bella and Zehra of SWMA NYCJoin us as we sit down with Zehra and Bella of Sunnyside Woodside Mutual Aid Group in Queens, NY to discuss what is Mutual Aid and how it differs from traditional models of charity and nonprofits. Zehra also shares with us her current project in the works, Saat Saath, a future mutual aid- and art-centered third space fostering resilience in community. Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, subscribe! Contact: navigatethenow@gmail.com Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsSunnyside & Woodside Mutual Aid/ IG: @swma.nycDean Spade: Autho...2025-05-2355 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE5: Political Culture and Beyond- A Journalist's Perspective with Mónica EspitiaJoin us as we sit down with journalist Mónica Espitia to discuss her perspective on the culture of American politics, what's often at the root of tough conversations, and work-life balance. Mónica is a Colombian-born journalist currently working at The Wall Street Journal. Contact: navigatethenow@gmail.com Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsPulso y Péndulo Off Topics on Politics You Decide with Errol LouisPotomac Watch - Wall St. Journal Podcast 2025-05-1659 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE4: Make Algorithms Great AgainJoin us this week as we unpack the influence of algorithms, social media, and the newscycle on our beliefs, and their reflection on society as a whole. Contact: navigatethenow@gmail.com Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsHow can social media and the internet impact the election?Social media and political polarization in America | 60 MinutesThe Social DilemmaOverview and key findings of the 2024 Digital News ReportU.S. Adults’ Knowledge About the WorldNews sources mentioned:Reuters, Globe and Mail, CBC (Canada), Al J...2025-05-0959 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE3: $5000 Baby Bonuses anyone?In this episode we're breaking down the administration's recent "baby boom" proposals and offering our own perspective as (currently childless) millenial women. We're also delving into why we think women may be holding back on motherhood, and what programs and initiatives have proven successful in supporting women and families. Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, subscribe! Contact: navigatethenow@gmail.com Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsWhite House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children -Caroline Kitchener Project 2025 Project 2025 TrackerThe Number of People O...2025-05-0346 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE2: Community as a Function of DemocracyJoin us as we explore community as the cornerstone of democracy, and the importance of social ties in building trust, accountability, and civic engagement. We reflect our own journey via interpersonal relationships, social groups, and grassroot networks.Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsBowling Alone- Robert PutnamJoin or Die Documentary (Netflix)Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope-Bell HooksChristabel Mintah Galloway (IG @christabelmintahgalloway)2025-04-2558 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE1: Welcome to Navigate the Now!Welcome to Navigate the Now! We’re kicking things off by introducing ourselves and discussing our personal connections to politics, past and present. We dive into family dynamics and how they’ve shaped us, and what it means to show up with an open mind and in good faith when facing hard conversations and current issues.Enjoy our content? Be sure to like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: IG @navigatethenow , LinktreeEpisode Notes/Referenced MaterialsUniversity of Michigan: Intergroup Dialogue Community GuidelinesUniversity of Michigan: Identifying and Addressing Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture2025-04-1756 minNavigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectIntro: Welcome to Navigate the Now!Welcome to Navigate the Now!Feeling overwhelmed by the administration? You’re not alone, and you’re not powerless. This medium is our way of reclaiming hope, taking action, and staying grounded together.We’re Dalia and Allie, two gals in their late 30’s who’ve spent a good portion of their friendship engaging in activism and community. Join us in creating a space where advocacy meets community and self-reflection, where politics feel relatable and staying engaged feels possible. We’re learning alongside you, bringing different perspectives and keeping it real while shar...2025-04-1612 min