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Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal PodcastEpisode 797 - Arteta signs + Black ArsenalIn this episode I'm joined by Sam Dean to talk about Mikel Arteta signing a new contract, with discussion of the timing of the announcement, and what this nextcycle will demand of the Arsenal boss. Then we turn our attention to the injury-filled Interlull, paying close attention to the Martin Odegaard injury, and trying to figure out what Arteta is going to do without his captain – a player who is fundamental to the way the Gunners play.Then, I catch up with Tayo Popoola, a contributor to the new book Black Arsenal by Cl...
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Politicians’ PlaygroundS2E20 - Final Findings 2Hey guys! Welcome back to the political playground! Today we are celebrating a momentous occasion: our Season 2 Finale!!! In today’s episode, the final installment of season 2, your host & co-host, Sam Otchere & Akshitha Yelukati, are filled with joy as they discuss this past season! Going through each of season 2’s 19 episodes, they debrief about the gist of each episode and new developments that have transpired over the course of the season. Please sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide for the very last time in season 2! Though sad about the ending of this season, Sam & Akshitha are exceedingly exci...
2021-06-301h 11Politicians’ PlaygroundS2E19 - Pride & PrejudiceHey guys! Welcome back to the political playground! Today your host, Sam Otchere, and guest, Leah Cunha, celebrate Pride Month this June! Join us in this discussion about the injustices against the LGBTQ community throughout history! In this conversation, we also highlight the Pride aspect, as well as the prejudice, hence the episode title. Please sit back and enjoy the ride-down-the-slide on this installment of "Politicians' Playground"!
2021-06-2547 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E18 - Vaccinations & VacationsHey guys! Welcome back to the political playground! Join you host, Sam Otchere, as well as your guest, Keshav Ramesh, in an insightful conversation about the current Covid-19 crisis thats still inflicting pain and suffering across the globe. In today's installment we discuss the vaccine rollout, the Biden administration's progress and work ethic, the J&J vaccine, the current crisis in India, new CDC guidelines, and much, much more. Below are a few links of places you can donate to help India in this very scary time. These organizations donate money, medical supplies, PPE kits, vaccines, and more!
2021-04-3051 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E17 - Floyd's FightHey guys! Join your host, Sam Otchere, and guest, Kodi Jane Mogor, in a deep conversation about the Derek Chauvin trial. Listen to get some insight into George Floyd's legacy, Derek Chauvin's fate, and America's future. Sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on this installment of "Politicians' Playground".
2021-04-2748 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E16 - Wright WayHey guys! Join your host, Sam Otchere, and guest, Kodi Jane Mogor, in a conversation about the tragic police killing of Daunte Wright. In this installment we discuss many of the racial and social issues/injustices taking place in this turbulent time. Sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on the political playground.
2021-04-271h 00Politicians’ PlaygroundFuture Forward (Bonus)Hey guys! Listen to this quick bonus episode where your host, Sam Otchere, highlights what's to come for 'Politicians' Playground''s future! Stay up to date with all our topics and conversations! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy your ride down this slide. (Keep an eye out for the upcoming installments!!)
2021-04-1505 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E15 - Media-ManiaHey guys!!! Welcome back to the political playground. In today's episode we explore media. Thats right! Social media, news media, and much, much more. Join your host, Sam Otchere, and guest, Ella Manning, on a ride down the slide the in political playground on this installment!
2021-03-2457 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E14 - Asian AttacksHost: Sam Otchere; Guests: Fayre Li, Kodi Jane Mogor, Ashna Prakash
Hey guys! Join us as we discuss the current rise in hate crimes against the Asian-American community during these unprecedented and turbulent times! Sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on today's installment!
2021-03-0849 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E13 - Busy BidenHost: Sam Otchere; Guest: Emma Soloperto
Hey guys! Join us as we discuss Biden a month and a half into his presidency! Sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on todays installment!
2021-03-0527 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E12 - Ted's TexasHey guys! Welcome to our conversation about the current national disaster thats transpiring in Texas. You host, Sam Otchere, and co-host, Akshitha Yelukati dive deep into many aspects of this terrible occurrence. Today's discussion covers the various effects of the winter storm, the lack of response and leadership from Republican Senator Ted Cruz, and the integrity that should be upheld in political office. Thank you for joining us in today's installment. Please sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on this political playground!
2021-02-2018 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E11 - Trump TrialsHey guys! Welcome back to the political playground. In today's installment, we discuss the Donald Trump Senate Trials and Trump's ultimate acquittal. Please sit back with you host, Sam Otchere, and co-host, Akshitha Yelukati, as we take our ride down the slide on this episode of 'Politicians' Playground'!
2021-02-2023 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E10 - Black BusinessHost: Sam Otchere; Guest: Kodi Jane Mogor
Hey guys! Welcome back to the political playground. Today's installment discusses Black History Month and various aspects of black history, issues, and culture. Join us as we connect years of historical elements to current pressing issues and join us as we converse about some great historical figures. To honor Black History Month, please sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on this political playground!
2021-02-1755 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E9 - Climate CatastropheHey guys, welcome back to the political playground! Today we discuss the perpetual changing of the world around us. As we converse about the seemingly controversial issue of how to solve climate change, we cover topics ranging from political ideology, President Biden, former President Trump, to even sustainability and how to manage and take care of our earth, in hopes of reversing damage. Join your host, Sam Otchere, guest co-host, Emma Soloperto, and guest, Leah Cunha, as we take a deep dive into environmental politics. Please tune-in, sit back, and enjoy your ride down the slide on this political...
2021-02-031h 04Politicians’ PlaygroundS2E8 - Inauguration InspirationHey guys! today we are back with Sam and Akshitha discussing the ins-n-outs of Joseph R. Biden's 2021 inauguration. Join us as we converse about the hope that has now been bestowed upon our country. We also highlight all the songs, poems, speeches, and fashion that stole the show on January 20th. Sit back an enjoy your ride down the slide on this political playground!!
2021-01-2238 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E7 - Political PickupHey guys, so sorry we haven't recorded in a while, but we are back!!! Join you host, Sam Otchere, co-host, Akshitha Yelukati, and guest, Emma Soloperto, as they deconstruct every political event that has happened since mid-November. They will catch you up on all the logistics, gossip, and elements of whats to come in our political climate Sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide today on the political playground as these three discuss current, relevant aspects of our political atmosphere!
2021-01-2000 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E6 - Election ExcitementHey guys! Welcome back to another episode with Sam and Akshitha! Sorry for not releasing content in a while! Give this podcast a listen! This was recorded the day Joe Biden was announced as the new President-Elect and its very exciting. We discuss the election results and whats to come next. Please sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide!
2021-01-1537 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E4 - Debate DeconstructionHey guys! Join Akshitha and Sam in a great discussion, taking part multiple aspects of the first 2020 presidential debate! This installment is with guest, Borsha Sarker. Sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on this political playground!
LINKS
REGISTER TO VOTE: https://vote.gov
SIGN UP TO BE A POLL WORKER: https://www.powerthepolls.org
CT HIGH SCHOOLERS FOR BIDEN: https://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/282779/, https://www.instagram.com/cthsforbiden/
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION 2020 CAMPAIGN PLATFORM: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/media/trump-campaign-announces-president-trumps-2nd-term-agenda-fighting-for-you/
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION 2020 CAMPAIGN PLATFORM: https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/
2020-11-0451 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E5 - Election's Eve (Bonus)Hi guys! Join Akshitha and Sam for a ride down the slide! Today is the day! Vote! Vote for democracy! Vote for freedom of all! Vote for intellect! Vote for reason! Vote for passion! Vote for empathy! Vote for change! Enjoy today's episode!
LINKS
REGISTER TO VOTE: https://vote.gov
SIGN UP TO BE A POLL WORKER: https://www.powerthepolls.org
CT HIGH SCHOOLERS FOR BIDEN: https://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/282779/, https://www.instagram.com/cthsforbiden/
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION 2020 CAMPAIGN PLATFORM: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/media/t...
2020-11-0305 min
Black; Let's Talk About ItBlack; The VP EditionGuest speakers Sam Otchere, Jencih Manhertz, and Kenzie Talavera, come on the show to talk about the Vice Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence
2020-10-1729 minBlack; Let's Talk About ItBlack; The President's EditionTune in to this amazing podcast with Sam Otchere, Kenzie Talavera, and Jencih Manhertz, to talk about the recent Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Stay tuned for a part 2 with this wonderful group about the Vice debate next week!!!
2020-10-0423 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E3 - Election EnergyHey guys! Welcome back from our hiatus! Akshitha and Sam are glad to be back and discussing current politics. In this installment, we have been joined by guest, Ashna Prakash, to deliberate over the recent news in our political world. As the election rushes towards us, today we deconstruct our social and political climate as a country. Your hosts talk about presidential hopefuls, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as we see who will be best for the future of our country. Your voice can only matter if you speak out and vote! Register to vote and help make change...
2020-09-301h 01Politicians’ PlaygroundS2E2 - American AnticsHey guys! Welcome to the second episode of the second season. During this installment, we dive into topics concerning America currently. Your host, Sam Otchere, and cohost, Akshitha Yelukati, discuss the BLM movement, Blue Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, the pandemic, Donald Trump, and the what it means to be an American. Please sit back and enjoy your ride-down-the-slide on the political playground.
2020-07-3140 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS2E1 - Guns GaloreHost: Sam Otchere; Co-host: Akshitha Yelukati; Guests: Ella Manning & Emma Sansom
Hi guys! Welcome back to "Politicians' Playground"! This is our very first episode of season 2 and we are starting it off with a bang! (Literally). Today we are diving into the intricacies of gun control and reform concerning guns in America. We are very excited and have a great discussion for all of you today! Please sit back and enjoy your ride-down-the-slide on the political playground.
2020-07-2548 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E8 - Final FindingsJoin your host, Sam Otchere, cohost, Akshitha Yelukati, and guest, Amelia Savola in this season's finale. In this installment we review all the political discussions that we have previously deconstructed in our first season. Listen in to our new findings, new ideas, and new topics as we close out our very first season. As we go back in time and pick apart our discussions, episode by episode, we have a great discussion with plenty of new discoveries. Sam and Akshitha would like to sincerely thank all the listeners and remind them to tune in for next season. All righty now...
2020-07-121h 07Politicians’ PlaygroundS1E7 - Prenatal PoliticsHey guys! Welcome back to the podcast! Today, your host Sam Otchere, and guest co-host, Jenieke Calloway, discuss the political atmosphere around reproductive rights and abortion with our special guest, Ashna Prakash. Today we dive deep into all the aspects surrounding the debate/controversy and, for many, the moral dilemmas behind abortion. We are very excited about the topics that have been covered in this installment and we know today will be very fun on the political playground. So, please sit back and enjoy your ride-down-the-slide on "Politicians' Playground".
2020-06-2450 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E6 - Future FeminismHey guys! Today we discuss the many controversial aspects of gender inequality with our special guest, Paige Bauer. During today's installment, we cover statistics, widespread stigma, and the history of feminism. Paige, a strong and vocal self-identified feminist, hopes that we can see change in the future and ultimately reach gender equality. With your host, Sam Otchere, and co-host, Akshitha Yelukati, sit back and enjoy your ride-down-the-slide on this episode of "Politician's Playground".
2020-06-2252 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E5 - Protest PoliticsHost: Sam Otchere; Co-host: Akshitha Yelukati; Guests: Ella Manning and Emma Soloperto.
Hey guys, we are back with another episode! As heard in our previous bonus episode, today we will be discussing the Black Lives Matter Movement and the nationwide protests that have emerged after the death of George Floyd. Please listen in, you will not be disappointed. We discuss many great aspects of the riots, the BLM movement, and potential solutions to racial injustice! So sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on "Politicians' Playground"!
Links to support the BLM Movement:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
2020-06-1050 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundPre-“Protest Politics” (Bonus)Hey guys! Sam and Akshitha are here with a bonus episode! This bonus describes an overview on what is currently happening in America with the Black Lives Matter movement and the death of George Floyd. This episode is to precede our next which will be a deeper discussion with guests about the current political climate. Here are some resources to help support the BLM movement! Enjoy your ride down the slide on "Politicians' Playground"!
https://minnesotafreedomfund.org
https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud
https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd
Send a letter to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey requesting justice, accountability an...
2020-06-0307 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E4 - Politically PrejudiceHey guys! Join Sam and Akshitha today as we discuss the current political state of America. Our guest today is Jencih Manhertz, who has her own podcast, “Educate and Elevate” (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Brkgj2V5T2uuqL9LNo03M?si=-symw4UQQQ2QuhXTnE-alQ). In this fourth installment, we dive deep into racism and its role in the lives of American citizens. Join us in our discussion and be apart of the Black Lives Matter movement! Enjoy your ride, down the slide in today's episode of "Politicians' Playground"!
2020-06-0344 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E3 - Immigration ImaginationHi guys! Welcome back to another installment of "Politicians' Playground"! Your hosts, Sam and Akshitha, are very excited to welcome our guest speaker, Leah Cunha to today's episode! During this time on the playground we discuss the current political issue of immigration in America. We tell personal stories, explore the lives of others, and address the experiences that immigrants have in America. This is a very exciting and intriguing episode, so sit back and enjoy your ride down the slide on "Politicians' Playground"!
2020-05-2746 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E2 - Presidential PoliticsHey guys! Join your hosts, Sam Otchere and Akshitha Yelukati on a presidential ride down the slide on "Politicians' Playground"! Today we interview two friends Amelia Savola and Emma Soloperto! Vote, listen, and enjoy!
2020-05-2243 minPoliticians’ PlaygroundS1E1 - Pandemic PoliticsHey guys! Welcome to our very first episode of "Politicians' Playground"! We are very excited to welcome you and to explore the topics covered in this episode. Here, we dive deep into the politics of the current global pandemic, so come join us on a ride-down-the-slide on the political playground!
2020-05-1537 min
Politicians’ PlaygroundPoliticians' Playground - TrailerHi guys! Come join your host, Sam Otchere, and co-host, Akshitha Yelukati on the political playground! Here we discuss political issues and dive deep into the lives and thoughts of friends, family members, and our political mentors. This is our promo episode, so please give it a quick listen and stay tuned for more full episodes to come! Join us on a fun ride down the slide on "Politicians' Playground"!
2020-05-1302 min
Find Your TribeFinding Your Motivation with Abigale Otchere In this episode, I have the amazing Abigale Otchere from the Motivational Mondays Podcast. She shares words of wisdom and inspiration from across the pond…in fact she is was in China when we recorded this episode! We discussed needing to find who we are and how to get motivated, finding strength and confronting challenges and our conversation reminded me of an episode with Sam the Therapist, Recognizing Strengths and Confronting Challenges. Enjoy and please remember to review and subscribe! Stuff from Episode: How to Bounce Back After Getting Laid Off, htt...
2018-01-3043 min