Shows
Citations NeededEpisode 217: A.I. Mysticism as Responsibility-Evasion PR Tactic“Israel built an ‘AI factory’ for war. It unleashed it in Gaza,” laments the Washington Post. “Hospitals Are Reporting More Insurance Denials. Is AI Driving Them?,” reports Newsweek. “AI Raising the Rent? San Francisco Could Be the First City to Ban the Practice,” announces San Francisco’s KQED. Within the last few years, and particularly the last few months, we’ve heard this refrain: AI is the reason for an abuse committed by a corporation, military, or other powerful entity. All of a sudden, the argument goes, the adoption of “faulty” or “overly simplified” AI caused a breakdown of normal operatio...
2025-03-261h 03
Block & BuildThe People Still March w/ Rachel O’Leary CarmonaThis week on the show, we are joined by Executive Director of Media Justice, Steven Renderos, to discuss the latest nefarious activities of the FCC. Then the Executive Director of Women’s March, Rachel O’Leary Carmona, joins to discuss what the impact of mass demonstrations can be for organizing in this moment; following on the heels of their recent People's March in Washington D.C. earlier this month.
Resources and references from this episode:
Insurers Are Abandoning Homeowners Over Wildfire Risk But Investing in Big Oil - Truthout
Memos to Federal Employees Were Written By Peop...
2025-02-0359 min
KPFA - Hard Knock RadioHard Knock Radio: A Deep Dive into Media Justice, Net Neutrality, and the Role of Social MediaIn a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D brings together a powerful panel to discuss the intersection of media justice, net neutrality, and the evolving role of social media. Joining him are Steven Renderos, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, journalist author Jennifer Pozner founder of Women in Media, and local hip hop artist and tech educator Chris Burger. Together, they dive into the long-term consequences of corporate control over digital spaces, the importance of net neutrality, and the ways in which social media platforms are influencing public discourse.
The Battle for N...
2025-01-0959 minKPFA - Hard Knock RadioSteven Renderos Director of Media JusticeSteven Renderos is the Executive Director of Media Justice, a national racial justice hub fighting for a future in which all people of color are connected, represented, and free. As Media Justices long time Campaign Director, he has led a number of high profile campaigns like the Campaign for Prison Phone Justice, which lowered the cost of prison phone calls nationwide. Steven also led efforts to win the nations strongest Net Neutrality rules, blocked the merger of Comcast and Time Warner and pressured Facebook to ban white nationalists on their platform. We talk about the recent scenario of Tech...
2022-11-0959 min
Bring Receipts PodcastBlack Skinheads and Caucasian QueensIn this bonus episode of Bring Receipts we give you a special preview of Brandi's upcoming book "Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and our Political Future". The book drops September 20th, pre-order now! (https://celadonbooks.com/book/black-skinhead-brandi-collins-dexter/)We listen to audiobook version of chapter 1: Black People Love Me And Other Things You Should Not Assume About Black Voters . Throughout the chapter we pause to talk about Brandi's writing process and the influential moments in history that shaped the book. We also discuss Kanye West's Katrina moment, Joe Biden's "You Aint Black" gaffe o...
2022-09-122h 15Bring Receipts PodcastJon Seda's Latin Explosion (Chris Perez vs. Chino Linares)On this episode Brandi and Steven debate the best performance by their favorite 90s heartthrob movie star, Jon Seda. Was he better playing Chino Linares in the 1994 film "I Like It Like That" or his performance as Chris Perez in the 1997 biopic "Selena".Joining the podcast to judge this debate is organizer and political strategic, Adrian Reyna Chavoya. We also talk about the Latin Explosion in music, which posters were hanging on our walls, and whether or not Lou Diamond Phillips gets a pass for playing Ritchie Valens in La Bamba. Check out...
2022-08-221h 27Bring Receipts PodcastWhere the Booty At? (Whoomp There It Is vs Whoot There It Is)In this episode Marysella Castillo founder of All Things Friday joins us to settle an iconic 90s hip hop debate. Two songs. Two similar phrases. Which one is it? Tag Team's "Whoomp There It Is" or 95 South's "Whoot There It Is"? Regardless of the answer, one thing is for certain, booties are gonna be shakin'. We also get into censorship in the 90s, the cocaine infused origins of Miami Bass, the Arsenio Hall Show, Freaknik and more. Check out our new website which features all our past episodes: https://www.bringreceiptspodcast.comFollow Ma...
2022-08-081h 06
Power StationJeff Bezos wants to get to space and Elon Musk wants to build a colony on Mars; they do not care about this worldThe seeds of America’s subjugation of low income, indigenous, and people of color were planted at our founding. Ever since, public leaders have codified policies that strip these communities of wealth and power. It has taken social movements, including bold nonprofits, to demand equal rights and structural change. This divisive moment in history calls for collective action rooted in 21st century strategies. Media Justice, led by exceptional change maker Steven Renderos is laser focused on democratizing our media and technology sectors, largely unregulated industries with outsized influence on our culture and politics. News outlets and tech companies are wi...
2022-07-2642 minBring Receipts PodcastYour Favorite Wrestler's Favorite Wrestler (Bret the Hitman Hart vs. Eddie Guerrero)In this episode Brandi and Steven step into the square circle to debate the best wrestler of the 1990s. In one corner, from the Golden Era of wrestling is Bret “The Hitman” Hart. And from the Attitude Era, we’ve got Latino Heat himself, Eddie Guerrero. Joining us to referee is Ari Trujillo-John, the co-founder and CEO of the community organizing app, Openfield.We go deep on the history of wrestling from its barnstorming days to the commercial juggernaut it is today. We also give Chyna her due for her influence in breaking the mol...
2022-07-251h 35Bring Receipts PodcastBring the Noise (Limp Bizkit vs. Korn)It’s just one of those podcast episodes where you just wanna break stuff! Eric K. Ward, Senior Advisor at the Western States Network joins Brandi and Steven to talk about the most derided musical genre of the 90s: Nu Metal. Brandi and Steven debate which band was the ultimate Nu Metal band: Korn or Limp Bizkit. Tune in to find out who survives this mosh pit. This episode features a deep dive on Nu Metal, from the fusion of rock and hip-hop in the late 80s, the rise of the MTV generation, and the genr...
2022-07-111h 20Bring Receipts PodcastVex in the City (Seinfeld vs. Friends)Two shows about white people living in New York in the 90s. Only one can get canceled. This episode Brandi and Steven debate Friends vs. Seinfeld, the two most popular TV shows from the network sitcom era of the 90s. We go deep on why Black TV shows thrived in the 90s and explore what was happening in New York City during this decade. Brandi and Steven debate which of these two iconic TV shows deserves to get canceled! What do you think?Returning as our judge for this episode is! Kwesi judged our first e...
2022-06-271h 18
Bring Receipts PodcastTales from the Hood (Chupacabra v Crichton Leprechaun)In the season 2 premiere, Teresa Basilio Gaztambide, the Network Director at MediaJustice joins Brandi and Steven to talk about a 90s Puerto Rican phenomenon. No we don’t mean Ricky Martin! We do a deep dive on the legend of the Chupacabras aka The Goat Sucker. We also explore the political and cultural history of Canovanas, the city where the first sighting of the Chupacabras was recorded. Brandi introduces us to the legend of the Crichton Leprechaun, a sighting of the Irish supernatural being in the middle of a Black neighborhood in Alabama. Brandi and Stev...
2022-06-131h 16
Bring Receipts PodcastBring Receipts Season 2: Even More Receipts!Welcome to the 90s! This is the YA decade for Brandi and Steven. This season features debates on the Chupacabra phenomenon, Nu Metal bands, our enduring hate of Seinfeld and much more. We go deep on censorship in Hip Hop, the Arsenio Hall show, and the attitude era in pro-wrestling. So put on your zubaz pants, cool off with some Crystal Pepsi and click play on your sony walkman cause it’s time to Bring Receipts!New episodes start dropping June 13th! To get notified, go to our website (https://www.bringreceiptspodcast.com) and sign up for ou...
2022-06-1003 minBring Receipts PodcastSpotify Unwrapped (A Holiday Special)In this episode we look back at music that shaped our surroundings in 2021. Steven and Brandi compile a list of their top 25 songs of the year and discuss some of their favorites from each other's list. You can check out the full playlist on our Spotify page here. This episode features talk of Kanye West, Drill, Detroit Techno, Corridos Tumbados, and much more. Happy 2022, hope this year brings us more Bring Receipts content!Learn more about the critiques of Spotify:Stop Spotify Surveillance CampaignSeattle Times article on Spotify WrappedSupport...
2021-12-3143 minBring Receipts PodcastCreepy Places, Scary Brews and Edgar Allen Poe (A Halloween Special)Surprise, we're back! Like Michael Myers, it'll take more than 7 episodes to get rid of us! In this special Halloween edition of Bring Receipts, Brandi reads an excerpt from a chapter in her upcoming book, Black Skinhead. The chapter revolves around Edgar Allen Poe's The Fall of the House of the Usher, and the racial subtexts present in the story. Sign up for our Patreon Page to get access to more content from Brandi's chapter. Steven's brother, John Rudy Ruiz, joins this episode to judge us as we debate the creepiest place we've ever been to. John...
2021-10-311h 22
money.power.land.solidarity.The Battle for Media Justice w/ Steven RenderosOn today's episode we are joined by cultural worker, organizer and Executive Director of MediaJustice Steven Renderos to talk about the battle against monopoly ownership and misinformation in our corporate media system. We start by looking at Live Nation, one of the largest global players in the entertainment industry who recently opened a hotel and music venue "The Filmore Minneapolis" with our arch nemesis United Properties. We go on to discuss net neutrality, digital surveillance and a vision for a media system beyond capitalism. Check out Steven's org MediaJustice Check out Steven's podcast Bring Receipts.
2021-08-2352 minBring Receipts PodcastThe Ultimate 1980s Summer Mixtape Battle Vol 2They say sequels are never as good as the original, well the conclusion of the 1980s Summer mixtape Battle proves them wrong. If you haven't caught up with Vol. 1, do it now!Everyone else, you know that the score at the end of the last episode was 6-4 advantage Brandi. Can Steven catch up? That'll depend on the guest judges for this episode: Yulan Grant (DJ Shyboi; @yu_whoooo) and Brian Friedberg (aka Rizzla). So much rich discussion in this episode from what the more appropriate venue isfor a DJ? A cave or a church...
2021-07-021h 25Bring Receipts PodcastThe Ultimate 1980s Summer Mixtape Battle Vol. 1Bring Receipts wraps up Season 1 in style as Brandi and Steven go head to head in the ultimate 1980s summer mixtape battle. Over 5 rounds, each host picks a song from the 1980s that best fits a vibe they've identified. Our guest judges, Joe Torres and Parul Desai assign points to their favorite song. Will Steven, the resident DJ have the advantage? Or will Brandi dig deep into her numerous Spotify playlists and deliver an upset? In addition to the mixtape battle, Brandi and Steven also recap their favorite moments from Season 1. Support the show (https...
2021-06-181h 21Bring Receipts PodcastFernando Who?There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando!Is it finally time to debate if ABBA was low-key the greatest band ever? No. This episode Steven argues that Fernando Valenzuela is the most influential athlete of the 1980s. Brandi as is now customary, believes the answer is always Michael Jordan. Cue the crying Jordan memes!Joining the podcast to decide who is right is cultural strategist Karlos Gauna Schmieder (@anotherpundit). This episode covers the rise and fall of the Black baseball player from the Negro Leagues to integration to modern...
2021-06-041h 30Bring Receipts PodcastStar Spangled Bangerz (Marvin Gaye's Rendition of the National Anthem)This episode is dedicated to Coach Jimmy Collins, longtime Marvin Gaye fan and loving father of Bring Receipts co-host Brandi Collins-Dexter. Coach Collins passed away in December 2020. In this episode, Brandi argues that Marvin Gaye's rendition of the national anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game is the only version America deserves. Steven, though a fan of this version, completely disagrees.Joining the podcast to decide who is right is Matt Howard, the current National Organizer for Communications at Right to the City Alliance and previously was the Co-Executive Director at About Face: Veterans Against the...
2021-05-211h 43Bring Receipts PodcastAnd the Oscar goes to....Sylvester Stallone?Ever been so hangry that you destroy an entire town? If so, you might relate to Rambo, the protagonist of the film: First Blood. The movie follows the story of Vietnam veteran John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) who is harassed and profiled by the sheriff of a small town in Washington state. But Rambo, the ACAB hero you didn't know you needed, fights back. Sylvester Stallone stars in the film and launched one of the 1980s most iconic movie charactersSteven believes that Sylvester Stallone should've won an Oscar for his performance as John Rambo. Brandi disagrees.
2021-05-141h 32Bring Receipts PodcastWhen is blackface not blackface?Bring Receipts has arrived! Grab your tanning pills and get ready to talk about the 1986 movie, Soul Man. This film follows the journey of Mark Watson (C Thomas Howell) a white student forced by his rich parents to pay for law school on his own. So what does he do? As Brandi describes it, he "inhabits the body of a black person" in order to get a scholarship to attend Harvard Law School. Brandi argues it's the most progressive movie of the 1980s. Steven completely disagrees. Joining the pod to decide who is right is a...
2021-05-071h 37Bring Receipts PodcastWelcome to Bring Receipts (Trailer)Launching Friday May 7th! Bring Receipts is a podcast hosted by long time friends Brandi Collins-Dexter and Steven Renderos. Each episode Brandi and Steven debate an unpopular opinion about pop culture. A special guest judge joins the podcast to help decide who is right. Season 1 of Bring Receipts will focus on the 1980s, so put on your FILA tracksuit, grab your Transformers and tear down your walls...it's time to Bring Receipts!Follow Us on Social Media:Twitter: @bring_receiptsInstagram: @bring_receiptsFollow BR...
2021-04-2801 min
Keep Me PostedEpisode 5: Steven RenderosKeep Me Posted is a podcast about the intersection of race, rights, democracy and justice in the digital age. The stories shared through media and technology platforms hold power in shaping our culture and understanding about people and communities who are often underrepresented. At a time when misinformation and what my guest today calls “organized lies” overwhelmingly move into the mainstream, it’s important we take a look at who is owning these stories and shaping the narrative. is the Executive Director of MediaJustice, a national racial justice hub fighting for a future in which all people of color are connect...
2021-02-0918 min
News BeatBlack Ops: COINTELPRO & The U.S. Government's Ongoing Demonization of Black Activism [2020]In commemoration of this year’s Juneteenth, as countless people flood the streets all across this country calling for justice, equality, and an end to police brutality, among other demands—testament that the struggle is far, far from over—we’re re-releasing an episode that documents proof of this modern-day, state-sponsored slavery, highlighting a sinister and covert FBI initiative codenamed COINTEPRO, short for Counter Intelligence Program. The episode features interviews with Steven Renderos, executive director of nonprofit national racial justice hub Media Justice; Michael German, a fellow with the nonprofit Brennan Center for Justice’s Liberty and National Se...
2020-06-1928 min
Citations NeededEpisode 97: Porch Pirate Panic and the Paranoid Racism of Snitch AppsEverywhere we turn, local media — TV, digital, radio — is constantly telling us about the scourge of crime lurking around every corner. This, of course, is not new. It’s been the basis of the local news business model since the 1970s. But what is new is the rise of surveillance and snitch apps like Amazon’s Ring doorbell systems and geo-local social media like Nextdoor. They are funded by real estate and other gentrifying interests working hand in glove with police to provide a grossly distorted, inflated and hyped-up vision of crime. One of the major fa...
2020-01-151h 24
Big Time DicksThe Death of Internet PrivacyWe discuss the impact of the repeal of internet privacy and talk to Steven Renderos, organizing director at the Center for Media Justice, about how companies might use your personal data.
2017-04-0749 min