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Why Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about mind control, US global aggression, and GDP?J and Diane discuss the world-wide scope of US aggression and how we navigate the flood of misinformation and disinformation intended to keep us disoriented as we try to be good global citizens. Do you know what the real reasons for these war games are? Let's unpack the narrative together. The link to the video watched during this episode is https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-countries-bombed-under-donald-trump-joe-biden-and-barack-obama-11273909 #globaldomination #GDP #mindcontrol 
2026-01-2033 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about "They Cloned Tyrone", Part II?J and Diane return to discuss the movie "They Cloned Tyrone" in this part II episode. They do talk about details, so if you haven't watched the movie yet do that first, then come back here to listen to part I and II. You can find the movie on Netflix. Is assimilation better than annihilation for anyone in the Black community? What are the messages this movie gives us to challenge our thinking as we move into this new year?  #theyclonedtyrone #mindcontrol #JamieFoxx #movietalk #ydigafpodcast 
2026-01-1334 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about a movie talk?- "They Cloned Tyrone" Part IJ and Diane want to start this new year with a little movie talk! If you haven't watched "They Cloned Tyrone" yet you need to put it on your must watch list! We break it all down for you, so much that we had to do it in 2 parts! Spoiler alert! We get into the nitty gritty, so if you don't want spoilers, watch the movie first then come back and listen/watch! #TheyClonedTyrone #mindcontrol #Blacksploitation #movietalk #ydigafpodcast #jamiefoxx
2026-01-0632 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about decolonization, "broligarchy", and AI?What would you like to re-imagine our world to be in 2026? Instead of personal New Year's resolutions, J and Diane muse about what they want 2026 to evolve into and what might be their role in those re-imaginings. Resources mentioned: Amanda Seales on Insta @amandaseales and on Patreon; you can also catch her 4 hour live every Wednesday at 10am ET called Views from AmandaLand! Monte Mader on Insta @montemader3 and on Patreon. Monte is doing the work of deconstructing herself from fundamentalist Christian teachings and helps others deprogram their minds. On Insta- @deepcurates supplied the video we...
2025-12-3042 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about a Seinfeld Festivus, capitalistic Christmas, and cultural Kwanzaa?For many, this time of year includes holiday celebrations. Whether that is a cultural, religious, or creative holiday, this time is full of interesting perspectives.  J and Diane discuss Festivus (Dec. 23rd) and its relation to other holiday traditions. Do you think having a day to air your grievances is useful? Is it available to you in any way?  Whatever you observe, we hope you all feel steeped in the love and support of community/family at this time as we welcome the turn of the year. See you in 2026!! #festivus #holidaytraditions #HappyNewYear #Kwanzaa #Christmas #yd...
2025-12-2337 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about manufacturing consent, CARICOM, and "Wag the Dog"?We are SURROUNDED by manufacturing consent in our society. Do you know what that means? J and Diane talk about it through the lens of current events and experiences of the past to break it down and have a conversation about how destructive it is. What can we do to combat this weaponization? Let's talk about it! #manufacturingconsent #WagtheDog #CARICOM #YDIGAFpodcast  Resources from the show: Read Manufacturing Consent by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky; "Wag the Dog" starring Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman can be streamed on Netflix; Season 3, epidsode 5 of Black Mirror called "Men Against F...
2025-12-1634 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about guilty pleasures, White Saviorism, and wedding flowers?In this season of "giving", have you thought about white saviorism at all? If you identify as white, do you know what it is and how to see it in yourself or others? J and Diane talk about it and offer some books to get you going on a journey of identifying what it is, and how to change habits that might manifest as such. This is also a great conversation for folks who don't identify as white... did we get it right? Have you struggled with telling white identified friends that their "help" is not really help at...
2025-12-0942 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Indigenous Day of Mourning, Black Friday, and broken clocks?J and Diane spend time talking about what they DON'T give af about in this episode and why. It's funny how talking about what you don't give af about turns into what you do care about! They are both looking forward to the end of this very loooooonnnnngggg year and turning their sights to 2026! #ydigafpodcast #holidays #marjorietaylorgreene #blackfriday    Don't forget to give to Light Her Way JA to provide 500 solar backpacks to women and girls of Jamaica to help them in this immediate moment but also increase their sustainability going forward.
2025-12-0236 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about handling holidays, curiosity, and feeling complete?The holidays are upon us, especially in the US, and J and Diane are discussing their traditions, feelings, and tools to use when the foolishness arrives around the dinner table.  How do you feel about the holidays, do you have warm or stressful feelings when you prepare for time around the table with family and friends? J walks Diane through a scenario when someone said something offensive and Diane stumbled on how to address it.  How do you celebrate? Drop in the comments or send us an email at ydigaf24@gmail.com to let us know what yo...
2025-11-2539 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about climate catastrophe, rapid response, and the "lungs of the earth"?J and Diane discuss a wide spectrum of topics in this episode including climate catastrophes and how they impact people in a wide array of ways from Jamaica to Gaza and how important infrastructure is to the long term survival of those impacted. They touch on the COP 2025 UN Climate Summit that is happening right now in Brazil and talking about the lungs of the planet... do you know what that is? Don't forget to go to J's website for her initiative Light Her Way JA and contribute whatever you can to get those 500 solar backpacks to...
2025-11-1842 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about recovery, "Light Her Way", and zinc?J finally made it back to her beautiful island of Jamaica and she gives us an update on what she found and where we can help. She fills us in on current conditions and what she experienced when she arrived. J also tells us about a new initiative she birthed along with thought and action partnership with Shannan Reaze called "Light Her Way" which she will be rolling out more in coming weeks to give women and girls access to solar paneled backpacks with toiletries, menstruation supplies, a sleeping mat, and other essentials so they can keep...
2025-11-1138 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about mutual aid, charity, and trauma responses?Buckle up, this is a long one! J gives us an update on how things are in Jamaica in the wake of hurricane Melissa, offering resources for helping people rebuild and clean up. She is not on the island, and she shares how hard it is to be apart from her neighbors, and how we can best support through mutual aid. They talk about the difference between mutual aid and charity, and they talk about a long list of resources for folks on US territory with SNAP and WIC benefits being cut. Shout out to...
2025-11-041h 00Why Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about hurricane Melissa, island living, and corporate responsibility?With Hurricane Melissa bearing down as a Cat 5 onto J's beloved Jamaica, she and Diane talk about island living in these times, how an island deals with this level of environmental stressor, and what corporate responsibility is/should be to the communities they impact.  Are you an intentional tourist when you travel? Have you thought about the impact you have on the spaces you visit?  Diane mentioned an interview she heard between Fiona Compton (@knowyourcaribbean on Insta) and Amanda Seales (@amandaseales on Insta). Fiona is the Cultural Ambassador of Grenada.  #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaicaliving #rebuild #ydigafpodcast 
2025-10-2844 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about religious dogma, sacrificing heifers, and the 2nd coming?Have you been hearing all the stories around sacrificing heifers, the second coming, and sacred temples being built? What are your faith-based stories that live in your lives and who put them there? J and Diane talk about the stories that are surrounding many of us these days and what their roots might be tethered to.  If you want to learn more about Christian zionism, check out this really informative article written by Kiera Butler for motherjones.com.  #faithbasedbeliefs #christianzionism #secondcomingofchrist #ydigafpodcast 
2025-10-2146 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about honoring indigeneity and being “of the land” without occupying it?On Indigenous People’s Day in the United States, J and Diane spend time talking about what indigeneity is, how it is actively erased in this country specifically, and what we all need to pay more attention to in order to stop that erasure from happening? If you want to donate to help the indigenous families affected by the typhoon in Alaska, please click here.
2025-10-1438 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about humanitarian flotillas and 20 billion in foreign aid?J and Diane are in their new digs for a deeper talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla which is on it's way to Gaza as of the time of this recording and what we can all do to help it stay safe! They also look at where the US has spent its foreign aid in the past and where it is spending it now. Don’t forget to Like, subscribe and comment to let us know what you give a f&$k about! #globalsumudflotilla #foreignaid
2025-10-0736 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about op's, censorship, and peace thru liberation?J and Diane talk more about how surveillance of their content might impact how they come to the space and how they are seeing an uptick in censorship across the board. They also talk about the difference between "peace" and "liberation". What does that difference mean to you in your life?  They also refer to the SOTU rebuttal that they talked about back in July. Click here to watch it again and listen for the dog whistles. Is anything she proposed already happening? #peace #liberation #censorship #surveillancestate #ydigafpodcast
2025-09-3036 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about free speech, assassinations, and the weaving of stories?J and Diane weigh in on the events of the past couple of weeks with an assassination of a human, dismantling of free speech, and the stories we are all telling ourselves about all of it! Join us for the conversation! Our rights will only continue when we learn about how they are being taken away! #freespeech #martyrdom #ydigafpodcast 
2025-09-2322 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about militarization, breaking down the social fabric, and "strategery"?With the increase in militarization on the streets of the US, J and Diane discuss the US's reputation around the world, how the breaking down of agencies will impact the US and the world going forward, and they posit on the "strategery" of it all. Should we give a f&$k about these new developments? Let's discuss... #ydigafpodcast #militarization #occupiedDC 
2025-09-1638 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about super enablers, narcissism, and lingering terror?J and Diane are giving a f&$k this week about the metaphor of the US as a narcissistic super enabler to Israel's addiction of violence. Does this resonate with you? Have you been, or have you known someone who has struggled with addiction and/or narcissism? Does what is happening in our world sound familiar to that pattern. Let's discuss... #superenablers #addictiontopower #ydigafpodcast   Support Dr. Mohammed trying to get he and his family out of Gaza. Donate today!
2025-09-0933 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Surrounded, radicals, and the brainwashing of our youth?Did you see Amanda Seales on Surrounded? What were your thoughts? J and Diane talk about what being radical means and the concern of brainwashing our youth in our current educational system with school back in session in many parts of the United States. Check out Amanda Seales on Surrounded. We also invite you to check her out on Patreon. 
2025-09-0231 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about chatting up strangers, interrogating racism, and entry points into the system?Diane shares a convo she had with someone outside of a bank and how important it is to have these types of dialogues in community. Shout out to Kamar who asked about a sign she had in her car, and the rich conversation that developed. J and Diane explore interrogating racism and what impact a Black person's entry point into these systems has on the people and their ability to overcome.  Shout out to Ms. Amanda Seales of Amanda Seales TV and her episode of Surrounded for enriching some of this discussion! #AmandaSealesTV #interrogatingracism #differentperspectives #ydigafpodcast
2025-08-2627 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the occupation of DC, what's familiar, and fear of the unknown?J and Diane talk about the deployment of 800 National Guard troops in the US capital city and what reasoning and impact this occupation might have. What does organizing look like around these new developments? Shout out to Ms. Amanda Seales of Amanda Seales TV on YouTube for posing the question, do our former Presidents, First Ladies, Vice-Presidents and their spouses have a responsibility to be standing in the space of saying enough is enough? If they do, what would you want to see them do?  J wanted to share a call to action by the students of t...
2025-08-1941 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about tribalism, popping bubbles, and how we value humans in capitalism?J and Diane discuss how tribalism might be evolving to support and protect against imperial and capitalistic rule. Also, if you identify as white, how are you actively popping your bubbles? #tribalism #humanvalue #ydigafpodcast Shout out the Florida Restorative Justice Association (FRJA) and Common Ground Conversations .  Also, Diane shared about a campaign to raise funds for Dr. Mohammed and his family (wife, 5 kids, and 2 sisters) to evacuate from Gaza. Please give what you can and share!
2025-08-1230 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about splitting justice, patterns, and waking up?Do you know what splitting justice means? J and Diane discuss it through the experience of labor leader Chris Smalls on board the Handala which sailed to Gaza to break the siege as the latest iteration of the Freedom Flotilla.  Do you see any recurring patterns in what is happening in Palestine, or Cambodia, or what happened during the stealing and colonizing of Turtle Island, what we now call the United States? #splittingjustice #HandalaFreedomFlotilla #patterns #colonization #ydigafpodcast
2025-08-0532 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Democracy, "troublesome people", and the 1619 Project?J and Diane discuss the definition of Democracy and whether or not the US is actually realizing this form of government.  They talk about the book The 1619 Project by Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones and some of the revelations in the first chapter about Democracy. #democracy #1619Project #troublesomepeople #ydigafpodcast Shout out to Kindred Thoughts Bookstore in Bridgeport, CT for hosting a deep-dive book club of The 1619 Project every month! You can order your copy from them today!
2025-07-2929 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about war, hard & soft power, and addiction?What is the reason for war? Are we so addicted to violence that war is a part of who we are as a society? J and Diane discuss through a historical lens connected to hard and soft power and wonder if we'll ever get out of this cycle? #war #addiction #hardandsoftpower #ydigafpodcast
2025-07-2237 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Diddy, Trump, and making amends?Do you know the difference between saying "sorry" and making amends? J and Diane discuss what our society could look like if we had infrastructures for people like Diddy and Trump to be called in to make amends. They also talk about the current manifestations of slavery that are revealing themselves. Join the discussion in the comments! #ydigafpodcast #makingamends #Diddy #Trump #harmreduction 
2025-07-1539 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Alligator Alcatraz and the 4th of "You-LIE"?J and Diane discuss the newest concentration camp opened in Florida to house humans who this government has deemed as "illegal" - no matter what their citizenship status- called Alligator Alcatraz, and the relation to the timing of it being so-called independance day.  Are you seeing what they are seeing? They also mention a website designed to track the progress of Project 2025. Check it out #ydigafpodcast #alligatoralcatraz #4thofyoulie 
2025-07-0839 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the Global March to Gaza and the boogeyman?Did you hear about the Global March to Gaza? J and Diane discuss why we should give a f&$k about it and what some of the outcomes were. They also talk about the boogeyman narrative and how it is showing up in today's headlines. #ydigafpodcast #globalmarchtogaza #theboogeyman #Iran 
2025-07-0129 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about manufactured consent, failed diplomacy, and f&$king for virginity?Trump and Israel are bombing Iran and J and Diane give a f&$k about it! Join the convo in the comments as we discuss what is happening and what is going on behind the narrative. Is this really about peace?? #ydigafpodcast #stopbombing #manufacturedconsent #faileddiplomacy  Order your copy of Manufacturing Consent by Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky to learn more!
2025-06-2441 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about ICE raids, the Constitution, and safety plans?J and Diane discuss the militarization of cities in the US and what folks should be doing to prepare themselves and their families for what might be coming, and how to be helpful to our neighbors. Did you attend a "No Kings" rally? What were your observations? #ydigafpodcast #ICEraids #theconstitution #safetyplans 
2025-06-1743 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about burning false narratives and seeking truth?J and Diane discuss the current situation at Columbia University as J's alma mater, and talk about the importance of the true expansion of knowledge and how dangerous false narratives can be.  Shout-outs in this episode to Whitney Plantation, McLeod Plantation, The Legacy Museum, and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Check out these places and spaces that are telling the real stories and consider visiting them to support the work they are doing.  #ydigafpodcast #narrative #truthtelling #Columbiauniversity #whitneyplantation #thelegacymuseum #thenationalmemorialforpeaceandjustice #mcleodplantation 
2025-06-1032 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about missing the mark on building peace: intention vs. impact?Trigger/content warning: dehumanizing of Palestinians and victims of 9/11 using severely academic references of the impact of incinerated humans on the environment. We invite you to fast forward if you do not want to hear the email.  J and Diane break down an email sent out by the organization they used to work for, written by former Rep. and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, on his reasoning to stop bombing Gaza. They talk about how tone deaf this email is and how whiteness thinks it did something good here, but how wrong that is. This is a longer e...
2025-06-0343 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about dancing with death? Part IIIn YDIGAF about dancing with death, Part II, we hear J's journey over the past few weeks with details of her experience having a stroke, how it has impacted her life, and what she needs on her way to healing. Diane mentions a book call "My Stroke of Insight" by Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD that you may want to check out to learn more about how having a stroke can impact you, and how you might support your loved ones if they have experienced this in their lives. We ask that you donate what you...
2025-05-2736 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about dancing with death? Part IWE'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://www.gofundme.com/f/support-johannas-stroke-recovery-journey Diane shares about saying goodbye to her Mother. This is a poem she wrote after her transition: Transformation in Transition Your...
2025-05-2030 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k is taking a break!Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that YDIGAF podcast is going to take a short break for a few weeks. J is experiencing some health issues that she needs to focus on and rest, while Diane will be with family honoring her mother who passed away in December. J is on the mend, but it would be great if you could all send her all the good energy you can for healing during this time. We’ll see you all in just a few weeks with all new conversations about what we give a f&$k...
2025-05-0302 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about AI, sentient beings, and transformative justice?J and Diane continue the dialogue about how to build an exceptional nation as it relates to the use of artificial intelligence. Is AI something we could use to help us imagine what a better nation could look like? Do you use AI in your day to day life? Does it's development scare you? Let's talk about why we should give a f&$k about it. #ydigafpodcast #AI #transformativejustice 
2025-04-2233 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about collective justice, reparations, and repair?What is the difference between restorative justice and transformative justice? J and Diane discuss it as it relates to the land back movements on Turtle Island and in Palestine. If we are to become an exceptional nation, how do we need to shift our thinking and our imagining to see a new future for all with liberation at the core. Diane encourages everyone to join a zoom on the first Tuesday of each month at 12pm ET titled Ask me anything with Dr. Mohamed Abdou,(@slightlydrifting on Instagram) hosted by Saira Rao and Here4TheKids. The registration link is...
2025-04-1530 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about "American Exceptionalism"? Part IIJ 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? #ydigafpodcast #americanexceptionalism #globalpeaceindex
2025-04-0830 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about "American Exceptionalism"? Part IWhat is "American Exceptionalism" and why is it so important to the foundation of white supremacy? J and Diane speak on how this concept manifests in the broader narrative and talk about how it acts as a block to real progress.  J mentions a clip from The Newsroom as a reference. You can see that clip here. #ydigafpodcast #americanexceptionalism 
2025-04-0131 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about domestic violence, global relationships, and 1 yr. of YDIGAF?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 why we should give a f&$k about that. THANK YOU to everyone who listens and watches. Please let them know what you want to hear them discuss on future episodes! #ydigafpodcastanniversary #d...
2025-03-2530 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about lies, pedestals, and meltdowns in the oval office?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 you to consider: They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers and White Women: Everything You Already Know about your Own Racism and How to do Better by Saira Rao and...
2025-03-1832 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about DEI, interrogating whiteness, and white womening?What are the connections between the erasure of DEI, white womening, and the importance of interrogating whiteness if you are a white identified person? J and Diane talk about it and share stories of intentional interrogating of Diane's whiteness and how she goes about that. Order your copy of the book Diane is reading in her Interrogating Whiteness group.  White Women- Everything You Already Know about Your Racism and How to do Better  by Saira Rao and Regina Jackson. #ydigafpodcast #DEI #interrogatingwhiteness 
2025-03-1129 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about a new world order, the whisper game, and Star Trek?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 #StarTrek
2025-03-0433 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about sun cycles, wealth guilt, and funding the movement?As they celebrate another turn around the sun for Diane, they talk about the importance of taking time to honor these milestones. J and Diane also discuss what it means to have wealth guilt and how we navigate that in a way that shares the wealth with others, especially as typical funding avenues are being blocked by far right administrative policies.  #ydigafpodcast #spreadthewealth #generationalwealth 
2025-02-2531 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about DEI?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&$k about it? Watch to learn why J and Diane think you should. #ydigafpodcast
2025-02-1834 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar, and Uncle Sam?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 itself? #ydigafpodcast #kendricklamar #samuelljackson #theynotlikeus 
2025-02-1135 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the "upside-down" of US politics?Do you ever feel like you are living in the "upside-down"? Many of us in the US do right now given the state of our current. political space. J and Diane discuss the most recent policy movements of the Trump administration and how DEI and other expansive systems are being gutted or eliminated and why we should give a f&$k about it. #ydigafpodcast 
2025-02-0429 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about common sense and perspective in the first 100 days of a Trump presidency?Why is common sense and perspective important as we navigate the first 100 days of Trump 2.0? J and Diane talk about different views about some of the more horrific plans of this administration, specifically what J has been hearing living in Jamaica, and how we stay rooted in curiosity as we move forward. #ydigafpodcast #Trump2.0 
2025-01-2831 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about inaugurations, revolutions, and reality?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 #ydigafpodcast 
2025-01-2136 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about trust?How do Black and white women move forward to work together? Is it even possible? J and Diane discuss this topic through a case study they both experienced. #trustiseverything #ydigafpodcast 
2025-01-1433 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about loss, transitions, and Schnutz?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 #changeisinevitable 
2025-01-0732 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the American Society of Magical Negroes?- Part IIJ and Diane continue their discussion of the movie, the American Society of Magical Negroes talking about what the next steps are for transformation in our society when whiteness gets agitated and needs to be calmed for safety. Is there something more? Could we be discussing a possible sequel, and did the filmmakers not go far enough? #artimitateslife #americansocietyofmagicalnegroes #ydigafpodcast 
2024-12-3133 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the American Society of Magical Negroes? Part IDid 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 #whitetearsmeter 
2024-12-2430 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about family dynamics, rage, and energetic tidal waves?J and Diane continue the discussion about family dynamics over the holidays and how the people we are today are constructed by our childhood experiences. How do we have transformative discussions when hurt happens instead of rage? Listen to their take on this and more. #ydgafpodcast #familydynamics #culturaldifferences 
2024-12-1731 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about holiday rituals, reservations, and rebels?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 #ydigafpodcast
2024-12-1030 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about prisons, policing, and modern day slavery?With a convicted felon about to sit in the chair of power J and Diane talk about our prison system, modern day slavery, and how our two systems of "justice" are not even trying to hide anymore. #moderndayslavery #ydigafpodcast #election2024 
2024-12-0332 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Diddy, Black nationalism, and COINTELPRO?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&$k about this? Tell us in the comments. #diddy #cointelpro #blacknationalism
2024-11-2631 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about building power, tribalism, and white silence?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 #ydigafpodcast
2024-11-1927 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about blue bracelets, backlash, and bullshit?Its the week after, and it's time to talk about what happened. This is not an easy conversation, and for all our white listeners out there, you might feel some sort of way. But, stay with it, and process what comes up cuz we'll never get anywhere as humanity if we don't. #election2024 #ydigafpodcast #bluebracelets
2024-11-1230 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k? Podcast- Election Day LIVE!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, Jo Lorenz insta @theprogressivists, Jazz Thompson insta @jazzmilan, and Jade Thompson insta @jade
2024-11-051h 57Why Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about early voting, peaceful transfer of power, and staying engaged?One week out from the US election and there is MUCH to talk about! J and Diane talk about what the general mood is in the US and around the world as early voting has begun, anxieties about the peaceful transfer of power and how everyone can stay engaged ESPECIALLY after the votes are cast. #ydigafpodcast #election2024 #nonviolence #stayengaged
2024-10-2929 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about The Breakfast Club, Black journalism, and candidate authenticity?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, candidate authenticity, and building grassroots campaigns.  #thebreakfastclub #election2024 #ydigafpodcast  Resources offered during the video version on YouTube- ballotpedia.org  vote411.org  votesmart.org  naacpldf.org
2024-10-2231 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about hurricanes, war, and climate injustice?On the heels of a tumultuous month of weather, war, and chemical plant fires that are further showing us how hard we are working to destroy our planet, J and Diane discuss it all and decide why we should give a f&$k about any of it. #climateinjustice #hurricanes #capitalism 
2024-10-1530 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Palestine one year later?The occupation and horrors happening in Palestine are always on our minds, but today, J and Diane center the 1 year mark of this g*cide and unpack the escalation that has been happening over the previous weeks.  #freepalestine #ydigafpodcast #electoralpolitics
2024-10-0830 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the "policies & prophecies" of the debate? -Part IIIIn 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 #election2024
2024-10-0131 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the "spin & din" of the debate?- Part IIWhat are some of the tropes you heard, or didn't hear, during the debate? J and Diane discuss and uncover some that you might have missed. #ydigafpodcast #debate2024 #dogwhistles 
2024-09-2430 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the "filth & flurry" of the debate? - Part ILet'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
2024-09-1730 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Megan Thee Stallion & Sexy Redd, manipulation, and GOTV?J and Diane discuss the decisions around inviting entertainers to speak to specific demographics political parties want to call in before an election, the manipulation this can be, and how that might impact the GOTV efforts. #ydigafpodcast #DNC #MeganTheeStallion #SexyRedd
2024-09-1031 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the DNC, gaslighting, and democracy?- Part IIWe continue our conversation about the DNC week identifying differences in our perceptions of the messages offered during the programming. #ydigafpodcast #dnc 
2024-09-0331 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about the DNC, gaslighting, and democracy? Part IJoHanna and Diane discuss their perceptions of the DNC, what they saw and how it landed on them, and what does all this mean for democracy in this part I of a two-part series? #ydigafpodcast (catch Part II next week as we ramp up our discussion between now and the election!)? #ydigafpodcast 
2024-08-2730 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about politics, safety, and post-election planning?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 #10thepisode
2024-08-1325 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about assassination attempts, propaganda, and addiction to violence?Let's talk about why the assassination attempt on Trump matters, how it feeds the US lust for violence, and where we might go from here? #ydigafpodcast #propagandamatters
2024-07-2328 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Part II- Why Do I Give a F&$k about SOTU, rebuttals, and dog whistles?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. 
2024-07-0933 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Part I- Why Do I Give a F&$k about the SOTU, rebuttals, and dog whistles?Why do we give a f&$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. 
2024-06-2531 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about privilege, political projects, and wounded white people?In this 6th episode, we explore privilege more as it governs how we see what's happening in the world; how this relates to political projects that will impact life in the US, and the chaos that wounded white people create.
2024-06-1132 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about foundational narratives, impact, and cross-cultural experiences?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. 
2024-05-2826 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about unpacking jealousy, indoctrination, and erasure?We unpack Diane's jealousy revealed in the last episode while exploring the indoctrination into narratives woven over centuries to justify colonization and erasure. 
2024-05-0729 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Black compassion, white frustration, and jealousy?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&$k about these issues. #ydigafpodcast #palestine
2024-04-2327 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about Klan history, the white psyche, and truthtelling?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 #truthtellinginhistory
2024-04-0936 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$k about cisgender, grand dragons, and passing?Welcome to the introductory episode of Why Do I Give a F&$K? hosted by JoHanna "J" Thompson and Diane Tate. Get to know us and find out why we give a f&$k about cisgendered, grand dragons, and passing. We are so glad you found us! #ydigafpodcast https://www.ydigaf.com
2024-03-2632 minWhy Do I Give a F&$k??
Why Do I Give a F&$k??Why Do I Give a F&$K about cisgender, grand dragons, and passing?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.com
2024-03-2232 min