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Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns

De: Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IV
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On Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies.

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Episodios
  • Unbought and Unbossed: Joy-Ann Reid on Independent Black Media

    Unbought and Unbossed: Joy-Ann Reid on Independent Black Media
    Nov 18 2025
    In a moment when major media companies are bending to power and silencing truth-tellers, Joy-Ann Reid is building something different. Fresh from her historic run as cable's first Black woman to host a primetime news program, Joy joins the class to talk about getting fired on her day off, launching The Joy Ann Reid Show the very next day, and what it really means to refuse fear in the face of autocracy.

    This conversation goes deep—from the behind-the-scenes call that ended The ReidOut, to standing firm when Trump targets you by name, to why your voice is the one thing they can never take. Joy breaks down the business of building independent Black media, the freedom that comes from owning your platform, and why resistance starts with refusing to be silent.

    If you've ever wondered what courage looks like in practice, or how to keep fighting when institutions fail us, this is your episode.

    Show Notes:
    • Follow Joy Ann Reid: The Joy Ann Reid Show | Substack: joyannreid.com
    • Read Joy's books including Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America
    • Support independent Black journalism and subscribe to Joy's platforms
    This episode of Teach the Babies features candid conversation about serious topics. The discussion includes:
    • Strong language (we believe in authentic conversation)
    • Detailed accounts of sudden job loss and workplace trauma
    • Discussion of threats and intimidation from political figures, including threats of arrest and imprisonment
    • References to police violence against Black people
    • Discussion of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and violence against Palestinians
    • Frank talk about media censorship and institutional failures
    Why We're Not Sanitizing This Conversation:
    At Teach the Babies, we believe our community—especially our young people—deserves to hear truth-telling in its full complexity. Joy Ann Reid's story and voice represent the courage and clarity we need now. We trust you to engage with this content in ways that serve your own well-being while honoring the importance of what's being said.

    Take care of yourself: If you need to pause, step away, or return to this episode when you're ready, that's completely valid. Your well-being matters.

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    45 m
  • Governing Under Occupation w. Councilwoman Christina Henderson

    Governing Under Occupation w. Councilwoman Christina Henderson
    Nov 11 2025
    Councilwoman Christina Henderson breaks down what's really happening with federal occupation of DC, why National Guard troops on American streets should alarm everyone, and the pattern of attacks on Black women's leadership.

    As an independent councilmember raising two Black daughters in DC, she speaks truth about local power, why your council member matters more than you think, and what she's teaching her children about resistance.

    Three actions you can take: Ask your congressperson about DC statehood. Call your governor to bring troops home. Interrogate what you consume.

    Required listening for anyone who cares about democracy and the future our babies deserve.

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    59 m
  • Preserving Legacy and the Power of Mutual Aid with Deesha Dyer

    Preserving Legacy and the Power of Mutual Aid with Deesha Dyer
    Nov 4 2025
    In this deeply personal and politically urgent conversation, Dr. David Johns welcomes his White House family—Deesha Dyer, former Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama—for a raw discussion about what we lose when power demolishes history, and what endures when community builds with intention.

    Deesha takes us inside the moment she saw excavators tearing down the East Wing of the White House in October 2025—the space where she orchestrated state dinners, opened doors for people who never thought they'd walk through them, and made the People's House truly belong to the people.

    This conversation moves from the rubble of demolished institutions to the unshakeable foundation of community organizing. Deesha shares lessons learned from Michelle Obama about grace under pressure, why she wrote Undiplomatic for Black girls who "risk it all," and what defending democracy actually looks like in practice: investing in local organizations, letting leaders lead in their expertise, documenting our work, and showing up for each other with intention.

    Deesha's story is a masterclass in refusing to let imposter syndrome—or anyone else—define your worth. As she reminds us: buildings can be demolished in 72 hours, but they can't demolish the memories, the legacy, or the collective power we build together.

    This is required listening for anyone who believes that mutual aid isn't charity—it's how we survive, build, and love each other into liberation.

    Website: DeeshaDyer.com
    Instagram: @deedyer267
    Email: deesha@deeshadyer.com (She answers every email!)
    Book: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble
    (Available at libraries and independent bookstores)

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