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The Which Way Is Up Show
In this "post-truth"era, the WWIU Show offers us an opportunity to participate in the public conversation while being critical about social concerns in an effort to become more engaged citizens.
We know! It's been a while! But we are still here!We decided to share a little bit about our experience after attending a screening for "The War on Cuba" by @BellyofTheBeastCuba on 4/12/23. Hopefully, you will find it as interesting as we did, and check out their channel to see some of the amazing work they are doing and why it is particularly important. You can start with the first episode which can be found in the link below.The War on Cuba — Episode 1https://youtu.be/z1mknIkBGUABelly of the Beast - Website:https://www.bellyofthebeastcuba.com/t...WWIU Socials:https://linktr.ee/wwiu#wwiu #waroncuba #cuba #bellyofthebeastcuba
Sorry for the delay! In this episode, Michi & Scott are catching up after a couple of months. Our discussion focuses on our personal experience with self-care and mental wellness. Scott talks about a recent medical procedure and how to be responsible as a recovering addict when it comes to the prescribing of pain medications. We also share some thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision involving Roe V Wade.
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If you or someone you may be struggling with alcohol or other drug use:
New York: NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 24-hour HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text 467369
NYC Well – 24-hour substance use support 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
New Jersey: Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Interim Managing Entity (IME) Addictions Access Center For Assistance and a referral to Treatment 1-844-276-2777
Nationwide: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Harm Reduction Resources Near You - syringe access, drug education, overdose prevention https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/
Resources for Mental Wellness
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
BIPOC Mental Health Provider Directories
Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
Clinicians of Color Directory: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
Melanin & Mental Health Directory: Virtual directory of culturally competent mental health clinicians for Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities
Asian Mental Health Collective Directory: https://www.asianmhc.org/therapists-us/
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association: https://www.naapimha.org/aanhpi-service-providers
South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network Provider Directory: https://samhin.org/provider-directory/
Therapy for Latinx: https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/
Latinx Therapy: https://latinxtherapy.com/
Black Emotional And Mental Health (BEAM) Virtual Therapist Network: https://wellness.beam.community/
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Resource Directory: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/resource-guide/
Black Mental Health Alliance Database: https://blackmentalhealth.com/connect-with-a-therapist/
Therapy for Black Girls Directory: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
Therapy for Black Men Directory: https://therapyforblackmen.org/
Can You Drive Alone in the H.O.V. Lane if You’re Pregnant? A Post-Roe Quandary. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/us/pregnant-woman-hov-lane-roe-wade.html
Sorry for the delay and inactivity. This episode was actually recorded back in March and just now being uploaded. In this show, we discussed gender roles. Along with expectations, confusion and the potential damage such assigned roles may cause. Hope you enjoy!!
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On the eve of May Day, we discuss the effects of Capitalism in helping professions, social work, mental health, substance use, etc. Scott shares some of his personal experiences working in the addiction field and a recent clash with exploitive business practices.
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https://linktr.ee/WWIU Article: It’s About Time:
How Work Schedule Instability Matters for Workers, Families, and Racial Inequality
https://shift.hks.harvard.edu/its-about-time-how-work-schedule-instability-matters-for-workers-families-and-racial-inequality/
Music Intro: Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist
https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/
Outro: "Money Dollar Bill Y'all" by Jimmy Spicer
https://g.co/kgs/1G6B8C
In this episode, we discuss the recent attack on Ukraine and the sensationalizing of war via social media. The cunning character of Joe Rogan. Scott is now on Tik Tok! In honor of "Black History Month," we also discuss a few phenomenal, not-so-popular stories of individuals that we feel should be recognized. And we end on a positive note!!
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Credits:
James Reese Europe aka Jim Europe
“The Martin Luther King of Music”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Reese_Europe
https://loc.gov/item/ihas.200038842
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b090v3bj
Billie Holiday
https://www.eonline.com/news/1255703/the-infuriating-true-story-behind-the-united-states-vs-billie-holiday
Check out The United States vs. Billie Holiday on Hulu!
https://www.hulu.com/movie/6f7be3b0-69c5-49ab-8472-2b5b1dabcfe8?play=false&utm_source=shared_link
Check out Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on Hulu!
https://www.hulu.com/movie/d31d4c65-826b-4ae8-abaa-0f537841d684?play=false&utm_source=shared_link
Dr. Ossian Sweet’s Black Life Mattered
https://daily.jstor.org/ossian-sweet-black-lives-matter/
The Joe Rogan Experience w/ Abby Martin
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qCSnEEAUxFasoKSWq7LiM
The Joe Rogan Experience / Dr. Cornel West
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GLdDzLc2OXDTyKEhizaQk
Music:
Intro - Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist Click the link below for more:
https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/
Outro - Strange Fruit by Billie Holliday
https://open.spotify.com/track/7CdZrjAwcaULHNsSrnaezW#login
In this episode, we take a deeper dive into "Cultural Disinformation". A history of lies and deceit by so-called "bad actors" that target trauma previously experienced by marginalized groups. We also go over some tools that we can use to help combat the spread of mis/disinformation. Thank you for listening and your growing support!!! Please click the link below to find us on all our socials and podcast hosting platforms: https://linktr.ee/WWIU Credits: LADL: Nationwide Poll on COVID Vaccine https://votolatino.org/media/press-releases/polloncovid/ US Census2020 data https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US# From Vote To Virus, misinformation campaign targets Latinos https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-race-and-ethnicity-media-misinformation-9696392bf389ba8ca3441d2314abcefa What Facebook knew about its Latino-aimed disinformation problem https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2021-11-16/facebook-struggled-with-disinformation-targeted-at-latinos-leaked-documents-show _ UnidosUS (fka National Council of La Raza) https://www.unidosus.org How Puerto Rico Achieved the Highest Vaccination Rate in the U.S.—Without a Political Fight https://time.com/6113069/puerto-rico-vaccination-rate-covid-19/ La Operación - Background https://youtu.be/r6XEuu_auR8 La Operación - Personal Stories https://youtu.be/iND58tv_Ql8 Scenes from La Operación https://youtu.be/tShnkBmoe3Y Puerto Rican Pill Trials https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pill-puerto-rico-pill-trials/ Michi’s Tshirt by PROPA https://www.facebook.com/groups/PROPA2003/?ref=share The National Black Cultural Information Trust (NBCI Trust) https://nbcit.org/mission/ Critical disinformation studies: History, power, and politics https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/critical-disinformation-studies-history-power-and-politics/ The Tuskegee Experiment: Crash Course Black American History #29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gqCXlUCoE&ab_channel=CrashCourse
You Know Who Else Opposed Vaccine Mandates? Hitler
https://jacobinmag.com/2021/09/vaccine-mandates-covid-pandemic-german-nazi-inoculation-policy
Anti-vaccine leaders exploit historical fears about the medical establishment.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jrs-york-city-vaccine-forum-highlights-concerns/story?id=66158336
Music Intro/Outro: Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist Click the links below for more: https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/
In this episode we attempt to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by discussing some of his not-so-popular thoughts and work while acknowledging the "whitewashing" of his true legacy.
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If you or someone you know may be struggling with alcohol or other drug use:
New York:
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 24-hour HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text 467369
NYC Well – 24 hour substance use support 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
New Jersey:
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Interim Managing Entity (IME) Addictions Access Center For Assistance and a referral to Treatment 1-844-276-2777
Nationwide:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Harm Reduction Resources Near You - syringe access, drug education, overdose prevention etc.
https://harmreduction.org/resource-ce
Credits:
Martin Luther King Jr. As Democratic Socialist
https://www.jstor.org/stable/40015109
Kusaimamekirai's review of "The Radical King"
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1825754367?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
"The Birth of a New Nation," Sermon Delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/birth-new-nation-sermon-delivered-dexter-avenue-baptist-church
The Three Evils of Society by Martin Luther King Jr
https://www.nwesd.org/ed-talks/equity/the-three-evils-of-society-address-martin-luther-king-jr/
The Three Evils of Society (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sT9Hjh0cHM&t=318s&ab_channel=TheMartinLutherKing%2CJr.CenterforNonviolentSocialChange
Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence by Martin Luther King, Jr.
https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkatimetobreaksilence.htm
Major King Events Chronology: 1929-1968
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-resources/major-king-events-chronology-1929-1968
https://cccadi.org/upcoming/2022/1/13/critically-black-dialogue-series-dr-king-the-pan-africanist
http://segundaquimbamba.org/about/
In our latest episode, we are talking about the chaos in this COVID era. Both of us share personal experiences while going through a timeline that begins in December 2019.
Thank you for the continued and growing support. It is much appreciated.
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If you or someone you know may be struggling with alcohol or other drug use: New York: NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 24-hour HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text 467369 NYC Well – 24 hour substance use support 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355).
New Jersey: Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Interim Managing Entity (IME) Addictions Access Center For Assistance and a referral to Treatment 1-844-276-2777 - 24/7
Nationwide: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Harm Reduction Resources Near You - syringe access, drug education, overdose prevention etc. https://harmreduction.org/resource-ce
Credits: CDC Museum COVID-19 Timeline https://www.cdc.gov/museum/timeline/covid19.html
Fox Host Demands People "Go to Work" While He Hosts in Isolation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJTxXXD9g7U&ab_channel=DavidPakmanShow
KID CAPRI REVEALS COVID-19 BATTLE: 'I'M SICK AS HELL' https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.67045/title.kid-capri-covid-19-battle#signup Music Intro: Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist Click the links below for more: https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/
Outro: Produced by RaspberryMusic Click the links before for more: https://raspberrysounds.com/ or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWd1qn30GFy1-TdgDx1AEXA
In our latest episode, we discuss the "War on Christmas". Michi's share's a little about her recent trip to Puerto Rico. We also go into the controversy behind the 2 supervised injection sites (SIS) opening up in New York City in efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. As promised, we also continue to help raise awareness on media literacy and critical disinformation studies. As we close on a positive note! :-)
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If you or someone you may be struggling with alcohol or other drug use: New York: NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 24-hour HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text 467369 NYC Well – 24 hour substance use support 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355).
New Jersey: Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Interim Managing Entity (IME) Addictions Access Center For Assistance and a referral to Treatment 1-844-276-2777 - 24/7
Nationwide: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Harm Reduction Resources Near You - syringe access, drug education, overdose prevention https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/
Credits: Belief in “War on Christmas” Bigger Than Ever Nationally https://www.fdu.edu/news/belief-in-war-on-christmas-bigger-than-ever-nationally/
New York City to Open Nation’s First-Ever Overdose Prevention Center Pilots to Save Lives Amid Record Overdoses https://drugpolicy.org/press-release/2021/11/new-york-city-open-nations-first-ever-overdose-prevention-center-pilots-save?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2ZCOBhDiARIsAMRfv9JnmGaXJUVfXT8ESWihPP9frgum4TBzuZWHv5hNuGleKmO9jdNcgeIaAjkcEALw_wcB
How to recognize disinformation and how to stop it | Deb Lavoy | TEDxAtlanta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ubPQm63_7c&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
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Outro Music: by Philip E Morris - The Christmas Vibe Follow Philip E Morris SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/philipemorris Bandcamp - https://pema.bandcamp.com/
Controversy around supervised injection sites (SIS) opening up in NYC in efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Full episode to follow. . .
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a clip on critical disinformation studies. Full episode soon come‼️ . .
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In our latest episode, we share thoughts on the Rittenhouse verdict and the foundation of White Vigilantism in the United States. We also cover an introduction to the history of Puerto Rico including some of the not-so-popular details that are often left out of the conversation. Lastly, we close on a positive note to help build your spirit back up. Thank you for the continued and growing support. It is much appreciated. You can also find us at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wwiushow Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wwiushow Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/whichwayisupshow Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6xKdWLW5lEv1I0Jwunnxg Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1jmzo1WQ8HI29vCIvD0xXj Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/which-way-is-up/id1593104117 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTc1NmY0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw STITCHER!!! https://www.stitcher.com/show/which-way-is-up
Credits: The article mentioned during segment on White Vigilantism: “The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict just handed white vigilantes a de facto badge” by Cat Brooks https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/The-Kyle-Rittenhouse-verdict-just-handed-white-16636045.php
Podcast mentioned during segment on the history of Puerto Rico: La Brega https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-brega/id1553089886
Mentions in the Good News (Positive Note) segment: On Instagram: @chef_michaelanthony @lacajapuertorican_bbq @jrzjay201 @201_cuisine @renes.cruz_puertorican_art @krissy_201
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Outro Music: “Puerto Rico Me Llama” by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109
Celebrating Puerto Rican history with some facts for people to “discover.” Full episode will be up soon.
Rittenhouse verdict and American history of enabling White Vigilantiiasm‼️ Full episode coming soon🙏🏽.
In this episode, we discuss Colin Kaepernick's new Netflix series "Colin in Black & White". State/local elections in New Jersey, establishment/corporate Dems (lesser of 2 evils). We also begin to discuss media literacy and how disinformation has historically been aimed at groups that lack economic, political, and social power. Issues with misinformation/disinformation will be an ongoing discussion. Thanks for listening
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Credits: Article on critical disinformation studies: Kuo, R., & Marwick, A. (2021). Critical disinformation studies: History, power, and politics. Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Misinformation Review. https://doi.org/10.37016/mr-2020-76
Americans Donate Planeload of Food to Cuba; Call for an End to US Embargo https://peoplesforum.org/blog_post/americans-donate-planeload-of-food-to-cuba-call-for-an-end-to-us-embargo/
You can find out more about the People's Forum NYC and the work they do below: Website - https://peoplesforum.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeoplesForumNYC Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peoplesforumnyc
Intro/Outro Music: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot
Our upcoming episode will be introducing interest in Critical Digital Literacy and how essential it is to the health of our society.
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communism #leftist #newpodcast #newpodcast
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. . Music Cred: "Live App Star" by DJ A.C.L. Check it here👇🏽
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In our 1st official episode we discuss the Riverside high school teacher in faux headdress mimicking Native Americans and cultural incompetence within our education system. We also touch on drug war penalties for simple drug possession and hefty fines given to drug users including a personal story.
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Drug War Policies - Mandatory fines and probation trap.
Some self-disclosure that's relevant to the topic. #getnaked
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Michi discussing the lack of multicultural competence within our education system. Music Credit: MGJ Production - "ROAD" Royalty Free Music [No Copyright] Trap Hip Hop Beat https://youtube.com/c/MarjanGjorgjievskiMGJ
White Privilege is not about material wealth but more of a protective bubble. Music Credit: MGJ Production - "ROAD" Royalty Free Music [No Copyright] Trap Hip Hop Beat https://youtube.com/c/MarjanGjorgjievskiMGJ
Who are we? Why are we here?
In our first pilot episode, you will find out a little bit about us and what led us to this point of starting a podcast. We are coming at this from a "no expectations/no disappointments frame of mind and plan to raise the bar somehow with each episode we put out.
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Discussing the level of commitment involved with having a fairly successful podcast and some experience with commitments in general.
A little snippet of Scott (Pessimistic Optimist) explaining why many people don't like to talk politics or have any type of discussions that expose one's political position.