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In honor of spring, Kat and Bill discuss the progress of this year’s goals in Slay or Nay. They then talk about rethinking the 9 to 5 and pros and cons of the gig economy. Can we change what work looks like within our generation? They finish by celebrating Black Women’s History month by featuring … Continue reading Episode 59: The Grind → The post Episode 59: The Grind appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill discuss the importance of voting and explore different family structures. Is the heteronormative American ideal of a husband, wife and 2.5 kids outdated? They also feature Navajo activist Annie Dodge Wauneka for Women’s History month. The post Episode 58: Rethinking Family Structures appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill tackles the most infamous racial slur in the American vocabulary. Is it ok for white people and other non black people of color to use? Is there a difference between using it maliciously and just singing along with your favorite Kanye song? Also featured in this episode, Best Things and Trans Activist … Continue reading Episode 57: The N Word → The post Episode 57: The N Word appeared first on UnLearned.

In this episode, Kat and Bill bring back slay or nay because accountability matters.They dive into their feels on the opioid crisis and praise the hustle of Madam CJ Walker who continues to inspire us to live our dreams. The post Episode 56: This Radical Sincerity Thing appeared first on UnLearned.

In this episode, Kat and Bill request that people keep pussy hats off of Harriet Tubman’s Harlem statue, stop acting like they don’t understand the concept of colorism and provide us with reparations. This episode begins a very exciting Black Ass History Month. The post Episode 55: Black Ass History Month appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat forgot to turn on Bill’s mic for the first 10 mins of the episode. She tried to fix in post production so please refrain from dragging her on audio quality. Kat and Bill introduce a new segment: Hot Takes on Hot Trash where they let loose on the current events. Kat then demands for … Continue reading Episode 54: Steaming Hot Takes → The post Episode 54: Steaming Hot Takes appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat is joined by Bill Bullock to try and figure out why most people are uncomfortable with honesty and genuine conversations. They also discuss the new White House tell all, Fire and Fury, and try to figure out if Trump is moronic or maniacal. The post Episode 53: Feel It and Fix It appeared first on UnLearned.

In this episode, Kat explores to ignorance and incompetency of Harry Truman and how we may be doomed to repeat our past. This episode is sponsored by Overcast The post Episode 52: Truman to Trump appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat found the lost Halloween episode! In it, Kat and Sharlene discuss the new Marsha P Johnson Netflix documentary. Later, they reminisce Halloweens of past and present and the outlet it provides for queer identities. Lastly, they finish by talking about their favorite horror films. The post Episode 51: Halloween Lost and Found appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Sharlene discuss the Penn State Paterno Riots of 2011 and try to figure out why they thought rioting was the right response. Next, they unpack rape culture and the recent attention on sexual harassment and assault. Lastly, they bring back Best Things where they admire Black Forest cake and pandas. The post Episode 50: That’s My Purse, I Don’t Know You appeared first on UnLearned.

In honor of Kat’s journey to Thailand, she is doing an encore episode of Black Girls Abroad. Kat and Mesha recount their experiences traveling to other countries and how it helped shape their perception of America. Lastly, they remind you that cultures are not costumes and to be better this Halloween. The post Episode 49: Black Girls Abroad Encore appeared first on UnLearned.

UnLearned did a live show! Kat and guest host Marcelo discuss moving through the world in queer cis bodies of color. Thank you to the Chicago Podcast Festival for having us. The post Episode 48: Live from CPF, It’s UnLearned appeared first on UnLearned.

This week in politics: Healthcare is hard, Maxine Waters is a shining star and everyone us is mediocre. Main Segment: Kat and guest host Maryam discuss the impact of colonization and repeated trauma in communities of color. Remember, you can go to therapy simply because you want to. Black Girl Magic, White Boy Tragic: Nielsen’s … Continue reading Episode 47: People Need Tune Ups Too → The post Episode 47: People Need Tune Ups Too appeared first on UnLearned.

Season 3 starts now! Kat is back at it again with the help of her friends. Slay or Nay returns with the vengeance. Kat and Julie discuss living and loving as femme identified queer women. Kat goes on a rant outlining why your fave, Chris Columbus, is problematic. Come see UnLearned live! You can check … Continue reading Episode 46: Femme Fatality → The post Episode 46: Femme Fatality appeared first on UnLearned.

It’s the end of the season and Mesha and Kat have senioritis! They freestyle the episode and discussed all things trash. Mesha explores her conflicting feelings about Kelly Ann Conway while Kat strives to become a carefree black girl. The post Episode 45: Expect Nothing, Appreciate Everything appeared first on UnLearned.

This is the last episode before the season finale! Kat and Mesha start off the show with Slay or Nay where Mesha is killing it in the fitness and nutrition game. They then take deep dives into their past to analyze how their youth impacted their ability to love, be loved and express vulnerability. Lastly, … Continue reading Episode 44: Getting Them Hands → The post Episode 44: Getting Them Hands appeared first on UnLearned.

This week in science: Kat and Mesha discuss the March for Science and why you should be good to your mother… mother earth. In their main topic, they try to figure out whether millennials are too sensitive. At a party? Hear someone say something racist/homophobic/ableist/sexist? Is it worth it to confront that person in a … Continue reading Episode 43: Are Millennials Too Sensitive? → The post Episode 43: Are Millennials Too Sensitive? appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha try to figure out how a spouse can be considered a family member when you have a romantic relationship. They also ponder the relationship between street harassment and gender performance through clothing. They spotlight US Rep Maxine Waters and her general slayage. The post Episode 42: Daytime Pondering Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.

Mesha high key shames Kat in this month’s slay or nay. They then attempt to understand how their past has contributed to their negative emotions around food and fitness. Finally, they feature Jessamyn Stanley, a body positive, plus sized black fitness queen that shows us that every body is a yoga body. The post Episode 41: Building On Your Progress appeared first on UnLearned.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Black Women’s History Month! April will be jam packed with features of some awesome Black women you may not know about. In this special minisode, Kat responds to listener’s comments on whether Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was transphobic in a recent interview. We also feature Black Trans activist … Continue reading Episode 40: Late Night Thoughts Minisode → The post Episode 40: Late Night Thoughts Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.