Aint No Free Lunch

Episode Twenty-Two: Danielle and Taikein are FINALLY BACK, bringing you lunch, on the regular! This week, the discussion is about the history and possible re-emergence of #ProjectExile in Richmond, Virginia (and possibly across the nation). #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt Two black millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode Twenty: Danielle and Taikein discuss 45's deterioration of our democratic tenet freedom of the press, and process their thoughts about the new groundbreaking documentary based on the writings of James Baldwin, "I Am Not Your Negro." #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder James Baldwin clip from the documentary "I Am Not Your Negro," directed by Raoul Peck James Baldwin clip from the documentary "Take This Hammer," directed by Richard O. Moore Two black millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode Nineteen: Danielle and Taikein discuss the new nominations, the sexism surrounding the outcry against Betsy DeVos, and in honor of Black History Month (and lit black women the world over) - also discuss the life, legacy, and empire of Madame CJ Walker. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "You Must Learn" by KRS One "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" by James Brown "I Am Not My Hair" by India Arie Excerpt from "Coming to America" starring Eddie Murphy Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode Eighteen: Danielle and Taikein break down the first two weeks of Donald J. Trump's presidency, expressing their frustration along the way, and highlight a few ways to fight back and resist the dissolution of American democracy. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "Formation" by Beyoncé "Knuck If You Buck" by Crime Mob "Sally Yates Confirmation Hearing" as uploaded to YouTube by Zach Lassiter Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode 17: Recorded on Inauguration Day 2017, Danielle and Taikein debate whether or not the 45th President deserves to have the handle "President" placed in front of his name, and talk their love for the new movie "Hidden Figures." #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt 'Obama Fired Up and Ready to Go" - Arlington, VA Speech "Petty Song - The Starrkeisha Cheer Squad!" by @TheKingOfWeird "My President (Edited)" by Young Jeezy fea. Nas "Just Another Day' by Queen Latifah

Episode 16: Danielle and Taikein discuss why you haven’t been receiving lunch, the activism present at 74th Golden Globes and the heinous Chicago Kidnapping case. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features:  "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt “Meryl Streep’s Powerful Speech at the Golden Globes” “Kellyanne Conway on Meryl Streep Comments” USA Today

Episode 15: Danielle and Taikein discuss the Hamilton Cast calling out Vice President Elect Pence and the national atrocity that is happening in North Dakota to the water protectors that oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline. Solutions presented! GOP Survey: https://www.gop.com/100-day-plan-action-survey/ SOLUTIONS: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/10-protest-dakota-access-pipeline/ #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "Hamilton Cast Delivers Message to VP Pence" Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode 14: Danielle and Taikein are finally back! We talk Kanye West and the 2016 Presidential Election of Donald J. Trump. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode 13: Danielle and Taikein are finally back! We talk Colin Kapernick, Brock Turner and Nate Parker. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt Riley Cooper's Racial Slur Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode Twelve: Danielle and Taikein talk biblical principles in reference to Hillary Clinton, platform release for black lives matter, politicians distancing themselves from Donald Trump and the Rio Olympics. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” by Jay Z “Jeopardy Theme Music” “Bomb Sound Effect” “Nappy Headed Hoes” comment by Don Imus Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode Eleven: Danielle and Taikein talk the Miss Teen USA's racist remarks, whether or not Hillary should be trusted, and how Marilyn Mosby built us up, just to let us down with the Freddie Gray case. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

Episode Ten: Danielle and Taikein discuss the first night of the DNC Convention, before turning to discuss whether or not diversity in upcoming superhero films matters - with emphasis on the much awaited Black Panther film. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt Michelle Obama's 2016 Democratic National Convention Speech Segment "Supersuit Segment" from The Incredibles Suicide Squad Official Trailer "Sorting Hat Scene" from Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone "Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Panther's Quest" - The Avengers (cartoon) Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE Nine: Danielle is still away researching, so Taikein discusses the WNBA #BLM fines, the GOP Convention and the DNC Leaks with April Reign (@ReignOfApril). #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "Opening Segment of 2016 ESPYs"-ABC "Van Jones-Trump Described a Mad Max America"-CNN Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE EIGHT: Danielle is away researching, so Taikein discusses Islamophobia, the GOP Convention and Trump’s path to victory with Albert Butler (@AlBDamn). #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt “Newt Gingrich on the Hannity Show” “Senator Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton” “Diamond and Silk endorse Trump” in NC Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE SEVEN: Danielle & Taikein discuss the tragedies in Baton Rouge, LA; Falcon Heights, MN; and Dallas, TX. Last week, the news was dominated by the deaths of #AltonSterling, #PhilandoCastile and five law enforcement officers in Dallas. All of these killings, or their immediate aftermath, were recorded via video which led to a number of emotions nationally. We discussed these emotions as well as gave listeners a few immediate solutions. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar "Jesus Walks" by Kanye West "Keep Ya Head Up" by Tupac Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE SIX: Danielle & Taikein talk Jesse William's BET Awards acceptance speech, delve into the ramifications of affirmative action, and remind #BeckyWiththeBadGrades (Abigail Fisher) that she's just going to have to stay mad. This episode has a BONUS insert of a podcast written by four of Danielle's 8th graders! The students were charged with writing a research paper on affirmative action and the UT v. Fisher Supreme Court case. The paper was followed with by a podcast assignment, where the students took their research and formulated opinions they wanted to voice. Note to my students: GREAT JOB Britney, Yulissa, Isaiah, and Sharon! I'm SO PROUD of all of you for this. You worked hard and developed opinions independent of me. Many people won't know that you all completed this without ANY input from me, but I know you did. Don't let anyone take your voice from you. Love Always, Ms. Greene #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Bu

EPISODE FIVE: Danielle & Taikein discuss a documentary named “Fed Up” and the sugar addiction in America. The film highlights the rise of type two diabetes and obesity in America, explains that the phenomenon behind the weight loss industry is full of misconceptions and emphasizes the lobbying efforts and power of “Big Sugar” companies. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Send memos or email us: aintnofreelunchpodcast@gmail.com Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "You Ain’t Got the Answers Sway"-Kanye West “School Bell Ringing Sound Effect”-YouTube “Obama Rebuffs Trump over ‘Radical Islam”-YouTube “Rep. John Lewis Takes Action on Guns”-YouTube “Explosion Sound Effect”-YouTube “Goodies Instrumental”-Ciara Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE THREE: Danielle & Taikein discuss the ramifications of #BernieorBust, as well as how Brock Turner personifies what happens when privilege meets rape culture. #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Send memos or email us: aintnofreelunchpodcast@gmail.com Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke "Clinton Shatters Ceiling as Presumptive Nominee" by Associated Press (YouTube) "President Obama endorses Hillary Clinton for President" by Hillary Clinton (YouTube) Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE TWO: Danielle & Taikein hype their new logo, discuss the problematic nature of #GorillaLivesMatter, and dig into Clarence Thomas. Shoutout to @ACharityHudley #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "In Da Club" by 50 Cent "Formation" by Beyonce Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas testifying at the US Senate Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.

EPISODE ONE: Danielle & Taikein explain why they chose "Ain't No Free Lunch" as the name of the podcast, exchange stories about their love/hate relationship with certain dine-in restaurants, review the multiple complexities seen throughout season one of the WGN show #Underground, and discuss the contradictions settled within loving "slave stuff." #ANFL #aintnofreelunch Follow us on Twitter: @aintnofreelunch @dmgreene18 @TaikeinCooper Track features: "Busy School Cafeteria" by SoundEffectsFactory "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt "That Moment You Hear Worldstar" by RoadtoHollywoodTv "Young, Broke, & Infamous" by Logic "Black Skinhead" by Kanye West "Still Fly" by Big Tymers Two millennials discussing how to create change in these streets - an hour episode at a time. Let's Eat.