About The Episode
This year's election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joins Manoush with ideas on how to citizen.
About Baratunde Thurston
is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and political commentator. He's the executive producer and host of two podcasts: and .
Thurston is also the creator and host of the weekly pandemic show, Live On Lockdown. Previously, Thurston worked as the director of digital for The Onion and supervising producer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He serves on the boards of BUILD and the Brooklyn Public Library.
He holds a BA in Philosophy from Harvard University.
Featured Speakers
Valarie Kaur:
Civil rights activist and lawyer says, in our divided democracy, love can be a. She recounts the lessons she learned facing hate crimes against her Sikh community.
Eric Liu:
According to writer Eric Liu, we have to actively work to hold onto democracy. He created as a way to rekindle the spirit鈥攁nd belief鈥攐f democratic citizenship.
Jamila Raqib:
It's been a big year for protests. But demonstrations are not the only non-violent option for creating change. shares some creative alternatives that are equally, if not more, effective.
Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison:
The American public health system is failing Black women. offer one unexpectedly radical call to action: coming together to walk.
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