Hope is a Duty
Podcast Description
Anti-racism is for everybody—but no one said it would be easy. The HOPE IS A DUTY podcast is self-care for the change maker's soul, a resource offering care for the humanity of those who care for humanity. Join friends and accomplices Austin Channing Brown, New York Times bestselling author, renowned speaker, and amateur bird-watcher, and Jenny Booth-Potter, author, activist, and lamp enthusiast, as they put the social in social justice. Tune in to the show as we discuss current events, history, and day-to-day life through the lens of anti-racism, with humor, truth-telling and compassion. If you feel hopeful and bitter, excited and cynical, joyful and exhausted—you belong here. Let's feel all of these emotions together while we embody our hope for a better world.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various topics including current events, historical perspectives, and personal experiences related to social justice and anti-racism. Episodes examine themes like community resilience and the emotional toll of activism, often blending light-hearted anecdotes with profound truths to engage listeners.

Anti-racism is for everybody—but no one said it would be easy. The HOPE IS A DUTY podcast is self-care for the change maker’s soul, a resource offering care for the humanity of those who care for humanity. Join friends and accomplices Austin Channing Brown, New York Times bestselling author, renowned speaker, and amateur bird-watcher, and Jenny Booth-Potter, author, activist, and lamp enthusiast, as they put the social in social justice. Tune in to the show as we discuss current events, history, and day-to-day life through the lens of anti-racism, with humor, truth-telling and compassion. If you feel hopeful and bitter, excited and cynical, joyful and exhausted—you belong here. Let’s feel all of these emotions together while we embody our hope for a better world.

No risk, no reward. Justice comes at a cost, but when we lose hope, we all pay. Join these quirky gal pals as they weigh the risks and rewards of troublemaking. Discover their weekly obsessions, obstacles of defying the norm, and approaches to obtain “your people.” Do you want to be popular or free?
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