Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso
Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso
Podcast Description
What happens when a 13-year-old asks the questions grown folks can’t—or won’t? Knowa’s Questions is a sharp, funny, and fearless podcast that cuts through the noise of politics, pop culture, and power. Each week, Knowa sits down with the people shaping the world—from movement leaders to cultural icons—to get real about democracy, justice, joy, and what it means to grow up in America right now. With curiosity, wit, and a side-eye when needed, Knowa leads conversations that challenge the status quo and center the voices too often left out.
Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso isn’t just about politics—it’s about power, platforms, and the people using both to influence our future.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes of democracy, justice, and youth empowerment, with episodes exploring relevant topics like the politics of performance in music and media influence. For example, one episode features a conversation with Macy Gray about authenticity in performance, while another delves into community activism and representation with guests Mia Thornton and Incognito.
What happens when a 13-year-old asks the questions grown folks can’t—or won’t? Knowa’s Questions is a sharp, funny, and fearless podcast that cuts through the noise of politics, pop culture, and power. Each week, Knowa sits down with the people shaping the world—from movement leaders to cultural icons—to get real about democracy, justice, joy, and what it means to grow up in America right now. With curiosity, wit, and a side-eye when needed, Knowa leads conversations that challenge the status quo and center the voices too often left out.
Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso isn’t just about politics—it’s about power, platforms, and the people using both to influence our future.
Knowa de Baraso invites Jemele Hill, a contributing writer for The Atlantic, to discuss her latest projects and insights. Hill shares details about her upcoming children’s book focused on teaching kids to be unapologetic and highlights the stories of prominent women who inspire her. The conversation touches on Hill’s sports advocacy, particularly her views on Angel Reese’s suspension and the WNBA’s pay disparity. Hill also provides her perspective on the intersection of sports and politics, her thoughts on the Brittany Griner case, and addresses misconceptions about her public persona. The episode closes with a fun word association game where Hill shares her quick takes on prominent figures.
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