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The Inner Cities Podcast

Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

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Award-winning author and lawyer, Tochi Onyebuchi, and award-winning play/TV writer, A. Zell Williams, discuss the news, politics, and culture from the perspective of 2 black men to need to laugh to keep from screaming.
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88 Cups of Tea

88 Cups of Tea

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Love all things upbeat, warm, and uplifting? Welcome to 88 Cups of Tea, an online platform and podcast for creative writers who look for guidance in their storytelling journey and connection to a community, fostering year-round conversations around the personal and professional life of a writer. Our podcast episodes and online essays and articles explore and unpack conversations that touch on topics like overcoming rejections and challenges, querying tips and crafting advice, lifestyle habit ...
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Tochi and Zell look at a looonnggg year ahead. They discuss updates on Israel assault on Gaza and the Super Tuesday results and polls. Much of Zell's info on polling comes from https://www.realclearpolling.com/latest-polls. **Quick heads up: No episode the week of March 15.** Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellW…
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Tochi and Zell look at Mitten State giving Biden the back hand. They discuss the Flour Massacure, Aaron Bushnell, and the 100K uncommitted votes in Michigan. Then the end of Mitch McConnell and "dynamic pricing," late-stage capitalism's high-water mark. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…
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Tochi and Zell look at why autocracies are popping all over. They discuss negoiations to end Israel's assault on Gaza, why the pharse, "You can't eat democracy," may explain all of global politics, and video game backlogs. Watch Leeja Miller's great video, "Are You Morally Obligated to Vote for Biden?" Check out Ken Opalo's piece, "You Can't Eat De…
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Tochi and Zell put back their shopping carts in this one. NOTES: Gaza Update: https://theintercept.com/2024/01/28/new-york-times-daily-podcast-camera/ Trader Joe's v. Labor https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trader-joes-attorney-nlrb-unconstitutional_n_65b41e7ae4b014b873b11cc2 Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…
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Tochi and Zell discuss the recent events around Israel's war on Gaza, the crises at Pitchfork, Sports Illustrated, and the LA Times, and their love of the film, American Fiction. Check out the Futurist article Zell referenced. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…
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Tochi and Zell clearly see a theme for the rest of 2024. This week, they discuss how 2024 will be the "Year of Absurdity". Then they'll talk about the Emmy awards and why the arts should reconsider how the honor artists. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillDoor Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams
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Tochi and Zell look at the first big election of 2024. They discuss this weekend's elections in Taiwan, how China feels about that (spoiler: they feel DEEPLY), and how it impacts the rest of the globe. Then Zell discuss the "Crappification of Everything" and how bad products aren't bad for the public and the environment. But help to disempower the …
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Tochi and Zell return with fresh eyes on old problems. They discuss South Africa taking the Israeli government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on genocide charges against the Palestinians. And how Israel's drone attack on Palestinians in Beirut could drag the US and Europe into a bigger war in the Middle East. If you can, consider givin…
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Tochi and Zell end the year on an up-note, damn it! They discuss Sen. John Fetterman "discovering" he's, "...not a progressive." Then they end with the things they look forward to in 2024. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palesti…
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Tochi and Zell discuss why Zell's decided he cannot vote for Joe Biden in 2024. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza: @wizard_bisan1 @motaz_aza…
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Tochi and Zell look at the fall to come. This week, they discuss on conflicts happening in the Sudan and Congo, Israel's propaganda pivot, and how best to accept American decline. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palestinian jour…
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Tochi and Zell give it up to the Reaper for FINALLY getting Kissinger! This week, they talk the end of the cease fire in Gaza, the dystopian absurdity of COP28, and just why the world's better off with Henry K. in the dirt. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donat…
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Tochi and Zell take a break from the news to talk 100% about things they've been grateful for in 2023! If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza: @w…
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Tochi and Zell accept that we are offically in a presidential election year. This week they discuss the abortion rights victories around the country, Biden's 2024 chances, and what "From the river, to the sea," actually means. NOTE: This episode was recorded before news of the SAG-AFTRA strike ending. We are so happy for our sister-union's members,…
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Tochi and Zell look for empathy. On this episode, they discuss the violence in Gaza leaking out to the West Bank and the west's lack of compassion of Palestinians. Then they explore the Washington Post's finding that significantly more Americans are opting to keep home-schooling their kids post-pandemic. If you'd like to help those in need in Israe…
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Tochi and Zell talk about talking! This week, they give you a brief, scary look into the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Then they discuss people being punished for talking about Palestine. And finally, they get into the joy and torment they get from the recent generation of fighting games. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on I…
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Tochi and Zell share tips on how to find quality sources in this one. They discuss the poor reporting in corporate media, how to find better sources, and what A24's announced pivot to more commercial projects might mean for lovers of great film and TV. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…
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Tochi and Zell are back after a looonngg break for hot strike summer. In this ep, they discuss the reaction in the media to the attacks in Israel and Gaza, and Zell's time as a WGA Captain and the gains writers won during the strike. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…
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