Social Issues / Sifu Mimi Chan

192. Greg Rucka on why we need to vote

It’s difficult for me to stay cheery and happy when the world is just upside down. However, I am grateful to have Greg Rucka to vent with – or rather listen to his Rucka Rants. No one says it better – and I urge listeners to take what we are saying to heart. Vote. It matters.

Mimi Chan on Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse

189. Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse

In this episode, I discuss a sensitive and personal subject: my experience with childhood sexual abuse and our opinions on why survivors are not believed, steps to healing, and what each of us can do to improve this societal issue.

188. Greg Rucka on BLM protests and media

In this episode, Greg discusses a very personal subject, the arrest of his son Elliott in NYC at a BLM protest and the inaccurate articles by the New York post and online blogs that have caused death threats and stress for Greg and his family.

187. Marie Lu on writing YA novels

Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites series, as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series.

186. Susan Ware on Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment Centennial

Susan Ware is the author and editor of numerous books on twentieth-century U.S. history. She is a pioneer in the field of women’s history and a leading feminist biographer.

185. Mimi and Greg Rucka on Chadwick Boseman and Disney’s Mulan

In this episode Greg and I mourn the loss of Chadwick Boseman and naturally talk a little about politics.

182. Derek Johnson on defunding the police

In this episode, Derek shares his five-point plan for how he would defund the police and bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.

181. Greg Rucka on what it means to be American

In this episode, we discuss the Biden/Harris ticket and our hopes for the future. Voting in the 2020 election is essential, so we encourage everyone to get out there and make a difference!

180. Gina Prince-Bythewood on directing, diversity, and mixed tapes

Gina Prince-Bythewood is the award-winning director of wonderful films like: The Old Guard, Love and Basketball, and Beyond the Lights.

176. Greg Rucka on why Portland is under attack

the presidency and the current state of politics.

175. Sheriff John Mina on the future of law enforcement

Sheriff John Mina of Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida is up for reelection on August 18, 2020.

174. Greg Rucka on Lazarus, Lady Sabre, and politics

In this episode, Greg Rucka and I answer listener questions. We cover everything from Lazarus, Lady Sabre, Sascha Bordeaux and why Greg is so outspoken about politics.