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Weapon of Choice Podcast

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A podcast where creatives across mediums give us insight into the weaponry of their art. Join your hosts Tommy Franklin and Andrew Benda as they offer a nuanced way of discussing the intersection of arts and activism with our fearless guest artists. Special Menu Productions creates content that we believe in, indiscriminate of form or medium. We're sure we want to do this! Subscribe/follow today wherever you get your podcasts! You can support our show financially by clicking the support sect ...
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Tana Hargest and Nekessa Opoti join Tommy to analyze the latest funny business and perpetuated lies from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and this time St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, a Black man, wanted in on the egregious smoke screens. Also, white Minneapolis Twitter and non Black social media grifters are once again up to no good and trying to capit…
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Nekessa Opoti and Tana Hargest join Tommy to break down the latest press conference held by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey where continued his lies to the public after his Minneapolis Police gang murdered Amir Locke on February 2nd, 2022. We discuss the tone of the city and it's "playhouse theatre" antics on both sides surrounding these events while …
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Weapon of Choice wanted to check in with a brave, brilliant soul, and truly dope immunologist, Azza Gadir, PhD, a beacon of generous, compassionate, and digestible information to benefit our communities trying to navigate this ever complex pandemic. We are grateful for Azza's remarkable gifts she shares with the world as we try to collectively push…
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We keep it together by coming together, and Courtney Phillips is a beaming bright creative light taking Gumbo Media to new heights as we all navigate a challenging world. It's always a pleasure to check in with change makers in community whose ambition knows no bounds. Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advocat…
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We checked in with the amazing and innovative Louise Hazel to reflect on realignment of ambition in Covid, the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs, health rituals helping push us through challenges, and more. Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advocates we love for powerful short interviews about creat…
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Alynda Segarra aka Hurray for the Riff Raff joined us this summer for a much needed Covid check in. How we cope in this pandemic really depends on whether or not we're connecting with beautiful souls whenever we're able. Alynda reminds us that our passions go way deeper than our professions, to be kind to ourselves, and more. Sit with this and enjo…
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A check-in with Zainab Johnson is one that is humbling, fun, centering, and inspirational all at once. Glad we go to chat in this enduring Pandemic. And keep up with Zainab's brilliant voice during all this isolation on her podcast, "HonestTEA with Z" anywhere you listen. Thanks, Z!Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artist…
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It was so good to catch up with Soleil. What more can I say!? Soleil talks about making personal growth a place of refuge during challenging times we're in, how creativity fuels optimism for a better future, and more!Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advocates we love for powerful short interviews about creati…
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Catching up and having conversations with amazing human and painter Shaina McCoy is a reminder to continue evolving down our unique paths, to let insights and passion flow through us abundantly, and to imagine a better world through celebrating our collective gifts. Enjoy!Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advo…
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Was delighted to have a virtual sit-down with April Kae, who's unique approach to her multidisciplinary artistry is inspiration for navigating the ridiculously multifaceted struggles of this Covid era. There's a world of feeling inside her content. Isn't that what we want when we witness creativity?Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and…
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Ease into these beautiful reflections from brontë velez. brontë's revolutionary efforts like Lead to Life make us all more human, if we choose to look closer and engage these powerful visions for the future of our people.Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advocates we love for powerful short interviews about cr…
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Seher Sikandar returns for a check-in on our live Instagram miniseries about what these weird pandemic times have meant for her.Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advocates we love for powerful short interviews about creatively transitioning in a time of uncertainty.In these challenging times, we wanted to chec…
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We caught up with Alok Vaid-Menon (they/them), gender non-conforming writer and performance artist, for a chat on our live Instagram miniseries about how they're doing in these strange times.Alok's book, Beyond the Gender Binary, is available for preorder and out June 1st.Tune into our live Instagram and IGTV to watch and listen to artists and advo…
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Tommy read his poem called, "This Road". The music accompanying the poem was composed by Renée Copeland.In these uncertain times, we wanted to check in and let you know we're with you. And let's hold up this world with empathy. Remember, we can be kind in this troubled world.You can see the photograph Tommy took that inspired the poem and the poem'…
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Help put a smile on our faces as big as this podcast's muse, Gordon Parks!No advertising, no corporate sponsors, just YOU, our Weapon of Choice Community Members, your belief, and our passion propelling this podcast for these multiple seasons, and we're excited to keep going on this ride with you all! We can keep interviewing guests from all discip…
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What is something that tells you everything is gonna be OK? What brings peace, comfort, healing, laughter and beauty to the human soul are conversations like the one we had with author/filmmaker/performer and poet Junauda Petrus-Nasah about her debut novel, "The Stars and the Blackness Between Them" OUT TODAY, September 17th, and much more! Dig in …
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What does knowing yourself mean? Weapon of Choice sat down with Cameroonian American storyteller Andy Allo during her Minneapolis tour stop to talk about the decade long journey she's been on, what helped bring her to a passion for creativity, and where things might be leading in the next chapter. Be drawn into Andy's creative spirit, inescapable t…
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When will we have a heart-to-heart with our morality? We caught up with brilliant organizers and community leaders Nekessa and Mustafa to talk about ICE, the current state of the movement for immigrant rights and safety, and more, AND THEN you'll hear sounds and voices from a recent #abolishICE protest at a local Minnesota ICE building. And yeah, w…
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How do you create the space you want? Political fashion creative Hoda Katebi caught up with Weapon of Choice in Chicago to talk about her transformative, revolutionary, and imaginative work that sparks vital global conversations online, in print, and in the streets. We appreciate her grounding and at the same time uplifting wisdom. Let this convers…
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What makes you feel connected and close to another? In this episode we sat down with Sham-e-Ali Nayeem, an artist whose brilliant words and power fill your mind and any room with a universe of beautiful feeling, reflection, and joyful determination. Rush out to read her amazing book, "City of Pearls". Enjoy this interview and share with your people…
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In this special bonus episode, Tommy came across the July 5th, 1852 speech he had never seen or heard of by none other than Frederick Douglas titled, "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro", and he immediately pressed a record button and read the FULL speech (rarely found in media)in one take!If you're anything like Tommy, you will listen to thi…
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What mistake do you want the most freedom to make? Kristiana Rae Colón, poet, playwright, educator, rapper in repose, joined Weapon of Choice to talk about the power of the personal journey-creative or otherwise, and she reflects on life's new chapters and what they mean for realigning her art practice as well as the heart and soul. Enjoy this beau…
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We showed up to a #sudanuprising rally in Downtown Minneapolis to march in solidarity and support of the people of Sudan who are resisting governmental bodies who oppress to no end unless we all speak out and keep letting the world know there is no stopping the voices of the people. Hear some of these voices in this bonus episode and keep spreading…
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We showed up to a #nomorebans rally at the Minnesota State Capitol to support body autonomy, the right to choose, and hear from those most directly affected who are keeping up the resistance. Listen, share, SHOW UP, and keep fighting for our collective liberation. Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon…
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Welcome to Season 3! We had the honor and immense pleasure of talking with adrienne maree brown, author of the brand new New York Times bestselling book, Pleasure Activism. adrienne also wrote Emergent Strategy and co-edited Octavia's Brood. Included in her many powerful and revolutionary pursuits are social justice facilitations with an emphasis o…
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Welcome to the Season 2 finale! We can't be more excited to bring you our interview with Safia Elhillo, a writer whose beautiful realness brilliantly bridges the imagination and reality. You will instantly feel Safia's power, and her voice expands our perspectives when we listen. Her words can simultaneously slap you, embrace you, destroy you, elat…
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What is something that makes life more beautiful to you? We had the great pleasure of sojourning to Milan, Italy for a beautifully honest and insightful conversation with Silvio, founder of il buco fanzine, an irreverent alternative publication embarking upon truthful, bold, and forward-thinking narratives for a more progressive and amazing world. …
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What do you do when your passion never goes away? We experienced a rare beautiful realness while sitting down with Crystal Clarity, a Brooklyn based illustrator, muralist, painter, and arts educator. We talk about not following the rules of movement society, why there's no giving up, the sensory nature of the artist soul, and more.Follow Crystal on…
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How do you practice filling your glass beyond half full? In this episode we had the honor and privilege to sit down with Seher in Brooklyn to hear her story and thoughts on journeying upon different creative avenues, balancing and mitigating trajectories for success, opening windows for self-evolving and healing, and more. Dig in and enjoy!Follow S…
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How do you honor your hopefulness? We had the immense pleasure of sitting down with performance poet Joseph Capehart in Brooklyn, NYC for an insightful, beautifully honest conversation. We talked about the creative processes, navigating personal and professional art life as a black man, the importance of being unapologetic in the name of growth, an…
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Do you censor yourself in your daily life? Palestinian American artist Lamia Abukhadra takes us down a brilliant unique road of changing the story in the name of justice; her exploration and experimentation will have us all thinking long and hard about the many ways we communicate history and voice truths in the complex world. It was a joy and hono…
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How do you imagine building on the progressive political wins of 2018? We talked with civil rights activist and author DeRay Mckesson about visions for a better, more just future for all, understanding and focusing on the implications of various forms of systematic oppression, the power of joy, imagination, and more.Purchase Deray’s book, "On the O…
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What do you have when you listen deeply to another’s truth? Olivia Gatwood joined us in Minneapolis to talk about her journey, the complexities of creating and building a career, the beauty and struggles of evolving as an artist, and more. Be inspired by her words and voice.Featured poems by Olivia Gatwood:“Ode to the Women on Long Island” (39:04)“…
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Who motivates you to “level up”? Behold our Brooklyn interview with author and radical historian Blair Imani. If you’ve never heard her story, start here, and don’t stop paying attention to her pivotal work and contributions across movements. You’ll be inspired and energized to be as bold as Blair, and she and others would love to see you in the fi…
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How do you show up for community with a humble heart? Sagirah Shahid joined us to talk about her life and its clear connections to her creativity. Her memories are voiced to fill up the library of thoughts in our minds as she gives us insight into her personal and creative journey. It was such an honor to share this beautiful time with Sagirah, and…
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What does it mean to have balance in your life? Our amazing and introspective guest, James Spooner, reflectively illustrated some of his life and work when he sat down to talk with us at his L.A. vegan tattoo studio, Monocle Tattoo, where he never loses sight of a greater need for his people seeking healthy, meaningful and lasting ink. James leaves…
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How do you live from your core? Our guest, Mica Grimm, shared with us some of her layers, some of what she's learned from movements and a life growing further into consciousness, and more. Her approach to art and awakening embodies her passion for her people and a better, more just world. It was a joy to share time and space with Mica. Enjoy her wo…
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What have you wanted to say and have yet to say it? No one tells the truth quite like visual artist, photographer, and writer, Star Montana. She speaks every version of the truth, including the ugly truth, and she makes the ugly truth beautiful. That's the kind of truth we need more of, and we are grateful as ever to share her words and passions wi…
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Robin DiAngelo, PhD, author of one of this year’s most important and thought-provoking books (New York Times Bestseller, “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism”), sat down with us in St. Paul, Minnesota to go deep and challenge our sensitivities to race, privilege, power, and complicitness. Share this episode with …
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In what ways does truth pour out of you? Real dialogue with ourselves and each other sets us down a path of discovery, healing, and shared liberation. This episode’s guest is Jasmine Boudah, author, educator, revolutionary doula, social justice and breastfeeding advocate, among other things. We were blessed and delighted to get real and righteous i…
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What is one of the best ways to sustain ourselves? We can have intimate, candid conversations about important issues and personal journeys. This episode’s interview with Resmaa Menakem explores deep perspectives on historical trauma in the body, race, resilience, measures of strength through community and creativity, and more! Featured Song: "Proce…
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Alexis Pauline Gumbs graces Weapon of Choice to tell us about her work, creative journey, challenging us to deeper reflections on darkness and light and everything in between, heritage and humanity, as well as her new book, M Archive, which can be found here: https://www.dukeupress.edu/m-archiveSupport our show and become a member at this link: htt…
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Weapon of Choice opens its second season with its first live show, and it was special. Russian political punk art collective Pussy Riot stopped in St. Paul, Minnesota on their first U.S. tour, and we were honored they asked us to open for them at the Turf Club with a Q & A. We had a blast and hope you enjoy it all!Featured song: “Straight Outta Vag…
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Tommy and Andrew are excited and grateful to bring you a new season full of powerful voices immersed in art intertwined with taking action. Stay tuned for new episodes, and spread the word!Support our show to keep us going and become a member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcastFeatured song: "In Shadows"by William Ross Chern…
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What is your capacity to double down on our collective liberation? Sarah White, Minneapolis artist with no bounds, shared a multitude of thoughts on art and life, her experiences balancing different worlds, and challenging ourselves to be powerful agents of beautiful change. We’re grateful she sat down with us to wrap up this amazing first season o…
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How will you take responsibility for your consumption footprint? We sat down with Julie Kearns, the founder and finder of Junket: Tossed and Found, the revolutionary reusable goods store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Julie discusses her visionary work to open our minds to the beautiful and honest possibilities of truly changing our collective habits t…
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How much do we learn about ourselves through our work? What do our friendships teach us about ourselves? We sat down on the Penumbra Theatre stage in St. Paul, Minnesota with Obie Award-winning director Lou Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Penumbra Theatre and has accomplishments that would take 3 hours to name …
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