What would our lives look like if everyone had guaranteed income, housing, health care, college fund, and family care?? That's exactly what host Jasmine Banks discusses with Natalie Foster. Natalie is a leading architect of the movement to build an inclusive and resilient economy that works for all, and the author of The Guarantee: Inside The Fight…

Say what?? Jasmine and Mo react to The Atlantic article Polyamory, the Ruling Class’s Latest Fad by Tyler Austin Harper. They discuss how the claims that Harper makes uphold the nuclear family model, how they practice polyamory, and how non-monogamy certainly isn't just a fad for rich people. Stay up-to-date with all our new episodes by subscribing…

Host Jasmine Banks speaks with Dana Fisher, a dynamic speaker and author who writes about activism, democracy and climate policy. They discuss her most recent book, Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action. What are some practical steps that parents/caregivers can take to engage in advocacy for climate? What does community and solida…

Host Jasmine Banks speaks with Laura Packard, cancer survivor, health care advocate, and host of her own podcast Care Talk, about America's broken healthcare system and how we can fix it. “We don’t have to live like this. Other countries have figured it out. People who need care get care.” Learn more about Laura's work: Laura's Website Listen to he…

In this episode of Parenting Is Political, host Jasmine Banks sits down with Saul Levin from the Green New Deal Network to discuss the urgency of the Every Day Counts Campaign. With only sixty days left before Donald Trump’s administration brings climate denial and xenophobia back to the forefront, Saul and Jasmine explore how Democrats can wield t…

Jasmine and Mo discuss deconstructing evangelicalism and deprogramming from high control movements spaces.بقلم Parenting is Political

Hear Jasmine and Mo's response to HB1570, a bill that was passed in 2021 that took health care away from trans youth in Arkansas. Also hear about our non-profit, Reconcile Arkansas!بقلم Parenting is Political

Hosts Jasmine and Mo discuss what life has been like for them both during the pandemic. During this episode, we talk about mental health, relationships shifting, and parenting during a global pandemic.بقلم Parenting is Political

Omar and Keith originally from California (now in Washington DC) married in June 2019, are 2 intended Black fathers.Samantha (she/they) has made DC home. She is originally from Pittsburgh. She is a Black Feminist, storyteller, organizer and egg donor committed to building Black power and cultivating Black Joy.…

Our interview with Andrea Pressley, the founder of The SunShine Project--a kid's meditation and wellness app.بقلم Parenting is Political

A quick chat about neoliberalism, the lifting of the ban on transgender folks serving in the military, and how we talk to our kids about developing a critical analysis.بقلم Parenting is Political

Jasmine talks with author and activist George M. Johnsonبقلم Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo break down why having a vibrant sex life helps you be a more present parent.بقلم Parenting is Political

Gabby Rivera is a Bronx-born, queer Puerto Rican author on a mission to create the wildest, most fun stories ever. She’s the first Latina to write for Marvel Comics, penning the solo series America about America Chavez, a portal-punching queer Latina powerhouse. She also wrote Juliet Takes a Breath, the 2017 Silver IPPY Award Winning novel for Best…

Jasmine and Mo sit down with their kids to demonstrate how to have conversations with young people about the rebellion and uprising that is happening in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many others.بقلم Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo discuss what codependency is, how to recognize if you are in a codependent relationship, and how to break generational cycles of codependency.بقلم Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo discuss how to practice community care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also discussed: how to talk to your kids about the pandemic.بقلم Parenting is Political

Tasha Sowels, a single Black mom doing community organizing work in East Texas chats with me about what makes parenting political for her.بقلم Parenting is Political

Continuing our series on the characteristics of white supremacy culture. This week, we discuss why your right to comfort is rooted in white supremacy culture. Let's get uncomfortable folks.بقلم Parenting is Political

In this episode, we answer some listener questions.بقلم Parenting is Political

What is re-parenting and how do we do it?بقلم Parenting is Political

A year in review and a preview of what's to comeبقلم Parenting is Political

We discuss the harms of what happens when we value production over authenticity. We relate it back to our relationships with ourselves, our friends, and our families. As always, we provide feedback about how to move towards authenticity and away from the constant pressure to produce.بقلم Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo sit down to have an authentic, vulnerable conversation about their experiences around parenting while having a mental health disability. CW: this episode contains multiple mentions of suicide, sexual assault, transphobia, and homophobia.بقلم Parenting is Political

Continuing our series about white supremacy culture by discussing the harmful impact of either/or thinking.بقلم Parenting is Political

In this episode, we discuss why having fear of conflict, especially public conflict, is a tool of white supremacy. This episode is a continuation of our series about the characteristics and habits of white supremacy culture.بقلم Parenting Is Political

Jasmine and Mo go beyond just talking about the history of Juneteenth. They discuss how slavery still exists today, how to talk to your kids about Juneteenth, and the resiliency of Black folks.بقلم Parenting is Political

In this episode, Jasmine and Mo discuss the problems with having a constant sense of urgency and the antidotes to help.بقلم Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo launch a new mini series about the characteristics of white supremacy. In this episode, they discuss how perfectionism is a tool that keeps white supremacy alive and thriving. They also discuss how to combat the tendency to teach our children to be perfect.بقلم Parenting is Political

Listen to the wisdom of our 11 and 8 year old as we talk about being parented and parenting.بقلم Parenting Is Political

Special bonus episode. This is the audio from the live video we did on Instagram and Facebook.بقلم Parenting Is Political

I chat with Mike about how to not be a terrible white guy, what it's like being called out by your child, and his upcoming book about raising empowered daughters.بقلم Parenting Is Political

Monifa and I discuss the topics of raising Black daughters in America, the harmful stereotype of the strong Black woman, Moms Rising, and the importance of voting.بقلم Parenting is Political

A discussion about sex and sexuality by two queer parentsبقلم Parenting is Political

This week we talk to Brent Almond from Designer Daddy blog about parenthood, pop culture, and politics. Join us in our very first interview episode!بقلم Parenting is Political

We discuss how every iteration of family is valid an why our society is so determined to exclude certain kinds of families. We learn about the nuclear family and functionalism.بقلم Parenting is Political

We explore what our parents and caregivers taught us about anger, and what we teach our children in return.بقلم Parenting is Political

Meet Jasmine and Mo. Mo is a queer non-binary white person and Jasmine is a queer Black person. Together they are navigating how to raise a family and why parenting is totally political.بقلم Parenting is Political