
Black Doulas, Maternal Health, and the Erasure We've Never Talked About
The episode explores the centuries‑old role of Black doulas and midwives—tracing their roots to West African traditions and their dominance in U.S. births from the 1600s through the early 20th century. It explains how the medicalization of childbirth shifted care from women‑centered, community‑based practices to a male‑dominated hospital system, marginalizing these healers despite their vital contributions to maternal and infant health. The host highlights the resilience of Black midwives, who persisted amid systemic racism, criminalization, and economic exploitation, providing comprehensive prenatal, delivery, and postpartum support. Attending the third annual Black Maternal Health Summit, the host underscores the lasting impact of these “granny midwives” on Black maternal health today.

While 850 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Were Filed, Fox News Was Covering for Convicted Predators — The Numbers Don't Lie
The episode highlights a stark media imbalance: Fox News produced roughly five times more coverage of transgender policy than of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in 2025, despite over 850 anti‑LGBTQ bills being filed that year. Host argues that this disproportionate focus...
