Disrespectability Politics

Disrespectability Politics


Latest Episodes

Disrespectability Politics Ep. 4: Trash People All Around
December 22, 2017

Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum discuss Black Women saving the day again, the emotional affect of the news cycle, and specifically the horse Roy Moore rode in on. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum

Disrespectability Politics Ep. 3: Achieving Equity In Genocidal Movements
December 12, 2017

Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum discuss the bail app, John Conyers' busy hands, the cost of ignoring abusive men in the name of politics, and the Alt-Right has a misogyny issue. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum

Disrespectability Politics Ep. 2: The End of Street Harassment
December 12, 2017

Hosts Wagatwe Wanjuki, Irna Landrum, and Monique Teal discuss how to deflect street harassment, Meghan Markle and colorism, and the GOP tax scam. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum

Disrespectability Politics Ep. 1: Sealed With a Birkin Bag
December 04, 2017

Welcome to the first episode of Disrespectability Politics! Hosts Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum explain what respectability politics IS, how they put marginalized people in danger, and how to be better. They also discuss Drake's hoarding problem...