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Lady Don't Take No

Lady Don't Take No

Alicia Garza

Society & Culture, Personal Journals

4.6 • 716 Ratings

Overview

Lady Don’t Take No is a podcast created by Alicia Garza for people who like their political commentary with a side of beauty recommendations. It’s her tribute to the Bay Area’s unique way of getting things done. Garza will divulge her hot takes on everything from why Fenty Beauty saves lives, to how to handle microaggressions at the airport. Every Friday, Lady Don’t Take No will deliver all the real, and none of the fake. Why? Because Lady. Don’t. Take. No.

159 Episodes

Linda Burnham Knows Where The Hope Is

Alicia Garza welcomes back activist, writer and strategist, Linda Burnham

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2024

Cole Brown & Natalie Johnson's Book of Love

Alicia Garza welcomes Cole Brown and Natalie Johnson, who have just published a collection of letters and illustrations on the subject of Black love called “Black Love Letters”. The collection features contributions from Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, among many others.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2023

Tony! Toni! Toné!

Alicia Garza welcomes D’Wayne Wiggins, Raphael Saadiq, and Timothy Christian Riley, collectively known as Tony! Toni! Toné!, who have reunited for their first tour in 25 years.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2023

Terrance Woodbury Is Getting It Done with Data

Alicia Garza welcomes Terrance Woodbury, co-founder & CEO of HIT Strategies, the leading millennial & minority-owned public opinion research firm in Washington, DC.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2023

Paris Hatcher’s Black Feminist Future

Alicia Garza welcomes Paris Hatcher, the Founder of Black Feminist Future (BFF) – a national Black feminist organization that builds and amplifies the power of Black feminist leaders, organizations, and movements.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2023

Ericka Huggins, The Heart of a Movement

Alicia Garza welcomes back legendary human rights activist, Black Panther leader and former political prisoner, Ericka Huggins.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2023

Elaine Welteroth Doesn’t Need Your Permission

Alicia Garza welcomes award winning journalist, producer and New York Times bestselling author, Elaine Welteroth.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2023

Art and Activism with Fredrika Newton

Alicia Garza welcomes Fredrika Newton, President and Co-founder of The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2023

The Outright Badassery of Bozoma Saint John

Alicia Garza welcomes Bozoma Saint John, author of the critically acclaimed memoir, The Urgent Life.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2023

I Spy the FBI with Trevor Aaronson

Alicia Garza welcomes Trevor Aaronson, creator, reporter, and host of the podcast Alphabet Boys.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2023

Uphill and Onward with Jemele Hill

Alicia Garza welcomes back Emmy Award winning journalist, Jemele Hill.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2023

The Weirdest Connection Ever with James LaPorta

Alicia Garza welcomes award-winning journalist and investigative reporter, James LaPorta.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2023

Jidenna: From Classic Man to Expansive Man

Alicia Garza welcomes Grammy® nominated artist, Jidenna, who just released his latest album, ME YOU & GOD.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2023

Learning That Grief Is Love with Marisa Renee Lee

Alicia Garza welcomes Marisa Renee Lee, author of the critically acclaimed book, Grief is Love.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2023

Roxane Gay’s Level. Gotta Get On It.

Alicia Garza welcomes critically acclaimed writer, professor, and social commentator, Roxane Gay.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2023

Building Power from the Ground Up with Dorian Warren

Alicia Garza welcomes Dorian Warren, Co-President of Community of Change, and the Co-founder of the Economic Security Project.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2023

Your Sacred Right with Wanda Mosley

Alicia Garza welcomes Wanda Mosley, the National Field Director at Black Voters Matter, an organization that works primarily in rural communities to gain electoral wins to build Black political power.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2023

Some Grown Folks Conversation with Farai Chideya

Alicia Garza welcomes author Farai Chideya, the creator, producer and host of the nationally syndicated public radio show, Our Body Politic.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2023

Melina Abdullah. A Rebel with a Cause

Alicia Garza welcomes Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA, Melina Abdullah.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2023

Changing the Game with Maurice Mitchell

Alicia Garza welcomes back Maurice Mitchell, the National Director of the Working Families Party, a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2023

Huddling with Brooke Baldwin

Alicia Garza welcomes best selling author and veteran journalist, Brooke Baldwin.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2023

Brandi Collins-Dexter’s Wake-up Call for Democracy

Alicia Garza welcomes Brandi Collins-Dexter, author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future, which explores the fragile alliance between Black voters and the Democratic party.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2022

The Pinky Cole Experience

Alicia Garza welcomes author of the critically acclaimed cookbook, Eat Plants, B*tch, Pinky Cole.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2022

Midterms '22: All-Star Analysis

Alicia Garza shares reactions from her all-star roster of friends about the 2022 midterm election. Guests include Tiffany Cross, Melissa Harris-Perry, Laphonza Butler, Angela Rye, Joy Reid, Jemele Hill, Nse Ufot, and Maurice Mitchell.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2022

Esperanza K. Tervalon Puts the East in Beast

Alicia Garza welcomes Esperanza K. Tervalon, Founder and CEO of Dancing Hearts Consulting, a progressive consulting firm that curates innovative ideas, programs, and campaigns to challenge the status quo.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2022

Laphonza Butler’s List

This live episode of Lady Don’t Take No finds Alicia Garza sitting down with Laphonza Butler, the President of Emily’s List, the nations largest resource for women in politics.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2022

Live with Madame Mayor London Breed

A live Lady Don't Take No recorded with the Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed. Recorded at The Castro Theater on October, 13th, 2022.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2022

It’s Time To Adjust Your Set with Rashad Robinson

Alicia Garza welcomes back Rashad Robinson, the President of Color Of Change.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2022

Tik Tok, She Don’t Stop: A.B. Burns-Tucker

Alicia Garza welcomes law student, activist and influencer, A.B. Burns-Tucker.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2022

The East Cleveland In Yvette Nicole Brown

Alicia Garza welcomes the Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer, Yvette Nicole Brown.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2022

Bee Nguyen Has Georgia On Her Mind

Alicia Garza welcomes Bee Nguyen, a non-profit executive and politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 89th district. Nguyen is currently running to be Georgia's next Secretary of State.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2022

This is Absolutely America with Kellie Carter Jackson

Alicia Garza welcomes Kellie Carter Jackson, author of the critically acclaimed book, Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2022

Live with Angela Davis: BONUS!

Alicia Garza and Angela Davis answer questions from the audience at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC on September 6th, 2022.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2022

Live with Angela Davis

Alicia Garza in conversation with activist, scholar and author Angela Davis. Recorded live at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. on September 6th, 2022.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2022

Radical Hope Revisited with W. Mondale Robinson & Joy Reid

With midterm elections only weeks away, Alicia Garza revisits her conversations with W. Mondale Robinson and Joy Reid from 2020 to find understanding and inspiration for the season ahead.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2022

Live with W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz

Alicia Garza is joined by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz for a live “Lady Don’t Take No” recorded on August 16th, 2022 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta, GA.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2022

Reclaiming Feminism with Jamia Wilson

Alicia Garza welcomes Jamia Wilson, an award-winning feminist activist, writer, and host of the podcast Ordinary Equality.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2022

Stacey Patton's Crusade

Alicia Garza welcomes Stacey Patton, an award-winning journalist, and author of the forthcoming book Strung Up: The Lynching of Black Children in Jim Crow America.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2022

The Multitudes of Sarah Jones

Alicia Garza welcomes Tony-winning writer and performer, Sarah Jones.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2022

Good Trouble with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Alicia Garza welcomes Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2022

Honey Mahogany Is Blazing Trails and Building Power

Alicia Garza welcomes singer, organizer and politician, Honey Mahogany.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2022

The Curious World of Malcolm Gladwell

Alicia Garza welcomes New York Times Bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2022

No Shame, All Game with Cari Champion

Alicia Garza welcomes back Cari Champion, host of the iHeart Media podcast, Naked with Cari Champion.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2022

Amanda Brown Lierman is the Badass Behind the Brilliance

Alicia Garza welcomes Amanda Brown Lierman, The Executive Director of Supermajority and Supermajority Education Fund.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2022

Mother Earth Sit Time with Corrina Gould

Alicia Garza welcomes Corrina Gould, the Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan/Ohlone, and the Co-Founder and Lead Organizer for Indian People Organizing for Change.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2022

Monica Simpson’s Most Fine Best Auntie Self

Alicia Garza welcomes Monica Simpson, the Executive Director of SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2022

How Not to Survive the Apocalypse with Aminatou Sow

Alicia Garza welcomes back cultural commentator and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, Big Friendship, Aminatou Sow.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2022

What Makes An Activist with Isha Sesay

Alicia Garza welcomes award winning journalist, and host of the podcast The Accidental Activist, Isha Sesay.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2022

Turning Power Into Policy with Errin Haines

Alicia Garza welcomes back Errin Haines, a Founding Mother and Editor at Large for The 19th, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Plus a weekly roundup featuring The Takeaway’s Melissa Harris Perry.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2022

News You Can Use

Alicia Garza welcomes two guests, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Alexis McGill Johnson, and acclaimed journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2022

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