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Join us for the last episode of the season! In this one, Joe and Brie do "a year in review": what were the best "you glads" and "you mads" of 2016? They each offer up their favorites ranging from media (BoJack Horseman and The Real Housewives of NY get a shout out) to music (the Knowles sisters feature heavily) to politics (Brie's over the democratic party and alternative media gets a big thumbs up). They even dabble in a little relationship advice. Let them know what stuck with you this year in the comments, or on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr . . . well, you get the picture. Brie and Joe are taking a short break, but will be back within a month with a freshly polished media presence. So stay tuned! Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

First there was Batman v. Superman; now we have Margaret Cho v. Tilda Swinton. Was Margaret right in calling Tilda out for treating her like a "house Asian"? Is Tilda as woke as she thinks she is? Joe and Brie examine the receipts and find ourselves firmly on Team Cho. We discuss Hollywood's continued whitewashing of Asian roles, why gender diversity isn't more important that racial diversity, and also why, in the end, we might throw Tilda a bone. Next, we chat about a "Racial Bechdel Test": If two POCs talk about something other than white people, does anyone hear it? Are we less implicated than white people when it comes to cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity? And then we wrap things up with a quick "U Mad" about how Nate Parker and Casey Affleck's sexual assault allegations are being treated differently by the press. Brie offers up a theory as to why. Hint: It rhymes with "spacism." Plus ALL THE ACCENTS!

We wrap up our debrief of Brie's interview with a Trump supporter by diving into the topic of race. Namely, what’s the best way to talk about race and racism with conservatives? How do we challenge those around us without alienating them? Has race become the third rail of politics in Trump’s America? Brie and Joe butt heads about whether we should be out here shaming racists. We end with the shortest “U Glad” segment ever—we had to dig deep. Like cashews deep. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

Finally, our long-awaited interview with a Trump supporter is here! Join Brie as she talks politics with someone outside her "bubble." Why did this person choose to vote for Donald Trump? What is one conservative's perspective on race in America and the Obama presidency? Let's just say someone is very, very wrong on the internet. Joe and Brie then debrief the conversation and talk about the challenge of talking to individuals who disagree with your values, and how asking for the receipts isn't possible when said receipts are...figments. Hold on to the edge of your seats!

Join us around the table to talk turkey! It's Thanksgiving, and we're giving a voyeuristic peak into our families' respective traditions from Korean bonchon to Luther Vandross and wine. We're also reflecting on what we're thankful for and how we're feeling two weeks after this momentous election. Stick around until the end, when we give you a taste of Brie's authentic Thanksgiving playlist! Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

It's been quite the week. Join us as we comfort each other, attempt to figure out what went wrong, investigate how the media failed us, and figure out how to fix this thing going forward. Also, stick around for our "U Glad?" segment in which we discuss Donald Glover's near-perfect dramady "Atlanta" on FX, with a focus on the ambiguous messaging in the ambitious "trans-racial" episode. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

In these last days before the 2016 presidential election, we tackle the declining black voter turnout, and discuss substantive reasons why black voters might be less enthusiastic about a Clinton presidency. We also address the implications of Deray McKesson's Clinton endorsement, and close with a light hearted discussion of the new Gilmore Girls episodes premiering later this month. Does the show hold up? We'll tell you. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

Is now the time for a 3rd party candidate? Join us for a discussion of the merits of "protest" voting, and then unwind with chat about Issa Rae's new HBO show insecure. What were our expectations? Did the show live up to them? Do we ask more of shows featuring underrepresented stories than we do of "mainstream" (read white) shows? Is that fair?

Join us for an in-depth discussion of controversial film Birth of a Nation. Should you see it? We'll let you know! We discuss both the substantive merit of the film, the ethical dilemma presented by the actions of it's creator and star against whom a late nineties rape allegation recently became public knowledge, and the ways in which reviews of the film are influenced by the politics surrounding Nate Parker. The "U Mad?" segment features a discussion of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her comments about Colin Kaepernick's protest. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

Three friends of color bring humor to a discussion about the VP debate, implicit bias, and the backlash Jesse Watter's racist man-on-the-street interview in New York's Chinatown. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

A review of A Seat of the Table and a discussion of the 2016 presidential election, black hair, and the enduring lessons of Sesame Street. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit

A pop culture and political podcast hosted by informed millennial friends of color. [Note: sound quality improves in later episodes]. Theme song: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit