Wed & Woke

SURPRISE! It's a bonus episode! Aimee Allison is a leader, author, champion, and expert on women of color in politics. She is president of Democracy in Color, a national political organization on race, politics and the New American Majority. Aimee is also the host of the acclaimed “Democracy in Color” podcast. She is a graduate of Stanford University and lives in Oakland. Learn more: https://www.aimeeallison.com/ 

In Ariana Grande fashion, does Ryan even know what his Greek tattoo says? Lane gives rants about RENT: Live (which he hasn't seen.) Gratitude Tattoo is female owned & operated & caters to everyone without judgement or bias. Just love, support, & tattoos! Gratitude Tattoo is community driven & supports others through artist features, fundraisers & charity events. Learn more: https://www.gratitudetattoo.com/ 

Ryan dishes hot takes on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Lane selects his WWE wrestling name. The Jed Foundation (JED) is a non-profit organization that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation's teens and young adults. Learn more: https://www.jedfoundation.org/ 

Ryan gives hot takes on Girl Scout Cookies & Marvel Movies. Lane loves Tidying Up. Ryan & Lane ride the #WomensWave. Women’s March is committed to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity and respect. Learn more: https://www.womensmarch.com/ 

Ryan & Lane are now at optimal laziness with a new bargain bin TV & a bathrobe. Progress Inc. is a bridge between limited abilities and the best life for seniors & people with disabilities. Learn more: https://www.progress-inc.org/

Ryan & Lane reminisce about eighth grade. Lane plans to channel strong feminine energy in 2019. Ryan prefers Sean John to FUBU. Free the Slaves is an international non-governmental organization and lobby group, established to campaign against the modern practice of slavery around the world.  Learn more: https://www.freetheslaves.net/ 

Ryan & Lane cried thru Mary Poppins Returns. Ryan does a countdown of his favorite Catfish moments. Lane hasn't met his deductible & is resorting to PetSmart. Palestine Children’s Relief Fund is a non-political, non-profit organization dedicated to healing the wounds of war and occupation in the Middle East. Learn more: https://www.pcrf.net/ 

Lane may have embarrassed himself at his work holiday party. Ryan contemplates becoming a vegetarian.  Feeding America is a United States-based nonprofit organization that is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other community-based agencies. Learn more: https://www.feedingamerica.org/ 

Learn Ryan & Lane's road trip "must haves." What would Lane do a back bend for? Why does Ryan love jelly rings so much? Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is an American pediatric cancer charity founded by Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who lived in Connecticut & suffered from neuroblastoma. Learn more: https://www.alexslemonade.org/ 

Lane gives life advice about cookies. Ryan's favorite album of 2018 says a lot about his sexuality.  The National Forest Foundation, an American non-profit organization, was created by Congress in 1992 to be the official non-profit partner of the United States Forest Service. Its mission is to engage Americans in promoting the health & public enjoyment of our National Forests. Learn more: https://www.nationalforests.org/ 

Founded by Vice President Al Gore, The Climate Reality Project is a non-profit organization involved in education and advocacy related to climate change.  Learn more:https://www.climaterealityproject.org/  24 Hours of Reality is a day of eye-opening stories and compelling conversations about the climate crisis and how we solve it, broadcast live to millions around the world. Learn more: https://www.24hoursofreality.org/

Ryan & Lane gorged themselves at Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster. Amanda Bynes is back & ready to tackle 2019.  Abilene Hope Haven offers transitional housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. They provide a way to receive basic needs at no cost for up to one year. Learn more: https://www.abilenehopehaven.org/ 

This is Wed & Woke's 50th Episode! Ryan shares how meaningful the work of Stan Lee (as well as DC Comics) has been in his life. Lane opens up about his Kesha "Tik Tok" phase. Heifer International is a charity organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing livestock and training to struggling communities. Learn more: https://www.heifer.org/ 

Ryan & Lane's puppy graduated from boot camp. Will Buzz or Woody die in Toy Story 4? Are Kristen Bell & Ryan Reynolds the "go to" white people in Hollywood? SouthWest Organizing Project works to empower disenfranchised communities of the Southwest, and realize racial and gender equality and social and economic justice. Learn more: https://www.swop.net/

Ryan & Lane dissect Ariana Grande's new song. Ryan cleans when he's sad/happy/anxious. The new Sabrina The Teenage Witch show is too Satan heavy for Lane. The Topaz Museum: During World War II, more than 11,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forcibly removed from their homes by the federal government and imprisoned across 10 internment camps in the United States. The Topaz Museum tells this story and how it is one of the largest civil rights violations in United States History. Learn more: www.topazmuseum.org  

Lane clarifies the difference between nationalism & patriotism. Ryan can't tongue pop like Alyssa Edwards. Rihanna is too good for your big football party anyway, to be honest. Rob Scheer’s new book, A Forever Family provides a glimpse into what it’s like to grow up in the foster care system and sheds necessary light on the children who are often treated without dignity.  Link: http://bit.ly/robscheer-book 

Lane will probably offend you with his "scary" Halloween voice. Ryan laments over a goober allergy. Lane used to know all the dance moves to Britney Spears' "Sometimes." Should Ryan go as a bug again for Halloween? Planting Justice is a non-profit food justice organization based in Oakland, CA. They build edible perma-culture gardens for all income brackets while employing men released from prison. Link: http://plantingjustice.org/ 

Hot Pocket flavors divide the Wed & Woke household. Ryan is a date night magician. Lane confuses reality with celebrity gossip.  In this weeks episode, we take a deep dive into understanding DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.) We speak with Brian Stansbury & Alejandra Apecechea from King & Spalding. We discuss issues facing DACA & speak to their client, Leo, regarding his DACA status.  DACA Resources: King & Spalding: https://www.kslaw.com/  Email: daca@votolatino.org  United We Dream: https://unitedwedream.org/

Lady Gaga kills in A Star Is Born. What's in your rider? IT'S ALMOST TIME TO VOTE! The Give Back Yoga Foundation supports and funds research-based, clinically tested yoga programs for marginalized populations. They also provide supplies to help kickstart yoga programs, inspiring grassroots social change and community cooperation in under-resourced areas.  Learn more: https://givebackyoga.org/

Lane is having baby fever. Ryan wants Whataburger. Austin is amazingly weird. Ryan & Austin are forever theatre kids. People Like Us is a non-profit helping cities start arts programs for people with developmental disabilities. Learn more: http://peoplelikeusdoc.com/