Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab

This week's radical is Blair Imani, historian, author, educator, activist, podcaster, social media influencer... seriously, there's not much she can't do. Her new podcast with Kate Robards, America Did What?!, tackles difficult subjects in American history through a lens of feminism and anti-racism, blending biting commentary with slapstick comedy.In our discussion, we cover the challenges of podcasting, growing up in deeply religious households, challenging authority, exploring new religions, and the connections between Star Trek analysis and religious interpretation.Some Questions I Ask:What gave you the push to start a new podcast? (3:16)How did you become a historian? (19:14)How did a Spanish immersion program in Chile factor into your college experience? (27:55)Do people ignore injustice to avoid reckoning with their own complicity? (34:32)What was it like to convert to Islam? (43:02)How do you feel about activism and feminism as a Muslim woman? (49:34)In This Episode You Will Learn:About Blair's new pod