mekandtam
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29 episodes
Medical Medium, Veganism and Fasting...
Vegans we reference on the show:Chef Joya:http://www.cookingwithjoya.com/avantguardevegan:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-ACPYNN0oXD4ihS5mbbmwRachel Ama: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
Ask Us Anything...
Hip Hop Harry:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpqhpSHEpuQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6fo2I2qk5MAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at ...
We stillll talkin bout Trump and more...
Nia Dennis' interview and gymnastic floor routine:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYZ4GvoZih8
Inauguration, Kamala & Vogue and James Baldwin
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/24/politics/biden-cabinet-picks/index.html As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback ab...
Need Help with Changing Habits?
As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text message...
COVID, Coming to America 2 and Toe Spreaders
In this episode, we explore many topics...COVID-19 Vaccine, Coming to America 2 and the benefits of Toe Spreaders. We also reference the below links in the show:
Self Care - The (not so?) Surprising Roots of Self Care
In these crazy stressful times, with unprecedented unemployment, uncertainty and a raging pandemic that doesn't seem to be easing up, we all can use some time to reflect and take care of ourselves. The term self-care has become ubiquitous...
2020 and the BIPoC Vote
In 2016 Trump was unpopular amongst Latinx and Black Americans in 2020, while still capturing a small but frighteningly increasing number of those voter, Mek and Tam explore what may be a growing trend.
Man Marries A Virtual Character! Fact or Fiction?
It sounds like something straight out of the future, or maybe science fiction. It isn't. This pod was inspired by an article Tam read recently (link below). Mek and Tam chat about how a once speculative idea has come t...
Surviving the Pandemic, Small Businesses In Times of Covid
In this episode we speak with 3 small business owners about the affects the pandemic has had on their businesses and how they've managed to navigate the crisis to keep on going. Small Business Owner websites from our show in order ...
Can A Political Party Really Help the Black Community?
Black voters have traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party. Recently, the Republican Party, led by Trump, have tried to court Black voters. It appears to be working, particularly amongst Black men. Will the trend continue, wh...
Food Desert, Part 2 - Fast, Cheap and Convenient, But at What Cost?
Food Desert Part 2In Food Desert Part 1, we defined what a food desert was and who it affects most. In part 2 we look into the very intentional reasons why food deserts exist and focus on what has been historically available in un...
Back to School, Part 2: From NYC to Atlanta
In this second part of Back to School episode, we talked to two principals from New York City (one public school principal, the other a charter school principal) a teacher in New York City and a former teacher from Atlanta.As always, we ...
Back to School, Part 1: Meet CeCe and Tamara
Millions of students across the country had their lives upended by the sudden closure of schools this spring due to Covid-19. This fall many students have returned or are returning back to school, and while many parents and children want ...
Food Desert, Part 1
Food DesertWhat is a food desert and who does it affect mosts? In this episode we look into how and why food deserts exist.As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on I...
The History of Policing, Part 2
In part 1 we explored the origins of the history of policing, including the inherent racism that policing perpetuated from the beginning. In part 2 we take a deeper dive and explore one police department was forced to change their ways and the ...
Happy Labor Day!
We’re taking a break for Labor Day, but we’ll be back with Part 2 of The History of Policing, Sept 16. Talk to you then!
The History of Policing, Part 1
The History of Policing Part 1Our modern system of policing wasn't always what it is today. Until 1838, there was no formal, publicly funded police department in the U.S. What changed?
Facial Recognition Technology - Friend or Foe?
We use it to unlock our phones, substitute it for entering our passwords, and some of us even use it to unlock doors to our homes, it’s Facial Recognition Technology. What if that same technology was used against us in ways we never imagi...
What's In A Name?
What's In A Name? Our names, like it or not, can define who we are. Something given to us before we ourselves even know the meaning. We’ve all mispronounced names at some point in our lives, but do some names get mispronounced more ...
"Shut Up and Dribble"...Should Celebrities Weigh in on Politics?
In 2018, Fox News personality, Laura Ingrahm, told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble" in response to his criticims of the Trump administration. He did the exact opposite, and used his large platform to speak out about social and racial...
The Confederate Flag - "It's Heritage not Hate" Is it though?
"It’s heritage not hate” is a common refrain from those who support it. Is the Confederate flag about preserving southern pride and history or does it symbolize something a lot more sinister. As public officials, sports executives a...
So, Biden...Who's It Gonna Be?
Joe Biden has enjoyed a solid lead over President Trump in nearly all the national polls in the last month. In a few days he's set to announce his VP pick. There have been calls for him to pick a Black woman as his running mate at a time ...