Know Your Rights Camp Podcast
The Know Your Rights Camp Podcast hopes to inform, inspire and provide tools for the next generation of Black and Brown youth in a collective fight against systemic oppression.
Episodes
73 episodes
Understanding The Importance Of Snap Benefits As A Social Safety Net For All Americans
Host: Amir Whitaker (@Drknucklehead_esq) and Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)In this gripping episode of the KYRC Podcast, we confront the devastating toll of America’s longest government shutdown that stretched beyond 40 day...
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Episode 27
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28:01
Free Speech & The Government’s Responsibility In Maintaining It
Host: Amir Whitaker (@Drknucklehead_esq) and Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)Freedom of speech has always been called the backbone of democracy, but in today’s America, many are asking—does it truly exist anymore? In this pow...
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Season 5
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35:29
Understanding Government Surveillance By The United States Government
The Know Your Rights Camp podcast explores how “snitch tech” like facial recognition, GPS tracking, and biometric data threaten our privacy and freedoms. Hosts Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo unpack the history, legal rulings, and racialized...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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32:50
Across Every State, Our Communities Have Power | ACLU of Southern California + KYRC
The Know Your Rights Camp podcast presents a moving conversation with Chandra S. Bhatnagar, the new executive director of the ACLU of Southern California. With over 20 years of advocacy and human rights experience, Bhatnagar shares how mentors ...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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38:25
Understanding The Big Beautiful Bill Alongside Its Effect On Black & Brown Communities Nationwide
Host: Amir Whitaker (@Drknucklehead_esq) and Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)On this episode of the KYRC Podcast, we break down one of the most dangerous laws to pass in recent history—what Trump once called the “Big Beaut...
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Season 6
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32:33
Etoya R. White’s Journey To Healing The Minds Of Black & Brown Youth
Host: Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory ) & Mariela Regalado (@marielaandariega )Guests: Etoya White (@etoyawhitelpc)In this heartfelt episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, licensed counselor and relatio...
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Season 6
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23:29
Black Women Fighting for Cannabis Equity | Inside "KISS MY GRASS"
In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, we explore the front lines of the cannabis industry with two dynamic voices in the movement: Whitney Beatty and Kika Keith. Both are breaking barriers and blazing trails for equity,...
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Season 6
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47:40
Civil Rights & Legal Power: Nicole Martin & Brandon Jackson Guide Black & Brown Youth to Action
Host: Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)Guest: Brandon Jackson (@brandonjacksonesq) & Nicole Martin (@nicolelynn.esq) On this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, civil rights attorne...
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Season 6
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19:17
The Truth About America’s Trillion-Dollar War Machine | Military-Industrial Complex Exposed
In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Amir Whitaker exposes how war profiteering and unchecked military expansion are silently shaping our world—and stealing from our communities. From classrooms to clinics, vital ...
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Season 6
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33:32
Charli Cooksey on Transforming St. Louis for Black & Brown Communities Through Education
Host: Mariela RegaladoGuest: Charli Cooksey (@charlialexacooksey)In this heartfelt episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, education advocate Charli Cooksey delivers a powerful message: teachers should be honor...
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Season 6
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22:19
Toni Taylor & Mike Brown Sr. on Healing After Losing a Child to Police Violence
Host: Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy) & Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory)Guest: Toni Taylor & Mike Brown Sr. (@michael_mb_brown_senior)On this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast in St. Loui...
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Season 6
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23:49
The Bold Colors of Change: Cbabi Bayoc’s Visionary Art for Black Liberation
Host - Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory )Guest - Cbabi Bayoc ( @cbabi) Cbabi Bayoc, a celebrated artist with roots deep in the culture, opens up about how his art became a lifeline—both for himself and for his community—...
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Season 6
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20:59
Derecka Purnell on Reimagining Justice, Love, Liberation & Abolition Through History
On this deeply moving episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, writer, organizer, and movement lawyer Derecka Purnell reimagines what love, justice, and liberation truly mean. She challenges the idea of justice as a courtroom verdict, fram...
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Season 6
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24:35
Mykail James’ Money Secrets For Future Young Black & Brown Leaders
Host: Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy) Guest: Mykail James (@boujiebudgeter)In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Diana Barbadillo sits down with Mykail James—better known as the Bou...
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Season 6
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16:38
Understanding Immigration History, Legislation & The Lead Up To National Ice Raids
This podcast episode of KYRC Podcast dives into the ongoing "Summer of Resistance," as communities rise against ICE raids and arrests terrorizing sanctuary cities like Los Angeles. Diana Barbadillo and Amir Whitaker break down the racist, profi...
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Season 6
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41:11
Abran Maldonado on Leading Diversity in Culture, Community & AI
Host: Tat Wza (@tatwza)Guest: Abran Maldonado (@Abran_ai )In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Tat Wza and Abran Maldonado dive into how AI is leveling the playing field for Black and Brown creators, visi...
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Season 6
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14:29
Identifying Mental Disabilities & Disorders Within Young Black & Brown Communities
In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Dr. Krystel Edmonds Biglow unpacks the deep-rooted inequities in mental health care that continue to harm Black and Brown communities. As a clinical psychologist, she sheds light on...
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Season 5
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29:12
Los Angeles On Fire? Inside LA’s Explosive ICE Protest Crackdown
As ICE raids shake Los Angeles, the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast exposes the truth behind the headlines: fear grips immigrant communities, peaceful protests face military-grade crackdowns, and civil liberties hang in the balance. This episode ...
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Season 5
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35:27
What Does Critical Race Theory Mean Under A New Right Wing Presidential Administration
In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, hosts Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo unpack the complexities of critical race theory (CRT) and the broader assault on truth and education. They trace the historical roots of CRT and brea...
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Season 5
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33:22
Know Your Rights Camp Podcast: Environmental Racism In Black & Brown Communities
Join the Know Your Rights Camp podcast for a powerful conversation with Dana Amihere, founder of Afro LA, as she exposes the harsh realities of environmental racism in Los Angeles. Discover how Afro LA empowers marginalized communities through ...
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Season 5
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32:10
KYRC Podcast: How Not To Lose Your Head In A Broken System
In this stirring episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Dr. Milo Dodson explores what it means to care for our minds and spirits while fighting against the weight of systemic oppression. He reminds us that rest, joy, and community are no...
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Season 5
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18:42
KYRC Podcast: The Challenges In Making Mental Health Accessible Across Today's Generation
In this deeply moving episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Dr. Milo Dodson and Amir Whitaker unpack the emotional weight of mental health struggles in communities of color. They confront the damaging effects of stigma, toxic masculinit...
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Season 5
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27:41
KYRC Podcast: The Fight To Dignify The Labor Of Incarcerated People with Fair Pay
The latest episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast features a powerful conversation between host Amir Whitaker and Adam Cain, a formerly incarcerated advocate now working with Initiate Justice. Their discussion dives deep into the exploita...
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Season 5
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48:20
Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 : Will Donald Trump’s Administration Hurt The Health of Black & Brown Communities?
Hosts: Amir Whitaker (@Drknucklehead_esq) Guest: Dr. Tracey Veal In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Amir Whitaker sits down with the brilliant Dr. Tracey Veal—a healthcare leade...
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Season 5
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43:31
Know Your Rights Camp Podcast - Black Men & The College Dilemma
In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo explore the persistent challenges Black male students face in the education system. Amir shares personal stories and revealing statistics...
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Season 5
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32:18