Is this your podcast?
Sign up to track ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more
Our Body Politic
Created and hosted by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, Our Body Politic is unapologetically centered on reporting on not just how women of color experience the major political events of today, but how they're impacting those very issues. Weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about the economy, health, politics, education, the environment, and the most prescient issues—because all issues are women's issues. Tune in every Friday everywhere you listen to podcasts, and on public radio stations around the country.
Listen now
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 stars from 669 ratings
Always worth the listen
This is one of the most thought inspiring and provoking podcasts out there. I always learn new things and appreciate getting an inside opportunity to hear from a community that I am or as familiar with. As a white woman, I aim to expand those who I learn from and this podcast is an incredible...Read full review »
HoodNicole via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/24
I love this podcast for the diversity of subjects that are covered from perspective that speak to me and that I seek out. Thank you for the January 6th special investigation. That was so informative to hear from people of color that were directly involved in investigating the attempted coup of...Read full review »
House of Charlita via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/20/24
I’m so glad I found this podcast. The January 6 series was a wonderful antidote to my daily increasing dread fueled by fascist white supremacy and the upcoming election cycle. Thanks to everyone — and especially the investigators — for truly inspiring work.
zarazen via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/17/24
Recent Episodes
On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Mara S. Campo looks at the foundational role of Black Americans in country music, and the barriers to entry that still exist. First we hear Mara’s conversation with professor Francesca Royster, author of “Black Country Music: Listening for...
Published 02/23/24
Published 02/23/24
On this special episode of Our Body Politic produced in partnership with Level Forward, we highlight the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’s (MMIW) crisis. Guest-host Andrea Ambam, an Artist and Host of Level Forward’s More to Talk About, speaks with Lorna Cuny, a member of the Oglala Lakota...
Published 02/16/24
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.