Alexandra Unfiltered
FaktaYour favorite 💋✨ Bad B With a Law Degree ✨💋 doing what I do best: ranting, raving, whining, and complaining 😉
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- Ep. #25: The Rise of The Consultant Class (Part 2) (00:28:40)
Riddle me this: Americans are more college-educated today than they have ever been at any time in our history. So why are college-educated Americans leaning “right” (politically) rather than “left”? How do we explain the phenomenon of college-educated individuals voting for someone like Donald Trump? And how can Americans overcome the growing divide between “regular” folks and the emerging social caste of the growing “consultant class”? Be sure to listen to “part 1” of this episode as well!
- Ep. #25: The Rise of The Consultant Class (Part 1) (00:18:27)
Riddle me this: Americans are more college-educated today than they have ever been at any time in our history. So why are college-educated Americans leaning “right” (politically) rather than “left”? How do we explain the phenomenon of college-educated individuals voting for someone like Donald Trump? And how can Americans overcome the growing divide between “regular” folks and the emerging social caste of the growing “consultant class”? Be sure to listen to “part 2” of this episode as well!
- Ep. #24: Tithes, Trauma, and Tax-Free Tyranny (00:51:33)
When does the spiritual become exploitative? In this episode, I explore what happens when faith-based leaders in the (Christian) church abuse their power by harming the very same parishioners they claim to love—people whom they’re charged with spirituality, and physically protecting.
- Ep. #23: Your 5 Non-Negotiables (00:50:08)
Every woman of every background needs AT LEAST five (5) non-negotiable principles that she applies to every single facet of her life—her goals, her romantic relationships, her friendships, her familial connections, her self-improvement—alladat! This episode outlines the list of 5 non-negotiable principles I have uniquely crafted based on my lived experiences, my education, and my plans for my future. These principles are sure to help improve and empower you—so take notes! 📝 ❤️🔥
- Ep. #22 (Part II): The Menfolk Want to Be Women (00:12:03)
Part II of this mini-series. If you haven’t already, please don’t forget to listen to Part I! ❤️🔥 [Part I episode description: Ladies, I’m sad to report that we are STILL in a sassy man apocalypse! More than ever, the (unhealed, insecure, incel) menfolk want to be women. But, in an ever-shifting world of changing gender roles & expectations, what does that even mean? And how does this “apocalypse” play out in real life?] ❤️🔥
- Ep. #22 (Part I): The Menfolk Want to Be Women (00:27:55)
Ladies, I’m sad to report that we are STILL in a sassy man apocalypse! More than ever, the (unhealed, insecure, incel) menfolk want to be women. But, in an ever-shifting world of changing gender roles & expectations, what does that even mean? And how does this “apocalypse” play out in real life? Don’t forget to listen to “Part II”’of this episode!! ❤️🔥
- Ep #21: 300k Black Women Cut From the Workforce (00:49:15)
Several reports show that up to 300,000 (!) Black women are being forced out of the workforce as a result of Trump-era federal downsizing to agencies & departments where Black women are disproportionately represented. What are the short and long-term impacts of this workforce exodus? And how can we as Black women fight back?
- Ep. #20: The Manipulative Machinations of The Manosphere (00:46:38)
Unfortunately, if you’re a woman on the internet—or you’re a woman in real life—you’ve had at least one unpleasant interaction with a member of “the Manosphere”. But what exactly is the Manosphere? Who are its primary members? And what does the Manosphere’s existence mean for women in real life?
- Ep: #19: Shouting At The Wind (Part I) (00:46:43)
In this new series, I am performing a deep-dive into the long-term impacts of generational poverty on families, women and girls, by using my personal life & the lives & stories of the women in my own family as a backdrop.
- Ep. #18: The Sassy Man Apocalypse (00:48:31)
The “sassy man” of today is a cisgender heterosexual man who weaponizes feminist buzzwords in an effort to assert domination and control over modern women—women who now have the power of autonomy and choice. But why are we in a “sassy man apocalypse”? And how is this phenomena reflective of the changing power dynamics between men and women?
- Ep. #17: The Curious Cult of Anti-Blackness (00:54:47)
People of color (POC) who live in America (and abroad) are often extremely prejudiced and bigoted towards Black American people. This is especially evident among POC who emigrate to America, and even though they are American by naturalization, they are still just as anti-Black as racist White people are. But why is that?
- Ep. #16: Religion & Women’s Rights in America (00:56:02)
Sooooooo the Catholic Church has a new pope! Pope Leo XIV (a/k/a Cardinal Robert Prevost) is the first American-born pontiff in history, having been born and raised in Chicago, Illinois (big ups to the Midwest). This historical moment, combined with my own upbringing as a preacher’s kid in a Jamaican household, made me think of the myriad ways that the 3 major Abrahamic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—shape both women’s history and the progression (and regression) of women’s rights, especially here in America. What does Pope Leo XIV’s election mean for American women? How will Abrahamic religions, especially Christianity continue to impact women’s movements in the United States?
- Ep. #15–Sharpe Edges: Shannon, Scandal, & The Same Old Story (00:41:01)
In this fiery episode, we dive headfirst into the oh-so-scandalous Shannon Sharpe sex abuse controversy. This isn’t just one man and one accusation. It’s about the centuries-old pattern of Black men caught in the crosshairs of hypermasculinity, public suspicion, white femininity, and Black men’s antipathy towards Black women. Enjoy! ☺️
- Ep. #14–Votes, Rights And Fights (Part 2) (00:39:45)
Part 2 concludes this series focusing on the history of women’s rights in the U.S., this time delving into the history of Hispanic/Latina and Asian American women in particular.
- Ep. #13–Votes, Rights and Fights—A Brief History of Women’s Rights in America [Part I] (01:01:28)
Today’s episode is part one of a series focusing on the history of women’s rights in America. Part 1 revolves around Black and Native & Indigenous women’s history specifically, and how this unique history has impacted the mainstream feminist movements we see today.
- Ep. #12 — Double Duty: The Second Shift & The Hidden Labor of Working Women (00:45:22)
Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a concept that is deeply familiar to many women: “the second shift”, a term coined by sociologist Arlie Hochschild in 1989. Enjoy! ❤️🔥🎙️
- Ep. 11: Human Trafficking’s Impact on Black Women & Girls (00:56:28)
In today’s episode, we break down the stats & facts on human trafficking, while examining the unique impact of trafficking on Black women and girls in the United States.
- Ep. 10: Femicide (00:52:51)
During today’s episode, we’ll be talking about a global epidemic targeting women and girls: femicide. Note: this episode contains uncomfortable, potentially triggering language. Listener discretion is advised. ALSO we’ve made it to 10 whole episodes guys! 🥹 Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, liking, and just being there. Here’s to ten HUNDRED more episodes! Let’s bring down the patriarchy together!!🥂✨
- Ep. 9: From Pet to Threat: Navigating Black Womanhood In The Workplace (00:58:52)
In this episode, we explore the Black feminist phenomenon of “From Pet to Threat”, a theory coined and created by university professor and psychology expert Dr. Kecia M. Thomas.
- Ep. 8: Thank Black Women: How Black Feminism Is The Unsung Hero of American History (00:45:43)
“You can thank Black women for that” is my motto going forward. Happy Black History Month my loves! 🖤❤️💚 This episode talks about the importance of the Black feminist movement, and how Black feminism advocates for change that positively impacts everyone—not just Black women. Enjoy! ❤️🔥🎙️
- Ep. 7: The Coochie Clash: How Class Impacts a Woman’s Reproductive Decisions (00:40:38)
In today’s episode, I talk about my new sociological theory: a woman’s class has a greater impact on her reproductive decisions than her race, income, educational level, ethnicity, religion, or geographic location. Enjoy!
- Ep. #6: The Black Maternal Health Crisis (Babies, Bibs, & Bedlam) (00:57:10)
In this powerful episode, we dive into the ongoing Black maternal health crisis in America, where Black women face significantly higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity compared to women of other races.
- Ep. #5: The Feminization of Poverty & The War On Women’s Wallets (00:52:32)
Happy Thanksgiving yall! While you’re chowing down on turkey, think about this: despite making up nearly half of the global population, women are more likely than men to experience poverty. Why is that? In today’s episode, we explore the concept of “the feminization of poverty”—a term used to describe the disproportionate impact of poverty on women.
- Ep. #4: The Pum-Pum Premium: The Painful Reality of Period Poverty (00:45:50)
Millions of people around the world cannot afford menstrual products, menstrual education, or access to clean water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health & hygiene. But what is period poverty? And what social and political forces cause it?
- Episode #3: Pick-Me Women Are Really Bad at Picking Men (00:29:08)
Pick-Me Women eat, sleep, and breathe for male approval. Their very existence is in service for validation from men and men only. How is it possible, then, that Pick-Me Women are so deliciously BAD at picking good men??