The 9 Best How Is This Better? Podcast Episodes
1) Money in Politics: It Wasn't Always Like This.
In 2010, the Supreme Court of the United unleashed chaos with their decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In that ruling, they declared that corporations are people and money is...Show More
2) Conversion Therapy and The Consequences of Legalizing Harm
This week on How Is This Better? – Akilah Hughes talks with civil rights attorney and conversion therapy survivor Ryan Kendall, as the Supreme Court takes up Chiles v. Salazar—a case that could reopen...Show More
3) The AI Existential Crisis of our Own Making
From companions, to lovers, to suicide note co-authors, people are relying on AI more than ever to help them navigate life’s ups and downs. So far, AI’s digital connection, or rather disconnection, to...Show More
4) Trump’s Media Takeover Is Happening.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting just announced it will shut down after Congress –under pressure from Trump – eliminated $1.1 billion in funding through 2027. It’s a devastating blow to the fut...Show More
5) How to Fight Back Against Alligator Alcatraz and Inhumane Immigration Policy
Akilah Hughes breaks down the immigration policies of Trump's second term, from mass deportations to family separations and the rollback of birthright citizenship. Joined by guests Justino Mora, t...Show More
6) The Manosphere and the Alpha Male Content Trap
Akila Hughes explores the dangerous online pipelines that lure men seeking advice into radical ideologies. Joined by guests Denny Carter, Adam Mockler, and EJ Dickson, the episode delves into the ma...Show More
7) Trad Wives, MAHA, and the Women’s Wellness Pipeline
A new flavor of conservative content is targeting women online—and it’s going viral. This week, Akilah Hughes explores the rise of the "tradwife" aesthetic, the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movem...Show More
8) Politics is Wrestling
In this episode, Akilah Hughes steps into the ring with "The Progressive Liberal"—yes, that’s his real wrestling persona—alongside author Josie Riesman and journalist and former WWE writer, Dave Schil...Show More
9) Erasing Jackie Robinson
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson broke barriers on the field, but his legacy off the field is under attack. In this episode, Akilah Hughes explores how the Trump administration is trying to rewrite ...Show More
10) Is ICE More Like the Gestapo or Slave Patrols? Yes.
People keep comparing ICE to the Gestapo. But is that the right historical analogy? We we talk with public historian Ashley Baron aka @ashleytheebarroness who went viral making the argument that the ...Show More