📅 Release Date: October 22nd, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Ace and Alicia Stettler In this episode of the Revolutionary Social Work podcast, hosts Ace and Alicia Stettler explore the intersections of politics, race, and social work as they dive into the current political climate, with a focus on Kamala Harris and the upcoming elections. They critically analyze Harris’s political actions, racial dynamics in political discourse, and emphasize the importance of unity consciousness and community building. Additionally, they provide self-care strategies for social workers, discuss the challenges of navigating family dynamics during the holidays, and stress the need for critical dialogue in political engagement. Key Topics Covered: Political accountability in social work Kamala Harris’s political legacy Racial dynamics in political criticism Unity consciousness and community building Self-care for social workers during the holidays The importance of critical dialogue in politics Social workers' role in advocacy and political engagement 📌 Key Takeaways: Political dialogues are crucial in social work practice. Kamala Harris’s identity complicates political critique. Racial dynamics shape political conversations. Unity consciousness is fundamental for building communities. Social workers need to prioritize self-care, especially during stressful seasons. Family dynamics during the holidays require careful navigation. Community support is vital for mental health. Critical dialogue fosters meaningful political engagement. Conversations about health and food play a key role in community care. ⏰ Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Context of Political Tension 02:38 - Revolutionary Social Work Values in Political Discourse 05:46 - Critique of Kamala Harris and Political Accountability 08:31 - The Role of Race in Political Criticism 10:55 - Unity Consciousness and Racial Identity 13:17 - Curiosity vs. Assumptions in Conversations about Race 14:37 - The Importance of Kinship and Connection 16:55 - Conclusion: Moving Towards Unity and Understanding 35:43 - A Vision for Unity and Social Work 36:06 - The Importance of Context in Conversations 36:42 - Historical Reflections on Inaction 37:38 - Accountability in Political Discourse 39:01 - The Role of Social Workers in Advocacy 40:08 - Navigating Political Endorsements 41:34 - The Complexity of Political Narratives 42:42 - The Dangers of Binary Thinking 44:10 - Community and Connection in Social Work 45:53 - The Influence of Money in Politics 47:52 - Health and Nutrition in Political Discourse 50:16 - The Role of Community in Self-Care 50:52 - Navigating Stress During the Holidays 53:49 - The Importance of Self-Care for Social Workers 01:01:40 - Engaging in Critical Dialogue #KamalaHarris #PoliticalAccountability #RacialDynamics #UnityConsciousness #SelfCare #SocialWorkers #CommunityBuilding #CriticalDialogue #PoliticalEngagement #MentalHealth #HolidayStress #Advocacy #MoneyInPolitics #SocialWorkValues © A Conscious Party