hey’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve sang out of tune. After podcasting through the pandemic, Obama’s Other Daughters delivers a very special season finale dedicated to the listeners! Maame-Yaa, Ashley, Shakira, and Yazmin have a host of opinions as they offer four lucky listeners some final words of advice.

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This week OOD speaks with renowned scholar of Africana studies, Dr. Greg Carr. In electrifying prose, Dr. Carr breaks down Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora, and lays out a vision for a more Afro-centric future. The girls share their feelings towards their own African heritage and the idea of “The Year of Return,” the physical and psychological unification of Black people the world over.

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On this episode the girls have their birth charts read by none other than the illustrious Chani Nicholas! Chani Nicholas is a queer astrologer who weaves social justice and progressive politics into her work. She’s also one of the most famous astrologers alive. You may know her from your email inbox and her daily, weekly, and monthly horoscopes. After a harrowing journey through the stars of their birth, the girls answer an advice letter about a disappointing one night stand.

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When did you know that you had arrived at adulthood? In this episode, OOD discusses what it means to be a modern adult. From growing breasts to getting tattoos to buying health insurance, becoming a “grown-up” isn’t exactly the fantasy they pictured as kids. But it’s not all bills and wrinkles. Wiith age comes wisdom, perspective, and maybe (just maybe) a little more happiness. Plus, a listener writes in to ask OOD if they are appropriating or appreciating black culture, and the girls dish them up some tough love.

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Are you down with the female rap renaissance? This week, OOD discuss the gendered double standards in the rap world and the up and coming artists that should be on your playlist. They also invite “God Save The Queens” author Kathy Iandoli on to speak to the historical legacy of women in hip hop, how to be white and not offend everyone else in the room (Iggy Azalea), and ways women are pushing back on the patriarchy - both on the charts and behind closed doors.

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Are you down to chase your dreams? This week, OOD discuss manifestation, moving to LA, setbacks along the way and more. Plus, a listener writes in about a stubborn ghost.

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This week the girls discuss what they’re afraid of, how fear stops us all from living our best lives, and how important it is to do the scary shit anyways. They also give some advice on fur babies and play a game that reveals some interesting phobias.

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On this Episode of You Down? the girls talk about death and the afterlife with clinical psychologist, medium, and host of the podcast Life, Death, and the Space Between, Dr. Amy Robbins. They discuss the importance of not avoiding the topic of death, how being a medium shapes thoughts on the afterlife, and the biggest question we all have - what happens when we die? The girls also help a listener who is dealing with an oversized package. And we aren’t talking about Amazon.

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