Progress Is Innate

There’s too much going on, let’s talk about how to fix it

After the tragic, unlawful, and depraved killings of US citizens by ICE, the abduction of people by ICE, and the kidnapping of a 5 year old to be used as bait by ICE “agents”, there are growing concerns about these masked agents who are roaming the streets of America and what that means for the country.

Our special guest joining us in conversation is Texas State Senator Molly Cook. As a Registered Nurse and elected official, Senator Cook offers insight into the impacts of the current administration on our health system, voting rights, state politics, and democracy as a whole. In conversation with our host, Da’Vion Tatum, this episode unpacks how to combat voter apathy and inspire people to get involved in civic engagement to improve our society and make people hopeful again.

Our guest joining us on this episode of The Main Takeaway is the powerfully impactful Leader Stacey Abrams. In conversation with our host, Da’Vion Tatum, they discuss everything from the 10 Steps to Autocracy and the power of Gen Z, to the role of compassion in politics and the hopeful message of collective advocacy.

Da’Vion reads and analyzes Chapter 2 of A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn in Episode 2 of the (Un)banned Archive Series

Da’Vion Tatum offers some motivational words about the importance, and inevitability, of progress. Using anecdotes, humor, and compassion, he explores the conversation of progress in society and how we should learn from the mistakes of our past as to not repeat them.

Da’Vion reads and analyzes Chapter 1 of A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn in Episode 1 of the (Un)banned Archive Series

Da’Vion Tatum does an in-depth analysis and breakdown of the Supreme Court case of Louisiana V. Callais and the impacts it will have on the Voting Rights Act, representation in this country, and our right to vote in representatives that represent us.

Da’Vion Tatum discusses many of the concerns regarding the current redrawing of the Texas congressional map, the defunding of Medicaid, and the mounting attacks on education in this week’s episode of The Main Takeaway.

Da’Vion covers all things that have happened from March til Today (July 24th) laying out the the things that have passed and share ideas about the many things to come!