Mirrored: The Podcast

Follow the our Instagram mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter mirroredthepodcast1017@mirroredthepod1 This episode is brought to you in association with We Da People. On this episode: The guys salute all of their listeners on Valentine’s Day (1:45). They talk about the recent abuse that football stars fo color have been facing (3:09) and racism in Europe (4:34). They dive into the effectiveness of anti-slander measures on social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook (7:30), and the more subconscious acts of discrimination that occur in sports (9:45). They discuss the recent artwork that Kim Kardashian posted on her Instagram (13:32) and the state of human evolution (17:00). They talk about the mentality of the youth (18:10), the next 50 years of life on Earth (20:08) and the changes in the forms of entertainment (21:30). Will innovation ever have to stop (26:10)? They discuss the controversy of the North West painting and the possible reasoning behind all of this (27:25). Is this how family legacies continue (28:45) or is this clout chasing that perpetuates a cycle of fame attainment (35:49). Go check out We Da People and join their initiative. These are a set of classes that are designed so that the youth can get educated about all of the things that matter: financial literacy, constitutional rights and legal proceedings. We urge you to get acquainted and involved with the movement. Power To Da People! Go follow the our Instagram mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter mirroredthepodcast1017@mirroredthepod1 Stay Tuned!

Follow the our Instagram mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter mirroredthepodcast1017@mirroredthepod1 On this episode: The guys get into a heated discussion about "the sex work" and it's legality (2:40). They talk about their thoughts on sex workers, why they do what they do (5:55) and stigma that is associated (8:06). They talk about the different tiers of sex workers (8:20) the impacts of legalizing it (9:15) and the normalization frenzy (10:41). They talk about the difference between preferences and biases (18:00) and how preferences are often smoke screens for bigotry (20:45). The guys finally tackle the overused modern day euphemism - periodt. (25:25) and what the reasoning behind the popularity of the word could be. Stay Tuned!!!

Follow the our Instagram mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter mirroredthepodcast1017@mirroredthepod1 On this very honest episode of MirroredthePodcast: The guys are joined by special guests Hamdail Demeke, Lina Legesse, and Nathaneem Gideon- 3 individuals working with the Wondem Kalid Foundation, to talk about the literal profiling and hunting of Chinese Uighur Muslims, and Huwawei's involvement (9:21). They also bring up what motives the world's largest smartphone player has to partake in the development of 'Uighur alarm' software (12:00) and the significance of religious identity (15:20). Nathaneem gives a brief background about Wondem Kalid foundation (20:55), their mission to support less, fortunate homeless citizens and what you can do to help (22:05). They dive into the recent SaintsBurry ad that sparked a lot of outrage about racial representation (23:05), they discuss other instances of this occurring (26:17) and the importance of representation in general in contrast with the importance of preserving the integrity of art (36:02). >|Side Stories|  Thecast and friends break down and give their views about Tom Cruise's recent outburst at his crew for their COVID-19 precaution violations(43:00). Contact Lina Legesse and Nathaneem Gideon on Instagram for more details.  theCast wishes you Happy Holidays and a Festive New Year!  Stay Tuned!!!

Follow the our Instagram @mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter @mirroredthepod1 On this episode of MirroredthePodcast: The guys are joined by a brand NEW HOST and MirroredtheCast member: Niyat Aklilu. They give their takes on the death penalty (2:22), the contradiction with pro-life narratives (7:50) and the bias of the American legal system to black and white cases (9:20). The infamously controversial N-word topic; who can say it and who can’t (13:40). They discuss the Brandon Bernard case (18:45), what they heard (22:00) and if the death penalty was really justified considering the many variables involved (26:30). >|Side Stories| theCast takes on a more lighthearted topic and talk about school, stress in IB and developing as more wholesome people overall (33:07). Read The Brandon Bernard Story.  Stay Tuned!!!

Follow the our Instagram mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter mirroredthepod1 On this episode of MirroredthePodcast: The guys are joined by special guests Mahlet Tamirat and Bitania Tewodros, two members of Hi To Mental Health (a mental health advocacy group and campaign). Together they wander into the mindset of a pedophile and discuss social issues such as Q’Anon and Pizza Gate (13:17). They discuss the dangers of free speech, the impact of social media on the minds of the youth (19:57) and by extension the world (23:40). theCast hosts its second ever guests and discusses: the significance of mental health, how to improve yours and the causes could be (28:20), and Mahlet shares her story (34:30). >|Side Stories| theCast unpacks the Grammy controversy, give their take on the significance of the award today and share the Weeknd and Drake’s disappointment (39:40). Is social media is harming you? To find out go check out the Center for Humane Tech - https://www.humanetech.com/what-we-do Follow on Hi To Mental Health Instagram hi.to.mental.health Stay Tuned!!!

Follow the our Instagram mirroredthepodcast and our Twitter mirroredthepodcast1017@mirroredthepod1 On this harrowing episode of MirroredthePodcast: The guys are joined by special guests Megnot Demissie (friend of the podcast) and Zecharias Tamrat (Member of Diabetes Awareness ET) to talk about religion, the grasp it has had on society and the implications (15:25). They also bring up the possible mistranslation of the Bible (17:45). theCast hosts its first guests and discusses: what diabetes is (21:55), the issues related to the EDA (Ethiopian Diabetic Association)(22:54) and address the common misconceptions about diabetes (25:00). The recent lynching of Quwan Charles (27:16). >|Side Stories|  The guys also get into how record labels are currently profiting off of dead rappers and the morality issues associated with is act (38:15). theCast’s second Side Story is about the Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio’s recent TikTok controversy (52:30). Follow Diabetes Awareness ET on Instagram diabetes.awareness.et Stay Tuned!!!

On this episode: COVID hits close to home! The guys go over the results of the U.S. Presidential election (2:55) and discuss the implications for the future of America (5:30). They go over the possibility of recounts in some states (7:30) and Trump's karma (8:17). They discuss whether the COVID-19 vaccine is a hoax (9:00) and the possibility of governments using this pandemic as an excuse to heighten citizen surveillance. They worry about vaccine distribution and delay (13:48) and the very likely  possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak at Sandford School (18:10)! They talk about "bogus" COVID testing that Elon Musk exposed (20:40) and get into the unlikely case count in Ethiopia (22:00)! >|Side Stories| theCast visits Cardi B's situation and  the backlash she was receiving her latest ad in Foot News Magazine for her Reebok collaboration (24:07).

On this episode: The guys discuss the recent beheading of a French teacher by his students for using an offensive caricature of the Prophet Muhammed (2:05),  and the tension between France and Arab states as a result (5:42). theCast discusses whether it is right to limit free speech in order to respect religion (6:22) and the recent boycotting of French brands by Middle Eastern countries (8:09). They get into the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in the 3 states and all drugs in Oregon (12:30), the implications (16:10) and the stigma (17:30). On their new segment: >|Side Stories| theCast get into the race issue that is colorblind casting (21:30) and recap the recent casting of Gal Gadot (a Macedonian actress) as Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt (an African country) (21:30). They get heated about discuss white-washed history (23:04)!

On this episode: The guys visit police brutality and share their views on the Walter Wallace execution (3:53). They bring up the mentality of abusive officers (5:07) and the role of the media in perpetuating hateful narratives (8:27). They discuss the and the #ENDSARS movement (11:36) to length and tackle western (mainly U.S.) supremacy (16:08) getting heated over Apple's exploits in the DRC (12:17) and Trump's comments on The New Renaissance Dam (17:09)and more! On their new segment: >|Side Stories| theCast recaps Kim K's lavish birthday and address the backlash she's been receiving (24:15)!

On the premier episode of MirroredthePodcast: The guys discuss controversy in cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. They reflect on celebrity participation in appropriation like Adele's bantu knots (5:46) and Savage X Fenty's use of the Hadith in a lingerie show (8:50). Gabi goes off on Trump and his mask statement (16:40). The guys all give their thoughts on platform responsibility (21:08). They discuss the importance of environmental awareness and appreciate those who highlight the issue (26:10).