Peace & Social Justice

Freedom Means – How to talk to young people about justice issues

The Freedom Means podcast is a thoughtful and engaging exploration of race, racial violence, and colonialism. Grace Aldrich and Emma Redden, the hosts of the podcast, use each episode to model what conversations about these complex topics could sound like. They role play different scenarios based on their own and listener’s experiences, and they offer insights and advice on how to talk to young people about these difficult issues.

One of the things I appreciate most about the Freedom Means podcast is the hosts’ willingness to be vulnerable. They share their own experiences of racism and white privilege, and they don’t shy away from talking about their own mistakes. This makes the podcast feel authentic and relatable, and it helps to create a safe space for listeners to explore their own thoughts and feelings about these topics.

Another thing I appreciate about the podcast is the hosts’ commitment to providing resources. They often end each episode with a list of books, articles, and websites that listeners can check out for more information. This is a great way to help listeners learn more about the topics that are discussed on the podcast, and it’s also a great way to support the work of other educators and activists.

Overall, I highly recommend the Freedom Means podcast to anyone who is interested in learning more about race, racial violence, and colonialism. The hosts are knowledgeable and insightful, and they create a safe and supportive space for listeners to explore these important topics.

Here are some of the things that I liked about the podcast:

• The hosts are thoughtful and engaging.
• The podcast is well-researched.
• The podcast provides resources for listeners.
• The podcast is a safe and supportive space for listeners to explore difficult topics.

Here are some of the things that I would like to see in future episodes:

• More discussion of the history of race and racism in the United States.
• More discussion of the experiences of people of color from different backgrounds.
• More discussion of how to challenge white supremacy in our own lives.

Overall, I think the Freedom Means podcast is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about race, racial violence, and colonialism. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful and engaging podcast on these important topics.