All Over the Place with Dara Starr Tucker

Send us a textAs the 2024 Presidential election draws near, the rhetoric is heating up in every corner of American culture, including the church. Evangelical preacher, Donnie Swaggart recently directed his "righteous indignation" at the Black church's longstanding support for the Democratic Party but left out some crucial details. In this episode, we provide context, a little history and a deeper exploration into the often-contradictory theology of conservative evangelicals.Support the showSt...

Send us a textWhat are the political expectations of the Black electorate, and how much of them should be placed on candidate Harris? Kenny Walden (@2rawtooreal) shares his thorough and unfiltered perspective about the best strategies for Black voters, the financial implications of a Harris presidency, and the current conflict with some corners of Leftist social media.Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara ...

Send us a textThere's been a lot of conversation about Diddy, his current legal troubles, and the rumors surrounding every celebrity remotely linked to him. One of the most prominent voices on the rumor mill is former R&B singer, Jaguar Wright. On this episode radio personality Greg Bryant uses his background in Media Law, to explore what happens when online speculation goes too far, and how modern media is changing the public narrative.Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara...

Send us a textJoin us as we dip into the virtual mailbag to answer questions from you, the listener. We field questions covering everything from Trump's appeal to Black male voters, sundown towns, fruit allergies and Robert Redford. Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textModern American politics can be a severely contentious subject, dissolving friendships and oftentimes splitting families down the middle, leaving many of us to choose between distancing from our loved ones or avoiding political discourse, altogether. This week's guest, Horace Gold has made it his mission to bridge the divide between himself (a left-leaning gay Black man) and his deeply religious, MAGA faithful parents. Horace and I share the similarities in our upbringing, have ...

Send us a textQuentin R. Jiles is a brilliant political commentator, and in this episode, I get the opportunity to find out his thoughts on why he's voting for the Harris Walz campaign, his thoughts on the genocide in Gaza and which politician is the only one he'd sweat for.Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textPollster/Political Analyst Joshua Doss sits down with Dara to explore the data shaping the presidential race, and drop some hints about what to expect, in the home stretch of an already tumultuous election season. Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textA lot has been made of Kamala Harris "baiting" Trump in the debate. But is that what really happened? We know she's a skilled debater, but has Trump ever been able to stay on message? Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textIt was a pleasure to sit down at this year's DNC and talk with actor, singer and activist, Mandy Patinkin about our shared journey as reluctant spokespeople for social change. Thanks to Gideon Patinkin for his help in facilitating this conversation. Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textI had the opportunity to cover the DNC as a social media content creator this week. Much has been made of the access content creators were given to cover the convention this year -- much of it false info from traditional media -- I won't bother to clear up the rumors here.What I will say is that it was an honor to be in the room for this historic event. Watching the first major political party nominate a woman of color was overwhelming and quite heartening. I keep likening...

Send us a textWe're tackling two important topics today - the first being anti-Blackness within the pro-Palestinian movement. This issue has come to a head in recent weeks on TikTok, in particular, where the pro-Palestinian movement has gained a lot of traction since the attacks of October 7th. Many young Black activists have stood in solidarity with those who have dedicated their social media accounts to calling for Palestinian independence. But the rise of Kamala Harris as the Democrat...

Send us a textKamala Harris and her new VP pick, Tim Walz are what some might call a "Dream Team." Walz was a bit of an unconventional pick, but anyone who's seen them on stage together would have to acknowledge that he makes the perfect compliment for her. Much like her, he's optimistic, he's plain-spoken and he's... *gasp* joyful. These are words you wouldn't necessarily associate with politics, but they're qualities that have been sorely lacking in our political sphere of late. As we'...

Send us a textToday, my guest Gerard LeConte and I discuss the ever-growing influence of so-called "Red Pill Culture" on the current Republican Party. From Andrew Tate to Jordan Peterson and now JD Vance, there's no shortage of far-right spokesmen to channel the anger, frustration and loneliness of young men and boys into increasingly toxic viewpoints. Gerard LeConte and I are discussing a recent viral video he did on this topic: Right Wing RadicalizationWe're discussing ways that those conce...

Send us a textAnd just like that, Kamala Harris is now within a stone's throw of the presidency. Today, we're taking a look at how we got here, and I'm evaluating my own thought process around the idea of electing a Black woman as president, and examining how even those of us who think she can do the job can behave as impediments to her actually getting the job. Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara S...

Send us a textDonald Trump has chosen his running mate – a newly-minted Senator from the state of Ohio named JD Vance. Many will remember him from the best-selling book he wrote in 2016 called, “Hillbilly Elegy.” JD Vance was a media darling at that time. His book shone a light on the unique struggles of America’s white poor. But festering beneath the surface of this self-proclaimed “conservative with a conscience” was a man who held a special contempt for America’s so-called “liberal el...

Send us a textIt's the central question on a lot of folks' minds right now -- Should Biden step down? If he does, who will replace him? There are those of us who thought this question would be resolved by now, but it hasn't been. It's time to grapple with the discontent in the Democratic Party and face the question head on -- is it time for Biden to go?Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker Ins...

Send us a textMuch is being made of Joe Biden's abysmal debate performance against Donald Trump. Predictably, the news media, and many within the Democratic Party have sounded the alarm -- Should Joe Biden step down and allow someone else to take over? Does sticking with the incumbent ruin the Democrats' chances of winning the upcoming election against Donald Trump?Today, I'm talking with social media activist and political commentator, Gerard LeConte about this, and getting his honest take o...

Send us a textReproductive rights have been under attack for quite some time now, but we're seeing mobilization against those rights at a whole new level in the last few years. Elizabeth Booker Houston is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of how recent Supreme Court decisions will affect those rights going forward. She has a unique educational background, both in law and in Public Health, and to add to that, she's a comedian. She uses her unique background and perspective as a social media co...

Send us a textKhadija Mbowe has established themselves as one of the leading commentators on YouTube on the topics of feminism, intersectionality and gender norms. Their long form video essays interrogate pop culture from a unique lens - bringing humor and insight to otherwise difficult subject matters. Khadija and I stumbled into this conversation about their process of understanding their identity as gender nonbinary, and how race, religion and culture have affected that process. Find Khadi...

Send us a textIn part 3 of this sweeping conversation with filmmaker, journalist and video essayist Garrison Hayes, we discuss the practical aspects of deconstructing while Black. What are the implications within your community, family and friends’ circle? How does being the child of a minister impact this process? Deconstruction from religious fundamentalism is not an easy process, but the added factor of parsing through racial dynamics infuses the experience with much more complexity a...

Send us a textThis is part two of a 3-part conversation with journalist, filmmaker and author Garrison Hayes on Black people and the Christian church. Garrison has made some interesting video essays on why Black people by and large continue to affiliate as "Christian." In this episode, Garrison and I get into a bit of our personal stories with faith, and we discuss how our exploration of the racial dynamics of our upbringings affected that relationship. Find Garrison here:Garrison Hayes ...

Send us a textThis is the 1st of a 3-part conversation with one of my all-time favorite content creators, Garrison Hayes. We had a sprawling conversation about Black storytelling, Christianity in the Black community and our individual journeys through the religious deconstruction process. Part II drops next week.If you haven't had the chance to check out Garrison's work, you can find his social media channels here: Garrison HayesSupport the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr...

Send us a textAttacks on voting rights are as old as the U.S. itself. Many people are not aware of the long standing history of attacks on this constitutionally protected right. Efforts to restrict voting access have not abated, and it's incumbent upon all of us to understand how these efforts have evolved over the years. All over the U.S., but particularly in the South and in swing states, there are constant attempts to block ballot access for those who are deemed by some as unworthy to part...

Send us a textBy now, most people know that the version of the Pocahontas story that was presented in the 1995 Disney film is mostly fiction. But the story behind the composition of the film’s most famous song is not as well known. It was important to lyricist Stephen Schwartz to pay homage to the history and legacy of the Powhatan people on which the film is based, but in true American fashion, the source material he drew from as the inspiration for the song’s brilliant lyrics paints a throu...

Send us a textFor the month of May, we’re delving into some deep-dive discussions with a couple of my favorite mutual creators — first up is human rights lawyer, Qasim Rashid. In this episode, we’re talking over the recent decision by the conservative Supreme Court to do away with race-based affirmative action. Since anti-affirmative action activist Edward Blum used a group of Asian students as his battering ram to take down affirmative action, Qasim and I speak to the issue of alleged anti-A...

Send us a textI’ve taken some time to look at disparities in health outcomes in the Black community vs. every other racial grouping in the U.S. The numbers are pretty grim. And unfortunately, when we take a look at the mental health profile for Black people as a whole in the U.S., it’s no different. Black people are statistically more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and they’re more likely to grapple with suicidal ideations. Yet we’re the group that is least likely to se...

Send us a text“I’m Rooting for Everybody Black” has become a bit of a rallying cry to indicate our unwavering support for Black creatives, entrepreneurs, techies — anybody that’s repping Black excellence. But the expectation that “Everybody Black” deserves our support can also be an errant one. The death of OJ Simpson brings this topic into greater focus, and it’s worth taking another look at this age-old question in light of what his ascent and downfall meant to the Black community.&nbs...

Send us a textMedical racism is one of the most under-addressed topics in discussions around healthcare. Maybe that’s because most people don’t really know what it is, or how deeply it impacts communities of color — particularly Black people. Many don’t know it exists at all. But as you’ll hear in this week’s episode, medical racism can kill. In this week’s podcast, I’m bringing you two Breakdowns on racism within the medical community that highlight the dire state of healthcare within t...

Send us a textWhite Grievance is big business. And it's increasingly becoming a more reliable winning strategy on the right. As more and more "Trumpists" are elected to political office, we're beginning to see conspiracies like "The Great Replacement Theory" and "white erasure' be mainstreamed by heroes of the right like Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk and Trump himself.These are no longer the fringe rantings of unhinged political extremists -- these are widely accepted conservative beliefs that ar...

Send us a textThere has not been a time in U.S. history where the constitutionally protected right to vote has not been under attack for marginalized groups. It's nothing new. It's just a shame that this is still the case in 2024. I'm covering the attack on voting rights, and getting into the long history of challenges to voting for Black and brown people, young people, etc. How are these tactics being reinforced in 2024? We'll use Georgia as a case study, as they're leading the way in v...

Send us a textDiversity, Equity and Inclusion programs are being scrapped all over the country in favor of a 'colorblind' narrative that attempts to minimize the impact of systemic racism on our present day reality. I'm taking a look at the recent move by the Alabama Legislature and Alabama governor Kay Ivey to outlaw DEI programs throughout the state, and to severely control the language used in racial sensitivity training. I'm also profiling Edward Blum, the man responsible for the out...

Send us a textJamelle Bouie is one of the leading voices at the intersection of politics, history and race in the United States. He's a writer for the New York Times, a frequent contributor to CBS News and he has a thriving TikTok channel where he elucidates current affairs for younger audiences. I sat down with Jamelle to discuss the upcoming election season, and to bring into focus many of the issues that Black voters are focused on. We discussed whether these issues will be on the 'front b...

Send us a textWomen's history month presents a unique opportunity to highlight 3 women that I've done Breakdowns on in the past that would all be rightly regarded as trailblazers in their filed. They're singers, they're songwriters and they've all made their voices heard in their own way. Black women have always been at the vanguard of artistic innovation, and have always been natural spokespeople for the marginalized in any culture. The artistic vision and creative voices of the women I've c...

Send us a textIf you've heard about Project 2025, you already know what MAGA has in store -- a total takeover of the levers of democracy, and a gutting of most of the central government in favor of a Neo-Fascist, Christian Nationalist dystopia. It would be wonderful if that were an exaggeration, but it is not. So many of us spend our time being (understandably) repulsed by this faction of the Republican party, that we don't take the time to study them. in this episode of "I'm All Over th...

Send us a textThis week, we're taking a look at the latest 'dust up' taking over social media -- this time it's Queen Bey who's under fire for throwing her 10-gallon hat into the Country music genre. So, how much of this controversy is media-generated and how much of it's real? We know haters gonna hate, but the bigger question is, is there a real racism problem in Country music? Is it the industry? The fans? Do Black folks really care about making a splash in Country music, or is this all ab...

Send us a textThe Heritage Foundation has big plans for 2025. They’ve spent $22 million hiring ‘experts’ in a variety of fields to flesh out their plan for ‘total world domination.’ Well, maybe not WORLD domination, but they plan to vastly increase the power of the executive branch, and place Foundation-approved applicants in key positions throughout the government. The plan is nothing short of diabolical. The 1,000-page document is available on The Heritage Foundation’s website, and consider...

Send us a textThe alleged problem of so-called "Race Hustlers" has been much-ballyhoo'd by folks on the right, but where exactly does this accusation come from? You might be surprised to know this is a 'gentrified' term, like a lot of other catch phrases that have become popular with conservatives. Why was this accusation first made, and towards whom was it directed? Understanding the history of terms like 'race baiter' or 'race agitator' can give us the full picture of why this accusation ri...

Send us a textHow easily manipulated are you? Did you know there’s a war waging for the ‘hearts and minds’ of voters right now? Are we allowing ourselves to be manipulated by the powers that be to support policies that go against our best interests? We certainly recognize when other people fall prey to this phenomenon, but can we recognize it in ourselves? We certainly don’t expect our political parties to be bastions of moral purity, but are they standing for anything at all? Or are they jus...

Send us a textI’m continuing to share episodes with you from “The Breakdown” on KJLH in Los Angeles where I now host a weekly show. Look for these episodes every Monday morning at 9 am! In this week’s episode, I’m discussing the Black community’s support of the Democratic party – particularly in light of the events that have been unfolding in the Middle East. Be sure to pick up your Breakdown Merch at my online store! Visit www.darastarrtucker.com to purchase mugs, T-shirts, hoodies and ...

Send us a textIn this episode, I bring you into my new venture as the host of “The Breakdown” on KJLH in Los Angeles! I’ll be discussing a wide variety of topics and I want my “I’m All Over the Place” community to be a part of that conversation. Let me know what you think about the new format. The good news is, you’ll get the show as consistently as the KJLH audience does - every Monday morning at 5am! So, be sure to make us a part of your weekly routine. This week’s episode is on a topi...

Send us a text#1 - We're counting down the top 10 Breakdowns of 2023. Coming in at our top spot -- "The Sound of Silence." Thank you all for listening this year. We have lots of changes coming for season 4. Stay tuned for details. Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a text#2 - We're counting down the top Breakdowns of 2023. Coming in at #2 - "The Freeway Flags."Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a text#3 - We're counting down the top 10 episodes of The Breakdown. Coming in at #3 - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textWe're counting down the best Breakdowns of 2023. Coming in at #4 - "The Real Girl from Ipanema." Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a textWe're counting down the best Breakdowns of 2023. Coming in at #5 - "Standing in the GAP -- How Black Wall Street Gave the GAP Band its Name."Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a text#6 - We're counting down the best Breakdowns of 2023. Coming in at #6 - "When Lena Horne Refused to Sing for German POW's."Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a text#7 - We're counting down the best Breakdowns of 2023. Coming in at #7 - "The King Saves Uhura."Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a text#8 - I'm counting down the top 10 Breakdowns of the year. Coming in at number 8 is the Breakdown I did on Lucille Ball's involvement with two classic TV series -- The Twilight Zone and Star Trek. Support the show on Patreon! www.patreon.com/darastarrtuckerSupport the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Send us a text#9 - Counting down my top 10 Breakdowns of 2023. This is one of my favorites of all time, because Dick Van Dyke is my favorite person. His 98th birthday is December 13, 2023. I'm happy to add this Breakdown to the full scale celebration that will be happening in his honor on this special day. Visit The Breakdown Store and get a bit of swag for the holiday season! #DickVanDyke #MaryTylerMoore #CarlReiner #JohnRich #SheldonLeonardSupport the showStay up to date with all thin...

Send us a textI’m starting a countdown today of my top 10 Breakdowns of 2023! Thank you all for weighing in on this. We’ll start with number 10, which is one of my favorite Breakdowns ever. It’s the story of how Lori Lieberman was denied writing credit on a song she greatly contributed to – “Killing me Softly.“ I had the chance to see Lori in concert at Carnegie Hall yesterday, and got to finally meet her in person after having interviewed her for my podcast, and staying in contact with her o...

Send us a textIs this the right time to talk about antisemitism? Is there a wrong time to talk about it? Can we have the conversation about Palestinian liberation at the same time? This is a pretty personal, impromptu episode I decided to do with Greg Bryant to explore questions I'm asking myself right now as someone who has been a strong advocate for the Jewish people. We try to be careful not to equate issues of antisemitism with issues of anti-Zionism, but why does a conversation abou...

Send us a textIn this bonus episode, I'm reflecting on the life of a very important minister named Carlton Pearson who had a major impact on me when I was exploring many questions around faith and belief. It would be impossible to overstate his influence on my life. I'm sending lots of love to Bishop Pearson and his family at this time.Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr ...

Send us a textJe'Niece McCullough worked side-by-side with her dad, Bernie Mac for the last few years of his life. She had a front-row seat into his process, and she was able to observe him up close and personal at the very top of his game. She didn't grow up as the privileged child of a famous man -- Bernie achieved most of his commercial success when she was well into adulthood. For that reason, Je'Niece has a unique perspective on fame and wealth. She was able to observe the consistency in...

Send us a textLalah Hathaway is continuing the tradition of musical excellence set forth by her legendary father, Donny Hathaway. I recently had the chance to sit down with Lalah to talk about her father's life and career. This is part of a podcast series I'm doing on fathers and daughters. If you haven't had the chance to view/listen to the Holly Robinson Peete episode where she discusses her dad, Matt Robinson, you can watch or listen here: Holly Robinson Peete Talks Matt RobinsonBe sure to...

Send us a textMany of us know Holly Robinson Peete from her long career in television, beginning with "21 Jump Street" and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper." But did you know her first on-screen appearance happened much earlier? She's the daughter of Matt Robinson, who was the first "Gordon" on Sesame Street. Holly actually made her television debut on her dad's show in the early '70's. This is the first of several episodes where we'll focus on Dads and Daughters. In this episode, Holly talks about w...

Send us a textJessica Aiwuyor and I discuss the ways misinformation and disinformation has infiltrated Black online spaces, and where the mis- and disinformation might be coming from. This episode works as a great companion piece to the last episode of the podcast where I talked to Dr. Dan McClellan about the Khazar Theory, which has been adopted by a contemporary sect of Hebrew Israelites. Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a reparationist and multicultural communications specialist based in th...

Send us a textThe Khazar Theory, which states that the Ashkenazi Jews are not ethnically Jewish, has had a long and sordid history, having been promoted by a small group of scholars, writers and geneticists for the last 200 years. In the age of social media, the theory has made its way to the mainstream, picking up support from some very high profile celebrities. But what is the historical, linguistic and genetic grounding for this theory? Why has it continued to gain steam despite being repe...

Send us a textBy now, most people are familiar with the concept of cultural appropriation. But many questions still remain about cultural appropriation between minority groups. This is hardly a straightforward question, and the nuances that exist between various people groups can be discussed endlessly. But is there a "quick and dirty" way to describe what happens when two non-dominant cultures exhibit cultural insensitivity towards one another? New York (Dizzy's) 9.11.: https://2023.jaz...

Send us a textDr. Wozolek currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusive Excellence, and Belonging and as an Associate Professor of Education at Penn State University, Abington College. Her work considers questions of social justice, qualitative research methods, and teaching practices that focus on the examination of race, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Further resources recommended by Dr. Boni:Walter Gershon's Academia.edu PageMinh-Ha T. Pham, Racial Plagerism...

Send us a textThis week we're discussing Jason Aldean's "Small Town" video. I'm one of the 5 people that thinks there's a chance he didn't know the significance of the site where the video was filmed. Doesn't make it less racist, though. But it does reveal one of the common traps people can fall into when they try to claim ignorance around racial history. The song is an obvious dogwhistle to lynching and sundown towns, but the part many people seem unwilling to acknowledge is the conspiracy o...

Send us a textThe PR game never seems to end where political labels are concerned. It's in the best interest of conservatives to make reference to the fact that originally, Democrats were the "very, very bad racists" and not the Republicans. The truth is, most white folks were racist before the advent of the Civil Rights movement. One group fought to preserve slavery, though, and it wasn't the progressives. Party switch denial is nothing new, but the messaging of conservative groups has shift...

Send us a textYou may know about the kiss shared between actress Nichelle Nichols and William Shatner -- what's widely thought of as the first interracial kiss on American television, but you may not know the deeper story of the hostility Nichols had to endure behind the scenes, and how close she came to walking away from the show altogether -- a decision that was curtailed by a very influential voice. Click here for tickets to my New York Show on the 11th of September - https://2023.jazz.org...

Send us a textMaybe you know the story of how Lucy & Desi gave Captain Kirk and the Twilight Zone their start. But there's probably a lot more to the story than you realized. Lucille Ball was not only a pioneer in comedy, but she was also the first woman to head a major studio in Hollywood. Hear the full story of how she launched two of the most iconic shows of all time. See me live in New York on the 11th of September - https://2023.jazz.org/dara-starr-tuckerAnd D.C. the ...

Send us a textEver wonder why accusations of "Socialism!" tend to be bandied about whenever someone suggests compassionate social policies that consider the vulnerable? Are those accusations accurate? If they are, what does that mean for democracy? My next show is in New York on the 11th of September. I would love to meet you. Get your tickets here!: https://2023.jazz.org/dara-starr-tuckerWant to support the work I do? Join my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/darastarrtucker Follow me on all...

Send us a textIt seems we're stuck in an endless cycle these days -- gun violence, thoughts and prayers, calls for legislative action, complete inaction, move on to the next tragedy. Wash, rinse, repeat. On today's episode, I'm speaking with human rights lawyer, Qasim Rashid, who has become an outspoken voice on social media for social justice in all forms. He's an extremely knowledgeable resource when it comes to understanding the history of the United States' obsession with gun culture. He ...

Send us a textSongwriter Lori Lieberman wrote a poem about the impact Don McClean's song, "Empty Chairs" had on her. That poem became, "Killing Me Softly." Her co-writers were Norman Gimbel (lyricist) and Charles Fox (composer). They helped develop the poem into a full-fledged song. But years later, after their personal and professional relationship with Lori had gone sour, they attempted to re-write history, and claimed that the story of Lori writing the poem that became, "Killing Me Softly"...

Send us a textWe're releasing this Breakdown in advance of our interview with Lori Lieberman, which is coming soon! For years, it was understood that Lori Lieberman's poem about Don McClean was the inspiration behind the iconic ballad, "Killing Me Softly." Until it wasn't. Here's the story of how the person whose writing was the foundation for this Grammy-winning song was edged out of a writing credit, and later, denied any acknowledgement of her work being the inspiration for the classic Rob...

Send us a textThis Breakdown, which is also available on my YouTube channel, is a companion piece to Episode 13 with Adam Dorn. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was not a hit when it was released in 1969. Producer Joel Dorn warned Roberta Flack that her slow as molasses version might not go over well with the masses. And he was right -- until burgeoning director, Clint Eastwood plucked the song -- and it's singer -- from obscurity. Learn more about my music and how you can support this c...

Send us a textAdam Dorn (Mocean Worker) got a front row seat to many of Roberta Flack's career-defining moments. As the son of Joel Dorn, producer of Roberta's first 5 albums, he had a unique vantage point into the behind-the-scenes of both her early career with his dad, and her mid-80's resurgence with his friend, producer Marcus Miller. He joined many of those later recording sessions as a "fly on the wall" production assistant. Adam is the first (but certainly not the last) special guest o...

Send us a textToday I'm bringing you a conversation I just had with the folks at the "Nachsitzen" podcast in Germany. The convo is in English, of course! They wanted to learn more about the nuances around cultural appropriation. The hosts are very knowledgeable, curious and bright. They asked some great questions, and it was an engaging conversation. I think you'll enjoy this one. www.patreon.com/darastarrtuckerwww.tiktok.com/@darastarrtuckerwww.instagram.com/daratuckerbwww.youtube.com/d...

Send us a textOn this edition of the "I'm All Over the Place" podcast, we're doing a deep dive into the blackface images that have continued to be perpetuated in our culture. From 30 Rock to Tropic Thunder to more ethically ambiguous examples like Community and Mad Men, we examine why these images are still with us, and if they have any place in public discourse.Learn more about my music and how you can support this channel below: https://www.linktr.ee/daratuckerbhttps://www.patreo...

Send us a textRecently, comic strip writer Scott Adams, who created the Dilbert character, made some incendiary statements about Black people. These are not the first controversial statements he's made about race, sexuality, gender or feminism. It's been his stock & trade for the better part of 15 years. But is there a greater conversation to be had around these sentiments, which he claims not to hold sincerely? Is this really just about the manipulative rantings of a wannabe social manip...

Send us a textThe question of who invented Rock & Roll is one that has been debated for decades. And it may not be as easy to determine as some people believe. The roots of Rock & Roll go much deeper than many people know. In this bonus episode of IAOTP, I examine the deep musical roots that led to the development of one of the most enduring music genres of all time. For the video version, visit my YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOZvxoPGoCMSoundtrack by http://www...

Send us a textIn this episode, Dara and Greg discuss the subject of her most recent "Breakdown Video" -- the antisemitic remarks made by multiple members of the black community. What do we make of this fraught relationship? Why does antisemitism seem to be tolerated and even promoted in the Black community? Why is there such pushback when Black people attempt to discuss this subject? And why do people think you can cover the whole of human history in a 5-minute TikTok? We have questions.Want ...

Send us a textElvis is rightly considered the King of Cultural Appropriation by many. But what exactly is cultural appropriation? And how does it differ from simply appreciating another culture? These aren't just words and feelings that are thrown around lightly -- they have real meaning, and real implications for the people they impact. In episode 8 of the "I'm All Over the Place" podcast, we do a deep dive into this topic and explore the spectrum on which cultural appropriation exists. To b...

Send us a textWe take on 3 hot topics this week with celebrities who are all fighting for a measure of relevance. Will Smith has finally issued a real-life apology for the Chris Rock fiasco. Beyonce pays homage to The Clark Sisters with an irreverent take on one of their classics, and Kim Burrell, one of the greatest gospel singers of our time, is bound and determined to remind you that she's just not a very nice person.Support us on PatreonTikTok InstagramReady to start your own podcast? Beg...

Send us a textEpisode 6 of the "I'm All Over the Place" podcast. We're doing a deep dive into a recent topic of one of my explainer videos -- Should blackface scenes be removed from old films and TV shows? My cohost, Greg Bryant and I weigh in on this subject and more. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast hosting platform. Want to start a podcast? Our podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. It's user friendly, and has lots of tools to help you get launched quickly. Use this link to get s...

Send us a textEric Monte has accused Norman Lear of pilfering his work for over 40 years. He's never received justice, and went on to battle drug addiction and homelessness. In this episode, we discuss a recent episode of "The Breakdown" that I published to my TikTok and Instagram pages that details Eric Monte's accusations against Norman Lear. Donate to the Eric Monte fundraiser below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/blessings-for-eric-monteWant to start a podcast? Our podcast is hosted on Buzzsp...

Send us a textA special live episode of "I'm All Over the Place"! We went live on TikTok and filmed this episode to respond to the breaking news that comedian Dave Chapelle was jumped at the Hollywood Bowl. We discuss possible legal implications for Dave and his fellow comedians after their backstage retaliation, which left the attacker with a dislocated arm. And we talk about the unprecedented climate in which we live as compared with comedy's early days where comedians such as Lenny Bruce c...

Send us a textJoin Dara Starr Tucker and her special cohost, Greg Bryant as they discuss freedom in artistry and in life. They use examples of some of Dara's favorite musicians such as Richie Havens, Jane Monheit and Michael Mayo to get to the heart of how true freedom in creative expression is achieved. For the visual version of this podcast, visit Dara's YouTube at YouTube.com/daratucker. Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeD...

Send us a textDara Starr Tucker and special co-host Greg Bryant are taking a deeper look at a few of the comedians who are grabbing their attention right now – Tony Baker, KevOnStage, Jerod Carmichael, Tabitha Brown and Terrell Grice -- comedians and social media personalities who have built a career on telling their stories – the good, the bad and the ugly. These social media figures have helped to give them a sense of clarity about how they’d like to tell their stories. They’ll also talk a ...

Send us a textLearn more about the behind-the-scenes process of Dara’s creative pursuits – the conceptualizing and executing of her short form video essays and social commentary on the TikTok app where she’s amassed 700,000 followers. Dara and cohost Greg do a deep dive into her most recent content, including a one-minute explainer on the “No True Scotsman” fallacy. Dara and Greg also delve into Dara’s comedy and music. This is a great intro episode to those who may not be familiar with Dara’...

Send us a textI want to bring you into my process of finding my own voice through my social justice content, my commentary on music and film, my silliness and satire and my work as a singer/songwriter. These podcasts will go deeper into the content I post online, and show you some of the "why" behind the work I do. We'll explore the topics I'm posting about more deeply, and hopefully, you'll connect with what it means to put your own voice out there for all the world to hear. I'll b...