Unruly Subjects
Unruly Subjects is a weekly show about politics and culture hosted by Chenjerai Kumanyika, media professor and Peabody Award-winning audio journalist. Each week, Chenjerai makes sense of the week’s struggles with some of his favorite people - thinkers, journalists, friends, and folks who can help us laugh through the pain.
The show is created in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Support Unruly Subjects at Patreon.com/UnrulySubjects
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
Unruly Subjects
Latest Episodes
Steph Curry, Sportswashing, and Why NBA players are investing in Israeli Security Tech?
This week on Unruly Subjects, Chenjerai finally gets into sports. Kind of. Recently, it came to his attention that Steph Curry - one of the greatest NBA players of all time - has been investing in Israeli technology that’s linked to mili...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:24:50
Jack Harlow’s "Blacker" Comments: Unpacking the Fallout with D Noble
This week on Unruly Subjects, Chenjerai is joined by his close friend Professor D Noble to unpack the viral fallout surrounding white rapper Jack Harlow. Following Harlow’s move into Neo Soul with his new album Monica, Ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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23:26
How to Kill a Data Center
This episode is all about the fight against data centers. Specifically, we’re sharing the story of how the residents of Monterey Park, California waged a successful campaign against the construction of a data center in their town. Chenjerai int...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:27
How to Replace Family Policing with Real Community Care
This week, Chenjerai drives down to Philly to break bread with his friend - community activist and advocate April Lee. They visit Black Dragon, an innovative takeout spot in West Philly featuring Black Chinese cuisine from the mind of Chef Kurt...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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