Oh This World
S3E4: Activism for Introverts
In this episode, we dive deep into "Activism for Introverts" with Rachel Carneglia. We explore how introverts can meaningfully engage in activism despite potential discomfort with traditional organizing methods. Rachel shares her personal journey as an introvert navigating community activism, discussing the internal struggles introverts face when called to action and offering practical strategies for involvement. Whether you identify as an introvert or not, this conversation provides valuable insights on balancing personal comfort with community engagement during critical times. Rachel also highlights the appeal of behind-the-scenes community organizing for those who prefer less public-facing roles.Calls to Action for everyone (introverts especially):Start with low-anxiety activities: Use ResistBot, send postcards, share on social media, or join online organizing spaces—then challenge yourself to do more!Take the next step: Identify one or two uncomfortable actions (like visiting elected officials or attending protests) and bring a friend along. This transforms new experiences into more comfortable ones over time.Contribute behind-the-scenes: Offer your skills to grassroots groups or nonprofits whose missions align with your values.Have thoughts on this episode? Want an "Activism for Extroverts" episode? Call our BIG QUESTIONS / REAL TALK hotline at (781) 649-6753 (7-8-1-OHWORLD) to leave a voicemail we might feature in an upcoming episode!
S3E3: Resistance Reader
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Kavita Patel to discuss Resistance Reader, an evolving online document filled with resources for informed activism. When I first shared it with Kavita, the list had about 25 links — a week later, it had doubled. This rapid growth reflects how much we’re learning and adapting in this moment.Our conversation dives into media literacy — the ability to assess information critically — and why it’s crucial now more than ever. We explore questions like:How can we decide if a resource like Resistance Reader is credible?What’s the connection between media literacy and being open to new ideas?How can we challenge our own biases and resist feel-good headlines that may be misleading?This week’s actions:✅ Fact-check headlines that confirm your biases.✅ Prioritize neutral, reliable news sources.✅ Engage with others in good faith — and know when to disengage.We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or suggest future topics by calling our BIG QUESTIONS AND BIG ANSWERS hotline: (781) 649-6753 — that's 7-8-1-OHWORLD!
S3E2: Your Personal Activism Plan
This episode, let's talk about going to protests alone, and creating a personal activism plan!Protests and Safety When Going Solo Here are ideas for staying safe: - Try to connect with someone attending in advance. - Park a few blocks away for an easy exit if needed. - Observe who else is heading toward the protest. - Take note of counterprotesters—how many, how organized? - Pay attention to law enforcement’s presence and interactions. - If anything feels off, trust your instincts and leave. And remember: Not knowing the organizers of a protest doesn’t make it less valid. Supporting grassroots efforts expands community — so if you can go, go.Building a Personal Activism PlanAsk yourself: How effective has my activism been? If it’s not yielding results, shift your focus. Challenge yourself: - If you always work solo, try organizing within a group. - If you avoid political conversations with loved ones, start learning new approaches. - If you can’t imagine a full boycott, start cutting back—there’s still time to go zero in 2025.- Diversify your activism: work alone, with friends, with groups, and in mass actions. Action Item: Create Your Personal Activism Plan - Evaluate what you’ve been doing. - Do more or do something different.- Diversify your engagement. Call Us!What’s working in your activism? What’s frustrating? Leave us a voicemail at (781) 649-6753 (7-8-1-OHWORLD!) and let’s figure this out together.
S3E1: Let's Go On A Media Diet
Welcome to Season 3 of Oh This World! This season is all about action — asking tough questions, challenging old playbooks, and pushing beyond reaction into purpose-driven activism. Today, we’re diving into media diets — how we consume news, manage emotional spirals, and stay informed without burning out. If you’ve been doomscrolling or feel overwhelmed by constant updates, it’s time to curate your news intake. Key Takeaways: 🔹 A good media diet balances awareness, emotional regulation, and action. 🔹 Cut down on excessive sources — stick to a mix of breaking news, investigative journalism, and analysis. 🔹 Turn off news notifications and switch to a daily digest for clarity. 🔹 Unfollow rage-bait and focus on information that fuels action, not just anxiety. Action Item: Start your media diet today. Make small adjustments — turn off alerts, unsubscribe from outrage cycles, and help friends do the same. Thoughtful, sustainable engagement is how we fight authoritarianism. 📞 Call Us! What’s on your mind? How’s your media diet going? Leave a message at (781) OH-WORLD (781-649-6753). Let’s take action together! Resources: Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society by Thich Nhat Hanh
S3E0.5: We're baaack
It's been almost 5 years since this podcast debuted. Our lives have changed. Oh, this world continues to change! Obviously. In Season 3, let's catch up, get current, and figure out crucial next steps to maintaining sanity in this wacky, upside-down world.
Ep. #11.5: Living Through the Texas Freeze
In a bonus episode, Antoinette and Lucas talk about their own experiences during last week's Texas freeze, how the state got into this situation, and where we go from here. To assist those still recovering, you can find a list of volunteer opportunities in Austin here.To share your own story or thoughts, we're on Twitter @OhThisWorldPod or call us at (702) 907-RAGE. We may share your message in a future episode. This episode was recorded on Monday, February 23, 2021.
Ep. #11: A Therapist On Being a Good Citizen, ft. Jason Sugg!
In our season two finale, we talk to local activist and therapist Jason Sugg on what his work has been like the last four years, what he expects going into the future, and how we can be good citizens in 2021. We also close out discussion of our most recent OTW Book Club selection, GOOD CITIZENS by Thich Nhat Hanh; Lucas goes on one final TX21 rant; we talk about what we're watching and reading during this trying time; and offer a quick preview of season three. We'll catch you in a few weeks. In the meantime, let us know how you're feeling and what you're thinking by calling our RAGE Line: (702) 907-RAGE. Thanks for listening and be safe out there, y'all!
Ep. #10: Holiday Grab Bag and 2020 in Review (Ugh!)
We recorded this special episode Christmas Day to talk about the stories that stuck with us from this strange and hideous year, and to offer our best-of-2020 recs for Coping with Our Tizzies--the books, music, movies, etc. that helped us get through this mess. Among the writing we reference on today's show, you can find Katherine Morgan's essay "White Rage, White Guilt" from Bitch Media here, and Jessica Bennett's NYT piece, "What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?" here. As always, hit us up on the RAGE Line -- (702) 907-RAGE -- to share your thoughts and we may play them on the air. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @OhThisWorldPod, and you can write to us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com.Thanks for listening. Stay safe and healthy and we'll see you in 2021!
Ep. #9: We're Back!, A Good Old Fashioned Rant, Good Citizens, & More!
On today's episode we discuss Texas Monthly's annual Bum Steer of the Year, which they gave to the Texas Democratic Party, Lucas goes on an old-fashioned rant about gerrymandering, and we dive into this month's OTW Book Club choice, Good Citizens, by Thich Nhat Hanh. You can read the Katherine Morgan essay from LitHub, "About That Wave of Anti-Racist Bestsellers Over the Summer...", which we chat about briefly at the end of the episode, here.
Ep. #8.5: Oh This Mid-Sized World -- 2020 Continues! / Election Wrap-Up
Antoinette and Lucas talk Texas and national election results. To listen to the OTW interview we mentioned on this episode with newly elected State Board of Ed member Rebecca Bell-Metereau, listen to it here.This episode was recorded Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Ep. #8: OTW Smorgasbord -- There's Energy in Texas, Y'all!! / Teacher Lies, Ctd. / A Lucasian Hate Read
On today's episode, Antoinette and Lucas check in with each other two weeks before the election. We talk early voting, the energy in Texas, and what voters need to do to flip the state. We also call attention to two recent election-related interviews: our conversation with Rebecca Bell-Metereau, the Democratic candidate for Texas State Board of Education, District 5, and our talk with Mathew Ruberg, DigiDem for the Wendy Davis campaign, who offers essential info on relational organizing in #TX21. Check them out! The time to get involved with both of these campaigns is now. We also wrap up our conversation on our current OTW Book Club selection, Lies My Teacher Told Me, by James Loewen, and introduce our next choice: Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society, by Thich Nhat Hanh. Our hate-read of the week: this Washington Post column, which sent Lucas into a seething frenzy.Ideas for getting out the vote two weeks before the election? Thoughts on the book? Want to share a hate read of your own? Leave a message on our RAGE line: (702) 907-RAGE, or email us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. You can find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod. This episode was recorded Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
Ep. #7.5: Oh This Small World -- An Action You Can Take Now to Make a Difference in November!
This week a caller to our RAGE line asks an important question about relational organizing. With only a few weeks until Election Day, we turn to an expert: Mathew Ruberg, DigiDem for the Wendy Davis for Congress campaign here in TX21. Mathew takes us through what relational organizing is, how it works on the Davis campaign, how to get over awkward feelings about talking politics with your friends and neighbors, and more. Ready to get started reaching out to your contacts to flip this district? Join one of Mathew's virtual office hours to get going. You can sign up here.
Ep. #7: A Winnable Race That You Need To Know About, ft. Rebecca Bell-Metereau!
Today we sit down with the Democratic candidate for the Texas State Board of Education in District 5, Rebecca Bell-Metereau. We talk about why Rebecca is running, how you can help, and how the decisions the State Board makes affect everyone, in Texas and across the country. For more on Rebecca, or to get involved with her campaign, visit her website. Have thoughts or questions about today's episode, about politics and activism generally, or want to share the actions you're taking to win in November? Call our RAGE line and let us know: (702) 907-RAGE. Or drop us a line at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod. Thanks for listening! This interview was conducted on September 23, 2020.
Ep. #6: Phonebank Frenzy / "Lies My Teacher Told Me"
We start today's episode with a caller to our RAGE line, which kicks off a conversation about the highs and lows of phonebanking and what we're doing to flip Texas blue in November.The majority of our show this week is dedicated to our OTW book club selection, Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen. We talk about the book, how we teach history in America, and why it matters. The NPR piece on Trump's ridiculous and ahistorical 'Patriotic Education' plan is here.As always, we want to hear from you. Call our RAGE line at (702) 907-RAGE and let us know what you're thinking about this week. Other ways to reach us: shoot us an email at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com or find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod.We'll be back next week with an interview with the Democratic candidate for Texas State Board of Education, District 5, Rebecca Bell-Metereau. Thanks for listening, y'all! This episode was recorded on Sunday, September 27, 2020.
Ep. #5: OTW Grab Bag -- The Rage Line Is Open, RBG, White Fragility Wrap-Up
On today's episode we discuss the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and its implications, listen and respond to our first Rage Line callers, and offer final thoughts on "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo.We also unveil our OTW Book Club selection for the next month: Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, by James Loewen. In addition to talking about the book, we'll be speaking with teachers, candidates and others about education in Texas, the upcoming State Board of Education races, how we teach history, and more. As always, we want to hear your thoughts on anything and everything we talked about today. Email us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com, Tweet us @OhThisWorldPod, or leave our message on the Rage Line: (702) 907-RAGE.This episode was recorded on Sunday, September 20, 2020.
Ep. #4: White Fragility in Media, ft. Angela de Joseph!
This week we're joined by Angela de Joseph to continue our discussion of white fragility in progressive spaces and to explore how the media covers women of color and race generally. Angela is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, health advocate, and the founder of Women of Color Roar Media. Learn more about Women of Color Roar Media here, and follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can read Angela's op-ed on Kamala Harris in The San Diego Union-Tribune here. And don't forget, if you have thoughts or questions on today's show, any of our recent episodes, or on Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility," leave us a message on our RAGE hotline: (702) 907-RAGE. We'll play some of your responses next week!This episode was recorded in September 2020.
Ep. #3: White Fragility in Progressive Activism, ft. Alexander Montalvo!
After two weeks apart, Antoinette and Lucas reunite to discuss the news and recent forays into activism. (To see the recent Statesman story that drove Lucas straight up the wall, go here). For our main topic today, Antoinette interviews Fort Worth native Alexander Montalvo, a longtime volunteer, advocate and activist, about white fragility in progressive activism, as our OH THIS WORLD book club continues. It's a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation so tune in, and, after, share your thoughts on our new call-in line: 702-907-RAGE. We'll air your reactions to the issues Antoinette and Alexander discuss in this episode, plus your reactions to Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility" generally, in a couple weeks. This episode was recorded in the first week of September 2020.
Ep. #2: Chipocalypse 2! How TX21 Candidates Have Responded to COVID-19, & Why the GOP Is Desperate to Change the Subject
In this special episode, Lucas looks at how Wendy Davis and Chip Roy - the Democratic and Republican Congressional candidates in TX21 - have responded to COVID-19, and the strategies Rep. Roy and other Republicans are using to distract from their failures to lead during this pandemic.For a timeline of how the candidates responded, including screenshots from social media and links to the articles referenced in this episode, go here.
Ep. #1: All the Bad Whites (Fragility, Supremacy, Privilege, Wine) -- plus, introducing our call-in line!
Welcome to Season Two of OH THIS WORLD!This season, we're focused on the big picture: for the rest of 2020, we'll be dedicating each month to an urgent issue facing Texas, and America. We'll interview activists, thinkers and citizens about how to engage on the biggest challenges facing the country. And we'll spotlight a book at the start of the month that will help inform our discussion going forward.But this isn't just a book club between our two hosts and our guests. We also want to hear from you, which is why we've set up a call-in line for you to comment on each episode and to answer some of the same questions we've explored on the show. The number is (702) 907-RAGE. That's (702) 907-7243. Call us anytime, and we may play some or all of your comments on air.This month our focus is on white privilege and fragility, and the book that kicks off our discussion is one that's been getting a lot of press lately: Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility."On today's episode, Antoinette and Lucas talk about and reflect on the book, and connect it back to what's happening in the news right now.For Austin listeners, "White Fragility" is available on eBook and audiobook from APL, or buy it here. For a look at some of the criticism of "White Fragility" we discuss on today's show, check out this Daniel Bergner profile of Robin DiAngelo and other anti-racism educators from the New York Times Magazine, and this Carlos Lozada review of the book from the Washington Post. And to comment on the book or the issues we talked about today generally, give us a ring or email us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. We'll have our first guest of the season next week. Thanks for listening! This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
Season 2 Is On Its Way!
Antoinette and Lucas give a preview into Season 2 of OH THIS WORLD, coming August 2020!
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