Vanisha R. Dailey shares her experiences starting grad school and reflects on the challenges of balancing academic demands with personal life. She discusses the impact of noise and privilege, drawing parallels to the experiences of those living in war zones. The conversation shifts to the current political climate, exploring themes of authoritarianism and activism. Vanisha also addresses the complexities of relocating abroad, financial realities, and the importance of travel preparedness. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to support the podcast and take care of their mental health.

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Yani "The Mirakle Messenger"- Instagram @YaniMeansPeace

https://www.instagram.com/yanimeanspeace/?hl=en

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Clip

https://x.com/african_stream/status/1747947315954864370?s=46 

The Cutting Room Floor Episode featuring Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

https://www.patreon.com/posts/96233372?collection=365502

Poverty Study

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-many-are-in-need-in-the-us-the-poverty-rate-is-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/

Economics

https://econofact.org/factbrief/is-there-a-consensus-that-a-majority-of-americans-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck#:~:text=No,%2C%20who%2C%20where%2C%20why?

https://www.marketwatch.com/financial-guides/banking/paycheck-to-paycheck-statistics/#:~:text=Paycheck%20to%20Paycheck%20by%20Generation&text=Seventy%2Dtwo%20percent%20of%20Gen,likely%20to%20say%20they%20do.

War Zone Study

https://www.acep.org/imports/clinical-and-practice-management/resources/ems-and-disaster-preparedness/disaster-preparedness-grant-projects/cdc---blast-injury/cdc-blast-injury-fact-sheets/bombings-and-mental-health

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