On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome American Book Award winning poet Anthony Cody to discuss his recent work, a collection of poems exploring race, history, immigration, lynching, and the banality of evil. 

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124. Borderland Apocrypha

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez to discuss the baffling news of the day: voter suppression and anti-abortion laws in Texas, the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and the disastrous American withdrawal from Afghanistan. How do Mariah Carey and Sade fit into this discussion? We don't really know, either. 

123. 9/11, Texas, and Afghanistan

On this episode of Margin Call we welcome Mizgon Darby, an organizer and advocate in the Afghan-American community, to discuss the recent events in Afghanistan. 

122. All Is Not Quiet, All Is Not Well: Perspectives on Afghanistan from an Afghan-American

This week on Margin Call, we welcome educator and Geek Force contributor Marlin Willford for a discussion on what to expect for this round of back to school in the COVID age. 

121. COVID Back to School Edition

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bridgette Portman, whose new book The Twin Stars tells the story of a young woman with OCD navigating a fantasy world of her own creation. We discuss misconceptions about mental illness and how representation in pop culture can help de-stigmatize a mental health diagnosis.  You can purchase The Twin Stars https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Stars-Bridgette-Dutta-Portman/dp/0995920427/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626975222&sr=8-1 (HERE.)

120. Twin Stars: Portal Fantasy and Mental Health

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez for a discussion of the state of politics in post-Trump America. We examine the recent mayoral and district attorney elections in NYC for clues as to how The Great Awokening will--or won't--manifest itself in electoral politics. Enjoy! 

119. We Got Biden-ed!

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Albert Felipe, who grew up in NYC's Washington Heights neighborhood, to discuss the film adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit In the Heights. We discuss what they got right about the neighborhood, what they got wrong, and what it means to see your beloved 'hood on the big screen. 

118. I Grew Up in the Heights and I LOVED In the Heights

On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bryant, a local San Francisco Native, as well as our old friend Albert to discuss the latest wave of violence against the Asian community. We examine the paths forward amidst the violence and anger as well as how to be an ally to the Asian community during this time.

117. Stop Asian Hate

On this episode of Margin Call, we are joined by Cat an Imani to explore their experiences on dating apps and whether or not they stuck around for it. The ladies discuss some of the difficulties of being young, Black and geeky in the dating scene while offering some advice for others looking to connect.

116. Dating While Black, Female and Geeky

This week on Margin Call, we welcome back Bay Area tech worker Patricia to share with us some insights into the state of the workforce in the Bay Area from the start of COVID till now. We also explore the increase of ZOOM fatigue as many are still working from home.

115. The Corona Virus Workforce

This week on Margin Call we welcome our old friend Albert back to show to discuss the status of distance learning in California as the state moves to begin reopening schools.

114. California Moves to Reopen Schools

This week on Margin Call we welcome Bay Area tech worker Patricia as we explore the ups and downs of dating during a pandemic and the things young women should look out for when seeking a potential partner.

113. No Connection: Dating During COVID

On this special live episode of Margin Call, we welcome Jazmyne, Travis, and Sheerly to discuss Trump's second impeachment, the Joss Whedon revelations, and the strange joy of having a boring, old-fashioned corrupt centrist president. 

112. Margin Call Live: Trump, Biden, and Buffy

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