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Jason Diakité and Marcus Samuelsson | Acast

For the first time in centuries, the entire world is simultaneously confronting two global issues: the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Black Lives Matters protests. Speaking from two of the most significant epicenters of these issues, Stockholm and New York City, influential musical artist Jason Diakite aka Timbuktu and internationally renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson examine the fascinating current events through the lenses of their respective current countries, their deep roots in both places and the thoughtfulness of two of the world's most respected creative artists in their fields. Together, along with their vast network of compelling global guests, they are able to uniquely capture This Moment for us all.

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This Moment

Trailer This Moment podcast with Jason Diakité and Marcus Samuelsson

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Trailer This Moment

How can this pain never end? New York is on fire. How the protests are looking in Harlem. Jason calls his Dad to get his reactions. 

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#1 George Floyd

A week of protesting and it’s spreading to the world. Jason and Marcus talk about the BLM protests in Harlem and Stockholm and how different the struggle for racial justice is perceived in the two countries. 

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#2 I Can't Breathe - Marcus I really need to talk

Marcus’ feelings after seeing George Floyd's funeral. Jason unpacks the why, in why we protest all around the world. Statues are coming down, but change is hard and the racist structures are massive, it is in the air we breathe. 

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#3 Change is hard

First raw episode that was recorded without a production team at the beginning of a pandemic when no one knew what was gonna happen.

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#4 Is it going to be alright?

In this special episode of This Moment, Marcus spends some time with activist and author Kimberly Jones. Discussions range from the origins of her recent viral and emotional video; to how early a black parent should have "the talk" with their child about racism; to the many ways Americans can truly influence and fight the injustices in their communities. 

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#5 A Game of Monopoly with Author Kimberly Jones

Jason and Marcus talk about how their parents spoke with them about racism and black identity when they were younger, along with how they will discuss these topics with their own kids. The guys call up Viktoria Walldin, a social anthropologist and friend of This Moment, to hear her thoughts on how she talks about racism with her children.

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#6 The Talk - Talking About Racism with Kids

Jason and Marcus discuss what it's like celebrating national holidays in today's climate. The two talk about the Fourth of July in the United States compared to Sweden's National Holiday on June 6th. Marcus shares the process he went through to become a US citizen and what that means to him today. They also discuss what it was like being black while growing up in Sweden. 

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#7: What Are We Celebrating?

In this episode originally recorded in May, Marcus and Jason discuss the challenges faced by creatives during the pandemic. Marcus shares ideas about how to utilize outdoor space for safe dining at restaurants. Jason talks about a new song he has been working on inspired by his daughter. The two explain the meaning behind the South African phrase “Ubuntu”.

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#8 Dreams and Ubuntu

In this episode of the podcast, Jason and Marcus talk about summer in the United States versus Sweden. Marcus shares how he’s been listening to Stevie Wonder’s music as a source of happiness during the pandemic and the recently aired Harlem Serves Up! TV special. Jason talks about how this is the first summer in a long time without performing and why July 22nd, 2011 in Norway is an important day of remembrance for him.

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#9 The Summer of the New Normal

In this episode, Jason and Marcus react to what seems to be a never-ending cycle of police misconduct. This time involving the tragic deaths of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and 13-year-old Adam Toledo on the west side of Chicago.

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#51 Something Has to Change

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