On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam speaks to Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party. They talk about why Maurice isn't deterred by the 2024 Presidential election, why the WFP believes in building power from the bottom up, the current economic climate, and much more.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. 

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck.   

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck. 

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https://workingfamilies.org/

You can find Working Families Party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingfamilies/

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the devastating fires in Southern California. Then, they speak with former incarcerated firefighter, Royal Ramey, about his experiences in an inmate fire camp. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. 

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck.   

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Acts of Faith by SAULT

ZACH: Bad Bunny’s new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Atlas Obscura featuring Zach

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program

Royal Ramey x TED Fellows 

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the U.S. Surgeon General’s call for cancer warning labels on alcohol. They also dive into the cultural obsession of surveilling others online. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. 

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck.   

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: 1. “Dylan’s Gospel” by The Brothers And Sisters

2. Brick

SAEED: 1. “Man on the TV Say” by Patricia Smith 

2. Get Millie Black

ZACH: 1. Edges of Ailey at the Whitney Museum in NYC

2. STILL/HERE

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments of 2024. Then, they talk about what habits they’re leaving behind, and set their intentions for the new year.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck

Saeed’s Substack

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach chat with famed astrologer, Chani Nicholas, about astrology 101. Then, she reads the birth chart for each host, and forecasts the general vibe of 2025.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed speaks to British-Palestinian author, Isabella Hammad, about her book, Recognizing the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, student activism, and much more.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam and Zach chat about the internet’s reaction to Luigi Mangione, suspect in the United Healthcare shooting. Plus, they discuss LGBTQ+ rights under a second Donald Trump presidency and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod or TikTok @vibecheckpod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: The Wonder of Stevie podcast, Lost Notes: 1980 - Ep 1. Stevie Wonder

ZACH: Anatomy of Lies doc on Peacock

SAEED: “A Poem of Friendship” by Nikki Giovanni, Wild Card podcast with Nikki Giovanni

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach share their thoughts on if smartphones and social media are negatively impacting the youth. They also talk about Billboard’s list of greatest pop stars of the 21st century, and whether Beyoncé or Taylor Swift deserved the #1 spot. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: “Piano & A Microphone 1983” by Prince

ZACH: Casting JonBenet film

The Sam Sanders Show: Inside 2024’s Tech Revolution with Journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu

Merch: 

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach speaks with civil rights attorney and trans rights activist, Chase Strangio. They discuss his upcoming court case - United States v. Skrmetti, which focuses on trans youth in Tennessee being denied access to gender affirming care.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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Chase Strangio on Instagram

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer advice on preparing for a potentially rocky holiday season.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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Zach x Kimberly Drew

Zach x Jenna Wortham

Sam x Emily King

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss Trump’s controversial cabinet appointments. Then, they talk about the press tour for the new movie, Wicked. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Sometimes by Bilal

SAEED: “Missed Time” by Ha Jin

ZACH: The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell 

Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck