Play Cousins

Jul 16 2022 9 ep. 60 mins
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We all have that one friend who you could talk to about anything, act a fool with, and lose track of time. Well, Play Cousins the Podcast is exactly that! Erika Washington, executive director of Make It Work Nevada and Derek Washington, a long time Las Vegas Activist, who are not related but act like family, dive into all the things, world news, pop culture and life from a Black point of view and showing folks how EVERYTHING is political.

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Not So Free

Jul 16 2022 71 mins  
The Nevada Primary was last month. We are sitting down with Karl Catarata and Jovan Jackson who ran for office and they share their experience about running a campaign. Fun Fact: Derek Washington ran for City Council. Derek and Erika also chat about the big news of Sandra Douglass Morgan becoming the new President for the Las Vegas Raiders.

One Nation Under A Groove

Jun 18 2022 86 mins  
Happy Juneteenth, Happy Pride, Happy Father's Day and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. RUBY DUNCAN! So much to talk about this episode and so many great guests!

Move On Up

May 23 2022 58 mins  
Springing into liberation. We're in spring and we are sitting down talking to mothers who are doing the work for Black liberation. Being a mother is a lot of work already and we appreciate all the work Leslie and Kristen are doing nationwide. Don't forget to complete the Black Census at www.playcousinspodcast.com

Mercy Mercy Mercy

May 11 2022 30 mins  
Erika and Derek chat about the Met Gala, the Depp vs. Heard case, and Roe vs. Wade. Remember to tune into our next episode on KCEP POWER 88 (Las Vegas) May 21st at noon.

What About Your Friends

Apr 16 2022 71 mins  
This pandemic was hard on a lot of people, and friendships either got stronger or they faded out. We chat with Danielle and Kat for today's episode and they shared their friendship story from the pandemic and how they kept in touch with their people.

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves

Mar 19 2022 77 mins  
Women's History Month and we got some inspirational women! Leisa, Alicia Garza, and Laura Martin all chat with Erika and Derek and talk about how DOPE they are. WOMEN ARE THE MOVEMENT.

Why We Even Here?

Mar 05 2022 30 mins  
The big WHY? Why Play Cousins? Erika and Derek chat about their inspiration for Play Cousins. I guess you can say... dreams do come true (according to Derek).

Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud

Feb 23 2022 56 mins  
We're celebrating Black History Month, Derek and Erika chat with some special guests about how they are showing love to our Black communities and how some Black History is being created.

Elections Have Consequences

Feb 23 2022 59 mins  
Featuring special guests former Assemblyman Ozzie Fumo and Regent Laura Perkins with a special visit by A'Esha on "The Stoop"