Ryan Virden
@ryanvirden.bsky.social
Cultural Worker. Educator. Author. Abolitionist. Hip hop enthusiast. One half of Forty &
The Antidote Thursdays 8pm EST
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Hey white people! Are you staying home for the holidays and away from relatives to protect your peace? Let me tell you why that’s a punk move...
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hey white people! Are you staying home for the holidays and away from relatives to protect your peace? Let me tell you why that’s a punk move...
Took a little break but now I'm back. And it's just in time to hit you with 3 takeaways from Mamdani pulling the curtain back on our own fake baked Wizard of Oz.
Don't forget to like and follow!
#Wicked #MAGA #Trump #Mamdani
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Don't forget to like and follow!
#Wicked #MAGA #Trump #Mamdani
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Wicked and MAGA:
reflections on the United States of Oz
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November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Took a little break but now I'm back. And it's just in time to hit you with 3 takeaways from Mamdani pulling the curtain back on our own fake baked Wizard of Oz.
Don't forget to like and follow!
#Wicked #MAGA #Trump #Mamdani
open.substack.com/pub/ryanvird...
Don't forget to like and follow!
#Wicked #MAGA #Trump #Mamdani
open.substack.com/pub/ryanvird...
MAGA is a bunch of morally bankrupt maniacs who would abuse, torture, and deport Jesus if he was alive today.
July 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
MAGA is a bunch of morally bankrupt maniacs who would abuse, torture, and deport Jesus if he was alive today.
That Surrounded with Medhi Hasan was scary. This is just one reason why.
#MAGA #AmericaFirst #Surrounded #MehdiHasan #Replacement
#MAGA #AmericaFirst #Surrounded #MehdiHasan #Replacement
July 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
That Surrounded with Medhi Hasan was scary. This is just one reason why.
#MAGA #AmericaFirst #Surrounded #MehdiHasan #Replacement
#MAGA #AmericaFirst #Surrounded #MehdiHasan #Replacement
Let's quit with the gaslighting and revisionist story-telling about America's aspirations. Let's acknowledge what America is and get active building the type of community that will actually make America a place it claims to want to be.
#4thofjuly #Equality #Justice #Truth #America
#4thofjuly #Equality #Justice #Truth #America
July 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Let's quit with the gaslighting and revisionist story-telling about America's aspirations. Let's acknowledge what America is and get active building the type of community that will actually make America a place it claims to want to be.
#4thofjuly #Equality #Justice #Truth #America
#4thofjuly #Equality #Justice #Truth #America
Check out this week's episode of The Antidote. www.youtube.com/live/-BUPZ3B...
The Antidote: Shiloh Hendrix v. Karmelo Anthony, Tyree Nichols Verdict, and Rodney Hinton Jr.
YouTube video by Ryan Virden
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May 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Check out this week's episode of The Antidote. www.youtube.com/live/-BUPZ3B...
Join me tonight! We're going to talk about Shiloh Hendrix, Tyre Nichols verdict, and Rodney Hinton Jr.
Join me 8pm EDT/ 7pm CDT/ 5 PDT over on YouTube.
#ShilohHendrix #KarmeloAnthony #TyreNichols #RodneyHinton #TheAntidote
Join me 8pm EDT/ 7pm CDT/ 5 PDT over on YouTube.
#ShilohHendrix #KarmeloAnthony #TyreNichols #RodneyHinton #TheAntidote
May 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Join me tonight! We're going to talk about Shiloh Hendrix, Tyre Nichols verdict, and Rodney Hinton Jr.
Join me 8pm EDT/ 7pm CDT/ 5 PDT over on YouTube.
#ShilohHendrix #KarmeloAnthony #TyreNichols #RodneyHinton #TheAntidote
Join me 8pm EDT/ 7pm CDT/ 5 PDT over on YouTube.
#ShilohHendrix #KarmeloAnthony #TyreNichols #RodneyHinton #TheAntidote
Hey y'all. It'd be really cool if you joined us.
15 seats left
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March 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Hey y'all. It'd be really cool if you joined us.
15 seats left
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March 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
March 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As the Trump administration continues its attacks two things we need to be clear about
1) they are explicitly about asserting the dominance of white-heterosexual-Christian-men.
2) we need new and improved strategies for creating sustainable movement.
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1) they are explicitly about asserting the dominance of white-heterosexual-Christian-men.
2) we need new and improved strategies for creating sustainable movement.
www.lirculturalcoaching.com/dei-20-new-r...
DEI-2.0 — Lir Cultural Coaching
Different than traditional DEI frameworks, this innovative approach focuses on leadership, team culture, conflict resolution, and belonging. We are focused on equipping participants with the space an...
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March 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
As the Trump administration continues its attacks two things we need to be clear about
1) they are explicitly about asserting the dominance of white-heterosexual-Christian-men.
2) we need new and improved strategies for creating sustainable movement.
www.lirculturalcoaching.com/dei-20-new-r...
1) they are explicitly about asserting the dominance of white-heterosexual-Christian-men.
2) we need new and improved strategies for creating sustainable movement.
www.lirculturalcoaching.com/dei-20-new-r...
Just got done presenting out in DC and wanted to tap in to remind yall The Antidote is tonight 8pm EST on the YouTube channel. See yall there!
Www.youtube.com/@ryan_virddn_speaks
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February 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just got done presenting out in DC and wanted to tap in to remind yall The Antidote is tonight 8pm EST on the YouTube channel. See yall there!
Www.youtube.com/@ryan_virddn_speaks
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Join me tomorrow on The Antidote.
We are going to be diving deep into Trump's colonial ambitions, the Target boycott and following lawsuit, and more. Don't miss it!
8pm EST on the YouTube. Head over and subscribe today so you don't miss anything.
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We are going to be diving deep into Trump's colonial ambitions, the Target boycott and following lawsuit, and more. Don't miss it!
8pm EST on the YouTube. Head over and subscribe today so you don't miss anything.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Join me tomorrow on The Antidote.
We are going to be diving deep into Trump's colonial ambitions, the Target boycott and following lawsuit, and more. Don't miss it!
8pm EST on the YouTube. Head over and subscribe today so you don't miss anything.
Www.youtube.com/@ryan_virden_speaks
We are going to be diving deep into Trump's colonial ambitions, the Target boycott and following lawsuit, and more. Don't miss it!
8pm EST on the YouTube. Head over and subscribe today so you don't miss anything.
Www.youtube.com/@ryan_virden_speaks
We aren't in Kansas anymore!
It's time to show courage, take risks, and stand with humanity.
It's time to show courage, take risks, and stand with humanity.
February 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We aren't in Kansas anymore!
It's time to show courage, take risks, and stand with humanity.
It's time to show courage, take risks, and stand with humanity.
#LeavingMAGA is trending. I think that's a good thing AND it has to come with some shifts in worldview, deep reflection, and growth.
If you're #LeavingMAGA get at me and let's work on where to go from here.
If you're #LeavingMAGA get at me and let's work on where to go from here.
February 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#LeavingMAGA is trending. I think that's a good thing AND it has to come with some shifts in worldview, deep reflection, and growth.
If you're #LeavingMAGA get at me and let's work on where to go from here.
If you're #LeavingMAGA get at me and let's work on where to go from here.
Join me tonight at 8pm EST on my YouTube channel for The Antidote. Tonight we are talking about the attacks on DEI and how to respond.
January 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Join me tonight at 8pm EST on my YouTube channel for The Antidote. Tonight we are talking about the attacks on DEI and how to respond.
What's your Bluesky! My first post is inviting y'all to join me tomorrow night for The Antidote! A weekly show where we dive deep into current events and discuss how to respond in ways that support justice, healing, and restoration.
January 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
What's your Bluesky! My first post is inviting y'all to join me tomorrow night for The Antidote! A weekly show where we dive deep into current events and discuss how to respond in ways that support justice, healing, and restoration.