Rebel Spirit

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In Season Two of Rebel Spirit, Akilah Hughes picks up where her battle to change her high school’s Confederate mascot left off and quickly realizes the problem was never just a mascot. Read more

Society & Culture Comedy

Episodes

Episode 5: Oh, Shenandoah

Today (06/16/2026) 00:31:02Episode 4: Erasing History

06/09/2026 00:38:26 Episode 3: Making Monuments

06/02/2026 00:29:08Episode 2: The Rotunda

05/26/2026 00:34:22Episode 1: Back To Work

05/19/2026 00:33:05 Show all episodes

Our take on Rebel Spirit podcast

Rebel Spirit is a fresh and fascinating podcast by Akilah Hughes, who takes us back to her hometown of Florence, Kentucky, with one quirky goal: to replace a Confederate General mascot with a Biscuit. It's a funny yet deep exploration of historical corrections in modern times. Featuring interviews with diverse voices, including the creator of the viral mascot Gritty and influential figures like Jemele Hill, the podcast puts together personal tales with broader social impacts. Filled with local allies and national perspectives, Rebel Spirit is both entertaining and thought-provoking.