Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Snippet of Quinta Brunson on We Disrupt This Broadcast. Hear Quinta share how getting the landscape of Abbott Elementary is vital to the show’s tone, vibe, and humor, mirroring her own childhood education experience in Philly with predominately Black teachers.

Title: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) Schools Us on Optimism

Episode Description: In this intimate yet lively conversation, Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson talks Black 90s sitcoms, tackling tough issues with humor and the enduring power of optimism.

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We Disrupt This Broadcast is co-produced by The Peabody Awards and Center for Media & Social Impact. Podcast available on all major streaming platforms.