# Maya Rupert: The Inauthenticity of Authenticity

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Podcast: [Humans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/humans-7862207)
Published: 2026-08-06T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://art19.com/shows/humans/episodes/41c3126f-21e6-4e09-b2c3-71285f8142f7
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## Resource

Maya Rupert is a political strategist and social justice leader. She also served as the campaign manager for Julián Castro’s presidential campaign, and is Hank’s friend and political confidante! The two talk about Maya’s book, The Real Ones, why conversations about race are usually unproductive, and if the Democrats are wusses. Plus, Taylor and Beyoncé (not vs!). Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@hankgreen.com Find us on social media @humanswithhank Find Maya Rupert on social media @maya.rupert

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