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Shadow Politics is a grass roots talk show giving a voice to the voiceless. For more than 200 years the people of the Nation's Capital have ironically been excluded from the national political conversation. With no voting member of either house of Congress, Washingtonians have lacked the representation they need to be equal and to have their voices heard. Shadow Politics will provide a platform for them, as well as the millions of others nationwide who feel politically disenfranchised and disconnected, to be included in a national dialog.
We need to start a new conversation in America, one that is more inclusive and diverse and one that will lead our great nation forward to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At Shadow Politics, we hope to get this conversation started by bringing Americans together to talk about issues important to them. We look forward to having you be part of the discussion so call in and join the conversation. America is calling and we're listening… Shadow Politics is about America hearing what you have to say. It's your chance to talk to an elected official who has spent more than 30 years in Washington politics. We believe that if we start a dialog and others add their voices we will create a chorus. Even if those other politicians in Washington don't hear you — Senator Brown will. He's on a mission to listen to what America has to say and use it to start a productive dialog to make our democracy stronger and more inclusive. If we are all part of the solution we can solve any problem.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownTrump This - With Guest Congressman - Dan GoldmanWhat can Congressman Goldman tell us about former President Donald J. Trump that we don't already know? What's the status of H.R.396 - Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023? Ending mass shootings, dealing with our current political mass hysteria, the upcoming election and what's next, We'll talk about it all. Tune in and listen to what this sitting Member of Congress has to add to the discussion. D. Sack in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownFly Me to the Moon - With Guest Astronaut, Educator and Consultant – Eileen M. CollinsOur guest is Astronaut, Educator and Consultant – Eileen M. Collins! I'm so excited to interview a female astronaut who has paved the way for those who have come after her. We'll talk about the struggles she encountered on her journey to outer space, the privatization of space travel, the future of NASA and our exploration of the universe. Where do we go from here in our continued effort to have our reach exceed our grasp?
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownWith Guest, Legendary Athlete, Businessman, congressman - Tom McMillenPut on your high top sneakers . . . Our guest is Legendary Athlete, Businessman, congressman - Tom McMillen - I'm excited to have a conversation with sports legend and old friend, Congressman Tom McMillen. Tom and I first met in 1980 at the Democratic National Convention in New York. I will speak with him about the evolution of the Democratic Party over the past 45 years, his predictions for the 2024 elections and, of course, his amazing athletic career which spanned decades.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownGuest, Dr. Jonathan Metzl author of Dying of Whiteness - How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s HeartlandIt's more than just about the guns. Although it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get one, the problem is more complex than that. I will discuss with Dr. Metzl the intersection of guns, race and mental health. What do we need to do to reexamine our approach to ending the plague of gun violence in America? Why do we vote against our own self-interest?
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownWith Suprise Guest Donald Newsom, 2024 Election, the Candidates and Thoughts on Modern American PoliticsSenator Michael Brown is joined by guest, Donald Newsom, Founder of BBS Radio. Senator Michael Brown and Donald Newsom talk all thing Modern American politics, from the current candidates for the 2024 election, to their opposing yet similar thoughts on the future of this nation.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownGuest, Jim Bubar, 2024 Democratic National Convention DelegateHope is making a comeback!!! Hear what's new with the Democrats – our guest is JAMES BUBAR a 2024 Democratic National Convention Delegate - Jim and I just returned from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. We will share our impressions of the energy we experienced at the DNC and the campaign outreach plans that the Democrats have in store for this historic presidential election cycle.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownGuest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health researchIn the District of Columbia, it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get one. Despite some of the toughest gun laws in America, our streets are awash in guns. Murders and carjackings are up and at the root of the problem are guns. I will discuss with Josh solutions that can reduce the amount of guns readily available on the street and help us stem the increase in this public health emergency. Please join us for this important discussion on gun violence and how we can stop it.Tune in for this interesting discussion!
Guest, Cuneyt Dil, Axios ReporterSO BLUE? What Will happen to Blue DC? Will America Rise to the occasion or will DC be subjected to An Aggressive takeover? Our guest is Axios Reporter, Cuneyt Dil! I will discuss with Cuneyt all things DC. What might the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential ticket mean to the District of Columbia? What are the pros and cons of Initiative 83? What is going on with the recall efforts? What can we do about crime? What does the future look like if the Democrats don't win?
Guest, Dr. Sarah Kendzior, Author and podcaster discussing how Donald Trump has hypnotized half of America.
Guest, Tom Davis, Washington, D.C., attorney who focuses his practice on handling a variety of congressional and regulatory affairs, including congressional investigations, land use and legislative strategy
Guest, Jamie Stiehm, Washington journalist and public speaker who writes a syndicated column on national politics and history for Creators Syndicate
Guest, Brody Mullins, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Co-Author, The Wolves of K Street
Guest, Hannah Rosenzweig, award-winning film director, producer, and founder of Intention Media Inc
Guest, Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and a reporting fellow at Type Media Center
Guest, Tia Bell, Founder - the T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, and Douglas Newsom, Cofounder of BBS Radio TV
Guest, Seth David Radwell, The author of "AMERICAN SCHISM: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation
Guest, Parrish Smith, award-winning producer, director, cinematographer and published author
Guest, Ben Nelson, Chairman of the Open World Leadership Center, former 2x Senator and Governor of Nebraska
Guest, Jonetta Rose Barras found her voice, experiencing life as a poet, fiction writer, performing artist, and community organizer
Guest, Larry J Sabato, New York Times best-selling author, has won four Emmys, and is recognized as one of the nation’s most respected political analysts.
Guest, Jill D Lawrence, Award-winning journalist Jill Lawrence is an opinion writer and the author of "The Art of the Political Deal: How Congress Beat the Odds and Broke Through Gridlock."
Guest, Marianne Williamson, Internationally Acclaimed Spiritual Author and Lecturer, Founder of the Department of Peace Campaign
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownGuest, John C. Cheeks, Independent political candidate for public office seven times: Ward 5 - Councilmember (2012)
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownGuest, Pamela Smith, Chief of Police and has over 25 years of law enforcement experience and a decorated career having achieved numerous commendations and awards.
Guest, Charles Hicks, Founder and Director of the DC Black History Celebration Committee, Community Activist
Guest, Eduardo Ferrer, Visiting Professor of Law; Policy Director of the Juvenile Justice Initiative
Guest, Matt Dixon, senior national politics reporter for NBC News and the former Florida bureau chief for POLITICO
Guest, Robert P. Jones, President and founder of PRRI and a leading scholar and a New York Times bestselling author.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. BrownGuest, Patrick Mara, Our guest DC Republican Party Chairman PATRICK MARA!
Dr. Pastor Adebo Tomomewo, founder of Destiny Church, helping people in Washington D.C. with boots on the ground
Guest, Lindsey Appiah, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, helping with DC troubled youth
Guest, Dr. Bandy Lee, Medical doctor, a forensic psychiatrist and a world expert on violence
Guest, Frank Smith Jr, Civil Rights Activist and politician in Washington, D.C., advocate for DC Statehood.
Guest, Joe Trippi, Democratic Strategist, on-air political analyst for MSNBC/NBC, CBS Evening News, FOX News and CNN
Guest, Michael McFaul, Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Guest, Gene Wu, State Representative proudly serves the people of District 137 in the Texas House
Guest, Chuck Thies, Director of communications for Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray
Guest, Dr. Joseph Richardson, Jr., Joel and Kim Feller Endowed Professor of African-American Studies and Anthropology in the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences at the University of Maryland-College Park
Guest, Zooey Zephyr, Montana State Representative, the state's first transgender lawmaker
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D BrownThe Expulsion & Reinstatement of 'The Justins' - A Black & White Issue? We will talk with Tennessee State Representative GLORIA JOHNSON! Last month, two Tennessee State Representatives — Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin J. Pearson — were expelled from the state's House of Representatives by a Republican majority following a protest over gun violence that made its way onto the House floor. Although Rep. Gloria Johnson had also participated in this activity, as the only white person, she was able to escape expulsion. I will discuss with Rep. Johnson why this happened, what the status of 'The Justins' is today and what now lies ahead for "The Tennessee Three." Join us as we discuss racism in America, guns and what comes next.
Is a threat to justice everywhere.DC Emancipation Day withMAYOR SHARON PRATTIn 1990, native Washingtonian Sharon Pratt was elected Mayor of Washington, DC - the first African American female to hold such a position in the US. In 1995, Mayor Pratt served as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. Pratt served as the President of @ The Center, a start-up digital platform enabling B to B transactions with Africa (1997-2001). In 2002, Sharon began Pratt Consulting, working with companies, nonprofits and governments. She also serves as Founding Chairman of Home Preservation Exchange, a nonprofit focused on stabilizing neighborhoods by acquiring troubled mortgages.In 1985, Sharon was elected Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee - the first woman to hold that position.Mayor Pratt currently serves as the Founding Director and an Advisory Committee Member of UDC's Institute for Politics, Policy and History.MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWNAs we celebrate the 161st anniversary of DC Emancipation Day, Mayor Pratt will join us to discuss the significance of this holiday and how it relates to our fight for DC statehood. Recent events on Capitol Hill have been a set-back for our movement. We will discuss the damage and what we need to do to move forward.Mayor Pratt, one of my favorite guests, will help us shed a light on the complicated relationship between DC and Congress.Make sure you tune in!
Guest, William Lightfoot, Councilman and Senior Trial AttorneyU.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) Proposes Abolishing Home RuleWHAT NEXT?A Conversation withCOUNCILMEMBER BILL LIGHTFOOTWhat Should We Expect?SHADOW POLITICSAfter serving two terms as an At-Large DC Councilmember, Bill Lightfoot remains active in politics and has chaired four mayoral campaigns. Lightfoot continues to serve on the DC Judicial Tenure and Disabilities Commission that reappoints and disciplines judges. Bill is an avid golfer, often enjoying comradery with members of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Pro-Duffers. He has served for 39 years as a lead attorney litigating multi-million dollar cases in the courts of the Metropolitan Washington Area.Bill Lightfoot was on the Council when Congress imposed the "Control Board" on the DC government in 1995. Some Republican senators are now hinting on Twitter that they want to roll back Home Rule. Is local DC headed for another show-down with the federal government? Could this really happen? We'll ask Bill for his take on this latest threat to democracy in DC and what we can expect in the future.Please join me for this interesting and provocative discussion!
Guest, Barbara LangLaw overturned by Congress, Called before Committee, what Next?In Honor of Women's History MonthBARBARA LANGTalks Business, Council & CongressBarbara B. Lang is the Managing Principal & CEO at Lang Strategies, LLC. Lang served as President & CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. Barbara transformed the organization into the most powerful and respected business group in the region through her aggressive leadership on key public policy business issues.She also worked diligently on education (Pre-K-12) and workforce development issues and projects, as well as small business/entrepreneurial development initiatives. Prior to that, Barbara worked at Fannie Mae and IBM. She has been voted as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s 150 Most Powerful People in the Washington region -- twice.Barbara serves on the boards of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation and FONZ (Friends of the National Zoo). She is the former chair of the Workforce Investment Council and the former co-chair of the DC Business Coalition.MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWNIt was ill-conceived of our City Council to send up a bill on the revision of DC's criminal code when the Republicans are attacking Democrats all over the country as being soft on crime. For the first time in a generation, both houses of Congress have overturned a District law and the president has vowed to sign it. Republicans have already put in another resolution of disapproval for an existing DC law and called two councilmembers and additional DC government employees before the House Oversight Committee.What next?
Guest, MARIANNE WILLIAMSON, She Ran For President in 2020. What's Up for 2024?A former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader.For more than three decades, Williamson has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books – four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers.Marianne founded Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 13 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. They have since expanded their service to any person battling critical illness.Marianne has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. She has advocated for reparations for slavery since the 1990s and was the first candidate in the 2020 presidential primary season to make it a pillar of her campaign.In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Her latest work can be found on TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson.MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWNMarianne Williamson is one of my very favorite returning guests. Marianne will join me for a discussion about the one-year anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, world peace and running for president in 2020 (and, quite possibly, again in 2024).Please join me for this interesting and provocative discussion with this icon of spirituality, philanthropy and world peace!
Guests, Jackie Carter and Dwayne Harris, the Children's Legacy Theater, Black History Month
Guest, Charles Hicks, Founder, Director of the DC Black History Celebration Committee, Community Activist
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D BrownGuest, Constance A MorellaA Discussion About National Politics, the New Republican Congress & why We No Longer Get along with CONGRESSWOMAN CONNIE MORELLA! I will speak with the congresswoman about what's happening in national politics today and why we no longer have bipartisan cooperation in the House of Representatives. What can we expect of the new Republican Congress? How can we go back to a time when legislative cooperation moved our country forward? Is there a chance that both sides can work together on the debt ceiling, the economy and gun violence or are we destined for perpetual deadlock?
Guest, Jonetta Rose Barras, poet, fiction writer, performing artist, and community organizer.Jonetta Rose Barras found her voice, experiencing life as a poet, fiction writer, performing artist and community organizer. Along the way she became a magazine feature writer, investigative reporter and contextual journalist. Her strength remains her ability to connect for the public seemingly unrelated issues, enabling them to better understand the impact public policy, politics and culture in America have on their lives.Barras currently writes opinion essays and books. Jonetta also works with Esther Productions, Inc. to inspire and empower fatherless girls and women. She is dedicated to living her life with compassion, passion and without training wheels.MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWNI will speak with Jonetta about what's happening in politics - locally and nationally. The mayor vetoed the Revised Criminal Code Act in DC - was she correct, or was this just dangerous rhetoric?I'll ask Jonetta about the uptick in racism in America, gun violence on the streets of Washington, DC and what we should expect with the new Congress.Join us for what is bound to be an interesting and provocative discussion!Call in with your questions and/or concerns!
Guest, Brian Schwalb, Lawyer, father, and DC Attorney General-ElectBrian Schwalb has committed his legal career to using the law in service of others, advocating for what matters most to the people and organizations he represents. As the District of Columbia's second independently-elected attorney general, Brian is committed to fighting for DC, advancing the public interest and ensuring that the law works to make the District safer, healthier and more equitable for all who live and work here.Brian is a third-generation Washingtonian. After graduating from Duke University and Harvard Law School, and completing a two-year judicial clerkship, Brian served as a trial attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. After completing his service with the Justice Department, Brian entered private practice representing clients — individuals, businesses, nonprofits and families — in a multitude of high stakes matters including advocating for people injured by excessive, unconstitutional police force, defrauded out of their assets and fighting for their lives on death row.
Now That Republicans are taking Control of the House of Representatives, the Nation'sCapital is about to Become Ground Zero in our Country's Ongoing Culture War.DC Will become the quintessential "Whipping Boy" For this newly Arriving, Animated, Right-Wing Republican Contingent Pre-Occupied in Getting Even with Democrats and making a case for the ascendance of their radical, conservative agenda.A NEW YEAR'S DAY DISCUSSION WITHRep. CHARLES J. MORELAND, Esq. & JOHNNY BARNES, Esq.Rep. CHARLES J. MORELAND, Esq.Charles Moreland was elected as DC’s first elected US Representative in 1990.Moreland served as the chief national lobbyist for the DC Voting Rights Amendment and testified before numerous state legislatures to support ratification of the constitutional amendment.JOHNNY BARNES, Esq.Trial Attorney and Expert on Civil Liberties and the Federal and Local Legislative ProcessJohnny Barnes spent more than a quarter of a century in various congressional staff positions, including chief of staff for three Members of Congress.MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWNI will talk with Rep. Moreland and attorney Barnes about what we can expect from incoming Republicans and how we can defend ourselves against the conservative onslaught given their right under the Constitution "to exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever."Join us for what is bound to be an interesting and provocative discussion!
Scott J. Kelly is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain.A veteran of four space flights, Captain Kelly commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a member of the year-long mission to the ISS.In October 2015, Kelly set the record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space - the single longest space mission by an American astronaut.His identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, is also a retired astronaut and a United States senator from Arizona.INFINITE WONDER: An Astronaut's Photographs From A Year In SpaceFrom the record-breaking astronaut, national hero and best-selling author of ENDURANCE: My Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, a breathtaking collection of photos documenting his journey on the International Space Station, the vastness of space and the unparalleled beauty of our own home planet.MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWNCaptain Kelly took it upon himself to visit Ukraine last month to raise awareness, and now funds for C-class ambulances, to help Ukrainians get through the aggression initiated by Russia. I'll talk to Captain Kelly about what he saw on his visit to the war-torn country, the threat to democracy around the world, as well as his record-breaking 520 days in space.Join us for what is bound to be an interesting and provocative discussion!
Guest, Logan Phillips
Why were So Many of the Polls wrong? A Conversation with the founder of RacetotheWH
Logan Phillips is the founder and editor-in-chief of RacetotheWH, a website which breaks down the strategy driving campaigns and analyzes the political battleground using sophisticated, data-driven analytics. Their interactive forecasts provide polling and predictions for every major Senate and Governor race up in 2022.
Logan earned his master's degree in in International Affairs, with a Concentration in Security Policy, at Columbia University. He studied Presidential Campaign Management directly under Professor Karine Jean-Pierre, who currently serves as the White House press secretary in the Biden administration.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
In the immortal words of DC's favorite son, Marvin Gaye: What's Going On? I will talk to Logan Phillips about why the polls have been inaccurate and its impasse on the political landscape. Tune in, call in and be engaged in this important discussion about the recent election and what we can expect in 2024.
Join us for what is bound to be an interesting and provocative discussion!
ELEANOR CLIFT, Former Newsweek White House Correspondent, Contributor at the McLaughlin Group and Columnist at The Daily Beast
Eleanor Clift is a columnist for The Daily Beast. Clift writes about politics and policy in Washington and the partisan clashes that make governing almost impossible. Eleanor has covered every presidential campaign since 1976.
As a reporter in Newsweek’s Atlanta bureau, Clift covered Jimmy Carter’s bid for the presidency. She followed Carter to Washington to become Newsweek’s White House correspondent, a position she held until 1985.
She is best known as a panelist on the syndicated talk show, “The McLaughlin Group,” which ended a 34-year run in 2016.
Eleanor lives in Washington, DC, where she is on the advisory council of the International Women’s Media Foundation, the board of the American News Women’s Club, the board of governors of the National Hospice Foundation and the board of Respect Ability, which advocates for people with disabilities.
She has written four books, co-authored two and has appeared as herself in three movies and several documentaries and television series.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
Eleanor Clift and I will discuss the results of the General Election, which seem to be more of a "red ripple" than a "red wave."
What will this mean for the Biden administration and, more importantly, what will it mean for the District which is subject to the control of Congress? I look forward to hearing Eleanor's insights on politics in America, the divide in public opinion and what she sees going forward with our economy and for our community.
You are invited to tune into, and participate in, our post-election conversation as we discuss where America is now headed after the midterms.
What's at stake in the General Election? A Conversation with former presidential Candidate RALPH NADER
Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate, lawyer and author.
Ralph Nader made four bids to become President of the United States, running with the Green Party in 1996 and 2000, the Reform Party in 2004 and as an independent in 2008.
Nader is one of America’s most effective social critics. His analyses and advocacy have enhanced public awareness and increased government and corporate accountability. His example has inspired a whole generation of consumer advocates, citizen activists and public interest lawyers who, in turn, have established their own organizations.
Ralph founded many organizations including the Center for Study of Responsive Law, the Public Interest Research Group, the Center for Auto Safety, Public Citizen, Clean Water Action Project, the Disability Rights Center, the Pension Rights Center, the Project for Corporate Responsibility and The Multinational Monitor, a monthly magazine.
He is the author of 14 books and hosts the Ralph Nader Radio Hour.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
Marília and I will discuss the upcoming General Election with Ralph Nader. We look forward to hearing his insights on politics in America, the divide in public opinion and what he sees going forward with our economy.
Can Democrats Keep the Senate?
Will Republicans Take Back the House?
A CONVERSATION WITH U.S. SENATOR BOB KERREY
Bob Kerrey served as a US Navy SEAL during the Vietnam War. For his service, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor. While in Vietnam, he was wounded, permanently disabled and received from this injury a great gift: sympathy for those who are suffering and an appreciation for the capacity of government to save your life.
Before entering politics, Kerrey was a businessman who helped build a chain of restaurants and health clubs employing more than 1,000 people. He then served one term as Nebraska’s Governor.
Kerrey represented Nebraska in the Senate from 1989 to 2001. His public service since leaving the Senate includes: the 9/11 Commission, advisory board of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association, co-chair of the Concord Coalition and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
From 2001 to 2011, Kerrey was president of The New School, a university founded on democratic ideals and daring educational practices. On his watch, The New School experienced unprecedented growth in enrollment, faculty, scholarships, capital projects, research and international engagement.
Marília and I will discuss the upcoming General Election with Senator Kerrey. We look forward to hearing his insights on politics in America, the divide in public opinion and what he sees going forward. It is our great honor to interview this American hero and great legislator. Tune into this important pre-election conversation as we discuss where we go as Democrats and where we go as Americans.
Guest, Michael A McFaul, Leading expert on Russia, American foreign policy and democratic development around the world.
North Korea Launching Missiles, US Navy Moving Closer... What's to become of this Dangerous Game? ADMIRAL JOE SESTAK
Former Democratic presidential candidate and three-star Admiral Joe Sestak is an experienced, independent leader who served in the Navy for 31 years. As the highest-ranking military officer ever elected to Congress, Sestak represented Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district. In 2006, Admiral Joe defeated a ten-term Republican incumbent to win a seat in the US House of Representatives, where he served two terms. In 2010, Rep. Sestak defeated a longtime senator in the Democratic primary. While in Congress, Sestak had a reputation of getting bills passed. In recent years, Sestak has led a nonprofit that promotes science education. Joe Sestak also has a Ph.D. He is one of the latest high-profile people to join the Forward Party, an emerging third party.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
There is much to catch up on this episode with one of our favorite guests - ADMIRAL JOE SESTAK. The US moved an aircraft carrier battle group after North Korea's provocative missile launches, Russia's war on Ukraine, the upcoming General Election and the Forward Party - just to name a few topics.
Guest, Mina Bai, blogger for the Times of Israel, writing about politics in Iran, Middle east and US
What it means for the World Former Press Secretary for President Zelenskyy IULIIA MENDEL Iuliia Mendel is a Ukrainian journalist who served as press secretary and spokesperson for the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, from 2019 until 2021. Mendel offers a peek behind the curtain in her new memoir, THE FIGHT OF OUR LIVES: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy and What it Means for the World.
Her extensive journalism experience on television and in print media includes work for The New York Times, Politico Europe, the Atlantic Council, VICE, World Affairs and Der Spiegel. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, she has contributed to The Washington Post and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC and Fox News - reporting from Ukraine. Iuliia lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, with her husband, Pavlo Kukhta.
When Ukrainian journalist Iuliia Mendel got the call she had been hired to work for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she had no idea what was to come.
Daniel Hamilton is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center on the United States and Europe, president of the Transatlantic Leadership Network and co-leads “The United States, Europe and World Order” postdoctoral program at the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where he has served as the Richard von Weizsäcker Professor (2003-12), the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Professor (2013-20) and is a senior fellow in the school’s Foreign Policy Institute. Hamilton was the founding director of the SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations and for 15 years served as executive director of the American Consortium on European Union Studies.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
Vladimir Putin's second invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th. Now - nearly seven months later - Putin's war on Ukraine still rages on with new threats and tactics to further his aggression and secure his end-goal of destroying democracy in Ukraine.
Professor Dan Hamilton, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, will give us his insights into the war that can potentially spread through Europe and endanger regional stability. Iuliia Mendel will tell us what this
Guest, Douglas Newsom, gun rights, immigration issues, busing of migrants, voting rights for D.C.
Guest, Ruth Milkman, sociologist of labor and labor movements
Ruth Milkman is a sociologist of labor and labor movements who has written on a variety of topics involving work and organized labor in the United States, past and present.
Milkman's most recent books are IMMIGRANT LABOR AND THE NEW PRECARIAT (Polity, 2020) and ON GENDER, LABOR, AND INEQUALITY (Illinois, 2016). Her early research focused on the impact on U.S. women workers of economic crisis and war in the 1930s and 1940s.
After 21 years as a sociology professor at UCLA, where she directed the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment from 2001 to 2008, Ruth returned to New York City in 2010. Milkman is currently Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the CUNY Graduate Center and at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, where she chairs the Labor Studies Department.
UNIONS RISE AGAIN: Labor collectives vs. Amazon
America's second-largest employer fought hard against unionization efforts at its Staten Island, NY, warehouse. But "team members" there voted to unionize – an example of younger employees' interest in improved working conditions, and the increasing fortunes of labor collectives, despite corporations' union-busting tactics. By David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning, August 21, 2022
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
As a former Teamster, I look with great interest upon the rise in union membership and the revitalization of a labor movement which has been declining for many years. What is behind this recent push for employee rights at major chains and big businesses, such as Starbucks and Amazon?
Marília and I will discuss this phenomenon with Professor Milkman, and what it means for the post-pandemic economy in America.
Tune in for this important interview on Labor Day!
Guests, Noah Wills, organizer for DC Statehood, and Meagan Flynn, Washington State reporter
What the Midterm Elections mean for DC IF THE GOP TAKES BACK THE HOUSE?
Republican Congressmen Have Vowed "Oversight of the District..."
Meagan Flynn covers the DC, Maryland and Virginia congressional delegations on The Washington Post's Metro desk. Flynn was previously a reporter at the Houston Press and briefly at the Houston Chronicle, where she covered criminal justice and public policy.
Meagan started at The Post in 2018 as a Morning Mix reporter. She earned a BAJMC in magazine journalism from Drake University, and a BA in writing.
Noah Wills is the organizer of The DC Statehood Pledge and The DC Statehood Compact.
Wills is the former leader of Students for DC Statehood, an organization focused on mobilizing college and high school students. The group's main goal is to get students to buy into the idea of DC statehood while they’re living in the District of Columbia for college, and before they move away from the D-M-V.
A native of Pennsylvania, he graduated in 2018 from American University with a major in Law and Society and a minor in Political Science.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
Republicans haven't yet won back the House, but they're already taking aim at DC — threatening to eliminate the Council and the office of the Mayor and to change our laws.
We will speak with Meagan Flynn, a Metro reporter at The Washington Post, and Noah Wills, the organizer of The DC Statehood Pledge and The DC Statehood Compact, to see where we stand as we head into the midterm elections.
Tune in for these important interviews about the future of DC statehood.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Marília Duffles
Guests, Tim Roemer
In this year’s Republican primaries Democrats support pro-Trump hardliners - Is this Scheme Genius, risky or unethical? Have the Democrats lost their way? Is all that matters in politics today winning? Have we lost our soul, promoting Trump-Republicans and replacing honest politicians in order to score victories? Have the Democrats made a huge mistake using this type of campaign strategy? Thirty-five former elected Democrats think so. Ambassador Roemer will speak with me and Marília about the wisdom of such a flawed scheme.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Marília Duffles
Guests, Asher D. Hildebrand and Aziz Z. Huq
TRUMP: Round 2 - To Charge or Not to Charge? Last week, we had two scholars on the show to discuss whether Donald Trump should be the first president in American history to be indicted. This week, our guests have a slightly different perspective, and we will discuss with them whether indicting Trump will be in the best interest of America or will it work to further divide us. Tune into the continuation of this important discussion as we try to cover all sides of this issue. The future of our Republic may well be at stake. This discussion will be on fire! Tune in for these important interviews. DO NOT MISS IT!
Guests, Dr Laura Brown and Ruth Ghiat
TRUMP: To charge or not to charge? The Pros & Cons of Charging a Former President With a Crime - SHOULD TRUMP BE INDICTED?
Guest, Dahlia Lithwick, Senior editor at Slate, where she has written her “Supreme Court Dispatches” and “Jurisprudence” columns since 1999
America on the Fourth, Where Do we stand? CONGRESSWOMAN ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
The District of Columbia's Warrior on the Hill
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaks on Capitol Hill on July 23, 2020, in Washington, DC, about a bill which defied longstanding precedents in treating the District of Columbia as a territory instead of as a state for federal funding under the $150 billion coronavirus relief fund for states and territories, depriving DC of an estimated $750 million.
Eleanor Holmes Norton is a lawyer, a mother, a writer and a fighter.
And she's the District of Columbia's fiercest — and most effective — advocate.
Now in her 15th term, Congresswoman Norton (D-DC) has been named one of the 100 most important American women and one of the most powerful women in Washington. The congresswoman's work for full democracy for the people of the District of Columbia continues her lifelong struggle for universal human and civil rights.
Congresswoman Norton's many accomplishments include recommending federal judges, the US Attorney and other significant federal law enforcement positions for the District. Norton secures funding for the District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program, which helps pay for DC students to attend any public college or university in the United States and a unique $5,000 DC homebuyer tax credit, which sharply increased homeownership in the District. These are just a few of her many achievements.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
On the eve of our 246th Independence Day, Marília and I will speak with DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton about what the Fourth of July holiday means to her, the Constitution of the United States, as well as the recent Supreme Court decisions supporting the open carry of guns, the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the explosive hearings of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
Tune in for this important interview. You can be part of the conversation by calling into the LIVE show with your comments and questions.
Guest, Katherine Schweit, Attorney, security consultant and retired special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Guest, CHUCK HICKS, Civil Rights Leader and Social Justice Advocate
Chuck Hicks — “Mr. Black History” — is chair of the DC Black History Celebration Committee. Hicks sits on the DC Commission on Aging, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commission and the MLK Holiday DC Committee. Chuck was instrumental in coordinating the Million Man March, the March on Washington and the Million Family March. He was a librarian with the DC Public Libraries for more than 50 years and a union leader with extensive experience working on social justice causes.
Chuck hails from Bogalusa, Louisiana, and is the son of deceased famed civil rights leader Robert Hicks. He graduated from Syracuse, University of Central Maryland, with bachelor's and master's degrees.
This year, Father's Day and the Juneteenth holiday fall on the same day — June 19th. Marília and I will speak with Mr. Black History about civil rights in America, the fight for social justice and his annual event — the DC Black Fathers Matter Project. Please tune in for this important interview.
Guest, Dr JON GRINSPAN, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Jon Grinspan is the curator in the Division of Political and Military History at the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution.
Jon Grinspan's new book, THE AGE OF ACRIMONY: How Americans Fought to Fix Their Democracy, 1865-1915, argues that the democracy we inherited from the 20th century was really an outlier, created to fix our politics the last time they broke. In the late 1800s Americans feared that the republic was dying, torn apart by vibrant but violent partisan political campaigns. This era was only ended by a revolution in political restraint around 1900. Over time we came to consider that civility normal, and view our current divisions as unprecedented, but really we have deep history of struggling to calm an ugly system.
Grinspan studies the deep history of American democracy, especially the wild partisan campaigns of the 1800s. At the same time, Jon collects objects from current protests, conventions, elections and riots for the Smithsonian, to try to preserve our own heated moment for generations to come. Together, it involves a bit of time-traveling, explaining the past to the present and the present to the future.
His first book, THE VIRGIN VOTE: How Young Americans Made Democracy Social, Politics Personal and Voting Popular in the Nineteenth Century, uncovered the forgotten history of the youth vote, to show that young men and women were once the most engaged, and sought after, demographic in American politics.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
Author Jon Grinspan will speak with Marília and I about political acrimony in America. What does yesterday tell us about today? Is the 2021 insurrection somehow connected to the past? We'll talk about this and what our future may be going forward. Jan. 6th was not the first attack on the U.S. Capitol, but will it be the last?
What, exactly, is history teaching us in this moment in time?
Tune in for this important interview. You can be part of the conversation by calling into the LIVE show with your comments and questions.
Guest, Doug Sloan, Strategic Political Analyst and Consultant with expertise in Social Justice Issues and Government Affairs at National Capitol Strategy
Uvalde, TX, Buffalo, NY — Mass Shootings in America
DR. CYNTHIA MILLER-IDRISS, scholar of extremism and radicalization
Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss directs the Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab in the Center for University Excellence at the American University. Dr. Miller-Idriss is also a professor in the School of Public Affairs and in the School of Education. She has testified before the US Congress and regularly briefs policy, security, education and intelligence agencies in the US, the United Nations and other countries on trends in domestic violent extremism and strategies for prevention and disengagement.
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
In 2022, there have already been more than 200 mass shootings across the United States — including in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
What motivates these shooters? What can we do to stop them? What can be done to get the guns out of the hands of people who are mentally ill? Why is violence growing in America and how can we deal with it as a society?
Marília and I will discuss with Dr. Miller-Idriss these important issues that are fanning the flames of hate in America.
Tune in for this important interview. You can be part of the conversation by calling into the LIVE show with your comments and questions.
UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN (D-DC) has been involved in six Democratic presidential campaigns. A former DNC staffer, Senator Brown participated in the past 12 consecutive Democratic National Conventions — including being a Barack Obama super-delegate in 2008 and 2012, a Hillary Clinton super-delegate in 2016, as well as a Joe Biden super-delegate in 2020. Bio of Senator Brown
Appointed by two Republican presidents, MARÍLIA DUFFLES, a Republican turned Independent, brings a wealth of experience and a different perspective to SHADOW POLITICS. Marília offers the show a new and important fresh take. Bio of Marília Duffles
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
The news about a memorandum leaked from the Supreme Court has rocked the electorate in America this week. Marília and I will discuss this leak, the future of Roe v. Wade and how this will specifically affect women in the District of Columbia with PPMW CEO Dr. Laura Meyers.
Is the Supreme Court about to strike down Roe v. Wade, which has been the law of the land for more than 49 years? Will this supreme judicial activism end with the rollback of women's reproductive rights or is there more to come?
Tune in for this important interview. Be part of the conversation by calling into the LIVE show with your comments and questions at (888) 627-6008.
Guest, Barney Frank, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 4th district of Massachusetts for 16 terms
Guest, Derek Gray, archivist in The People’s Archive at D.C. Public Library, African American experiences in Washington, DC.
Guest, Jason Vanderground, president of Haven, a lead agency for the He Gets Us Campaign, providing overall management as well as strategic and creative direction.
Former Attorney General of the District of Columbia IRVIN B. NATHAN, Esq.
"DC should focus on expanded home rule before statehood"
Marília and I will speak with the former DC Attorney General Irv Nathan about the recent confirmation of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States.
In addition, we will discuss Nathan's recent opinion piece in The Washington Post, "D.C. should focus on expanded home rule before statehood." We will also speak with Nathan about rising crime in the District of Columbia.
Tune in for this important interview. Be part of the conversation by calling into the LIVE show with your comments and questions at (888) 627-6008.
IRVIN B. NATHAN, Esq.
A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Irvin Nathan co-chaired — along with recently confirmed Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson — a task force composed of some of the city's top litigators and jurists, examining "Jury Service in the 21st Century" sponsored by the prestigious Council for Court Excellence, in an effort to improve jury service in the age of the internet and social media.
Nathan was appointed Attorney General for the District of Columbia in 2011. In this role, he supervised all civil litigation and appeals on behalf of the city, as well as juvenile and misdemeanor prosecutions. He announced his resignation the day after the November 2014 General Election, in which DC voters chose Karl Racine as the first elected Attorney General.
Before joining the Office of the Attorney General, Nathan served as General Counsel of the United States House of Representatives. He has also served as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General at the US Department of Justice and Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Enforcement in the Criminal Division, Senior Counsel for the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee and Special Minority Counsel for the Senate Intelligence Committee.
For more than 30 years, Nathan practiced law at Arnold & Porter LLP representing clients in criminal and complex civil litigations, including securities fraud, civil RICO and corporate compliance matters. When he returned to A&P, he was a part of several practice groups — including Attorney Liability, Business Litigation, Legislative and Public Policy and White-Collar Defense.
HELD OVER FROM LAST WEEK... The Rise of White Christian Nationalism DR. SAMUEL PERRY
Award-Winning Scholar, Sociology Professor, Author, Contributor to the Report to the January 6th Select Committee
DR. SAMUEL L. PERRY
An award-winning scholar and teacher, Dr. Samuel L. Perry is among the nation’s leading experts on conservative Christianity and American politics, race, sexuality and families.
Along with numerous articles published in leading academic journals, Dr. Perry has also authored or co-authored four books, including GROWING GOD'S FAMILY: The Global Orphan Care Movement and the Limits of Evangelical Activism (NYU, 2017), ADDICTED TO LUST: Pornography in the Lives of Conservative Protestants (Oxford, 2019), TAKING AMERICA BACK FOR GOD: Christian Nationalism in the United States (Oxford, 2020; co-authored with Andrew Whitehead) and the forthcoming THE FLAG + THE CROSS: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy (Oxford, 2022; co-authored with Philip Gorski).
Dr. Perry is currently working on a book about how the scientific study of religion benefits all of society and another book about how culture wars and consumer markets shape English bibles.
Dr. Perry is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma.
A bracing examination of a force that imperils American democracy
Most Americans were shocked by the violence they witnessed at the nation's Capitol Building on January 6th. And many were bewildered by the images displayed by the insurrectionists: a wooden cross and wooden gallows; "Jesus saves" and "Don't Tread on Me;" Christian flags and Confederate Flags; even a prayer in Jesus' name after storming the Senate chamber. Where some saw a confusing jumble, Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry saw a familiar ideology: white Christian nationalism.
White Christian nationalism motivates the anti-democratic, authoritarian and violent impulses on display in our current political moment. The future of American democracy, Gorski and Perry argue, will depend on whether a broad spectrum of Americans — stretching from democratic socialists to classical liberals — can unite in a popular front to combat the threat to liberal democracy posed by white Christian nationalism.
A Conversation With MARIANNE WILLIAMSON, 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate, best-selling author, political activist, spiritual thought leader
Marília and I will speak with Marianne about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the state of the world and the tribalism in our politics. During Women's History Month, we'll find out what she's been up to since we last spoke and hear about her serving as an ambassador for Women for Women International, a nonprofit organization that works in countries affected by conflict and war.
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
A former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader.
For more than three decades, Williamson has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 13 books – four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers.
Marianne founded Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 13 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. They have since expanded their service to any person battling critical illness.
Marianne has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. She has advocated for reparations for slavery since the 1990s and was the first candidate in the 2020 presidential primary season to make it a pillar of her campaign.
In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. She is the host of The Marianne Williamson Podcast: Conversations That Matter.
Guest, Frank Vogl, author of The Enablers
Frank Vogl, co-founder of two leading international non-governmental organizations fighting corruption -- Transparency International and the Partnership for Transparency Fund (Frank is the Chair of the PTF Board). He teaches at Georgetown University, writes regular "blog" articles on corruption for theGlobalist.com and lectures extensively. Frank is also a specialist in international economics and finance with more than 50 years of experience in these fields - first as an international journalist, then as the Director of Information & Public Affairs at the World Bank official and, from 1990 to 2017, as the president and CEO of a consulting firm, Vogl Communications Inc.
María Sánchez
to Discuss legislation before the DC Council on Monday, February 28th
Guest, MARÍA VIOLA SÁNCHEZ, PhD, MA
Founder, STOP THE CUT! Eradicating Female Genital Mutilation
My former cohost, María Sánchez, is coming back to the show to talk about important legislation before the Council's Judiciary & Public Safety Committee. The District of Columbia is one of 10 jurisdictions in the United States that does not have a prohibition against female genital mutilation (FGM) – a practice that affects 200 million girls and women worldwide. This legislation also affects females in the District and María will shed light on the importance of passing this bill.
Sánchez holds a PhD in Psychology (Fielding Graduate University, 2021) a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (Pepperdine University, 2017) and a master’s degree in Media Psychology (Fielding Graduate University, 2019). María was elected to Fielding Graduate University’s Board of Trustees in 2019, as a full voting member and still serves, and she served as Fielding’s Student Body President (2018–2020). María’s doctoral dissertation is entitled, “USING THE BYSTANDER INTERVENTION MODEL TO IMPROVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.”
María has become an activist and founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to help with the worldwide eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM).
STOP THE CUT!
At least four million girls worldwide are at risk each year of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) – with most girls cut before the age of 15.
Significant progress has been made in eliminating this harmful practice, but more is needed – and fast – if we are to end it once and for all.
Guest, Congressman Jim Moran
JAMES P. MORAN
Former Congressman from Virginia's 8th district
During his time in Congress, Rep. Jim Moran was a leader on the Appropriations Committee, bringing billions in economic investment to Northern Virginia to assist underserved communities – building up the region’s transportation infrastructure and creating thousands of jobs, particularly in the defense and intelligence communities.
Moran played a major role in funding the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project, the Metro to Dulles, the widening of Route 1 to Fort Belvoir and the construction of numerous local road, bridge, environmental and public transit projects. The front page of the Washington Post cited the fact that “companies based in Representative James P. Moran’s district in Northern Virginia reaped $43 billion in federal contracts – roughly as much as the entire state of Texas.”
Moran was an outspoken opponent of the Iraq War from the very beginning and helped lead opposition in committee and on the floor to what he deemed a war of choice whose outcome would not strengthen American security, but rather align Iraq with the Shiite dominated Iran.
In 1996, he co-founded the New Democrats – one of the largest caucuses in the House. Through the New Dems, he has supported free and fair trade and has been active on a range of issues promoting a stronger, center-left vision for our nation’s economy.
Since 2016, Moran has served as the Senior Legislative Advisor at McDermott, Will and Emery. In March 2016, he was appointed Professor of Practice in the School of Public and International Affairs in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech.
DARYLE LAMONT JENKINS
Executive Director of One People's Project, an anti-racist organization
Recent movies such as Netflix's “ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage” and A24's Academy Award-nominated short film “Skin” show some of the work done by One People's Project founder Daryle Lamont Jenkins.
Daryle became influenced by the civil rights movement as a young man. Reading about “enemies” of the movement made him wonder what happened to the KKK members. Where are they now? Are they leading normal lives and no one knows?
One People’s Project has played an instrumental role in causing the collapse of hate groups throughout the country. Daryle’s efforts have exposed those involved in hate politics nationwide. People trying to escape white power circles find support there, as well.
Idavox, the media outlet of One People’s Project, keeps us up to date with the latest reports from around the country on hate groups. One People’s Project aims to form a larger community of activists dedicated to anti-fascist work.
Daryle has appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show, The Montel Williams Show, 20/20, AM Joy on MSNBC and was a co-producer of the short film “Skin.”
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Reverend Jesse Jackson
A very special guest - The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. - Founder and President of Rainbow PUSH Coalition! Marília and I will speak with the Rev. Jackson about the national struggle for voting right protections, DC statehood and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The Rev. Jesse Jackson set the tone for an office that is now more than 30 years old. His leadership on the issue of DC statehood spans more than four decades and his advocacy continues to this day. We'll ask Rev. Jackson about the very first days of the DC Congressional Statehood Delegation and what he thinks our prospects are for passing the Washington, DC Admission Act, which currently has 46 cosponsors in the Senate.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Tom Davis
Our guest, Congressman Tom Davis, Architect of the DC Voting Rights Act - Marília and I will speak with former Republican Congressman Tom Davis about his support for voting rights for the District of Columbia, the inner workings of Congress and the tribalism currently on display on Capitol Hill. As important voting rights legislation nears a vote, is bipartisanship dead? Can anything be done to bring the two sides together to protect the right to vote? Please join us for this important interview.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Eleanor Clift
Our guest, Former Newsweek White House Correspondent & Daily Beast Columnist Eleanor Clift - Marília and I will speak with Eleanor Clift about what's going on with the DC Court system and how one senator from Florida has impeded its functioning at a critical time of increased gun violence in the District. There are currently more than 10 thousand criminal cases currently pending in our courts — more than twice the case load at the same time last year. Can anything be done to rectify this situation? Please join us for this important interview.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles
Good-bye & Good Riddance, 2021! Hello, Let's Roll... 2022! BBS Radio's SHADOW POLITICS
Sunday, January 2, 2022 7:00-8:00 pM ET
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SHADOW POLITICS with United States Senator Michael D. Brown and his co-host Marília Duffles can now be heard on We Act Radio — at 5 pm Mondays, 11 am Tuesdays and 6 pm Thursdays (Eastern Time).
WE ACT RADIO | DO SOMETHING!
MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN
Marília and I will take a look back at the year 2021 and make some predictions for the new year 2022. We'll also discuss the recent losses of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
"ALEXA, OPEN 'SHADOW POLITICS'."
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Kymone Freeman
Our guest, Kymone Freeman, is an activist / artist and co-founder of We Act Radio –Washington, DC’s independent progressive radio and television studio. Marília and I will speak with Kymone about the new partnership with SHADOW POLITICS on the We Act Radio platform. He'll tell us what's going on in Washington, DC and beyond and how we can all DO SOMETHING!
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Peter Tucker
Our guest is Freelance Journalist, Peter Tucker, who reports on corruption in the DC City Council! Journalist Pete Tucker will give me and Marília a take on his own investigative reporting on DC's governing body. We'll be taking a deep dive into what's been happening within the four walls of the Wilson Building and discuss how corruption has affected our efforts to become the 51st state!
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Joe Madison
Our guest is Human & Civil Rights Icon, JOE MADISON - The Black Eagle - on a Hunger Strike for Voting Rights! Marília and I will speak with Joe about his hunger strike for voting rights and including DC statehood into his narrative. After 28 days, we'll ask Joe what motivates him to keep going and why he feels the issue of voting rights is so important to America. Please join us for this important conversation!
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Senator Joseph Lieberman
Champion of DC Statehood, U.S. SENATOR JOE LIEBERMAN! This week we are honored to have as our featured guest, Senator Joe Lieberman -- a long-time supporter of DC statehood. We will discuss with the senator, our current statehood bill and its chances for moving through the United States Senate. In addition, we'll discuss his bipartisan work with "No Labels" and their attempts to reach bipartisan consensus in both houses of Congress. We are excited to have this strong DC statehood advocate give us the benefit of his extensive experience in the U.S. Senate. My co-host Marília and I are looking forward to a lively conversation with the senator.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Rock Newman
A new Beginning at We Act Radio, ROCK NEWMAN,: The Man, The Myth, The Legend. My co-host Marília and I will discuss the storied career of former boxing promoter and executive producer - the legendary Rock Newman. We'll talk to Rock about his experiences around the world, local life and everything DC. Join us as we have a lively discussion with the Rock about what's going on!!
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Marilia Duffles and guest Hunter Walker
The January 6th Insurrection - Was Congress Involved in the Planning? Some interesting reporting has come out on the planning meetings that lead up to the January 6th Insurrection. Hunter Walker will inform us about the congressional and White House staff who allegedly took part in those meetings. My new co-host, Marília Duffles, and I have many questions about government involvement and ties to this event.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez
A tribute to our Maria Kremer Sanchez! For the past six years, Maria Sánchez has been the co-host of SHADOW POLITICS. Each year the show has grown and Maria has been a significant part of that growth. She's moving on to continue her work on international women's issues, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in particular. Tune in to join me as we thank Maria for her longstanding commitment to our show, and we reminisce about the journey and talk to Maria about what's next. We say goodbye in sadness, but with great hope for her future activism and with the expectation that she will come back and join us from time to time! Thank you Maria!
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest Dr. E. Faye Williams
Changing the Narrative with guest DR. E. FAYE WILLIAMS - The book 'DICK GREGORY: Wake Up and Stay Woke - Running for Life' is Dr. E. Faye Williams’ written portrait and tells many interesting stories of his life as an unwavering activist, comedian, health enthusiast and purveyor of good music. His life experiences spanning over eight decades remain relevant to today's events and political opposition. His fiery speeches continue to influence and ignite leaders young and old. October 12th marks the late Dick Gregory's 89th birthday. Maria and I will speak with Dr. Williams about her new book and her efforts advocating for women, children and civil rights.What can we learn from her experience as we continue to live through such a divisive and tumultuous time? How can these lessons inform our work for civil rights going forward?
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest Dr. E. Faye Williams
Changing the Narrative with guest DR. E. FAYE WILLIAMS - The book 'DICK GREGORY: Wake Up and Stay Woke - Running for Life' is Dr. E. Faye Williams’ written portrait and tells many interesting stories of his life as an unwavering activist, comedian, health enthusiast and purveyor of good music. His life experiences spanning over eight decades remain relevant to today's events and political opposition. His fiery speeches continue to influence and ignite leaders young and old. October 12th marks the late Dick Gregory's 89th birthday. Maria and I will speak with Dr. Williams about her new book and her efforts advocating for women, children and civil rights.What can we learn from her experience as we continue to live through such a divisive and tumultuous time? How can these lessons inform our work for civil rights going forward?
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest Elle Rochford
WOMEN'S MARCH 2021 with guest, Elle Rochford! The first Women's March drew millions of participants. Since then, the pandemic has revealed striking wage, employment gaps for women and a national childcare crisis that has left many overwhelmed and tapped out financially. How will this affect participation on Saturday and what does that mean for future marches? Maria and I will talk to Elle Rochford about her study on how being involved in marches tends to make people more politically active. What can we learn from the Women's March and how can this inform our work for civil rights going forward?
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest Jennifer McClellan
Our guest is Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan - First, a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee that towered over Richmond, Virginia, for generations was taken down, cut into pieces and hauled away this month. Then the Emancipation and Freedom Monument was erected. Maria and I will speak with Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan about the progressive push to change the narrative about the history of slavery and emancipation and finally paint a more realistic picture.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest Claudia Clark
Our guest is CLAUDIA CLARK, Author of 'Dear Barack' - We know US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as two of the world’s most influential leaders -- together at the center of some of the biggest controversies and most impressive advancements of our time. But while their friendship has been the subject of both scrutiny and admiration, few know the full story. Maria and I will discuss this extraordinary relationship with author Claudia Clark.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest Dr. James Avington Miller, Jr.
Discussions of CRITICAL RACE THEORY have been banned in several school systems and lauded in others. Maria and I will speak with Dr. James Avington Miller, Jr. and try to get to the bottom of the controversy behind critical race theory. Be part of the conversation by calling into the LIVE show with your comments and questions at (888) 627-6008.
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez and guest CHRISTIAN F. NUNES, MBA, MS, LCSW
Activists Weigh Next Steps in Abortion Battle
As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political and economic life.
CHRISTIAN F. NUNES, MBA, MS, LCSW President, National Organization for Women
Christian Nunes became NOW president in August 2020. As the second African American president in the organization’s history, the youngest person of color and the youngest president in more than 40 years, Nunes is leading the organization through an intersectional lens, bringing a diverse coalition of grassroots activists to work against structural sexism and racism.
Christian is an active community organizer and public speaker, regularly featured at events such as the March for Black Women, Women’s March Events and rallies around the country in support of the Equal Rights Amendment and immigration rights.
Christian launched NOW’s Racial Justice Summit in 2020 and has recently launched the 100 days of the Feminist Agenda Campaign in partnership with Black Women’s Blueprint and is planning a webinar training institute for NOW members that will cover various topics.
Throughout her career, Christian has played an integral role in the drafting of policy positions with local and national coalition partners, including a recent collaboration with the National Coalition for the Homeless to draft legislation to provide housing, childcare and supportive services for individuals in need, with a particular focus on homeless women and girls.