MIP Make It Plain with Mark Thompson: Recent Episodes
Make It Plain with Mark Thompson
The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 35 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Rev. Mark, hosts Make It Plain, a political, human rights and non-mainstream news podcast. Rev. Markâs lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.
...and Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, MAGA eating its own and Trump helping China kill US farmers as Markos joins for Thursday Kos on his way to see his Cubs play the Wild Card Series Final at Wrigley.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga joins.
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Both Missouri State Rep. Ray Reed and Deborah Watts of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation join MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM
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The Mayor joins to discuss Trump's threats to occupy Chicago
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The former Chicago US House Member joins.
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Diego Floyd of the Free DC Project joins.
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Both Nee Nee Taylor of Harriet's Wildest Dreams and the Free DC Project and Ron Hampton of the National Black Police Association join to discuss Trump's military occupation of Washington, DC
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Both Jaime Harrison, Former DNC Chair and Host of the new podcast At Our Table, and TX State Rep. Ron Reynolds join.
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Workers Circle President Ann Toback calls for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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His Attorney, Nate Wessler, of the Vermont ACLU also joins MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM.
Madawi v. Trump
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Markos joins this week's Thursday Kos to discuss the Epstein files.
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Nana Gyamfi of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration joins.
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The former NAACP President, Million Man March Executive Director and current President of the National Newspaper Publisher Association joins.
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April Albright of Black Voters Matter joins!
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On WPFW FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio, Nathan Taylor of the Election Truth Alliance joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark and Joy Reid to discuss his research on the 2024 election.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Frederick Douglass's speech on July 5, 1852. A Make It Plain tradition.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Also, How "progresive" became "elite.." Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary, joins to discuss the intersection of faith, social justice, and the critical roles of individuals and institutions in times of social conflict. Dr. Jones reflects on the legacies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the modern parallels in today's climate. She shares her experiences engaging with communities across the U.S., and offers valuable insights on addressing trauma, promoting social justice, and building bridges, maintaining values, protecting the vulnerable, and speaking out fearlessly as part of a faith-driven mission.
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Markos Moulitsas of dailykos.com joins for Thursday Kos!
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The first-term Mayor is a member of the Democratic Mayors Association.
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The Rev. Drs. Susan Smith, Janelle Wood, Aidsand Wright-Riggins and Warren H. Stewart, Sr. join.
Read the CREDO to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition here.
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Markos of Daily Kos joins for #ThursdayKos.
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Becky Pringle, President of the largest labor union in America, the National Education Association joins.
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BlackPressUSA.com Senior WH Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan joins.
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Anthony Browder, Founder of the IKG Cultural Resource Center, discusses his timeless, and now, especially timely book during this Black History Month.
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The Ninth Congressional District's Representative from Houston and Black Press USA Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan join.
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Markos also discusses how Trump's tariffs will harm red states as he joins for thie week's Thursday Kos.
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The Former GOP Chair and Black Press USA Senior White House Correspondent April Ryan join to discuss Trump's chaos.
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Jordan Hull, Alimi Ballard, Executive Producer/Lead Actress Renee Wilson and Creator/WriterDirector Jana Naomi Smith discuss the premiere ofRed For Revolution, Tribeca's 2024 Independent Audio Fiction Winner.
Red for Revolution is a six-part audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation starring Jordan Hull, Loretta Devine, S. Epatha Merkerson, Rutina Wesley, RenĂŠe Wilson, Alimi Ballard, Jennifer Beals, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Danny Glover, Vanessa E. Williams, adrienne maree brown, Caro GuzmĂĄn, Don Daniels, and many others. The heart of the story follows the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Jazmine, an 18-year-old grappling with her queer identity, first crush, and the delicate task of mending her relationship with her homophobic mother. As Jazmine seeks solace and guidance from her grandmother, listeners are transported back to 1971, where two remarkable women from vastly different backgrounds, with opposing political views and living oceans apart, embark on a romance that defies all conventions.
Red for Revolution was created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith, with sound design by Collin Gerald Thomas, music direction by Tammy L. Hall, executive produced by RenĂŠe Wilson, Jana Smith, & Meta Mana Media, and produced by Liz McBee.
You can listen via Radiotopia, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you find podcasts.
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The new President of the Democratic Mayors Association joins.
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- 4,776,706 voters were wrongly purged from voter rolls according to US Elections Assistance Commission data.
- By August of 2024, for the first time since 1946, self-proclaimed âvigilanteâ voter-fraud hunters challenged the rights of 317,886 voters. The NAACP of Georgia estimates that by Election Day, the challenges exceeded 200,000 in Georgia alone.
- No less than 2,121,000 mail-in ballots were disqualified for minor clerical errors (e.g. postage due).
- At least 585,000 ballots cast in-precinct were also disqualified.
- 1,216,000 âprovisionalâ ballots were rejected, not counted.
- 3.24 million new registrations were rejected or not entered on the rolls in time to vote.
Greg Palast is a forensic economist and data journalist Palast covered vote suppression for The Guardian, BBC Television and Rolling Stone. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers on the topic including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.
Read more at blackpressusa.com
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Maria Perez, Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Democracy Rising,and Muthoni Wambu Kraal, co-founder and Executive Director of Womenâs Democracy Lab join Rev. Mark to discuss.
And check our their OpEd at BlackPressUSA.com.
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Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos.
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Morial joins Rev. Mark and BlackPressUSA's Senior WH Correspondent April Ryan
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Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at TheNation.com, discusses his A Line-by-Line Breakdown of Trumpâs Birthright Citizenship Executive Order, with Rev. Mark and BlackPressUSA.com's April Ryan.
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The longest tenured African American WH Correspondent on Trump's rescissions of DEI and other Biden Executive Orders, the pardoning of those convicted of the Jan. 6 insurrection and Snoop Dogg's Inaugural performance.
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Rev. Mark A. Thompson preaches at The Riverside Church in New York, Jaunary 19, 20205, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. declared his opposition to the Vietnam War, April 4, 1968, one year to the day before his crucifixion.
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Markos, Founder of Daily Kos, and Rev. Mark get the New Year in politics off the ground!
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The principle for Dec. 31 is Imani (Faith): To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
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The principle for Dec. 31 is Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
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The principle for Dec. 30 is Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
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The principle for Dec. 29 is Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
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The principle for Dec. 28 is Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle
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The principle for Dec. 27 is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle
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The principle for Dec. 26 is Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
â˘Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
⢠Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
⢠Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
⢠Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
⢠Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle
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On February 21, 2024, Joy Reid was honored by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference for her bestselling book, and for her role in the Ceasefire music video.
Here is the conversation between Joy, Reena Evers, the daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, and Rev. Mark.
Medgar & Myrlie is available wherever books are sold.
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Markos and Rev. Mark examine the apparent slippage in numbers for the Democratic coalition that previously secured Biden's presidency. Despite the Democrats efforts, the nation experienced a conservative shift, with Trump gaining unexpected traction among low-propensity voters in rural areas.One revelation from the election is the curious shift in high voter turnout benefiting Republicansâa departure from historical trends favoring Democrats. Dramatically, Trump has managed to win over a significant portion of economically marginalized voters, taking 28 of the 30 poorest states. Republicans now align more with lower socioeconomic demographics, traditionally the Democratic stronghold.
And what about the influence of societal and gender dynamics on Nov. 5? With women advancing in educational and professional spheres, young men appear increasingly alienated and radicalizedâa phenomenon with global echoes. This gender shift may underlie some of the support for Trump, whose rhetoric seems to galvanize men feeling disenfranchised by womenâs progress.
Despite significant slippage of Latino support for Democrats, Markos cautions against viewing the situation through a panicked lens. Instead, he emphasizes understanding the existing fractures and addressing them head-on.
Should Democrats reevaluate their approach to voters, focusing on practical policy alignment over ideological purity? Should Democrats not just educate and uplift marginalized groups, but, also ensure their political strategies resonate with a broader audience, including those feeling sidelined by economic or societal changes?
Markos and Rev. Mark also discuss the necessity of leaving Elon Muskâs X platform for the bluer skies of Blue Sky.
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Markos and Rev. Mark examine turnout among key Democratic demographics, despite unprecedented enthusiasm and fundraising efforts, and specifically, why Latinos and white women, did not vote as expected. Markos shares insights into cultural aspects that might influence voting behaviors, particularly within the Latino community. Drawing parallels with his home country of El Salvador, he suggests how issues of safety and conservatism could sway voter attitudes, noting that Trump's promises of economic and cultural security resonate deeply with culturally conservative segments.
The discussion also raises questions about gender dynamics in presidential politics. The decline in support among certain demographics suggests underlying biases, posing the question of whether America is truly ready for a woman president.
What went wrong in the ground game that had been so promising? How can Democrats more effectively take credit for their accomplishments to clear through the fog of misinformation?
Despite the disappointment, Rev. Mark reaffirms his commitment to social justice, calling for continuous action and vigilance. He recounts the historical relationship between protest and progress, reminding us that staying vocal and visible is crucial to the advancement of democratic ideals.
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Markos joins for a Special Edition of Thursday Kos to discuss the Presidential, House and Senate races on the last weekend before Election Day.
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Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Robert James, II, President of Carver Financial Corporation join.
Jobs
- The Black unemployment rate was 5.7% in September, near historic lows. The Black unemployment rate was 9.3% when President Biden took office.
- 2023 was the lowest year for Black unemployment on record.
- 16 million jobs have been created since President Biden took office, including nearly 2.4 million jobs for Black workersâachieving one of the lowest gaps between Black and White unemployment on record.
- Prime-age Black women have seen their labor force participation rates climb by about 3% compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Wages/Wealth
- Real wages for Black Americans grew over 5% between 2019 and the four-quarters ending in Q3 2024.
- Black net worth is up 60% between 2019 and 2022 and the Black-white wealth gap is at its narrowest level in nearly 20 years.
Housing
- Black homeownership rates increased by 3.5 percentage points from 2019 through the four-quarters ending in Q2 2024. In the years of the Financial Crisis, Black homeownership had dropped 1.75 percentage points.
- As of Q2 2024, 37% of Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) homeowners self-identified as Black.
- In 2021, eviction filing rates in Black neighborhoods were less than half their historic average.
- 41% of ERA payments have gone to Black families as of Q1 2024.
Child Poverty
- Over 800,000 Black children were lifted out of poverty in 2021 through the expansion of the Child Tax Credit under the American Rescue Plan, helping drive the child poverty rate for Black children to its lowest level on record.
Small Business
- The number of Black households owning a business has more than doubled since 2019.
- Black business ownership is up 6.2 percentage points from 2019 to 2022 to 11%, the highest rate in history.
- In 2021, Black-owned companies employed 1.4 million people and paid over $50 billion in annual payroll.
¡ The number of Black workers that were self-employedâa measure of entrepreneurshipâincreased by over 30% from 2019 through 2024.
¡ The number and dollar value of SBA-backed loans to Black-owned businesses have more than doubled since 2020. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has now surpassed the $1 billion mark in lending to Black-owned small businesses for the third year, almost double 2019 lending amounts.
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Also, young men are attracted to the political strongman, yet they aren't showing up to early vote as much as women are. Also, how are Latino and Arab voters trending toward the candidates?
12 days til Election Day! Markos joins for Thursday Kos!
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Monifa Bandele of Moms Rising joins,
TELL CONGRESS: Pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus!
Another Woman Dies During Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital
Family of woman who died after C-section plans legal action against Woodhull Hospital
Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washingtonâs Death During Childbirth
Doctors Give Black Women Unneeded C-Sections to Fill Operating Rooms, Study Suggests
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Newly-elected and First African American Service Employees International Union President April Verrett joins and pays tribute to Coaliton of Black Trade Unionists Founder William Lucy,
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Labor Secretary Julie Su joins.
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Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos, and breaks down the latest Cook Political Report which says Harris is leading in every battleground state, except GA.
She's erased Trump's six point lead and the two are tied for the most trustworthy to handle inflation.
The 37% of voters who thought the economy was getting better or was staying the same in May, has grown to 46%.
As the gap between those who think inflation is getting better or staying the same and those who think itâs getting worse has shrunk to eight points â a 17-point decrease in economic pessimism over the last four months, Harris leads Trump among the 46% of voters who who think inflation is getting better or staying the same.
And Trump's lead over Harris on immigration and the border shrunk five points since August to 51% - 42%.
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On this week's #ThursdayKos, Markos and Rev. Mark, assess current voter turnout, the strategies of both the Harris and Trump campaigns, and the importance of mobilizing key demographic groups, including African American, Latino, and young voters for Harris, and white voters for Trump. They also highlight issues within the current campaign strategies, particularly the lack of investment in African American media and voter turnout on the part of the Harris campaign. Also, the surprising competitiveness in the Nebraska Senate race with independent candidate Dan Osborne.
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The Democratic National Committee Member, the President of the National Urban League, and the former Mayor of South Carolina, respectively, join National Newspaper Publishers Association President the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Rev. Mark at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Dietra Trent, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCU's announces the Biden-â Harris Administration's$1.3 Billion in Additional Funding for HBCUs; former Commerce Secretary Willam Daley on the Presidential campaign; and A'Shanti Golar, President of Emerge, on training Democratic women to run for office.
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The DNC Chair joins.
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Markos of DailyKos joins Rev. Mark for this week's #ThursdayKos!
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The New Jersey Governor discusses the campaign, and the founder of Freedom Road addresses the elephant in the room--Gaza--with the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Stacy Brown, President and National Correspondent, respectively, of the National Newspaper Publisher Association, and Rev. Mark at the DNC Convention in Chicago.
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Markos joins this week's #ThursdayKos with the latest aggregate polling, and projects MI and WI for Harris with AZ, GA, NC, NV and PA still in play.
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Nevada Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno and Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass sit down with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA Board Chair Bobby Henry and Rev. Mark at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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The former Wisconsin Democratic Senate Nominee and the former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, respectively, join Rev. Mark and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Markos and Rev. Mark recap the DNC and preview post-Labor Day polls on this week's Thursday Kos
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One Goal CEO Meilissa Connelly on ensuring all students have an equitable opportunity to earn a postsecondary degree or credential through working with students from their junior year through college, offering a credit-bearing course and ongoing mentorship.
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Markos and Rev. Mark preview the 2024 Democratic National Convention on #ThursdayKos.
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Giuliana Conti, PhD, Jason Rawls, Professor of Hip Hop, Ohio State University, discuss Music Workshop's new Hip Hop Course!
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Andrea Black Evans, Executive Director of the Surge Institute, to discuss the progress and setbacks in education equality since Brown v. Board. Evans shares insights on the Surge Institute's mission to empower black and brown educational leaders, providing them with the skills and support to challenge and change the system.
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Author Brea Baker on Election 2024 and her new book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership
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Frederick Douglass. Rochester, New York. July 5. 1852.
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Markos joins #ThursdayKos to role play tonight's debate as Biden, while Rev. Mark role plays Trump, and to discuss how Biden maneuvered Trump into an early debate, which Markos believes works in Biden's favor. Both agree Biden needs to simply appear coherent to debunk Republican allegations of cognitive decline.
And Markos lists 11 reasons why he believes Biden will win the upcoming election, including Trump's demographic max-out, Dems special election performance, and the impact of Trump's legal troubles, how inflation and immigration might affect voter sentiments.
And it would not be a show without mentioning the insane QAnon conspiracy theories surrounding Biden, including the one that suggests Biden has several body doubles. đł
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Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, MS, American Lung Association Spokesperson and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Wynn Welch, Wisconsin COPD sufferer and three-time cancer survivor, whose breathing is impacted during poor air quality days, join to discuss the Association's State of the Air Report.
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32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Jaime Contreras and SEIU Virginia 512 President LaNoral Thomas join to discuss repealing the 45-year ban on local collective bargaining, winning union rights for tens of thousands of workers, and negotiating historic contracts to raise pay and benefits in the important electoral swing state.
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Katie Keith, Deputy Director of the White House Gender Policy Council joins, followed by Markos Moulitsas for Thursday Kos.
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Big Chief Dow Edwards, of the Timbuktu Warriors Mardi Gras Indians and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), Don Marshall, Executive Director of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival & Foundation and Kevin Wlikins, CEO and founder of Trepwise, a New Orleans based strategy consulting firm join to discuss:
- The NOTCF's role in pooling a percentage of state and local taxes from hotel occupancy into a fund that is used to sponsor cultural events and provide support to artists and musicians; funding music programs in local schools; and literacy training that opens up pathways into businesses for local artists to get lending and mortgages for their businesses
- With the proceeds from the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Jazz and Heritage Foundation's music school, as well as its partnership with schools to teach local students and future musicians; its historic Archive; and, in the last two years, its Music Relief Fund, which has provided more than $2 million dollars supporting musicians, music industry gig workers, Black Masking Indians and other indigenous cultural practitioners
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Nana Kofi Osei Williams and April Silver join to discuss the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and its upcoming May 14 Dreams in Action Gala.
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Dr. Brenda M. Greene of the National Black Writers Conference joins.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos and Shailen Bhatt, DOT Federal Highway Administrator, joins to discuss the tragedy in Baltimore.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and Tom Perez, WH Dire of Intergovernmental Affairs, both join.
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White House Director of Public Engagement Steven Benjamin and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Tom Perez join.
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Markos and Rev. Mark discuss it all on this week's Thursday Kos!
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Kirabo Jackson of the WH Council of Economic Advisors, Tom Perez, WH Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Chad Stone, Chief Economist of the Center on Budget discuss the January 2024 Jobs Report.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos. (The medium first to report on the GOP's Taylor Swift obsession. ;-) )
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Monifa Bandele, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at
MomsRising, on her organization's 2024 priorities.
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- Christine Linke Young, Deputy Assistant to the President for Health and Veterans Affairs, on the ACA
- Joelle Gamble, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, and Kirabo Jackson, Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, on the Consumer Price Index
- Ben Miller, Deputy Undersecretary at the Department of Education, on student loan debt
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Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos joins for the first Thursday Kos of 2024!
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Attorneys Adam Levitt and Diandra âFuâ Debrosse Zimmermann of DiCello Levitt on how the only 48% of Black and only 56% of Latino mortgages were approved by Navy Federal Credit Union while White borrowers were approved at a rate of 77%.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga is Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition.
For these books and others, including, Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics, Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition, Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt and Odu Ifa:The Ethical Teachings, pleasevisit www.sankorebooks.com.
For more on Kwanzaa and Dr. Karenga, www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org and www.MaulanaKarenga.org.
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Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper joins to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration Safer States Initiative and new executive actions to reduce gun violence. Also Special Assistant to the President for Healthcare Jessica Schubel joins to discuss record Affordable Care Act Enrollment, and how there's still time to enroll for 2024!
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On December 12, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare call center workers at Maximus, the federal governmentâs largest call center contractor, traveled from across the country to rally and protest outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Workers demanded that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Biden Administration require livable wages of $25 per hour on federal call center contracts, ensure workers have access to affordable health care, and to investigate Maximusâs low road employment practices.
After the rally, the workers, members of the Communications Workers of America Union (CWA), were rebuffed when they tried to deliver a petition to the HHS main entrance.
Rev. Mark Thompson joined the workers in nonviolent disobedience and arrest on Independence Avenue, in front of HHS.
Rally speakers included:
- CWA President Claude Cummings
- Rep, Bennie Thompson (D-MS)
- Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry
- ACA and Medicare Call Center Worker Katherine Charles
- Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX)
- Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA)
- Rep, Cori Bush (D-MO)
- ACA and Medicare Call Center Worker Adriana Lewis
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Chad Stone, CenterOnBudget.org's Chief Economist, on the latest jobs report. Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to the President Biden and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, on jobs and economic development for African Americans. And James Kvaal, Department of Education Undersecretary, on $93 million in grant awards to 20 colleges and universities to support research and development at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and to improve completion rates for underserved students.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on the debate, Kevin McCarthy's resignation, and how voters are reacting to the Israel/Hamas War.
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A conversation at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, including, in order of appearance:
- Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, UCLA (Moderator)
- Rep. Barbara Lee
- Rep.Jamaal Bowman
- Rep. Jamie Raskin
- Rep. Cori Bush
- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, represented by Legislative Director Krystal Williams
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Hundreds marched on the U.S. Mission to the United States November 8, 2023 to demand the U.S. support a ceasefire in Gaza. Speakers included (in order of appearance);
Rev. Mark Thompson, Emcee
Rev. Adrienne Thorne, Senior Minister, Riverside Church
Rev. Stephen A. Green, Co-Founder, Faith for Black Lives, Pastor, St. Luke's AME Harlem
Imam Suhaib Webb
Carmen Perez-Jordan, CEO and President, The Gathering for Justice
Marwa Janini,Executive Director, Arab-American Association of New York
Rev. Dr. Jaqui Lewis, Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation, MiddleChurch
Linda Sarsour, Founder, MPower Change, Co-Founder, Until Freedom
Rev. Jamal Bryant, Co-Founder, Faith for Black Lives, Pastor at New Birth Missionary Church, Atlanta
Tamika D. Mallory, Co-Founder, Until Freedom
Dr. Cornel West, US Presidential Candidate
Pastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC, Executive Director, LiveFree USA
Rev. Dr. Iva Carruthers, General Secretary, Proctor Conference
Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry, National Presiding Minister Emeritus, House Of The Lord Churchec
Elena Stein, Director of Organizing Strategy Jewish Voice For Peace
Ahmad Abuznaid, Executive Director, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights
Mysonne Linen, Hip Hop Artist, Co-Founder, Until Freedom
Rev. Dr. Willie Francois, Senior Pastor, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJ
LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter
Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz, Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church
Nupol Kiazolu, Activist and Organizer
Kimberly Bernard, Warriors In The Garden
Nialah Edari, Co-Founder, Freedom March NYC
Kiara Williams, Warriors In The Garden
Jeannie J. Park, Warriors In The Garden
Derrick "Dwreck" Ingram, Warriors In The Garden
Ayanna Gregory, Artist, Activist, Performs
"Ceasefire"
written & composed by Nabil Ince, Phillip Joubert, Bishop Dwayne Royster, Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., Rev. Mark Thompson, and Ayanna Gregory, and performed by Ayanna Gregory and Common Hymnal
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist of the Center On Budget and Policy Priorities, joins.
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SEIU 512's Athena Jones on what Election Day in Virginia mens for home care workers.
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On October 24, 2023, he family of Jawan Dallas and community members testify before the Mobile, Alabama City Council to demand the release of the July 2 Mobile police body cam footage of his fatal tasing. During the city council hearing, Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine discloses publicly for the first time that the officers involved in Jawan Dallas' death are back on the street.
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Jawan Dallas died after a Mobile, Alabama Police officer tased him July 2, 2023. His mother, Christine Dallas, and the entire community have been demanding the body cam footaget to no avail. A Justice for Jawan Rally was held at Bethel AME Church in Mobile, Monday, October 23.
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The Democratic freshman Congreswoman from Texas's 30th district describes the chaos before the House Speaker election, and the post-election chaos sure to come.
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Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos.
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Bishop William J. Barber, II leads a compelling voter registration teach-in in Biloxi, Mississippi, Saturday, October 21, 2023
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Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos.
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist of the Center On Budget, on the September 2023 Jobs Report and his beloved Phillies, and Joelle Gamble, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, on protecting consumers from Junk Fees.
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For Indigenous People's Day, Rhonda LeValdo of Not In Our Honor joins.
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The Assistant Democratic Leader (D-SC) on what led to Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
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Markos makes the case on this week's Thursday Kos.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman, Assistant and Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez and OMB Associate Director Jacob Leibenluft answer questions.
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While the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a tentative settlement, SAG-AFTRA is still in these streets. WGA Member Teri Jackson and SAG-AFTRA Members Jerome Brooks and Lee Cox bring us up to date.
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Until Freedom's September 18, 2023 Louisville event in memory of Breonna Taylor to mobilize voters to prevent incumbent Kentucky Attorney Daniel Cameron--who would not charge the cops who killed Ms. Taylor--from becoming Governor. The Town Hall features a panel including Carla Wallace of SURJ, City Council candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright and Until Freedom's Linda Sarsour and Angelo Pinto with remarks from Mysonne Linen and Tamika Mallory.
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The revolutionary and humorous columnist and commentator Michael Harriot joins to discuss his new book on sale today!
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Bishop William J. Barber, II of Repairers of the Breach, Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III of the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll of St. John Episcopal Church of Florida, the Rev. Dr. James T. Morris, President of the Florida Council of Churches, Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Senior Pastor of the Bethel Church and the Rev. Alvin Jackson and others lead a March to Jacksonville City Hall in memory of Angela Carr, A.J. Laguerre and Jerald Gallion on September 16, 2023. The three were victims of a racist hate killing at a Jacksonville Dollar General Store on August 26, 2023.
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On September 15, 2023, Bishop William J. Barber, II of Repairers of the Breach, Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III of the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, March For Our Lives Activist David Hogg and others March to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' to deliver a letter demanding he and other Florida electeds cease and desist from hateful rhetoric that may have contributed to the racist hate killings of Angela Carr, A.J. Laguerre and Jerald Gallion on August 26, 2023.
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September 15, 2023 marks 60 years since the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, in which four little girls, Addie Mae Collins (age 14), Denise McNair (age 11), Carole Robertson (age 14), and Cynthia Wesley (age 14), were killed. Addie Mae's sister, Sarah, survived the bombing, and she told her story on Make It Plain, September 19, 2013.
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Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders joins.
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A diverse group of clergy led by Bishop William J. Barber, II, Founder of Repairers of the Breach, and Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III, Presiding Prelate of the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, held a press conference Thursday, September 7, 2023 to respond to the racist hate killings that took the lives of Angela Michelle Carr, Anolt Laguerre and Jerrald Gallion on August 26 at the Jacksonville Dollar General.
The clergy called for a period of fasting and prayer and will support the students in the state of Florida delivering a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis demanding that he and other politicians cease and desist from sowing racial hatred witt their rhetoric and policies, and also demanding DeSantis resign.
Clergy also announced a march in Tallahassee, September 16, the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, when four little girls were killed,
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Markos Moulitsas joins for #ThursdayKos, and Chad Stone joins for the August Jobs Report.
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Katherine Clark and Camille Wade are both customer service representatives for Maximus.
Maximus operates the largest federally-contracted call centers in the country under a contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is operated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Maximus workers handle tens of millions of Obamacare/Affordable Care Act and Medicare calls under a $6.6 billion federal contract. These customer service representatives are predominantly Black and Latina women, at ten call centers mostly located in the South.Â
Maximus workers have been facing unacceptable labor practices for years including low pay, unaffordable health care, unfair layoffs, harsh attendance policies, and significant racial inequities within its workforce. These challenges become even more pressing during the open enrollment period, and particularly following recent layoffs affecting nearly 800 workers.
Workers are calling on Maximus for more affordable healthcare, a living wage of at least $25 per hour, and the freedom to organize a union free from employer intimidation.Â
Workers are putting Maximus on notice that they are prepared to go on strike during the open enrollment period unless Maximus addresses their demands.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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In time for the 60th Anniversary of the March On Washington, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, the Chief of Race, Wealth and Community for the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, joins to discuss his latest report on MLK's distant dream.Â
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Markos and Rev. Mark analyze the GOP debate on this week's Thursday Kos
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Representing the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, joins.
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The Tennessee Representative comments on the Tennessee Legislature's Special Session, and the Cabinet Member addresses the accomplishments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and righting the historic wrongs of highways which split African American communities.
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Media Matters Senior Fellow Matt Gertz on his latest.
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A friend asked me should we be celebrating the incident in Montgomery? I decided to pose the question to one of the greatest teachers of nonviolence in history--the Rev. James M. Lawson. More than anyone else, he educated, organized and mobilized nonviolent troops for the Civil Rights Movement and for Dr. King, in the way Joshua prepared Moses' troops. We owe him a listen on this matter.
And please share your thoughts and reactions via email at makeitplainmail@gmail.com, or via the video on social media: @MakeItPlain on Twitter and TikTok, Make It Plain on Facebook and YouTube and LinkedIn and @ministter on Instagram.
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From the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University:
"When Lawson and King met in 1957, King urged Lawson to move to the South and begin teaching nonviolence on a large scale. Later that year, Lawson transferred to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and organized workshops on nonviolence for community members and students at Vanderbilt and the cityâs four black colleges. These activists, who included Diane Nash, Marion Barry, John Lewis, Bernard Lafayette, and James Bevel, planned nonviolent demonstrations in Nashville, conducting test sit-ins in late 1959. In February 1960, following lunch counter sit-ins initiated by students at a Woolworthâs store in Greensboro, North Carolina, Lawson and several local activists launched a similar protest in Nashvilleâs downtown stores. More than 150 students were arrested before city leaders agreed to desegregate some lunch counters. The discipline of the Nashville students became a model for sit-ins in other southern cities. In March 1960 Lawson was expelled from Vanderbilt because of his involvement with Nashvilleâs desegregation movement.
Lawson and the Nashville student leaders were influential in the founding conference of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), held April 1960. Their commitment to nonviolence and the Christian ideal of what Lawson called âthe redemptive communityâ helped to shape SNCCâs early direction (Lawson, 17 April 1960). Lawson co-authored the statement of purpose adopted by the conference, which emphasized the religious and philosophical foundations of nonviolent direct action.
Lawson was involved with the Fellowship of Reconciliation from 1957 to 1969, SNCC from 1960 to 1964, and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) from 1960 to 1967. For each organization, he led workshops on nonviolent methods of protest, often in preparation for major campaigns. He also participated in the third wave of the 1961 Freedom Rides. In 1968, at Lawsonâs request, King traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to draw attention to the plight of striking sanitation workers in the city. It was during this campaign that King was assassinated on 4 April 1968."
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Also, what's Putin up to in Africa? Markos joins for #ThursdayKos.
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Attorney Judith Browne-Dianis, Executive Director of the Advancement Project, Adrianne Shropshire, Executive Director of the Black PAC, and Attorney Donald Temple join.
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Hermon Johnson, Rev. Darryl Johnson and Reena Evers-Everette, the daughter born to Medgar and Myrlie Evers in Mound Bayou, MS discuss the Mound Bayou Museum in a historic African American city and its first annual gala. Even if you can't attend, pls GIVE moundbayougala.com
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Dobbs reversal of Roe consistently brings Democrats wins at the polls. Markos Moulitsas joins for #ThursdayKos
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The Center Budget's Chief Economist, Chad Stone, joins.
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Rev. Mark moderates the 114th NAACP National Convention Closing Plenary Panel with Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, KimberlĂŠ Williams Crenshaw and Sheryl Underwood.
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Senate Democrats held the annual African American Media Roundtable on a wide range of issues on July 12, 2023
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on Biden's re-election; Dems fundraising; Bidenomics; unemployment; three 2024 first-in-the-nation primaries with African American women as state chairs;Â the VP's visit to FL today to slavery as a "personal benefit;" Affirmative Action; Trump's mounting legal woes and Jim Clyburn's birthday today!
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Live from Chicago, at the 17th Annual Netroots Nation, MIP is joined by a number of guests including Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos, Carol Joyner of Family Values Action, Delinda Bryant of the Albany Voters Coalition, Bo Shuff of DC Vote, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and member of Moms Rising
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Joelle Gamble, Deputy Assistant to the President and the Deputy Director at the National Economic Council, and Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities both join.
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was the Keynote Speaker at the National Newspaper Publishers Association 2023 Convention and he expounded on topics in his new book, Break The Wheel: Ending The Cycle of Police Violence.
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A Make It Plain tradition. Frederick Douglass's "What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?"
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On Day One of the National Newspaper Publishers Annual Convention (NNPA)--the convention of all the African American newspapers--a panel discussion on Engaging the Next Generation Through Culture: Building Pathways between The Black Press & The Next Generation Through Education addressed solving the national issue of literacy to reach the next generation, and provided publishers and attendees with solutions to reach an untapped market â schools â to engage a younger demographic of readers, journalists/contributors, and consumers. Afterwards, NNPA President, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. held a Fireside Chat on the Black Press State of Emergency Response through Hip Hop, Education and Literacy.
Panelists included:
Chelsea Lenora White â Houston Forward Times Business ManagerÂ
Jarren Small â CEO of Educational Entertainment and Reading with A RapperÂ
and the Reading With a Rapper Team
Markos joins for Thursday Kos
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The Poor People's Campaign Moral Poverty Action Congress held a panel entitled, "Poverty Kills: The Moral Mandate for Ending Poverty in America," on Juneteenth 2023. Moderated by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, panelists included:
Dr. David Brady
Dr. Valerie Wilson
Dr. Gregg Gonsalves
Valerie Eguavoen
and
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
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AFL-CIO Chief Economist and Howard University Economics Chair Dr. William E. Spriggs joined Make It Plain for the final time May 8, 2023, before his passing, June 6, 2023.
Ever the teacher, he compared African American unemployment to the NBA not allowing Black players. And he wished for Affirmative Action to continue.
Bill was a revolutionary on behalf of labor rights, civil rights, economic justice, education and freedom. And a beloved, faithful friend.
God will certainly seat Bill at His Right Hand. Let us all pray for his immediate family, his AFLCIO and Howard families, and for ourselves, as he had no peer.
Ăᚣẚ âĽÂ & Amen â  đđż
- Rev. Mark Thompson
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Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins to discuss student debt and Affirmative Action before SCOTUS, and also on access to affordable high speed internet for students. And Markos for Thursday Kos on Trump before Federal Court.
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Attorney Elie Mystal and US Intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance preview Trump's arraignment today and his imminent trial.
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In an emotional interview which originally aired in 2013 during the 50th year commemoration of Medgar Evers martyrdom, NAACP Chairman Emeritus Myrlie Evers recounted the climate in Jackson, Mississippi in 1963, her husband's relationship with Dr. King, the details of her husband's assassination and, announced for the first time publicly, the NAACP's apology for denying her husband protection.
"This is something that I have just revealed publicly in this 50th Anniversary, where representatives from the NAACP national office were visiting {Jackson, MS], and some of the leaders asked for support, financial support to help hire someone or ones to be with Medgar to better secure his safety. And I know the quote from memory from that time, and it was, 'We have better things to do with our money than to pay someone to be with him.' That I will never forget. That I have not revealed until this time and this moment. And I'm glad that I have the strength to say it, because it speaks to the difficulty that we as people had during that particular time and how everybody did not think the same way. I know Medgar, in his fatigue, came home that night after that discussion, and sat down and cried. He was very hurt by it, but he had made his decision. And the message was that the national NAACP did not care about him. They just wanted more memberships and what not. Being his wife and the mother of his children, I asked God to help me relieve that from my heart. But up until this point I have never been able to let go of that," she says.
She described an NAACP Board luncheon in Jackson. "At that luncheon that was held with the Board members, [NAACP President Ben Jealous] put his speech aside, and he stood there and he said, 'I have an apology to make.' And he apologized to me and my daughter and other family members for what the Association leadership, top leadership said to Medgar and the way they treated him. And how very shortly after that, just a few days, he was taken from us. I don't think there was a dry eye in the place at that time. Because people didn't know. It's something only a few of us knew. I never wanted to hurt the organization in any way."
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Media Matters Senior Fellow Matt Gertz joins to discuss his latest piece.
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Markos forecasts turbulence in the Republican Primary on Thursday Kos.
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Coverage of the rally and testimony at Atlanta City Council Hearing before vote to approve Cop City.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Jina Krause-Vilmar, CEO of Upwardly Global, joins.
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Executive Associate Director of the White House Office on Managment and Budget joins.
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Keisha Deonarine, NAACP Director of Opportunity, Race, and Justice, on NAACPâs advocacy to address the spread of domestic terrorism following the mass shooting in Buffalo last May, and on racially motivated hate crimes and white supremacy are on the rise including recent attacks in Allen and Brownsville, TX.
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Media Matters President Angelo Carusone on the aftermath of the Fox News Channel settlement with Dominion.
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The unemployment rate for African Americans in April 2023 fell below 5% for the first time in history. White House Economic Council Deputy Director Joelle Gamble, Center On Budget Chief Economist Chad Stone and AFL-CIO Chief Economist & Howard University Economics Professor William Spriggs all join.
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Prof. Carl T. Bogus on his much awaited book revealing the real reason the Founders wrote the Second Amendment was to quell slave rebellions, not necessarily to preserve individual liberties.
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On this week's installment of Thursday Kos, Markos of Daily Kos discusses Roe being the GOP's undoing, the NC Supreme Court and Tucker Carlson's texts.
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Scott Dworkin of the Democratic Coalition on Biden's re-election campaign.
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Deputy Chair of the White House National Economic Council joins to discuss the debt limit. And Adrian Shropshire of BlackPac.com joins to talk Biden's re-election.
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Markos Moulitsas joins for Thursday Kos.
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Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic Party, joins.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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The Chief Economist for the Center on Budget explains the numbers to us.
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This Town Hall explores the controversial Cop City proposed for Atlanta. Panelists include the Rev. Keyanna Jones; Georgia NAACP State Conference President Gerald Griggs; Color of Change Senior Campaign Director Kyle Bibby; journalist George Chidi; and co-moderated by Kiddada Grey of Community First Solutions.
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Jeffery Robinson, founder and executive director of The Who We Are Project, discusses his collaboration with Tom Hanks on the new animated documentary âHow to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest.â
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On the 55th anniversary of MLK's martyrdom, Vann Newkirk discusses his in-depth podcast on MLK's last campaign.
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Media Matters Senior Fellow Matt Gertz joins.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the Florida ban, and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on the 13th anniversary of the ACA.
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Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos.
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The Chief Economist of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Div. III Final Four-bound Swarthmore College alum joins.
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Rev. Mark moderates T]\the 2023 20th Annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference Ubuntu Plenary with an Introduction by Dr. Forrest Harris, President of American Baptist College, and with Panelists. Pastor Michael McBride of Live Free USA; Bishop Leah Daughtry of The House of the Lord Churches; Rev. Terry Melvin, President of the Coalltion of Black Trade Unionists; Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies; and the Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher, Pastor of Memphis Abyssinian Baptist Church.
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Stanford African Historu Professor Joel Cabrita on her new book, WRITTEN OUT: The Silencing of Regina Gelana Twala , chroniclng the life of a prolific writer in the 50s and 60s, the second Black woman to obtain a degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and one of the co-founders of Eswatiniâs first political party in 1960. Despite Twalaâs significant achievements, her obscurity exists today due to the calculated plagiarizing and silencing of her work by white academics.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Dr. Roger Mitchell is a national expert on deaths that occur while in the custody of law enforcement and has served as an expert in many high-profile cases. He currently is the Chairman of the pathology department at Howard University College of Medicine and is the Speaker of the House of Delegates for the National Medical Association which has a membership body of 50K Black Doctors.Dr. Mitchell is the Former Chief Medical Examiner for Washington DC.  He recently served as Chairman and lead author among a group of nationally recognized forensic pathologists tasked with making recommendations for the Definition, Investigation, Postmortem Examination and Reporting of Deaths in Custody for the medical examiner/coroner community.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos as Democrats win Tuesday in VA, WI, KY, and NH, and Biden visits Ukraine.
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Author Rob Wipond and forced treatment survivor Cindy Hadge of the Wildflower Alliance join.
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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on first-ever Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program grants to recruit more teachers of color, and White House Domestic Policy Council Dep. Director Chiraag Bains on President Biden's new Executive Order, Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
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Markos Moulitsas joins #ThursdayKos with the latest Civiqs poll.
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The Democrats Chair Jaime Harrison on Biden's SOTU speech, and the Center on Budget's Chief Economist Chad Stone on the January 2023 jobs report.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to the President for Infrastructure Implementation preview of the Presidentâs State of the Union address tonight.
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American Federation of Teachers Secretary-Treasurer and immediate past president of the Florida Education Association on the banned course, and the myriad of other issues Florida's students, parents and teachers face which DeSantis ignores.
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Twenty-one years of investigative journalism by Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham has resulted in their new book on the history of brutality, racism and corruption on the part of the Oakland police.
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Daniel Golden of ProPublica joins.
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Daily Kos is unspared from media layoffs as Markos shares on this week's Thursday Kos. Also, the latest on U.S. and German equipment headed to Ukraine.
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Professor Felicia Kornbluh on the role her mother, Beatrice Kornbluh played in establishing Roe, and on the role her neighbor, Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias, played in ending forced sterilizations, as told in her new book, A Womanâs Life Is A Human Life:Â My Mother, Our Neighbor and the Journey from Reproductive Rights to Reproductive Justice.
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Secretary Fudge joins to discuss the new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, which continues the work of MLK and the realization of the 1968 Fair Housing Act.
Secretary Cardona joins to discuss the Education Department's milestones at the halfway point of the Biden Harris Administration.
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The turmoil in the House, and the inability to govern begs the question. Also Santos's pathology, Hunter Biden, the difference between Trump's classified docs and Biden's, and the latest on Ukraine.
Markos Moulitsas joins for the first Thursday Kos of 2023!
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Eight Akron police officers are currently under investigation for the June 27, 2022 killing of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old African American young man. Officers fired more than 90 times at Jayland and his body was hit by 46 bullets.
On Jan. 14, 2023 during MLK JFJ (#JusticeForJayland) weekend in Akron, OH, Rev. Mark moderated two panels on Where Do We Go From Here with Justice for Jayland Walker, Police Accountability, Police Violence, Black-on-Black Nonviolence, Trauma, Loss and Healing? The first panel included Jayland Walker family attorney Bobby Dicello; Until Freedom Founder Tamika Mallory; Akron NAACP President Judi Hill; Dr. Ciarra Dennis- Morgan of the Minority Behavioral Health Group; youth activist Lauren Goggins; Kaysie Anderson, of the Akron Public School Scholar Board; and the rapper, Mysonne.
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Lewis V. Baldwin joins on MLK Day to discuss his latest book on Dr. King.
Dr. Baldwin is an award-winning author who has written many books on the Black Church and on Martin Luther King Jr., including There is a Balm in Gilead: The Cultural Roots of Martin Luther King Jr.; To Make the Wounded Whole: The Cultural Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.; and Never to Leave Us Alone: The Prayer Life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Baldwin is professor emeritus of religious studies at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Guzman and Center On Budget Chief Economist Chad Stone both join.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture joins.
Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of AfricanaStudies at California State UniversityâLong Beach.
An activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also, co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA.
Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including:
Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis
Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
Introduction to Black Studies, 4 th Edition
Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings
He is currently writing a major work on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X, entitled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr. Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, and the Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies, all from the National Council for Black Studies
He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled, Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.
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Elliott Kozuch, Senior Communications Strategist at NARAL ProChoice America, joins.
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ProPublica's Agnel Philip and Eli Hager discuss the Arizona Department of Child Safety investigating the family lives of 1 of every 3 Black children in Maricopa County.
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As the Jan. 6 Committee make criminal referrals against Donald Trump, David Marchick, author of the book The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of Americaâs Presidential Transitions, joins. He is also Dean of the Kogod School of Business at American University, host of its Transition Lab podcast, and as former director of the Partnership for Public Serviceâs Center for Presidential Transition and was involved in the Trump/Biden transition.
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Tania Haigh, founder of the KIDS TOO Movement and co-founder of Parents Against Child Sex Abuse (P.A.X.A.), Ashley Nation, Abuse Survivor and Dr. Holly Shilling, Licensed Psychologist, join to discuss educator sexual abuse.
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Markos Moulitsas, founder of Daily Kos, Civiqs and Host of The Brief, joins for Thursday Kos.
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The monthly dialogue with Danielle Moodie, Host of WokeAF.
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A report on a National Security Council media call on Griner's release, and Markos joins for Thursday Kos to discuss the Georgia Runoff.
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Send that text to Black Voters Matter, and then forward the reply to everyone you know in Georgia!
Also, the Center On Budget's Chief Economist, Chad Stone, joins to discuss the November 2022 Jobs Report.
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The Transportation Secretary on the rail legislation and pid sick leave for rail workers.
Markos Moulitsas on the imminent GOP majority and the Georgia runoff.
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ProPublica's Max Blau on historic and ongoing environmental racism in the Alabama town that has been called--in addition to "Bombingham"--"The Pittsburgh Of The South."
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Author Patricia Turner, Professor of African American Studies and of World Arts and Cultures/Dance and Director of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA, joins.
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The Democrats Director of Coalitions and Community Engagement, Brencia Berry, joins.
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Media Matters Senior Fellow Matt Gertz joins.
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Daily Kos Political Director and Host of The Down Ballot podcast David Nir joins for Thursday Kos.
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Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins.
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Markos Moulitsas on the Democrats' Midterm victories on Thursday Kos.
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Danielle Moodie, Host of WokeAF, and Rev. Mark discuss Election Day
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist of the CenterOnBudget.org joins.
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Terrance Woodbury of HIT Strategies joins.
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Daily Kos's Markos Moulitsas joins for Thursday Kos. Please visit here to help with GOTV for your Democratic candidates in these final days!
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Markos Moulitsas joins for Thursday Kos.
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The Chief Medical Advisor to the President renews his call for vaccinations, especially for African Americans ahead of his "retirement."
Lolita Owens of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania on their recent strike and why they've endorsed Josh Shapiro for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Jennifer Jones Austin, NYC Racial Justice Commission Chair, joins.
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Ishena Robinson, Senior Staff Writer for the Legal Defense Fund, discusses her essay.
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The monthly collaboration between Danielle Moodie, host of Woke AF, and MIP continues!
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Markos Moulitsas, founder of Daily Kos and Civiqs, joins for Thursday Kos.
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Center On Budget's Chief Economist Chad Stone on the September 2022 Jobs Report.
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Thursday Kos with the Founder of Daily Kos, Civiqs and the Host of The Brief podcast, Markos Moulitsas.
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Jackson, Mississippi residents Alice Johnson, Maria Valdez, Dr. Clementine Harris, Kathy Sykes and Daneka Samuel discuss the impact of the city's water crisis during the a Poor People's Campaign Moral Monday, September 26,2022.
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Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos joins for Thursday Kos
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Curator Janet Dees joins to discuss the exhibit at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts through Nov. 6.
Conceived in 2016,A Site of Struggletakes a new approach to looking at the intersection of race, violence and art by examining how American artists have grappled with anti-Black violence from the anti-lynching campaigns of the 1890s to the founding of Black Lives Matter in 2013.The current national reckoning on racial violence continues to inform this project. The exhibition explores how art history can help inform the understanding of the deep roots of racial violence.Â
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Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters, joins.
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Janai Nelson, President and Director Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, on voting rights and reproductive rights.
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Monifa Bandele of Moms Rising joins.
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What we must do the get ready y'all! IWillVote.com
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Lisa Sharon Harper, Obi Egbuna and Dr. Rosalea Hamilton of Jamaica's Advocates Network join.
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The monthly collaboration between Danielle Moodie, host of Woke AF, and MIP continues!
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Markos Moulitsas joins for Thursday Kos.
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Dr. William E. Spriggs, AFL-CIO Chief Economist and Howard University Professsor of Economics joins to discuss White House report.
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Secy of Education Miguel Cardona and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten join.
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget joins.
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On this week's Thursday Kos, Markos discusses Democrats improved chances of keeping the House and winning additional seats in the Senate.
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All were topics at Netroots Nation! Chris Smalls of Amazon Labor and Brian Young of Action Network on unionizing Amazon; Robert Saleem Holbrook of the Abolitionist Law Center; Samantha Boucher of Shire; Erica Ford of Life Camp, Inc.; and Garnell Whitfield, whose mother was the eldest shooting victim in Buffalo all join from Pittsburgh.
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1Hood's Jasiri X, Fair Vote's David Daley and Equal Ground's Jasmine Burney Clark join from Netroots Nation 2022.
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Kevin Myles of Community First Solutions introduces us to panelists who took on this topic at Netroots Nation 2022, including Dr. Janay Cody, Sian Lewis and Kwesi Chappin. Black Nerd Excellence at its best!
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Mike Elk of Payday Report joins from Netroots Nation 2022
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Markos, for whom Netroots Nation was originally named, joins on the 20th Anniversary of Daily Kos.
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On the today's 135th anniversary of the iconic Pan-Africanist's birth, First Assistant President General Raymond Dugue of Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association joins to share Garvey's history and lasting influence.
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Dr. Jeremy Christopher Kohomban, President and CEO of The Childrenâs Village and President of Harlem Dowling joins. These child welfare organizations collectively serve 15,000 children and families each year with community-based programs, family support services, and residential care.
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Thursday Kos with Markos Moulitsas, Founder of Daily Kos, Civiqs and host of The Brief podcast.
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Howard University Law Professor Lisa Crooms-Robinson says, yes, it can.
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Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyamo on Twenty-one corporations and 3 foundations' public and private investments in community development financial institutions (CDFIs), minority depository institutions (MDIs), and other local financial institutions; supporting entrepreneurship and minority-owned businesses; expanding inclusive and equitable access to credit and other financial services facilitating financial health; and making infrastructure investments that create more community wealth by preserving and expanding affordable rental housing and homeownership in underserved neighborhoods.
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Thursday Kos with Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos and Civiqs.
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Coverage of yesterday's ribbon-cutting angd grand opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum.
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Daily Kos's Brandi Buchman reports in-depth.
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The EmmettTillLegacyFoundation.com's Deborah Watts, Emmett Till's cousin, on the discovery of the 1955 arrest warrant for his accuser, Carolyn Bryant Donham. Today would have been Emmett Till's 81st birthday.
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The Committee reveals more evidence of Trump's role in the seditious conspiracy.
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Thursday Kos with Markos Moulitsas
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Media Matters' Climate and Energy Program Senior Writer Evlondo Cooper joins.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, NAACP President Derrick Johnson and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge at the 113th NAACP Convention, discuss voting rights, student debt, home-ownership and Roe.
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Center On Budget Chief Economist Chad Stone on the June Jobs Report and what fixing inflation will mean for ongoing job recovery.
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The press conference immediately after the funeral for Jayland Walker--shot 60 times by the Akron Police. Speakers are Attorneys Robert DiCello, Paige White, Ken Arbano, Rev. Mark Thompson, Tamika Mallory, and Jayland Walker's cousin, Roddray Walker.
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Former Oath Keeper Jason Van Tatenhove headlined yesterday's Jan. 6. Committee hearing. Also, does Trump's witness tampering provide unassailable grounds for the DOJ to prosecute?
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White House Domestic Policy Council Senior Advisor Stefanie Feldman joins.
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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona joins.
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Fortune Society Deputy CEO Stanley Richards on the work the organization does to re-enter the formerly incarcerated into society, and giving them a voice to improve the communities where they return.
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Media Matters research director Julie Tulbert on mainstream media's failure to adequately report on the effects of Roe's loss.
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The executive director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund and the vice president of advocacy and organizing at Planned Parenthood Federation of America discusses next steps after Roe's reversal and after mass civil disobedience last Thursday.
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Frederick Douglass's 1852 speech is most prescient today.
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Coverage of yesterday's march and civil disobedience action against SCOTUS and Jennifer Klein of the WH Gender Policy Council on Roe.
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At the Annual National Newspaper Publishers Convention (NNPA), celebrating 195 years of the Black Press, African American women newspaper publishers react to Roe.
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Daily Kos's Brandi Buchman on the bombshell testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson.
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How the national atmosphere Trump created, on no greater display than in the in the Jan. 6. hearings, brought about the overturning of Roe.
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Daily Kos's Brandi Buchman joins Thursday Kos with the latest on the Jan. 6 hearings.
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Kevin Myles and Kiddada Grey of Community First Solutions on the rent and eviction crises the news cycle is ignoring.
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Nabil Ince of Common Hymnal on the newly released, "H.R. 40 Reparations Song," co-written by your host, Rev. Mark
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Oscar Sanchez of the Southeast Environmental Task Force makes the closing Mass Poor People's and Low Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March on Washington.
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Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos and host of The Brief on how inflation and the Jan. 6 investigation may affect the November elections, and the latest on Ukraine.
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Martin Luther King, III, Parkland parents Patricia and Manuel Oliver, Live Free's Pastor Michael McBride, Life Camp's Erica Ford, and two families, including a mom ready to move to Africa to escape gun violence at Saturday's March For Our Lives on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
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The House Jan 6 Committee held its first hearing in prime time last night. OMG
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On this week's Thursday Kos, Markos contrasts Rep. Liz Cheney to "weenie" Dems on the Jan. 6 Committee. Also, the latest on Hill gun violence negotiations and how the arrival of weapons for Ukraine is not without its challenges.
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Homeland security expert Dr. Donnell Harvin on gun violence and a possible looming race war.
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Igor Volsky of Guns Down America on definite steps President Biden can take to end gun violence.
Igor also share his thoughts on the war as a native Ukrainian.
Center On Budget's Chief Economist Chad Stone on the May 2022 jobs report, and the COVID jobs recovery contrasted with that of the Great Recession.
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The Founder of Daily Kos, Civiqs and Host of The Brief on the impact og gun violence on the electorate and the latest on Ukraine.
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Grazell R. Howard, Chair of The Black AIDS Institute, the only black domestic âthink and doâ tank focusing on HIV/AIDS, and CoFounder and Chief Strategist of ATIRTEC, a COVID-19 Testing and Solution Company, discusses the "Talk About It, Be About It" initiative, a series of community conversations and events focused on addressing prevalent health conditions among Black Women, with a special focus on HIV/AIDS.
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Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour and others in the leadership of Until Freedom organized a farmer's market yesterday for the community of Buffalo still reeling from the mass hate shooting at the neighborhood grocery that is still closed because of law enforcement's investigation.
Here is a community trying to recover.
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JustLeadershipUSA's President DeAnna Hoskins on reentry, ending the carceral state and repealingthe Thirteenth Amendmentâs conditional exception permitting involuntary servitude for incarcerated people.
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The Poor People's Campaign Mobilization Tour for June 18 makes it final stop in Memphis, Tennessee.
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National Urban League President Marc Morial on the 46th edition of the report and the National Equality Index.
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Bishop WIlliam J. Barber, II and the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis lead a mobilization march in Los Angeles leading up to June 18. Rev. Mark's son, Menra Mapfumo, an aspiring broadcaster himself, spoke with participants about poverty, and particularly about the crisis of homelessness in LA.
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On this week's Thursday Kos, Markos reacts to Buffalo, analyzes Tuesday's primaries, considers the impact Roe might have in November and provides the latest updates on Ukraine.
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The Secretary on accomplishments six months since the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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The Rev. Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner on the recent Faith United to Save Democracy (FUSD) clergy meeting with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State and similar upcoming meetings in other states to ensure voter protections.
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Buffalo activists Rev. Denise Walden-Glenn of Live Free's Voice Buffalo and Rana Ryan of Life Camp discuss the community's reaction to Saturday's hate crime.
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Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons with the latest on the lawsuit for reparations & justice on behalf of survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Recently, a Tulsa County District Judge ruled the lawsuit can proceed. Lessie Benningfield Randle, 107, Viola Fletcher, 107, and Hughes Van Ellis, 101, are the three known living survivors. Please visit JusticeForGreenwood.org
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On this week's Thursday Kos, Daily Kos's Mark Sumner shares the latest on Russia's inept military strategy against Ukraine, and Putin's persistence despite failure.
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The economist and member of the WH Council of Economic Advisers describes the causes of inflation and what the WH aims to do about it.
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The Movement for Black Lives'Â Policy and Research Coordinator, Dr. Amara Enyia on how the drug war sustains mass incarceration and over-policing.
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The Center on Budget's Chief Economist Chad Stone on the April Jobs Report.
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While the world prepares to watch the Kentucky Derby tomorrow, Emily Bingham discusses why we need to discard the Derby's and the state's racist anthem in her new book, My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life And Reckoning Of An Iconic American Song.
In today's episode of Thursday Kos, Markos Moulitsas on how opposition parties usually gain in midterm elections, but the GOP's war on Roe has made Democrats the opposition party.
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The Research Director of the 2.5 million member organization weighs in on the leaked SCOTUS draft decision to reverse Roe.
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The President of the National Organization of Women reacts to the leaked draft of the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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The Black Eagle on his new memoir, Radio Active: A Memoir of Advocacy in Action, on the Air and in the Streets.
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The DNC Chair on how Democrats are meeting the challenges they face in the midterms.
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This Thursday Kos, Markos discusses the peril Biden finds himself in with the youth electorate as evidenced by the latest Civiqs poll. And he also offers the latest insight on Putin's war.
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The mobilization tour for the June 18 Mass Poor Peopleâs & Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls made its latest stop in Philadelphia this week.
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Dr. Rosalea Hamilton of the Advocates Network on Jamaica's demand for reparations in the context of William and Kate's recent offensive royal charm offensive in the Caribbean. Dr. Hamilton also discusses removing the Queen as Head-Of-State and the CARICOM dispute over the Head of the Commonwealth.
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Dr. Niambi Hall Campbell Dean of the Advocates Network on the Bahamas demand for reparations in the context of William and Kate's recent offensive royal charm offensive in the Caribbean.
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Independent journalist Brian Dolinar discusses his latest piece on states using pandemic aid to fund law enforcement and the carceral system.
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On this week's Thursday Kos, Daily Kos and Civiqs Founder Markos Moultisas on increased WH aid to the Ukraine and midterm Democratic messaging..or lack thereof. State Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-MI) serves as a model teacher for Democratic messaging.
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The great-grandchildren of Ida. B. Wells, Michelle and Dan Duster, discuss her legacy as Congress finally passed anti-lynching legislation.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer's Layla A. Jones breaks down the origins of local tv news stereotyping of African Americans as contained in her investigative piece, "Lights. Camera. Crime."
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The Workers Circle's CEO Ann Toback tells the story of Eastern European Jews in the nineteenth century who emigrated to the U.S. to escape persecution, only to find persecution of African Americans, women and laborers in America, too. Inevitably, they joined in solidarity with the suffrage, civil rights and labor movements and are directly involved in the ongoing work to preserve and expand voting rights.
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Happy Jackie Robinson Day! It's been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke America's color barrier. Della Britton, President and CEO of the Jackie Robinson Foundation describes the work of the Foundation, the upcoming opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and the indefatigable 99-year-young Rachel Robinson.
She also discusses the role Jackie Robinson played in making it possible for Barack Obama, Sr. to study in the U.S.
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MIP's weekly episode of Thursday Kos begins with tributes to media critic Eric Boehlert from Joy Reid, Host of The Reid Out on MSNBC, and the Kos in Thursday Kos and Daily Kos himself, Markos Moulitsas.
Markos also discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine.
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Bharat Ramamurti of the White House Economic Council on the March Jobs Report, the jobs deficit for African America Women and inflation.
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CenterOnBudget.org's Chief Economist Chad Stone shares his take on the monthly jobs report.
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In West Virginia, Rockwool, a factory that produces insulation, is polluting the air and water, causing cancer and asthma, and stands atop an historic African American burial ground with its billowing 21story smoke stacks within blocks of four schools and two daycares. Rockwool, also, still has four factories operating in Russia in contravention of the current sanctions. And Joe Manchin knows all about Rockwool, yet is silent.
Longtime activists Stewart Acuff, Ruth Hatcher, scientist Dr. Catherine Jozwick, apiarist (bee farmer) Jennifer King and cattle farmer Susannah Buckles tell the Rockwool story while on the Poor People's Campaign Moral March on West Virginia.
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This week's Poor People's Campaign Moral March on West Virginia continues the day Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed to the Supreme Court by the US Senate. The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, the Rev. Robin Tanner, Jean Evansmore, Shailley Gupta Barnes, Danyelle Holmes and Lauren Zehyoue react. Pam Garrison reminds us what the West Virginia struggle is all about. And Shailley Gupta Barnes explains the Poor Peopleâs Pandemic Report findings.
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Those were the compelling words used by the Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Chief of Staff, to describe Dr. King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time To Break Silence," April 4, 1967 at the Riverside Church in New York--one year to the day before Dr. King's crucifixion.
Red Letter Christians organized clergy, including Rev. Mark, and activists to read "Beyond Vietnam" at Riverside 55 years later, in a moving tribute to MLK to commemorate his martyrdom, and in consideration of his unfinished work today.
In order of appearance:
- Rev. Michael McBride
- Rev. Traci Blackmon
- Shane Claiborne
- Rev. Michael W. Waters
- Lisa Sharon Harper
- Carlos Rodriguez
- Rev. Todd Yeary
- Rev. Cece Jones-Davis
- Diana Oestreich
- Rev. Dr. Shakeema North
- Erich Kussman
- Bishop Herbert Daughtry
- Britt White
- Bishop Leah Daughtry
- Gabby Wilkes
- Andrew Wilkes
- Rev. Mark Thompson
- Aaron Niequist
- Rev. Liz Theoharis
- Rev. Sharon Risher
- Dr. Ron Daniels
- Jemar Tisby
- Phillip Joubert
- Stephen Green
- Rev. Leslie Callahan
- Rev. Bernice King
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White House Senior Policy Advisor for COVID Equity, Dr. Cameron Webb, provides an update on just how much we can rest assured that we are out of the woods from the disease, and whether we will need another booster.
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DailyKos.comâs Founder, Markos Moulitsas, applies his military experience to evaluate Russiaâs doomed prosecution of its war against Ukraine.
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Lala Wu, Executive Director of SisterDistrict.com, on how Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an inspiration to a generation unrepresented in places of power, and working to elect diverse, progressive state legislators will change that.
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Ali Breland of Mother Jones on Sen. Josh Hawleyâs obsession.
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Elie Mystal of The Nation and author of the new NYT Bestseller, âAllow Me To Retort: A Black Manâs Guide to the Constitution,â on GOP Senatorsâ racist and sexist attacks against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the underlying reason for their accusation that Judge Jackson has been lenient when sentencing pedophiles.
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The Rev. Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) discusses the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and demonstrates the impact her nomination to the Supreme Court has had upon little Black girls with a video the NCBW produced highlighting youth holding their own confirmation hearing for the Judge Jackson.
This conversation originally aired as a live social media conversation on March 22, 2022.
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It's #ThursdayKos with Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast "The Brief."
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) describes Day 2 of the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the attacks by Republicans, including their effort to change the connotation of the nomineeâs initials, âKBJ,â to be synonymous with âCRT,â as in Critical Race Theory.
This episode originally aired live on social media on March 22, 2022.
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William Spriggs, AFL-CIO Chief Economist, Howard University Professor, and former Assistant Secretary of Labor, disputes the phenomenon labeled the âGreat Resignation,â and calls it more of a Great Job Mismatch as employees are leaving employers who raised minimum wages only because state laws forced them, and are seeking jobs where they are more valued by employers. He discusses the roots of inflation, high gas prices and the fight to unionize workers at corporations that are anti-unionâlike Starbucks. Also, he explains how influential SCOTUS is in employment cases, in arbitration and in upholding corporate power, as the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson commence.
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, returns for a quick review of the February jobs report and the state of our economy. Weâre still climbing back from the job losses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the numbers do show weâre in a better place. But as per usual, women and people of color are struggling to recover the most.
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This is a âBest of MIPâ episode from the archives. One of the most common reasons a person does not leave a domestic violence situation is because they donât have the cash to do it. At FreeFrom, an organization dedicated to knocking down the barriers that prevent domestic violence survivors from holding economic and community power, Tannia Ventura and the team work to get direct cash payments to survivors so they regain their power. Tannia is the Director of Service Provider Engagement and Education and in todayâs episode, we learn the ins and outs of getting those cash payments to survivors, how to heal the implicit mistrust of survivors when they ask for what they need, and what are the hopes and fears for the $5 billion dollars pledged by the Biden administration to supply cash payments directly to survivors. Mark and Tannia also dig into the fact that domestic violence needs to be solved at the community level and should not solely be the task of independent organizations, and what FreeFrom found in their independent research collected from surveying 1,000 domestic violence survivors.
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This is a âBest of MIPâ episode from the archives. Whatâs the likelihood of an American experiencing poverty? Turns out, itâs the majority. Thatâs what Mark Rank covers in his new book (co-authored by Lawrence Eppard and Heather Bullock) out now, âPoorly Understood: What Americans Get Wrong About Poverty.â Thereâs a common misconception that poverty is an issue of âthemâ when itâs really about âusâ -- not an individual failing, but a structural one. What does that play out in our society and economy? Mark explains that, and what can be done to make systemic changes, in this eye-opening episode.
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This is a âBest of MIPâ episode from the archives. Closing out our coverage of the 56th Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Mark speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who details the significance of Selma to both himself and the country-at-large. He is then joined by Ilyasah Shabaaz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, as well as author, community organizer, and activist.
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This is a âBest of MIPâ episode from the archives. Rev. Dr. Willian J. Barber II of the Poor Peopleâs Campaign joined the discussion in Selma last weekend to draw the startling connection between poverty and voting rights. In this episode, Rev. Barber reminds us of the racist Southern Strategy from the 1960s and how it played out with not just Trumpâs win, but continues to appear in the GOPâs ongoing efforts to suppress the vote of poor people and people of color.
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This is a âBest of MIPâ episode from the archives. Continuing the discussion and commemoration of the historic Bloody Sunday, last year, Mark spoke with Martin Luther King III while in Selma about his fatherâs legacy playing out in 2020. He shares his thoughts on his fatherâs teachings applied today and how he might feel about all that has unfolded recently in the fight for racial justice.
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Three Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) veteransâWillie Mukasa Ricks, Bob Smith and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.âremember Bloody Sunday, the March from Selma to Montgomery, the origin of Black Power and MLKâs evolution to embrace Black Power.
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One of the youngest to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and one of the oldest living survivors of Bloody Sunday tell their stories. Joann Bland was 11 years old when she marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and she is now building footsoldierspark.org. Dr. George Sallies, 92, had no voting rights in 1965, even though he was a Korean War veteran. The force of the billy clubâs blow is permanently visible upon his forehead.
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The Foot Soldiers Breakfast at the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee is really a reunion of those who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge March 7, 1965. Evelyn Manns, Al Lingo, Jerry Harrison and Charles Mauldin tell their stories. And David Daley of FairVote.org ponders whether there is anything left of the Voting Rights Act the Foot Soldiers bled to have passed in 1965.
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Fifty-seven years to the day of Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965, marchers gather to recreate the historic March from Selma to Montgomery. The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Poor People's Campaign, Attorney Barbara Arnwine of the Transformative Justice Coalition, Marcus Arbery, father of Ahmaud Arbery and others express their reasons for marching.
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The Faith and Politics Institute's annual pilgrimage to Selma is without Congressman John Lewis for the first time. Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) remember him.
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As we head into Selma Jubilee Weekend, it seems like no better time to discuss the state of our voting rights. Despite all that is happening on the world stage right now, voter suppression is still moving ahead here in the United States, and Republicans are seeing to it. Michael Waldman is President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, a nonpartisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving the systems of democracy and justice, as well as the author of the recently updated book âThe Fight to Vote.â He reminds us to keep our eye on our state laws that are attempting to strip us of our right to vote; and using research from his book, he puts the last several years into historical context to show how it could impact the countryâs future.
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MĂŠlisande Short-Colomb, Lynn Nehemiah and Jeremy Alexander are all descendants of the children of Harry Mathias Mahoney who was the cook and housekeeper at the Jesuit House at St. Inigoes Plantation, in St. Maryâs County, Maryland. Harry saved the Jesuitâs coffers during a raid by the British in the War of 1812. In 1838, the Jesuits sold all his children to raise money for the construction of Georgetown University. The three guests are descendants of those children and they share their journey in recognizing their roots and what their ongoing relationships with the university are like.
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Malcolm Nance is a former US Intelligence Official, Navy Senior Chief, an expert in terrorism and extremist ideology, and a 4x bestselling author. He joins today after just returning from Ukraine, where they continue to fight against a Russian invasion. Malcolm is here to report that Ukrainians are putting up a fight that nearly no one expectedâespecially not Russia. Malcolm details what the Russians got wrong in their assumptions before invading Ukraine, and what is now ultimately resulting in their lack of progress. And in addition to the overall bravery that Ukrainians continue to fight with, Malcolm shares the story of how their soldiers killed one of Putinâs handpicked murderers.
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Itâs Womenâs History Month and MIP can think of no other way to celebrate than with someone who is working to make her own historic moves, as she runs for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That win would make her both the first Latina and first trans woman to hold the position. Nationally, she would become the first trans Latina to hold a state representative position. Today she shares with Mark her incredible journey; once a victim of repeated police brutality, she now works with the police force on sensitivity training for the LGBTQ+ community, and you will be blown away by her grace and strength. She also discusses the district she would be representing, which is a central part of Philadelphiaâs economy, and why it is such a hugely important place for her. Already a huge service to her community, Deja discusses how she would bring both tenacity and compassion to representing the very place that shaped who she is today.
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It has been an incredible month of lessons taught by the inimitable Anthony T. Browder. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. He closes out his residency with a lesson on the history of women in power, highlighting the differences between matrilineal and patrilineal systems. He also shares the only Black History Month reading list youâll ever need.Â
For more information from Anthony Browder: IKG-info.com OR asarestorationproject.com
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On this final Friday of Black History Month, Anthony T. Browder continues the conversation of religion from yesterdayâs episode, where he showed the similarities between the stories of Jesus Christ and ancient Egyptian god Heru. Today he explains why those similarities were hidden from public view. He also lays out the 42 Declarations of Innocence, which is a set of guidelines on how to strive to be a good human. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Anthony T. Browder continues our Black History Month exploration of ancient Egypt, also known as Kemet. Todayâs discussion might be controversial for some, as Anthony dives into the The significant similarities between the story of Jesus Christ and Heru, one of the oldest gods of Ancient Egypt. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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You might know Rosetta Stone as the program that teaches different languagesâbut its true origins lie in Egypt, and it was an actual stone that was carved with a declaration. Anthony T. Browder begins todayâs Black History Month lesson with a discussion on the Rosetta Stone and its relation to death, resurrection, and Kemetic masonry. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Anthony T. Browder is continuing his residency on MIP for Black History Month and today covers a wide range of subjects and their link to Kemetic ancestry, including literature, mysticism, religion, and film. Did you know George Lucas was inspired by the power of myth and changed his major from philosophy to filmmaking? Thatâs why he starts his films âa long time ago in a galaxy far far away.â Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Thereâs nothing forbidden about astrology, despite the controversy it can stir up in our modern culture. Anthony T. Browder, MIPâs guest of honor for Black History Month, teaches us how astrology was once used in Kemet (and elsewhere) as a tool to determine where we are and how weâre moving through space and time. He also shows us how an ancient Kemetic story appears in the beloved movie Black Panther. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Black History Month with Anthony T. Browder continues, and in todayâs episode, Anthony gives us an understanding of the story of Jesus and the Catholic church in relation to Kemetic ancestry. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Itâs another lesson at the apex of language and history, as Anthony T. Browder examines a few words and concepts from our modern times and their Kemetic rootsâlike âhero,â which, in Kemetic mythology, is linked to the sun, time, God, and more. And taking the âheroâ concept in another direction, Anthony also gets into the âmythâ part of âmythologyâ and how we can properly unpack ancient mythology to find the truth within it. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Cultural appropriation is not a new conceptâand as Anthony T. Browder explores in todayâs Black History Month episode, it demonstrably stretches back to Kemetic ancestors. Today he and Mark look at how Kemetic symbols and history manifest in modern day imagery and how theyâve been appropriated by the culture-at-large. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Anthony T. Browder continues his Black History Month lessons on MIP, and today, he and Mark take a look at the stars. Modern astronomy and astrology owe much to Kemetic ancestors, including the 365 day calendar and other important astrological symbols. And as Anthony reminds us, we have a responsibility to read about and listen to this history now, in honor of all the ancestors who could not read it for themselves. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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You might think that because maps represent geography, a tangible thing, that there is no room for racism within it; Anthony T. Browder says otherwise. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. In his studies, he has seen how modern maps actually get their work wrong, with bias coming through in how each country is represented.
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Anthony T. Browder returns to our Total Month of Tony for Black History Month. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Todayâs deep-dive looks at Egyptian mythology and the importance of goddess figures, including that of Nut (pronounced ânewtâ), which represents the sky, with emphasis on a specific portion. And they return to the subject of language, discussing the complications of using the n-word and hotep in todayâs cultural landscape.
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In yesterdayâs Black History Month lesson from Anthony T. Browder, they touched on Carter G. Woodson, also known as the âFather of Black History.â Todayâs episode takes a closer look at the historical figure, who intentionally chose February as Black History Month, as opposed to the criticism that it was simply dropped into the shortest month of the year. As Anthony explains, Woodsonâs choice of February was a move to rescue history. And make no mistake: Black history is world history, and everyone on this planet has been miseducated to some extent. Anthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
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Anthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. In this ongoing Black History Month series with Anthony, and in the midst of book burning and the censorship of Critical Race Theory and other civil rights and LGBTQ+ history, they discuss how those very topics became âforbidden knowledge.â After we hear from Anthony, we get word from Jared Bernstein, Senior Economic Advisor to President Biden, on the decrease in Black unemployment.
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Anthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Heâs joining Mark for Black History Month on MIP, and today they begin with the origin of the ASA Restoration Project, which stems from a deeply personal loss for Anthony, and what it has and will continue to become. He also explains the Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt and the complications of racism in early Egyptology.
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Anthony T. Browder continues his Black History Month lessons MIP and today digs into a religious word weâre all familiar with: âAmen.â Did you know itâs actually an ancient Egyptian term? Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Diving further into language origins, Anthony shows us how it is crucial in reclaiming history. And did you know weâre all using âpharaohâ incorrectly? After Markâs chat with Anthony, we hear from Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, who gives us the bullet points from the January jobs report. The numbers were pleasantly surprising, as major losses were predicted, but Chad reviews the jobs report story going back to 2020âs initial recession, and how Black unemployment is still âdisturbingly high.â
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On the fourth day of Black History Month, Anthony T. Browder continues the discussion on disinformation of African history, calling it âforbidden knowledge,â a reality that sank in after his first trip to Egypt and grew within him as he continued to read and study more. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant, as well as the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Mark and Anthony also consider the story of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, who developed a poignant theory on racism, white supremacy, and the fear of genetic annihilation, which got her fired from Howard University, but is now regarded as an astute cultural observation.
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Day three of Black History Month and day three with Anthony T. Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. Anthony is also the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Todayâs discussion dives into Hollywoodâs perpetuation of false narratives surrounding African history, including Cleopatra and beyond, and how people easily buy into the lies. This episode also includes a short conversation with Karine Jean-Pierre, Principal Deputy Press Secretary of the Biden Administration, who details President Bidenâs trip to New York today to address gun violence prevention.
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On this second day of Black History Month, Mark embarks on another history-based conversation with Anthony T. Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. Anthony is also the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Todayâs discussion dives deep into Egyptian etymology, beginning with an exploration of âHotep,â its origin and demonization and how that plays out in society-at-large.
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Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, and MIP will be honoring this month with daily conversations with Anthony T. Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. Anthony is also the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture, which is where todayâs discussion begins. After the discussion with Anthony, youâll hear from Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, but heâs recently published a book titled âDignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of us.â Rep. Khanna brings us into this discussion by uplifting some key issues: unequal access to technology is disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities, wealth is concentrated into too few hands, and too many digital jobs are hoarded in selective tech hubs â and all three of these issues result in problems for our democracy.
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Mini Timmaraju, President of NARAL, discusses the future of Roe.
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Elie Mystal is Justice Correspondent at The Nation and heâs back to discuss the current threat against Affirmative Action via our Supreme Court. SCOTUS took up two casesâone from Harvard and one from UNC, but Elie explains they are fundamentally the same case: a group of Asian-American students claim they outperform African-Americans and Latinos, but are still underrepresented at their universities. And in certain ways, their claims are validâbut the big problem stems from the person hiding behind those students, and is responsible for putting them up to it in the first place: Ed Blum. And if you donât know Ed Blum, heâs made it his lifeâs work to unravel civil rights advancements. Itâs a complicated situation with a lot of nuance but Elie breaks it down in his expert fashion to help us understand whatâs at stake and why the conversative supreme court could our worst fears through this time around.
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Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring and Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and Host of podcast âThe Brief,â explains how it puts us in danger of a 7-2 conservative majority. But one of the upsides to Justice Beyer exiting is the prospect of a new judge, and Mark and Markos consider the possible replacement: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (do you know how sheâs connected to former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan?). New and old justices aside, how will this event play a role in the midterm elections, and how might the role of some moderate Republicans end up helping Democrats this year?
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David Daley is Senior Fellow of FairVote and Author of two books, âRatf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal Americaâs Democracy,â and âUnrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy.â He joins the show today to discuss how heâs processing last Wednesday's devastating news for our democracy when Senators Sinema and Manchin sided with Republicans against our voting protections. David also opens discussion on the structural imbalance of the U.S. Senate, legal strategies for protecting the vote, and an analysis on our current Supreme Court and why they are a âconstitutional wrecking crew.â
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Attorney Gerald Griggs is the Vice President of the Atlanta NAACP and he has some new strategy for Democrats to consider in regards to protecting our voting rights and democracy-at-large. The general consensus has been that President Biden canât do anything through executive order to stop the dismantling of our right to voteâbut Attorney Griggs says thatâs not necessarily the case and he breaks it down it todayâs episode.
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Eric Boehlert, Publisher of Pressrun.media, is back for another round of cutting through the mediaâs willful ignorance in covering our government. Today heâs cracking into their coverage of last Wednesdayâs loss in the fight for voting rights and how Republicans manage to escape without any blame for attempting to topple democracy. Heâs also analyzing the Supreme Courtâs recent moves and how they directly relate to Republican policy (and what can be gleaned from that).
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Rev. Dr. Ben Chavis Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, joins Mark to reflect on the devastating blow to voting rights that took place in the senate on Wednesday night, when Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema joined Republicans in blocking voting rights legislation that would have changed the chamberâs filibuster rules.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Briefâ is back for another #ThursdayKos installment and they kick it off discussing Markâs time on Capitol Hill and witnessing the floor debate around voting rights in the Senate gallery; but they inevitably dig into 2022/2024 strategy and where heâs finding optimism these days. Following Markâs conversation with Markos, youâll hear a press conference held yesterday by the Congressional Black Caucus, featuring the voices of Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Congressman James Clyburn, followed by closing thoughts from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
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Mark was on Capitol Hill yesterday where a demonstration took place to stand up for voting rights, where approximately two dozen activists were arrested.
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In the shadow of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mark reflects on members of the senate (looking at you, Sinema and Manchin) fail to protect our voting rights. We also take a minute to hear from Martin Luther King III who discussed leaders like Senator Sinema over the weekend, as well as Yolanda King, who pleaded with Sinema and Manchin to take a stand for democracy. Youâll also hear from Rev. Dr. William Barber II, who calls on congressional leadership to act now.
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Dr. Joseph Evans is the Dean of the Morehouse School of Religion and author of his latest book, âThe Polished King: Living Words of Martin Luther King Jr.â He joins the show to discuss that book, his motivations for writing it and the title its been given, and James Baldwin, who considered Dr. King to be a âpolished preacher,â is interwoven as we come to understand the power of Kingâs words and faith.
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Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm is back on MIP for an exciting new announcement from the Biden administration: they are adding renewable clean energy that will both create jobs and lowers the cost. As Secretary Granholm explains, adding renewable energies onto the grid is a huge benefitâbut theyâre also working to expand grid capabilities that will allow for communities to continuously access that energy and not go dark in stormy weather (think Texas and Louisiana). And as for the jobs this will add, theyâre promising higher paying union positions.
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Itâs our first #ThursdayKos of 2022 and thereâs much to catch up on with Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and Host of podcast âThe Brief.â Mark and Markos waste no time getting into President Bidenâs speech earlier this week in Atlanta with honest reactions and addressing if it will really make a difference in the long run. And speaking of long run, whatâs the deal with Democratic strategy now that weâre officially in a midterm year? What do Dems plan to run on, and what are the related concerns?
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LaTosha Brown, Cliff Albright, and April England-Albright of Black Voters Matter made the decision not to attend President Bidenâs speech in Georgia yesterday where he addressed the attack on our voting rightsâbut it is being said that Biden is not going far enough to protect those rights. These leaders discuss why they chose not to attend, their expectations of Biden and congress, and why theyâre no longer considering speeches as action.
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Today youâll hear from six more hunger strikers (Joe Madison told us his story yesterday, as he begins his second month of striking for voting rights), who are also faith leaders in their communities. They detail their own motivation, hopes, and fears for our country as our voting rights are under attack. And as one of the guests succinctly notes: the deadline for our democracy is January 17th. Will congress take action?
Guests: Rev. Stephen A. Green, Pastor, St Luke AME of Harlem Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould of Missouri Faith Voices Rev. Dennis James, III, Pastor, Pine Grove, AME, Columbia, SC Rev. Traci Blackmon, United Church of Christ Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III, Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago Rev. Jamal Bryant, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta
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Joe Madison has been on a hunger strike for voting rights, now 65 days in, and he joins Mark to discuss why heâs striking, the physical affects, and what he hopes will unfold on Capitol Hill.
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Mark teams up with Danielle Moodie, Host of WokeAF, for our new monthly crossover series⌠Make It Effing Woke.
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In this "best of MIP" episode, Dr. Amara Enyia of the Policy and Research Coordinator for Movement for Black Lives details a report the organization released, which demonstrates how the United States government persecutes activists with the hope of dissuading them from taking any kind of political action. Though itâs easy to blame red states like Florida for putting laws in place that would criminalize peaceful protest, the Biden administration is not off the hook, as they have yet to take meaningful action to prevent that criminalization of protestors. Dr. Enyia also points to the disparity in language when discussing those who participated in protests, like those for George Floyd or Breonna Taylor, compared to those who participated in the January 6th insurrection.
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In today's "best of MIP" espiode, Scott Dworkin, who is also Founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition and host of podcast âThe Dworkin Report,â is here to download us on all sorts of strategy and analysis of whatâs up ahead for 2022 and 2024. He shares that itâs believed Trump plans to announce a 2024 run early next year, before primary season, for one specific reason--but could that help Democrats in the long-run? Scott also shares his biggest concerns for 2022, and fills us in on a key race in Virginia, where Terry McAuliffe is back for another run. Breaking from the future to look at the past, Scott explains why Mike Pence is an accomplice to the January 6th insurrection. And Scott also share why he thinks Facebook going out of service was a self-inflicted wound to distract from the whistleblower news, and why he doesnât think Mark Zuckerberg will be running Facebook this time next year.
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Today is a "Best Of MIP Episode" with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, the author of âSaving Us: A Climate Scientistâs Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World.â In the episode she impresses the importance that we all have a critical role to play in slowing climate change. Building off some details from a recent conversation with the White House Climate Advisor, Dr. Hayhoe and Mark examine heat-related deaths disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities. And as Dr. Hayhoe outlines for us, climate change is responsible for 9 million deaths every year, but is never framed as a life-or-death emergency and is not often being discussed as a top priority on mainstream news networks. And Dr. Hayhoe gives her take on something weâve wondered about many times on MIP: how do you overcome the apathy or helplessness when it comes to fighting climate change? Bonus⌠if youâre a TikTok-er, Dr. Hayhoe also talks about her debut on the platform and what kind of content she plans to share, including some jaw-dropping statistics that are sure to shock you.
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Nadra Nittle is a Senior Reporter for Civil Eats and more recently she has taken on the title of author, with her book titled âToni Morrisonâs Spiritual Vision: Faith, Folktales, and Feminism in Her Life and Literature.â In todayâs episode she discusses the many facets of the legendary Toni Morrison, which often lead us back to her spirituality and religion, and the ways we can see that play out in her inimitable literature.
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What is the connection between the Virginia governorâs race, Toni Morrison, and Mark Twain? Those are the ties made in todayâs conversation with James Henry Harris, Distinguished Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology and a research scholar in religion and humanities at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Heâs also author of the book âN: My Encounter with Racism and the Forbidden Word in An American Classic,â a memoir recounting a semester spent in a graduate course studying Mark Twainâs âHuckleberry Finn,â where the n-word is used more than 200 times, which granted a sort of permission to the white professor and students (Harris was the only Black student) to freely use the unabbreviated version of the word themselves. This experience acts as the foundation for todayâs conversation, which examines the intersection of Toni Morrisonâs own studies (and support) of Mark Twain and his work, and how the effort to ban her work is being used by the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Virginia.
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Donna Haskins grew up in poverty in one of the most racially segregated cities in America with seemingly all the odds stacked against her. She was sexually assaulted at 13, and when she had an abortion, she thought she could never fulfill her dream of becoming a nun. Later in life, in a crisis about her identity as a Black woman and on the brink of suicide, she hears a sermon that shook her to her core and permanently changed her course. Dr. Onaje X.O. Woodbine is todayâs guest, author of "Take Back What the Devil Stole: An African American Prophetâs Encounters in the Spirit World," where he introduces us to Donna Haskins and her transformed life as a prophet. Dr. Woodbine worked with Donna for four years to document her lifeâs work, dedicated to helping others without accepting a dime, her Afro-Caribbean roots, and how it all intertwines with her Christianity. And if you want to believe in miracles, listen to the incredible story of Donnaâs visions that brought a woman the family she thought sheâd never have.
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Whatâs the likelihood of an American experiencing poverty? Turns out, itâs the majority. Thatâs what Mark Rank covers in his new book (co-authored by Lawrence Eppard and Heather Bullock) out now, âPoorly Understood: What Americans Get Wrong About Poverty.â Thereâs a common misconception that poverty is an issue of âthemâ when itâs really about âusâ -- not an individual failing, but a structural one. How does that play out in our society and economy? Mark explains that, and what can be done to make systemic changes, in this eye-opening episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What would it look like to engage in nonviolent direct action consistently, through strategic organizing? Thatâs what Kai Newkirk (Founder of For All www.forallorg.us) and Rev. Stephen Green (Pastor, Scholar, and Activist) explain in todayâs episode, as they discuss the piece they co-authored, âWhy Kingian democratic socialism is the best path forward for the progressive left.â This is especially relevant in the context of our current society where unarmed Black people continue to be murdered by police. They also dig into why we need statehood in D.C. in order to make winning Georgia actually count and see progress on reparations.
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In 2002, Julius Jones was wrongfully convicted of murdering Paul Howell. Last week, on the day of his scheduled execution for a crime he did not commit, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commuted the death sentence just four hours before he was set to die. It is a victory that Juliusâs life has been saved, but now the work continues to free him from prison. Pastor Mike McBride, Founder of Live Free USA and the Black Church PAC, played a large part in fighting for Juliusâs life alongside other faith leaders, and he walks us back through the racism that led to Julius's incarceration, the racism of the death penalty itself, and the juxtaposition of faith leaders assisting in Julius's commutation while simultaneously being scrutinized in the trial of the men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery.
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Happy Holidays MIP family! We're bringing you some of the year's most popular episodes while our team takes a break. Enjoy this throwback episode and a restful, joyful holiday season!
Robert P. Jones is the author of âWhite Too Longâ (which recently received the American Book Award), as well as a leading commentator on the crossroads of politics and religion. He brings us his expertise in data and theology with what he has titled the âracism index,â a scale used to examine the impact religion has had on a personâs potential racism through a series of racial attitude questions. His results were both affirming and surprising, and he explains them in todayâs episode, as he and Mark question what a movement to integrate Sunday morning might look like.
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America is the wealthiest country in the world and yet our federal paid leave, or rather, lack thereof, comes up way short in comparison to other countries. Carol Joyner is the Director of Labor Project for Working Families and in todayâs episode, she explains that weâre at a pivotal moment in our countryâs history where we have the potential to pass the first federal paid leave mandate--but how likely is that to actually happen? She fills us in on the challenges the legislation faces, why sheâs optimistic, and where there is still room for improvement on the granular details. She also details how Labor Project for Working Families, in conjunction with a nationwide network of unions, partners, and organizations, have worked to pass paid leave legislation in 9 states and Washington D.C. over the last 20 years.
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You know Brittany Temple as the Producer behind the scenes of Make It Plain, but sheâs also a writer and publisher of a bi-weekly newsletter, Write All Along. Her most recent issue was inspired by Bill Cosbyâs release from jail--she wasnât surprised it happened, and felt frustrated with the continued fixation on big headline stories, when sexual assault is happening in our communities every day. She chose to share her story in hopes of contributing to the collective strength of survivors who are standing up to say they wonât be silent about sexual abuse any longer. Brittany makes the point that, statistically speaking, we all know someone who has been sexually abused, and in order to create a supportive culture, we have to demand it by speaking up.
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Jen Miller is the Executive Director at the League of Women Voters Ohio, and she and her colleagues are working alongside the ACLU of Ohio and the A. Philip Randolph Institute to fight gerrymandering in the state. They recently filed a lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court to fight against the stateâs new Congressional district map and prove the maps are extreme partisan gerrymandering.
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Eric Boehlert of Pressrun.media is back for his biting analysis of what the mainstream media is flubbing these days: this time, theyâre following along with Republicans who invented claims about Critical Race Theory. Theyâre happy to indulge the fabricated GOP fears but fail to mention that CRT is something that is only taught at the college level and higher, not in elementary school. But the Republicans dictate the public discourse based on what theyâre angry about or what controversy theyâd like to stir, and the Beltway press is happy to lap it up. On top of CRT, Eric has good news and bad news about the coverage of the January 6th committee.
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On December 1st, the Supreme Court heard Dobbs v. Jackson Womenâs Health Organization, one of the more troubling attacks on Roe v. Wade and womenâs access to healthcare that is currently unfolding in America right now. Daniela Diaz is the Federal Strategies Manager at All* Above All, and she helps us understand what this case means in the grander scheme of protecting reproductive health care and access. The situation is dire, but she also details creative strategizing happening, including the EACH Act, which seeks to reverse the Hyde Amendment that blocks federal funds from going toward abortion. Daniela is also an abortion storyteller, meaning that she willingly shares her own experience with the medical procedure, and she talks to us about that decision and how it impacted her life for the better.
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Itâs #ThursdayKos and weâre back to strategizing for H.R. 40, the midterms, and democracy at large.
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Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson is an Assistant Professor at Southern University and A&M College. Sheâs from Oakland California and has only been educated at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Her research interests include Black political leadership, women as political agents, and the Black experience throughout the Diaspora. In her latest book, âThe Congressional Black Caucus: 50 Years of Fighting for Equality,â she aims to make a clear statement on what the Congressional Black Caucus is, what it does, and correct the misinformation fueled by mainstream media that does not accurately convey how critical the Black Caucus is for democracy.
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Mike Elk was illegally fired from Politico for union organizing, and won a settlement in the aftermath. He used that money to invest in his labor news organization, Payday Report, where they cover the angle of labor unions and workersâ rights that traditional news organizations cannot. Itâs through this lens that he examines the MLB owner lockout; Mike helps us understand what, exactly, is a lockout versus a strike, and how the owners are essentially manipulating players by shutting them out--and how a lockout makes the union a âhostage,â because owners get to decide when this charade will end.
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We learned last week that the United States Department of Justice is closing the case on the murder of Emmett Till, and will no longer pursue an investigation into his horrific death, which sparked the modern Civil Rights Movement. Deborah Watts is Emmettâs cousin and Founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, and despite the DOJâs disappointing decision, she is continuing to fight for justice and uphold the memory of Emmett Till. In todayâs episode Deborah and Mark discuss the 2017 book by author Timothy Tyson, where he wrote about Carolyn Bryant (the accuser) confessing to lying about Emmett whistling at her--a claim that has since been debated, as her family stepped in to retract the statement. But after all this time, and the murky accusation and retraction, why hasnât there been a closer investigation of Carolyn Bryant, who, as Deborah argues, is the original Karen?
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Gun violence activists, survivors, organizers and advocates rallied in front of the White House yesterday, demanding President Biden finally take a different approach to the public health crisis that is gun violence. Igor Volsky is the Executive Director of Guns Down America, and in todayâs episode, he tells us there's not a single staffer in the White House whose full-time job is to address this crisis, as gun violence continues to take lives. And since Biden pledged from the campaign trail, whereâs the action to his proposed plan now? Guns Down America is also asking the White House to conduct a federal review of laws across the country, like open carry and stand-your-ground, to consider how they empower vigilantism like that of Kyle Rittenhouse.
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A Politico headline went viral that read âDemocrats fall flat with âLatinxâ language.â Markos Moulitsas, founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and Host of âThe Brief,â is weighing in with the consideration of his Latino roots (he is from El Salvador), as well as some polling data from within the Latino community, to consider what the best-used term might be, and how President Biden might want to be careful about who he trusts when it comes to the language he should be using. Mark and Markos discuss all angles of the situation, and how, ultimately, it should not be used to make a political point through language.
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We know Donald Trump is corrupt, but how deep does it go? David Cay Johnstonâs latest book âThe Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Familyâ answers that question, detailing just how far the Trump family will go with their schemes to steal. David has been chronicling Donald Trump and his family for more than 33 years and dubs him a master con-artist, laying out in his book the ways Donald was Americaâs âbeggar-in-chief.â Will he be indicted for the deeds heâs done? In todayâs episode, David explains that itâs only a matter of time.
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Senator Rand Paulâs days in the U.S. Senate are numbered, as far as Charles Booker is concerned: heâs running against Senator Paul in the 2022 midterm elections. Charles wants to make moves on the Hill that will serve ALL Kentuckians, as opposed to the wealthy few that Senator Paul is most concerned with. Charles comes from one of the poorest zip codes in Kentucky, and he realizes that the struggle cuts across party lines. Thatâs why he plans to build a sustainable future that gives access to prosperity, not just survival. And aside from his plans for prosperity, Charles shows us how Senator Paul is not just an âunserious politician,â but a literal danger to the people of Kentucky.
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This month is special for our jobs report recap, as we have two experts on the subject. First up is Angela Hanks, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training at the Department of Labor. She details the work her department is doing to develop more efficient pathways to jobs for those who are looking. Next up is MIPâs resident economist, Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, who helps us understand how the jobs report is so much more than just jobs gained or lost, and he breaks it down in a way that is easily understood. This month is no different, as Chad explains why the November jobs number could potentially be revised substantially (did you know all the jobs reports get revised, anyway?). He also shows us how the virus is still driving our economy--but there is good news, if youâre someone who is still hunting for a job: this is your market, not the employersâ.
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Why do Mark and Danielle believe that December do-or-die for Democrats? Weâre fighting to save Roe v. Wade, prevent gerrymandering, stop the disintegration of voting rights, and so much more. But thatâs exactly why this is NOT the time to get jaded, and Danielle and Mark break down the realities of the moment in order to ignite the fight within each of us.
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Dr. Tony Allen is the President of HBCU Delaware State University, as well as Chair of President Bidenâs Board of Advisors on HBCUs. 65 HBCU Presidents have sent a letter to the Senate demanding action on President Bidenâs historic funding to those universities, and Dr. Allen describes how beneficial that investment is and what needs to be done to make it all happen.
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Do you consider education a human right? Kailee Scales is the CEO of Pencils of Promise and she explains in todayâs episode that, as human beings, access to education is our birthright. And with Pencils of Promise, sheâs leading an organization that is doing the hard work to expand that access, currently working in Laos, Guatemala and Ghana to build more than 500 schools and serve more than 1,000 students. In addition to that, Pencils of Promise seeks to improve and expand education on hygiene programming, clean water and ending menstrual poverty, as these factors all play a part in preventing children from focusing on learning and growing.
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Ever since Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on charges of murdering two people and injuring another, hostility towards protestors is increasing. Scott Roberts is the Senior Director of Criminal Justice for Color of Change, and in todayâs episode he explains that more than 100 bills have popped up in states across the country that seek to strip rights from protestors, and even give more freedom to those who wish to hurt protestors. This response is setting a dangerous precedent, and highlights what weâre already painfully aware of: our legal system has a double-standard problem, and systemic change is overdue.
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Eric Boehlert of Pressrun.media says the media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris is completely out of hand. In fact, their coverage of Democrats and their alleged troubles with âmessagingâ is an overall disaster, with seemingly no self-reflection of what role the reporters themselves play in demolishing the aforementioned Democratic messaging. There also wasnât any reporting on the White House easing the supply chain jam--but at least weâre getting the most important news, which is the hot takes from Americaâs least favorite governor, the wishy-washy-Trump-lover-hater-maybe-supporter, Chris Christie.
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Mwalim, also known as Dr. Morgan James Peters or even âDaPhunkee Professor,â is a professor of English and Black Studies at UMass Dartmouth and a Mashpee Wampanoag. Wampanoag was the tribe that met with Pilgrims in the story of the âfirst Thanksgiving,â but thatâs about all that traditional American history got right about that first âholiday.â Mwalim gives us the history lesson we should have had in school, starting with the ways colonizers changed tribal affiliations and leading all the way up to capitalism and commerce shaping the way we celebrate Thanksgiving. Come for the amazing storytelling, and stay to find out which celebrity his research leads him to believe is an Apache Indian.
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Jean-Luc Pierite, Director of the North American Indian Center in Boston and member of the United American Indians of New England, shares with us in todayâs episode about the National Day of Mourning, which is an annual celebration that seeks to educate people on the myths of Thanksgiving and raise awareness of the ongoing struggles that Native Americans are still facing today. In addition to the dayâs details, Jean-Luc talks about fighting back against historicizing Native Americans, because itâs not just about the injustices that have already taken place--itâs about those that are still happening. And are you unsure if you should say Indian, American Indian, Native American, or Indigenous? Well Jean-Luc helps us understand what the most proper and respectful form of reference can be.
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Protecting yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 this holiday season goes way beyond good handwashing skills and masking up. Dr. C Debra Furr-Holden, Epidemiologist and Associate Dean for Public Health at Michigan State University and Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N., Infection Preventionist, Clinical Research Scholar at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, are here to provide the MOST helpful travel tips that youâve likely never considered, complete with some mind-blowing airport facts (spoiler alert: their research groups have swabbed those bins you put your luggage in, and it ainât pretty!). This episode has everything you need to know before you head home for the holidays.
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Closing arguments are happening today in Ahmaud Arberyâs murder trial, as the prosecution seeks justice through the conviction of father-and-son duo Travis and Gregory McMichael, as well as their neighbor William Bryan Jr.. Attorney Barbara Arnwine, who is also the Founder and President of the Transformative Justice Coalition, has been working with Ahmaudâs family and their community since the beginning, and she reports to us about a trial that has been rife with misconduct and failures of the criminal justice system. Just yesterday, the defense made multiple requests to have the Transformative Justice Coalition removed from the courtroom--this is after he asked for Black pastors to be excluded last week. And thatâs just a piece of the misconduct pie, and Barbara breaks it down for us and lets us know what we can expect today.
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In 2002, Julius Jones was wrongfully convicted of murdering Paul Howell. Last week, on the day of his scheduled execution for a crime he did not commit, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commuted the death sentence just four hours before he was set to die. It is a victory that Juliusâs life has been saved, but now the work continues to free him from prison. Pastor Mike McBride, Founder of Live Free USA and the Black Church PAC, played a large part in fighting for Juliusâs life alongside other faith leaders, and he walks us back through the racism that led to Julius's incarceration, the racism of the death penalty itself, and the juxtaposition of faith leaders assisting in Julius's commutation while simultaneously being scrutinized in the trial of the men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery.
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Led by the League of Women Voters and People for the American Way, Mark joined forces with protestors in Washington D.C. to demand President Biden FIX OR NIX THE FILIBUSTER. Youâll hear one-on-one conversations with: April Albright, Legal Director and Chief of Staff at Black Voters Matter Fund; Judith Brown Dianis, Executive Director of the Advancement Project; Rev. Tim McDonald, Chair of the Board for People for the American Way; Senator Lena Taylor of Wisconsin; Cliff Albright, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, and Wes Bellamy, Co-Chair of Our Black Party; and a closing word from Rev. Dr. WIlliam Barber II.
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On Tuesday, Mark spent the day attended the 8th gathering of Black women and allies, brought together by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable and the National Council of Negro Women. We'll hear from two movement leaders and speakers to kick things off: Melanie Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of Black Women's Roundtable; and Clayola Brown, Civil, Human and Women's Rights Director for the AFL-CIO. They're followed by one-on-one conversations with Congresswoman Shontel Brown of Ohio, who was elected to replace HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge; Jotaka Eaddy, Host of "Speak Sis" on the Oprah Winfrey Network and founder of #WinWithBlackWomen; Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP.
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Why is the infrastructure bill significant? Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves says itâs a historic long-term investment for the next five years, giving life to projects like fixing bridges and roads and even expanding broadband access.
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Yesterday, as President Biden signed the infrastructure bill, protestors and organizers gathered on Capitol Hill to point to the crucial legislation that also needs passage: the Build Back Better Act. Mark teamed up with Poor Peopleâs Campaign Co-Chairs Rev. Dr. William Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis to call for immediate action on the Build Back Better legislation. Youâll hear from protestors/organizers from Maine and Montana, Stewart Acuff, formerly of the UWUA and AFL CIO, and the keynote address from Rev. Dr. William Barber II.
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The fact is, we wonât be seeing the last of COVID-19 anytime soon. Thatâs one of the several truths dropped in todayâs episode with Dr. Sandro Galea, epidemiologist and Dean of Boston Universityâs Robert A. Knox School of Public Health, and author of his new book âThe Contagion Next Time.â Not only can we expect to see more of the coronavirus, but we could see stronger, more deadly strains. But this episode is not intended to make you fear whatâs ahead! Dr. Galea wants us to prepare accordingly, and consider a number of external factors, so as to not forget all that we endured with coronavirus and be in poor conditions to battle the virus again.
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If you believe in and support reparations: the time is now. Your help is needed in contacting House leadership to let them know. Dreisen Heath is a Researcher with Human Rights Watch and Kennis Henry is Chairperson of NCOBRA Legislative Committee, and in todayâs episode, they give us the exact steps you need to take to get involved, including a super easy website that allows you to send an email directly to House leadership (link below). They also give us the background info: who is supporting the bill, how many votes are currently in favor, and what still needs to be done. #HR40totheFloor
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is here for his weekly installment of #ThursdayKos to do a postmortem on the election in Virginia. Markos lays out the questions the election posed: will trump voters turn out if heâs not on the ballot? Will suburban college-educated white women go back to the republican party? Will the Democratic base turn out? And according to Markos, we got our answers--answers that could prove to be an indicator of how things will go in 2022 and 2024.
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Dr. Ray Winbush is the Director of the Urban Research Institute at Morgan State University and author of the book âShould America Pay?: Slavery and the Raging Debate on Reparations.â He has been working within the reparations movement for decades and in todayâs episode, he and Mark discuss the latest in getting H.R. 40 passed, as we are now the closest weâve ever been in advancing reparations legislation.
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It's that time again! Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back for his monthly installment of breaking down the latest jobs report, giving us way more detail than the top-level numbers, helping us understand the depth of where our economy stands. Chad maps out the recovery weâve made so far since the COVID-induced recession, and he also gives us a refresher on why the unemployment rate is deceptive on its own, without considering several other factors. He also gives us some predictions for whatâs coming as we near the holiday season where weâre used to higher employment and spending.
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Sheryll Cashin is a Professor of Law at Georgetown University and has committed to writing extensively about inequality and race relations in America, which is currently culminating in her latest book, âWhite Space: Black Hood: Opportunity Hoarding in America.â She talks with Mark today about the caste system that was created to contain Black and Brown people--though they are not the only ones ensnared. As the government continues to over-invest in affluent white spaces while dis-investing in/containing/preying on people in high poverty Black and Brown neighborhoods, they spin stories about people in âthe hoodâ to justify the way things are. Professor Cashin is able to show how specific actions by the government uphold decades-old policies like redlining, and keep poverty concentrated in the areas of their choosing.
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Mark teams up with Danielle Moodie, fellow DCP Entertainment broadcaster and Host of WokeAF, to bring you our first episode of our crossover series âMake It Effing Woke.â On the first Friday of every month, Mark and Danielle will bust open the dayâs biggest stories, combining their powerhouse truth-telling to âmake it effing woke.â And in our first episode, the question is: why the heck did we try to run Terry McAuliffe in Virginia again? Yes, the question is coming too late, but itâs important to take a look at exactly what happened so Dems donât make this mistake again. And aside from a weak candidate, weâve got a bone to pick with white women, who are seemingly more concerned in aligning with powerful white men than voting for candidates who will actually work to protect their human rights.
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Access to healthcare can be the determining factor in life or death, which is why it is critical to get coverage. Open enrollment has begun at Healthcare.gov and Chiquita Brooks LaSure, Administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, downloads us on the details of how to get signed up and why you can expect more low-cost options than ever before.
SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE HERE: https://www.healthcare.gov/
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Students at Howard University are protesting the living conditions in some campus dormitories, saying the mold, mice, flooding, and other subpar conditions are making students sick. So around 150 students have occupied Blackburn University Center on October 12th and have not left, demanding the schoolâs administration address their concerns. Mark joined up with Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Dr. WIlliam Barber to travel to the campus and speak with the students who have been organizing this protest effort. Youâll hear from some of those students today, as well as their counsel, Attorney Donald Temple. Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Barber also draws important connections to history to show how the protests the students are staging today are critical actions.
*This episode was recorded on Sunday, Oct 31. Any references made to events/conversations happening âtodayâ or âtonightâ have now passed.
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Gaby Goldstein is Co-Founder of Sister District, an organization with the goal of putting progressive power in state legislatures. Gaby joins today to discuss the governorâs race happening TODAY in Virginia--so if you live in the state, itâs your time to get out and vote! And if you know someone, itâs your job to give them a call to make sure theyâre hitting the polls. Gaby acquaints us with the candidates and letâs us know thatâs it will be a photo finish, emphasizing the importance of progressive VA voters getting out in support of Terry McAuliffe. Gaby also fills us in on the origins of Sister District and another organization they partner with on multiple initiatives, Run For Something. She shows us how the state legislative level of government is critical in fighting gerrymandering and itâs also where big, impactful change can happen. She also tells us about the Future Winners Program, which works with candidates who ran and lost by small margins, in order to revamp their campaigns to take another shot at running. And though the Virginia governor will be decided after today, she talks about how we can and should strategize for 2022, and how you can help out from the comfort of your home.
*This episode was recorded before todayâs election. BUT, you can still get involved with Sister District and Run for Something to prepare for the 2022 midterms and beyond! GO HERE: www.sisterdistrict.com
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What is the connection between the Virginia governorâs race, Toni Morrison, and Mark Twain? Those are the ties made in todayâs conversation with James Henry Harris, Distinguished Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology and a research scholar in religion and humanities at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Heâs also author of the book âN: My Encounter with Racism and the Forbidden Word in An American Classic,â a memoir recounting a semester spent in a graduate course studying Mark Twainâs âHuckleberry Finn,â where the n-word is used more than 200 times, which granted a sort of permission to the white professor and students (Harris was the only Black student) to freely use the unabbreviated version of the word themselves. This experience acts as the foundation for todayâs conversation, which examines the intersection of Toni Morrisonâs own studies (and support) of Mark Twain and his work, and how the effort to ban her work is being used by the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Virginia.
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Dan and Casey Dalton are siblings and co-founders of Evidence and Ocean Grown Extracts, companies committed to raising awareness and funds to free people who are jailed for cannabis-related offenses. Dan joins the show today to discuss the mission and function of Evidence, which is housed in a renovated jail in Coalinga, California. They transformed the 77,000 square foot prison into a full-fledged manufacturing facility that now provides more than 100 jobs to the local community and brought the city out of debt. On top of that, they distribute their product in literal evidence bags (hence the name) in order to bring awareness and elevate the conversation around the subject of freeing prisoners who are doing jail time for activities that are now legal in many states across the country.
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Yesterday on Capitol Hill, the Poor Peopleâs Campaign, led by Co-Chairs Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, gathered to demand action from the two senators who are now infamous for standing in the way of progress: Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. On this Moral Witness Wednesday, Mark spoke with leaders and constituents on the ground who want to know why Manchin and Sinema are blocking Build Back Better. Youâll hear from the following guests in this order: Congressman Jamie Raskin; Rev. Jeffrey Haggray; Walt Hale and Roy Blankenship of the Black Political Empowerment Project of Pittsburgh; Colleen from Arizona; Protestors/Poor Peopleâs Campaign members at the Hart Building; and hunger striker Paul Campion
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Eric Boehlert, Writer and Publisher of Pressrun.media, is tired of the media indulging the anti-vaxxer narrative by producing countless stories about people who will âloseâ their jobs if they donât get vaccinated and their employers are now requiring it. Eric sees mainstream media embracing conspiracy and misinformation, choosing to paint these people as rational humans, instead of people who are walking away from steady income. They could also be lifting up the alternative: those who might have struggled to gain employment in the past, but are now vaccinated and still searching, might have an easier time now. In other unfortunate news, outlets like the Washington Post still feel compelled to talk with Trump supporters, despite the fact that heâs no longer president, which is an unprecedented move in the history of reporting on former presidents (spoiler alert: they didnât do that before). Eric also takes time to touch on the subject of Colin Powell and explains why his infamous 2003 presentation at the United Nations to move forward with the invasion of Iraq, and the reporting that followed, marked the beginning of the media embracing misinformation.
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Senator Joe Manchin has framed President Bidenâs Build Back Better plan as âentitlement;â so this past weekend, Mark joined forces with the Poor Peopleâs Campaign, led by Co-Chairs Rev. Dr. WIlliam J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, to show Joe Manchin exactly how much HE is costing the state he is supposed to represent. In todayâs episode youâll hear from both leaders and residents of the state who speak of struggling to work against poverty and gun violence with no resources at their disposal--resources that their Senator Joe Manchin could help provide access to. Guests speak in the following order: Poor Peopleâs Campaign Co-Chair Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, West Virginia Poor Peopleâs Campaign Tri-Chair Pam Garrison, Pastor Michael Poke of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Shelly Bosley of First Missionary Baptist Church Vandalia, and West Virginia residents Tonisha Copning and Gene Everest Moore.
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Natalie Cofield is the Assistant Administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Womenâs Business Ownership, and she joins the show with exciting news to share: a new Womenâs Business Center has opened in Tulsa, OK, making it the 139th center across the country. These centers seek to provide resources to help women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. And beyond what it will provide for the community, itâs also a historic beginning, 100 years after the Black community in Tulsaâs Greenwood district, known as âBlack Wall Street,â was destroyed in a racist attack that took the lives of approximately 300 Black Americans, and countless homes and businesses were destroyed.
To learn more about SBAâs programs and services for women entrepreneurs, visit www.sba.gov/women. To find other WBC locations and additional SBA resources, visit www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance.
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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg takes time to talk with Mark about the vast benefits of the Build Back Better plan, which stands to create jobs and make lives healthier and more enriched, and also addresses issues of environmental and racial injustice. We then get to hear from leaders of congress who commemorated 10 years since the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. was erected next to the National Mall. He speaks with Speaker Pelosi, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Congressman Troy Carter, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Congressman Bobby Scott, Actor and Author Hill Harper, and MLK Memorial Foundation President Harry Johnson.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Brief,â is back for our weekly #ThursdayKos chat, and it begins on the subject of the politicization of Colin Powellâs death, and how anti-vaxxers (and the media outlets they flock to) are forgetting some key details as to why Powell passed away. Looking over at the senate, Mark and Markos wonder aloud if Manchin will help get rid of the filibuster in the name of voting rights, which he claims to support wholeheartedly. But if we want to stop the Sinema/Manchin circus, Markos explains why we MUST have successful midterm elections in 2022.
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The League of Women Voters, People for the American Way, and Declaration for American Democracy have initiated a season of direct action and civil disobedience at the White House to demand President Biden take action to end the filibuster and protect our voting rights. Mark participated in yesterdayâs rally (stick around âtil the end to hear him speak), where leaders of the movement demand President Biden and his administration address their campaign-trail-promise to protect our voting rights.
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Nadra Nittle is a Senior Reporter for Civil Eats and more recently she has taken on the title of author, with her book titled âToni Morrisonâs Spiritual Vision: Faith, Folktales, and Feminism in Her Life and Literature.â In todayâs episode she discusses the many facets of the legendary Toni Morrison, which often lead us back to her spirituality and religion, and the ways we can see that play out in her inimitable literature.
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How deeply do you understand the critical legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer? Dr. Keisha N. Blain is a historian and author of her latest book, âUntil I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamerâs Enduring Message to America,â and she shows how Hamerâs words still speak truth to power in our society and what that actually means. Dr. Blain familiarizes us with Hamer, who didnât know she could vote until she was 44 years old, but eventually found herself on stage at the Democratic National Convention in 1964. But she also faced tensions within the democratic party and experienced a lot of difficult resistance to her radical honesty. But her dedication to her home state of Mississippi and to the movement are still evident today, as her message endures.
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Nadya Okamoto is CEO of August, a company dedicated to producing sustainable, ethical, and impactful tampons and pads, as well as host of the newest podcast in the DCP Entertainment family, âTigress.â She joins Mark to discuss the evolution of her career that began at the age of 16 and continues to evolve but always keeps her eye on the prize of abolishing the period tax and expanding access to affordable (if not free) period products. And as her podcast takes shape, sheâs expanding into topics like mental health, sexual assault and harassment, and family dynamics.Â
Check out Nadyaâs show here: https://www.dcpofficial.com/tigress
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Itâs time for #ThursdayKos and Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Brief,â is back to talk all things 2024. But before we climb that hill, thereâs midterm elections to be had, and Markos explains why losing either chamber of congress will absolutely kill the Biden legislative agenda. Luckily we have organizers like Stacey Abrams who know how to engage with people outside of the election season, and Markos explains how that edge should give her the push she needs to be the next governor of Georgia. Over at Civiqs, where theyâre tracking a plethora of polling data, Markos explains that Bidenâs numbers have tanked with independents--that, combined with the fact that Trump could be a strong contender in 2024, should have us all contributing to organizations that will help us hold onto the hill.
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Last week, a few reputable news sources ran a story that the Biden administration had made a serious cut in their proposal to get relief funds to HBCUs--and that story was incorrect. Trey Baker is a Director of Public Engagement for the Biden administration and he tells us that, in truth, the Biden administration is currently proposing a historic amount of funding for HBCUs, but the total dollar amount is still undecided. Thatâs where congress comes in.Â
See the HBCU-funding fact sheet here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/09/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administrations-historic-investments-and-support-for-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back for our monthly check-in on the economy via the jobs report. Chad points out that labor force participation is much lower than it would be in a normal strong labor market, because of the pandemic, and especially for parents. And September usually brings stronger numbers in education, as kids get back to school, but this year was lower than average, and Chad explains why. Ultimately, weâre reminded that COVID-19 is still driving the economy.
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Wisconsin has the highest race of violence and sexual assault against Indigenous women in the country. Justine Rufus and Skye Boniasnoke Alloway are Co-Chairs of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force of Wisconsin, and Skye explains one of the task force's main goals: get accurate data on the number of missing and murdered indigenous women, and work to break down the barriers that make that data collection so challenging in the first place. Justine and Skye share how the task force plans to tackle the systemic racism that has contributed to the distrust between Indigenous communities and law enforcement, and how that doubles down on what is already complicated and challenging: keeping Indigenous people safe, and accurately reporting the crimes against them.
*Producerâs note: Mark mentions that Gabby Petito was found in Wisconsin, which is incorrect. Gabbyâs body was found in Wyoming.
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Itâs not about comparing Gabby Petitoâs case to those of Indigenous women, or saying that one is more deserving than the other--thatâs not the case at all. Itâs about cultural patterns, as Yonasda Lonewolf and Cliff Matias explain, and the fact that no missing Indigenous person has ever received national media attention. Yonasda makes a haunting connection between pipeline construction sites and murdered and missing Indigenous women, and points out how Pocahontas was actually the original missing Indigenous woman. And to round it out, Cliff shares some special events happening this weekend in New York City and other cities across the country to honor Indigenous Peoplesâ Weekend.
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Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joins Make It Plain to discuss the Infrastructure bill that is resilient to climate impacts and improves our physical foundations, but also honors the human side of it, which includes things like getting families access to childcare, elder care, internet access--basic human needs that put extra stress people and their budgets.
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Scott Dworkin, who is also Founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition and host of podcast âThe Dworkin Report,â is here to download us on all sorts of strategy and analysis of whatâs up ahead for 2022 and 2024. He shares that itâs believed Trump plans to announce a 2024 run early next year, before primary season, for one specific reason--but could that help Democrats in the long-run? Scott also shares his biggest concerns for 2022, and fills us in on a key race in Virginia, where Terry McAuliffe is back for another run. Breaking from the future to look at the past, Scott explains why Mike Pence is an accomplice to the January 6th insurrection. And Scott also share why he thinks Facebook going out of service was a self-inflicted wound to distract from the whistleblower news, and why he doesnât think Mark Zuckerberg will be running Facebook this time next year.
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Confederate monuments are coming down every day in this country, but as Connor Towne OâNeill details in his book âDown Along With That Devil's Bones,â weâre still fighting a âCold Civil War,â where monument removal is a change that is important symbolism but does not get at the systemic problems. Connor became invested in the conversations and arguments happening around Confederate monuments when he moved to Alabama and came upon a memorial for Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate Army general and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan--a man whose 200th birthday was just celebrated by Neo-Confederates this past summer. Connor shares the story of who Forrest was, the role he played in the Civil War, and why heâs still a hero to some racist white southerners today. And though his busts have come down in Tennessee, thereâs much work to be done by white people, specifically engaging in conversations with one another about racism, white supremacy, and the factual history of this country. Because these Confederate monuments didnât start showing up until the turn of the 20th century, in what is believed to be an attempt to âtidy up the legacy of the Civil War,â and you know Black people werenât behind that one.
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Color of Change ran their first campaign against R. Kelly and his alleged abuse in 2017, as they attempted to get his label, RCA, to drop him. Now that heâs been formally charged and found guilty in a court of law, Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Senior Director of the Media, Culture, and Economic Justice at Color Of Change, discusses how we can move forward and find new ways to rehabilitate the women and girls who survive abuse. And now that R. Kelly has been convicted at the federal level, what will unfold with his state-level charges? Jade explores what might be up ahead for the convicted sexual predator, and why heâs undeserving of a conversation on redemption. Jade also shares with us the news that Color of Change has created a style guide media outlets to assist in their speaking about sexual assault survivors with respect.
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Is it time for your booster shot? United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy returns to the show for an update on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. He answers questions like: what does the booster do in your body, who is eligible, what happens if youâve had a Moderna or Johnson & Johnson shot, and how the boosters help the overall population.
WHERE CAN YOU GET THE BOOSTER? Look here: vaccines.gov
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Progressives want an infrastructure bill PLUS the Build Back Better legislation, otherwise theyâre not voting for infrastructure. Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and podcast âThe Brief,â is back to give us the play-by-play on whatâs happened so far and what might be around the corner, much of that dependent on the moves made by the so-called-centrist Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. Speaking of Sinema, what exactly knocked her down to an all-time-low 18-percent approval rating? Civiqs data has the answer. And what is to come with the debt ceiling, what happens if lawmakers don'tâ raise it, and how does this ordeal definitively prove that Republicans are trying to sink the economic recovery from COVID-19?
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Sojourner Gibbs was slipping into diabetic shock, so someone called 911 to help her. When the Jefferson Parish Sheriffâs Office deputies arrived, they accused her of drug use, swept her feet out from under her, slammed her to the dirt face-first, and zip-tied her hands together. Even as she screamed, âIâm diabetic! I need help!â The officer who knocked her down was later promoted to detective. This disturbing event and lack of consequences for the officers does not surprise the residents of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Richard Webster, a New Orleans-based investigative journalist, produced a story on the horrifying abuses of power, and the physical abuse of local residents, at the hands of Jefferson Parish Sheriffâs Office deputies. He details the stories of Sojourner and several others, in hopes of bringing much-needed attention to the police violence in the district, similar to what is being implemented in New Orleans to improve conditions. And in a first sign of hope for change, the ACLU has called for a federal investigation.
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Williams Evans and Omar Holman created a community on their popular website BlackNerdProblems.com as a response to the lack of diversity in comic and gaming culture. What grew from that is their new book of the same name, featuring a collection of essays that they call a âlove letter to nerd cultureâ that also speaks to the sometimes-complicated intersection of race and nerd culture. The founders and authors talk with Mark about what it is to be a modern-day nerd, a title that no longer bears a negative connotation. Beyond that, what is it to be a Black nerd? What exactly are âBlack nerd problems?â The three also discuss the death of Darrien Hunt and the potentially dangerous side to âcosplaying while Black.â
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Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is the author of âSaving Us: A Climate Scientistâs Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World,â and in todayâs episode, she impresses the importance that we all have a critical role to play in slowing climate change. Building off some details from a recent conversation with the White House Climate Advisor, Dr. Hayhoe and Mark examine heat-related deaths disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities. And as Dr. Hayhoe outlines for us, climate change is responsible for 9 million deaths every year, but is never framed as a life-or-death emergency and is not often being discussed as a top priority on mainstream news networks. And Dr. Hayhoe gives her take on something weâve wondered about many times on MIP: how do you overcome the apathy or helplessness when it comes to fighting climate change? Bonus⌠if youâre a TikTok-er, Dr. Hayhoe also talks about her debut on the platform and what kind of content she plans to share, including some jaw-dropping statistics that are sure to shock you.
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At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people were released from prison to finish their sentences on home confinement, many of whom are elderly and immunocompromised. Now, those people are at risk of being sent back to prison when the pandemic recedes--unless President Biden acts NOW. Scott Roberts is the Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Democracy for Color of Change, and he shares the reality many are facing if the administration fails to follow through on promises to reduce the federal prison population AND grant clemency to those who were already released.
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Itâs time for #ThursdayKos and thereâs plenty to unpack this week, as haunting images of Haitians getting whipped at the US/Mexico border by patrol agents have some Democrats demanding the Biden administration rectify the situation immediately. What else is Bidenâs problem? Markos Moulitsas, founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and podcast âThe Brief,â say that dealing with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema and their âso-called moderateâ behavior, which is clearly motivated by donations and not the desire to be a real centrist. Markos also brings our focus back to 2022/24, detailing the specific races we need to focus on, and where new opportunities might be found.
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Jennifer Rubin left the Republican party, declaring herself a âNeverTrump, pro-democracy opinion writer,â according to her Twitter page. And now Politico has taken it upon themselves to try and bring her down, publishing an âoff the recordâ email she wrote, escalating the drama, which as Eric explains, boils down to their anger over her very-typical press practices. Eric Boehlert is the writer and publisher of Pressrun.media, our stalwart source for holding the press accountable, and he unpacks the Politico/Jennifer Rubin story and explains how Politicoâs act of publishing her off-the-record email proves the point she was making in the email in question. Eric also gets into the coverage of the California recall election, and how it isnât surprising that the press isnât calling it like it is, as Republicansâ embarrassing failure.
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Gina McCarthy is the former EPA Administrator for the Obama administration and sheâs now back in the White House serving as the first-ever National Climate Advisor, and her appointment comes at a dire time in the process of climate change. Weâre currently experiencing unprecedented and record heat levels across the country, and since thereâs no turning back to âpre-heatâ days, the Biden administration is focusing efforts on investing in communities to keep people safe. This includes fighting heat stress, managing forests, and improving work conditions for those who must be subjected to the intense heat.
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Jelani Cobb was watching the news one day when he heard a right-wing figure blatantly lie about Critical Race Theory (CRT). And as itâs become a widely discussed theory in the last year, Jelani knew he had to do his part to preserve the work and legacy of its creator, Derek Bell. Jelani is a Columbia Journalism professor, New Yorker columnist, and author of the book âThe Matter of Black Lives,â and in his latest piece for the New Yorker, he details the life and work of the incredible Derek Bell, who begged the question: if the activism and anti-racist work that has been done was so momentous at its time, why are people of color still experiencing the same problems? In todayâs episode, Jelani addresses the misinformation that threatens Critical Race Theory while diving into Derek Bellâs legacy as a man who practiced what he preached in every sense of the word, walking away from prestigious professional appointments as a stand against the racial injustices he witnessed and refused to be a party to.
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A right-wing rally is headed to D.C. tomorrow (Saturday, Sept 18th), and the participants will be armed. Justin Wagner is the Director of Investigations for Everytown for Gun Safety, and the organization is concerned about what lies ahead for this particular rally, given that their data shows definitive proof that guns in the mix make the scenario more dangerous. Everytown released a report that looked at thousands of protests in 2020, finding 560 instances of open-carry and a nearly 6x greater chance the event will turn destructive or violent. This, of course, goes against everything gun lobbyists want you to believe, based on their claim that guns make us safer. But as Justin explains, itâs gun laws that make us safer, and their hope is this information will continue to push forward the work on gun law reform.
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Gavin Newsome is safe, for now, after winning the recall election that threatened his position as Californiaâs governor. Markos Moulitsas, founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Brief,â is back for #ThursdayKos, detailing Civiqâs extremely accurate predictions on the electionâs outcome, despite minds like Nate Silver who was convinced Newsome was on his way out. Markos has an idea on how he got it wrong, how the recall works in California, and how the state wound up in this money-wasting mess to begin with. Mark and Markos also revisit no oneâs favorite middle-man, Senator Joe Manchin, who met with Mitch McConnell with zero success for his watered down voting rights proposal. And while reproductive rights are under threat, Markos shows the ties between the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade and voter turnout in 2022/24.
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Robert P. Jones is the author of âWhite Too Longâ (which recently received the American Book Award), as well as a leading commentator on the crossroads of politics and religion. He brings us his expertise in data and theology with what he has titled the âracism index,â a scale used to examine the impact religion has had on a personâs potential racism through a series of racial attitude questions. His results were both affirming and surprising, and he explains them in todayâs episode, as he and Mark question what a movement to integrate Sunday morning might look like.
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There is tangible momentum happening with cannabis reform at the state level, which might have you thinking that things have changed, but the people who are still sitting in prison for related offenses would beg to differ--as would Natalie Papillion, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Last Prisoner Project (LPP). LPP is an organization of attorneys, criminal justice reformers, advocates, and justice-impacted individuals who are dedicated to reforming cannabis law and policy, and working toward the release of those imprisoned for cannabis-related offenses; they recently submitted comments and suggested improvements to the cannabis reform proposal, âThe Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act,â offered by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden, and Senator Cory Booker. Natalie details their feedback to the act, explaining how restorative justice elements are not where they need to be, and LPP has some specific revisions in mind. She also shares details of their recent partnership with Marshawn Lynch of the NFL.
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The school year has begun for most people in the United States, but the big question still remains: are the children and faculty safe? Randi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and she joins us from her Back to School tour to discuss the importance of getting kids back in community at school, but doing so safely. And in states like Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis refuses to administer the $7 billion dollars the state was granted in the American Rescue Plan to schools, that safety is what hangs in the balance. And if youâre a parent, who happens to disagree with what your local officials are doing to prevent children from being able to wear masks, Randi has a special request for you as your kids head back to the classroom.
*This recording took place just after Hurricane Ida made its way through the Northeast.
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Texas lawmakers are busy at work restricting reproductive healthcare access, but theyâre simultaneously expanding the right to carry a firearm with one of their newest laws--a law that is opposed by the majority of Texas voters as well as law enforcement officials. Igor Volsky is the Executive Director of Guns Down America and he points to the research that shows states that pass more permissive gun-carry laws immediately see an increase in gun violence, meaning they just made their constituents a lot less safe. Igor also shows us how President Bidenâs agenda is falling short on gun reform, as the administration has yet to kickstart their promised fight to end gun violence.
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Markos Moulitsas discusses the California recall, anti-vaxxers and Texasâs assault on Roe on this weekâs Thursday Kos.
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Did you know that the handful of guests invited on the top three news networks to comment on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan are also responsible for pushing for the invasion 20 years ago? Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America (MMFA) shows how that small group of guests appeared on those networks to discuss Afghanistan a total of 51 times in 10 days, ultimately shaping the coverage and giving little to no time for those who have been advocating for peace. And it should come as no surprise those people have a vested interest in the war itself. Additionally, Angelo and his team at MMFA demonstrate how the media did not adequately cover Trumpâs deal with the Taliban and largely ignored the sole congresswoman who voted against invading Afghanistan.
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Voting and reproductive rights are under attack, reparations have not been paid, gun violence is a public health crisis, and our climate is worsening by the day. So it only makes sense that our countryâs biggest civil rights leaders would gather in Washington D.C. for a historic Make Good Trouble Rally, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, to fire up the masses and speak to the realities that we are collectively facing at this time. Today you will hear from: Congresswoman Cori Bush; LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter; Alicia Garza, Black Futures Lab; Rashad Robinson, President of Color of Change
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back for his monthly diagnosis of our economy and our recovery since we fell into a COVID-19 recession. Where did we gain and lose, and what is the story behind the numbers? Chad breaks it all down from the August jobs report in todayâs episode.
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Voting rights and reproductive rights are under attack, reparations have not been paid, gun violence is a public health crisis, and our climate is worsening by the day. So it only makes sense that our countryâs biggest civil rights leaders would gather in Washington D.C. for a historic Make Good Trouble Rally, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, to fire up the masses and speak to the realities that we are collectively facing at this time. Today you will hear from: Congressman Jamaal Bowman; Rev. Dr. William Barber III and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chairs of the Poor Peopleâs Campaign; Deborah Watts, Representing the family of Emmett Till
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Earlier this week, the Supreme Court refused to intervene when they were brought an emergency appeal for an egregious Texas law that effectively brings Roe v. Wade to an end. Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Brief,â explains that he believes the way we fight this is through expanding the court itself. But heâs already sweating the 2022 midterm elections, explaining why we have a difficult uphill battle and need to craft the proper messaging to ensure we get the kind of turnout we had in 2020.
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Daniel Markey is the author of âChinaâs Western Horizon: Beijing and the New Geopolitics of Eurasia,â and academic director of the Global Policy Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. From 2007-2015, he was senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations. He lends us his expertise on Afghanistan as he and Mark discuss the war that has spanned Professor Markeyâs entire professional career. Professor Markey explains that the transition could have definitely been smoother, and mistakes have been made, but he also understands the situation the Biden administration found themselves in and why they had to act on the promise of pulling out of Afghanistan once and for all.
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Dr. Amara Enyia is the Policy and Research Coordinator for Movement for Black Lives, and in todayâs episode, she details a report the organization recently released, which demonstrates how the United States government persecutes activists with the hope of dissuading them from taking any kind of political action. Though itâs easy to blame red states like Florida for putting laws in place that would criminalize peaceful protest, the Biden administration is not off the hook, as they have yet to take meaningful action to prevent that criminalization of protestors. Dr. Enyia also points to the disparity in language when discussing those who participated in protests, like those for George Floyd or Breonna Taylor, compared to those who participated in the January 6th insurrection.
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Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh returns to MIP to discuss the $3.5 trillion dollar budget resolution recently passed by the House, which advances a bipartisan infrastructure bill and brings us a step closer to sweeping protections to our voting rights. Secretary Walsh explains how the infrastructure plan will leave no community behind, in an attempt to right the wrongs of history that previously left marginalized people out. He details the tangible ways weâll see improvements in our communities as a direct result of this investment.
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Back in July, Texas House Democrats left the state and headed to Washington D.C. in order to deny Republicans the quorum needed to pass voting restrictions in order to suppress the vote. Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett (representing the 100th District) was one of those legislators, and she joins the show today, still holding strong in D.C., while some of her colleagues have decided to return to Texas therefore reinstating quorum. She explains that while she hopes theyâre onto something she doesnât yet understand, she wants to know why theyâd potentially assist in passing legislation that includes provisions directly targeting their county and constituents. She also discusses the possibility of federal lawsuits against the state of Texas for passing such restrictive legislation, infringing on citizensâ right to vote.
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Markos Moulitsas is in for #ThursdayKos and he digs right into the latest numbers that show a dip in President Bidenâs approval rating. He and Mark also take a look at the many opportunities Democrats could be seizing, if Republicans werenât working overtime to stop them--and let us not forget how Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin make it that much more difficult. Markos also speaks to the realities of pulling out of Afghanistan.
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The House has passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act, which is a significant step forward in protecting our democracy. Mark talks to us today about the history of voter suppression and how securing these legal protections are crucial in fighting racism and ultimately, tyranny.
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Fox News would like to you believe that the Afghanistan war is President Bidenâs fault, but the irony is that some of the talking heads on the network were literally part of the administration that started it all with George Bush. Mark plays some network clips for us and discusses the origin of the war, and how the GOP would like to ignore the reality of history. Mark also gives us some more information on this weekendâs Make Good Trouble Rally happening in Washington D.C..
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The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) has justified the murder of Dana Mitchell Young Jr. (also known as Malik) by saying they mistook a black COVID-19 face mask he was wearing, for a handgun. He wound up dead in an alley and now his family wants answers--especially because the cop who murdered him has a violent history. Ms. Khadijah Shabazz is not just an activist and mother-in-law to Malik, but is also serving as spokesperson for her daughter who has filed a lawsuit against the LA Sheriff's Department for Malik's killing. Ms. Khadijah shares the story of how they uncovered the truth about Malikâs murder in a devastating way on the day of his funeral service, and how she hopes to get justice for her family, as well as the other 950 Black and Brown men who were killed or harmed by the LAPD in the last 10 years.
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The Biden administration has announced that vaccinated individuals will need a booster shot. Dr. Bechara Choucair is the White House Vaccinations Coordinator so he has the inside information on the two reasons weâll need that booster, when weâll need it, and when, exactly, the program will begin to roll out.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Briefâ returns from his summer hiatus and we need to process all thatâs happening. Markos provides insight on the situation in Afghanistan from his perspective as a veteran, and also explores the history of the war, spanning four presidents who all shoulder some level of responsibility, and how the U.S. literally built the Taliban army. Back on U.S. soil, whatâs happening with Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin? And why does Markos think we have a huge challenge ahead of us with the 2022 midterm elections? If you stick around to the end, Mark has some additional information on the Make Good Trouble Rally in Washington D.C. on August 28th.
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July produced an impressively healthy jobs report, after a long COVID-19 recession, which gives Labor Secretary Marty Walsh a lot of hope for our recovery. He shares lingering concerns on the Delta variant, but believes in the $1.3 trillion dollar infrastructure bill that will assist in boosting the economy with better job training, more opportunities, and increased wages.
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Eric Boehlert, Writer and Publisher of Pressrun.media, is our fearless leader in covering the press, and how they cover news on Capitol Hill and across the country. In todayâs episode, he digs into Chuck Toddâs overcompensation for the bias liberal media accusation, and wonders why White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has to continually defend President Bidenâs trips to Delaware as the media tries to create a âgotchaâ moment. And while theyâre busy covering Bidenâs weekend visits to his home, theyâre failing to cover the fact that Rep. Matt Gaetz is under investigation for child sex trafficking. Another important question Eric has for mainstream media: where are the headlines on the blockbuster July Jobs Report?
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New questions have emerged surrounding vaccinations: whatâs the deal with boosters, especially for the immunocompromised? When will the vaccine start wearing off? Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder of Advancing Health Equity, answers all that and more. She breaks down the difference between Emergency Use Authorization and the typical approval process, and fills us in on the Lambda variant and if itâs something to be concerned about just yet.
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Weâre inching closer to the start of the school year, and parents, students, and school staff are wondering what that will actually look like, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 remains a big concern. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is with us today to discuss the Biden Administrationâs large-scale plans for reopening safely and ensuring students have the support systems they need to get acclimated again--mentally, physically, and emotionally. And if you stick around to the end of the episode, Mark has a special announcement.
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Michael Tomasky is Editor at The New Republic and in his latest, âAndrew Cuomo and the Line No Democrat Can Cross,â Michael explains why as recently as five years ago, Cuomo might have gotten away with the allegations against him. But these days, the Democratic party is holding their own to the appropriate standards when it comes to sexual harassment and assault. As for Republicans? Not so much. Michael details the stark contrast between the two parties, considering the likes of Rep. Matt Gaetz and company. And taking a dip into another piece by Michael, they discuss the possibility that fear-mongering around the federal deficit is a thing of the past.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has finally resigned--but the National Organization for Women has been calling for that since the reports of his alleged sexual harassment first emerged. NOW President Christian Nunes joins today to discuss the governorâs response to the allegations and his general handling of the situation, and how his failure to appropriately take responsibility reverberates out into our culture.
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From voter registration all the way through to how ballots are counted--thatâs how thorough Texas Republicansâ latest voter suppression tactics are. Gary Bledsoe is President of the Texas NAACP and he explains their new national push to warn Americans that Texas could become a blueprint for other parts of the country if we let these restrictions get signed into law. Some Texas Democrats are doing their part by leaving the state to prevent the passing of these laws, and a judge just blocked the arrest of those lawmakers, but many things are still uncertain. President Bledsoe explains the complicated political climate that produces some of the most restrictive and threatening voter suppression tactics in American history.
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Itâs time for our monthly check-in with Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, whoâs got the information we need to know from the July jobs report. We are still on the rebound and showing signs of a stimulated economy, but Chad lets us know what industries are still struggling, where we can expect seasonal adjustments, and where we stand in getting back to the jobs numbers we had pre-pandemic. Chad also explains where we stand with unemployment insurance, where there is vast room for improvement as red state governors eliminate the federal emergency unemployment insurance benefits ahead of their scheduled expiration date.
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Earlier this week, President Biden signed an executive order that outlines a new goal to electrify Americaâs vehicles, with a goal of increasing the number of electric vehicles to half of all vehicles by 2030. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves joins the show to explain how the Biden administration plans to tackle that goal. Deputy Secretary Graves also digs into the infrastructure bill and highlights why it is crucial to pass it, because of what and who it invests in.
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Throwback episode! As we battle COVID-19 variants, weâre looking back on this conversation with Dr. Michael LeNoir, one of the nationâs top Black physicians, AAWP Founder and past president of the National Medical Association. Last winter, he released a PSA campaign that addressed the disproportionate effects COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have, on the Black community. Dr. LeNoir also speaks to concerns that are circulating within the Black community regarding the safety of the coronavirus vaccine.
Check out the PSA campaign here: https://digitalmedia.vnr1.com/2020/11/03/2020-070_AAWP_LenoirPSAs/
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Texas Republicans are attempting to pass some of the most egregious voter suppression laws in the country, so Democrats left the state in order to prevent the laws from passing. The Poor Peopleâs Campaign stands in solidarity with those legislators fighting for voting rights, and their leadership, including the Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, gathered with thousands of constituents and supporters alike over the weekend to stand up against Republicans and voter suppression. In a caravan of 151 cars, they traveled from Georgetown to Austin to represent the 151 years since the passage of the 15th Amendment, which guarantees the right to vote regardless of race or color. Distinguished Guests: Rev. Dr. William Barber II; Beto OâRourke; Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III; Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary
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It began as a lucky break that landed Noah Hurowitz on El Chapoâs beat, writing about his trial for drug trafficking and money laundering. Now, he put all his investigative work into his book âEl Chapo: The Untold Story of the Worldâs Most Infamous Drug Lord,â which explores the Mexican kingpinâs rise to power. Noah also digs into the role of the U.S. government and how they use the war on drugs as a coercive element of foreign policy in Mexico--which is also the reason why they have no real desire to end the drug trade. Noah navigated one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists in order to fill out El Chapoâs story and form the pages of this book and he shares those stories today.
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Fox News has mentioned Critical Race Theory more than 1,900 times in the past 3 ½ months, with 901 mentions in June alone. Thatâs according to Media Matters for America, as we hear from Sergio MuĂąoz, Policy Director, who explains Fox Newsâ devotion to demonizing anything that can and should be used to promote true racial equity. And Fox is not only using the academic theory to sow division, but also to destabilize the midterm elections.
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Mark reconnects with Tim Black, Host of Tim Black TV (link below), to continue their discussion on H.R. 40, where they have different points of view on how reparations should be carried out in America. We also get Timâs take on voting rights, the situation with the filibuster, and the frustration that sits at the core of his criticism of how Democrats are handling business on Capitol Hill. Tim also discusses Nina Turnerâs run for a seat in the U.S. House in Ohioâs 11th District, and if sheâs getting the type of support she deserves. And the conversation would not be complete without some analysis on the âpsychology of a Karen.â
Listen to Mark's appearance on TBTV here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBlQ4c4N_2Y Check out the rest of TBTV content here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TimsTakeLive/videos TBTV website: https://timblacktv.com/
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Last week, Black male leadership gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the largest attack on voting rights since the civil war and reconstruction. An epic lineup delivers inspiration and hard truths about whatâs at stake as we look to the next midterm and presidential elections. We close out the event with words from our very own Mark Thompson. After the speakers concluded, Mark and the other demonstrators were arrested for standing up for the right to vote. Speakers: Ty Hobson Powell, Community Activist in Washington D.C.; Tamir Harper, Assistant Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.; Richard P. Mattox, Senior Province Vice Polemarch of the Eastern Province of the National Social Action Chair of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; Kenneth Rogers, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; Mondale Robinson, Founder of the Black Male Voter Project; Daryl Jones, Transformative Justice Coalition; Mark Thompson, Host of Make It Plain with Mark Thompson
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Last week, Black male leadership gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the largest attack on voting rights since the civil war and reconstruction. An epic lineup delivers inspiration and hard truths about whatâs at stake as we look to the next midterm and presidential elections. Speakers: Francys Johnson; Hollis Lewis, Co-Chair of West Virginia Black Caucus; Rep. Troy Carter, LA-02; Rashad Robinson, President of Color of Change; Cornell William Brooks, Harvard Kennedy School; Rep. Hank Johnson, GA-04
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Last week, Black male leadership gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the largest attack on voting rights since the civil war and reconstruction. An epic lineup delivers inspiration and hard truths about whatâs at stake as we look to the next midterm and presidential elections. Speakers: Cliff Albright, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter; Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, MO-5; Wes Bellamy, National Co-Chair of Our Black Party; Rep. Ron Reynolds, TX-27; Rep. Jarvis Johnson, TX-139; Rep. Al Green, TX-9; Rep. Jamal Bowman, NY-16; Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. TX-18
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Grant Stern is the Executive Editor of Occupy Democrats as well as host of the Only In Miami Show on Jolt Radio. He breaks down whatâs happening in Cuba where the economic crisis, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in massive electricity outages and food and medicine shortages--and now, people are protesting the communist regime. Grant also gives us the inside scoop on Floridian politics, including why he thinks Rep. Val Demings can win the senate seat sheâs running for, and what he thinks about the rumors that Gov. Ron DeSantis will run for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election.
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This is a summer rerun episode! Mark returns next week, and until then, we're taking a look back at some of the year's best episodes. What would it look like to engage in nonviolent direct action consistently, through strategic organizing? Thatâs what Kai Newkirk (Founder of For All www.forallorg.us) and Rev. Stephen Green (Pastor, Scholar, and Activist) explain in todayâs episode, as they discuss the piece they co-authored, âWhy Kingian democratic socialism is the best path forward for the progressive left.â This is especially relevant in the context of our current society where unarmed Black people continue to be murdered by police. They also dig into why we need statehood in D.C. in order to make winning Georgia actually count and see progress on reparations.
Read their article here: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2021/04/why-kingian-democratic-socialism-best-path-forward-for-progressive-left/
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This is a summer rerun episode! Mark returns next week, and until then, we're taking a look back at some of the year's best episodes. In today's throwback, Rev. Dr. Willian J. Barber II of the Poor Peopleâs Campaign joined Mark in Selma to draw the startling connection between poverty and voting rights. Rev. Barber reminds us of the racist Southern Strategy from the 1960s and how it played out with not just Trumpâs win, but continues to appear in the GOPâs ongoing efforts to suppress the vote of poor people and people of color.
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This is a summer rerun episode! Mark returns next week, and until then, we're taking a look back at some of last year's best episodes. We start with a tribute to the inimitable John Lewis, who passed one year ago on July 17th. Majority Whip Clyburn met Congressman John Lewis back when they were just John and Jim, marking the beginning of 60 years of friendship and activism that eventually propelled them both to Capitol Hill. Whip Clyburn recalls the day they met in 1960, not surprisingly brought together while organizing for action, as well as "one of the most memorable weekends" of his entire life that happened with John at his side. Hear their stories and Clyburn's dedication of this election year to John in today's episode.
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This is the third and final part of The Poor People Campaign's âSeason of Nonviolent Direct Action,â which calls on congress to end the filibuster, pass all provisions of the For the People Act, restore and expand the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and raise the federal minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour. In this series finale, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoplsâ Campaign, moderates this session that gives specific instructions on how to move forward, organize, and accomplish the goals of this season of action. Get ready to get fired up and call your senator! Speakers: Attorney Shailly Gupta Barnes, Policy Director for the Poor Peopleâs Campaign; Marianne Smith, Oklahoma Poor Peopleâs Campaign Tri-Chair; Michael Marshall, Rochester Poor Peopleâs Campaign; Rev. Carolyn Foster, Alabama Poor Peopleâs Campaign; Rev. Kazimir Brown, Poor Peopleâs Campaign
*Producerâs Note: Womenâs Moral Monday took place on Monday, July 19th
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This is part two of The Poor People Campaign's âSeason of Nonviolent Direct Action,â which calls on congress to end the filibuster, pass all provisions of the For the People Act, restore and expand the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and raise the federal minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour.   Head back to Friday, July 16th for part one of this inspiring event. Speakers: Rev. Leonina Arismendi, Iglesia Del Pueblo; Attorney Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition; Ezra Levin, Indivisible; Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Presybterian Church USA; Bishop Tavis Grant, Rainbow Push Coalition; Jean Stokan, Sisters of Mercy; Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Maryland Poor Peopleâs Campaign Faith Leader
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Earlier this week, Bishop William Barber and The Poor Peopleâs Campaign held an event in Washington D.C. to launch a season of nonviolent direct action, supported by a coordinated effort of clergy and moral leaders and organizations, including SEIU, the Sunrise Movement and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. In todayâs episode, we listen in on the first portion of that event, with inspiring words and harsh realities from some of the most powerful voices in the movement. National Moral Monday rallys will be held weekly until August 8th in a stern but peaceful attempt to save our democracy--Monday the 19th will be the womenâs moral march on Washington. Speakers: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II; Attorney Roz Pelles, Vice President of Repairers of the Breach; Rev. Dr. Alvin O. Jackson, The Poor Peopleâs Campaign; Linnell H. Stokes Fall, Maryland Poor Peopleâs Campaign
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Dr. Amara Enyia is a strategist, social Innovation and social Impact professional, and public policy expert on city and state policy as well as international affairs/foreign policy with expertise in Central Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. But today, she comes to us as a representative for the Movement for Black Lives, and helps us understand the difference between the BREATHE Act and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. What she and Mark explore is that there is no justice in policing, and the BREATHE Act seeks to address whatâs missing in the George Floyd act: putting resources into the community as opposed to law enforcement. Dr. Enyia also uses her expertise to help us understand what is happening in Haiti right now, following the assassination of the countryâs president, Jovenel MoĂŻse.
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You know Brittany Temple as the Producer behind the scenes of Make It Plain, but sheâs also a writer and publisher of a bi-weekly newsletter, Write All Along. Her most recent issue was inspired by Bill Cosbyâs release from jail--she wasnât surprised it happened, and felt frustrated with the continued fixation on big headline stories, when sexual assault is happening in our communities every day. She chose to share her story in hopes of contributing to the collective strength of survivors who are standing up to say they wonât be silent about sexual abuse any longer. Brittany makes the point that, statistically speaking, we all know someone who has been sexually abused, and in order to create a supportive culture, we have to demand it by speaking up.
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Eric Boehlert, Publisher of Pressrun.media, is back for our monthly dissection of political press coverage, and as usual, things are a sexist mess. Politico is on a mission to push VP Harrisâ office as chaotic and inaccessible; whether or not thatâs true, Eric canât find any evidence of male politicianâs offices being examined in the same way--and certainly not Pence or any VP before her. Eric also unravels the story surrounding award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and the anti-Clinton donor and newspaper owner who set out to make sure the university wouldnât hire her. And Eric also unpacks Tucker Carlsonâs claims that the NSA is spying on him; turns out, he was trying to get an interview with Putin, potentially using some shady channels all the way back in 2019, and now his own network wonât even touch the story.
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Itâs time for our monthly analysis of the most recent job report with Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy and Priorities. Chad helps us understand the numbers in the report, as well as what makes the unemployment rate misleading. Chad explains why we are in desperate need of unemployment insurance reform, as Republican Governors across the country prematurely end the fully federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, which are scheduled to run until September.June Jobs Report with Chad Stone
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Depending on where you live in America, it might be hard for you to imagine that some people in this country are without access to high-speed or broadband internet (or in some cases, they canât afford to buy access). Thatâs why HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge thinks these guarantees are necessary components of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which invests $65 billion dollars in expanding broadband access to all Americans, reduce the prices of high-speed internet, and complete overdue expansion of broadband on Tribal lands, in consultation with Tribal Nations.
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On the heels of Markâs conversation with Prismâs Editor-in-Chief Ashton Lattimore, we now bring in Reporter and Copy Editor Carolyn Copeland, who recently spearheaded a series on racial reckonings. In the last year, following the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, many statements were made by organizations and individuals that showed support for Black Lives Matter and related causes that seek to end racism in America. But as Carolyn points out, there is statement versus substance--where have those statements transformed into action, and where have they fallen flat? She specifically investigated school boards to see who is following through with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Carolyn also discusses her reporting for a series focusing on women and marginalized journalists and the type of harassment they receive.
Read Carolyn's work here: https://prismreports.org/author/carolyn-copeland/
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Ashton Lattimore is the Editor-in-Chief at PrismReports.org, a non-profit independent news outlet by and for communities of color. They focus on cutting through disinformation surrounding social justice issues with the hope of empowering readers to solve problems within their communities. In todayâs episode, Ashton discusses her piece on the Juneteenth holiday, explaining how the symbolism of the holiday does not mean actual progress has been made for Black Americans. And Republicans continue to exploit those symbolic moves made by congress in order to soothe the white voters who support them and want to avoid feeling racist by proxy.
Read Ashtonâs piece here: https://prismreports.org/2021/06/16/juneteenth-reminds-us-of-the-gap-between-rhetoric-and-reality-about-whos-actually-free-in-america/
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Throughout the course of the pandemic, there was a collective cheering for essential workers, but those workers never truly felt essential. April Verrett is the President of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 2015, and in todayâs episode, she explains how weâve heavily relied on workers in the service industry but have not given much in return. Some worked without PPE during the height of coronavirus, had no time off from work, and some were without health insurance. April was hopeful after reviewing President BIden's original infrastructure proposal but the latest compromise's failure to include the investment, shows there is still work to be done.
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In observance of the 4th of July, and in honor of Frederick Douglass, Mark Thompson brings you a Make It Plain special segment: The 4th of Their Lie. In todayâs episode, Mark passionately recites the beginning of Frederick Douglassâ historic speech, âWhat to the Slave is the 4th of July?â And on this holiday, we especially honor the slaves who did not know of their freedom until June 19th, 1865.
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Right now thereâs a tense race for the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, with new information seemingly hitting us every hour and still an unclear victor. Joseph Geevarghese is the Executive Director for Our Revolution, the largest national grassroots funded progressive political organization in the country, and he joins today to explain ranked-choice voting, how it preserves the democratic process, and why the organization chose to back candidate Maya Wiley. He also discusses Nina Turnerâs run for Ohioâs 11th congressional district and what he thinks of another presidential run for Bernie Sanders.
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The Delta variant of COVID-19 is of growing concern to the medical community and the country-at-large, as the number of those infected are spiking, mostly in areas where vaccination numbers are low. Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the U.S., joins the show to dispel some myths surrounding the vaccine as well as an update on the potential need for boosters and how long our current vaccinesâ protection is lasting.
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Arenaâs mission is to convene, train, and support the next generation of candidates and campaign staff. The organization rose up after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, in an effort to put their frustration to good use, and theyâve now trained 5,500 people since the beginning of 2019. Lauren Baer is a Managing Partner with Arena, and today she explains how getting involved in local races is a game-changer, as the effects inevitably ripple out into national politics. And as a former Obama administration member and Florida congressional candidate, Lauren knows the importance of a good support staff; at Arena, you donât have to train to run for office in order to get involved--you can learn how to participate in campaigning and supporting a candidate from behind the scenes.
For more information: https://arena.run/
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During the final stretch of the Black Voters Matter Freedom Ride, Mark checks in with LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter. The co-founders look back on their historic journey to do the hard work on the ground to fight voter suppression through strategic organization and awareness. They also look ahead, knowing the work is far from done but the network is expanding and thereâs democracy to defend this summer.
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New movie âIn the Heightsâ was initially considered an important step for more Latino representation in movies, but a controversy has risen regarding colorism and the filmâs cast. The movie takes place in a New York neighborhood, Washington Heights, which is predominantly Afro-Dominican. But, as our guests explain today, the cast does not include dark-skinned Latinos. Yvette Modestin is a writer, poet and activist who focuses on shedding light on the Afro-descendant experience in Latin America, as well as the Founding Director of Encuentro Diaspora Afro; Anne Hernandez is a social worker and activist board member of Encuentro Diaspora Afro. Their expertise allows for a nuanced discussion on colorism, anti-blackness, and representation in the arts.
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Itâs the last leg of the Freedom Ride on the Black Voters Matter bus, and in todayâs episode, we hear from constituents and politicians from North and South Carolina. Are they happy with their leaders? How have their local industries been impacted? The people have hit the streets to spill the tea while standing up for voting rights.
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As the journey continues on the Black Voters Matter Freedom Ride, Mark talks to one of the original Freedom Riders, Dr. Mary Jean Smith. She shares the story of her early days of activism, joining up with John Lewis from Nashville, which led to her eventual arrest. These courageous humans risked their lives on a daily basis in the name of racial justice, and we must do our part to preserve their names and fortitude in history.
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What would this country look like without racism? That's what LaTosha Brown wants you to envision today, as we hear from her and Cliff Albright, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter, speaking to a crowd in Georgia about voting rights and fighting against racism, oppression, and suppression. Mark is participating in the Freedom Ride with Black Voters Matter, and he also lets us know where the bus is headed so you can join in on the events if they're hitting your city.
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Mark is on the road with Black Voters Matter, as they recreate the historic 1961 Freedom Rides and to fight for voting rights and against voter suppression. In todayâs travels, Mark talks with Tennessee State Senator Brenda Gilmore on what they are doing in the state to protect voting rights, including restoring that right for convicted felons. But before we hear from Mark on the bus, we first get word from the CDCâs Director of Preparedness and Emerging Infections, Dr. Henry Walke. He fills us in on the major concerns with the coronavirus variant known as delta, including who is high risk for this highly transmissible strain. Mark also talks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on this weekâs equity summit and reopening schools in a way that is safe and productive for teachers, students, and parents.
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It took 2 years and six months for slaves to learn of their freedom--because what we know all too well in this moment, is that passing legislation is often more symbolic than it is transformative. As Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday, we must be reminded that actual justice does not come with the signing of a bill, it comes with persistent and strategic action by the people. In todayâs episode, we get a world-class history lesson from Majority Whip James Clyburn, a former history teacher himself, who shares the story of the most significant person in South Carolinaâs history: Robert Smalls. Smalls was a former enslaved person who recruited 40,000 African Americans into the Union Army and later became a congressman. Let us be reminded this Juneteenth that legislation is but a small step of many on the road to reparations.
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21 House Republicans voted against awarding Congressional Gold Medal to all police officers who responded at the Capitol on January 6th, and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett knows they did that because it would force them to admit there was an insurrection. Since theyâre still denying that truth, Rep. Plaskett explains how things have changed on the hill between colleagues. She also discusses her legislation, H.R. 3434, which provides equity to people living in the territories, specifically seeking health insurance and Medicaid. And in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, she explores the topic of statehood for the British Virgin Islands and what independence means, and could look like, for the people she represents. And ahead of Juneteenth, Rep. Plaskett honors the importance of recognizing it as a federal holiday.
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Itâs #ThursdayKos and Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is back with a discussion on the takeaways from Bidenâs meeting with Putin. On the topic of Senator Joe Manchin, Mark shares some of what he learned on the ground from locals while attending the March on Manchin, and voting rights are on their minds. Markos fills us in on the key details from Manchinâs proposed legislation on voting rights--his alternative to the For the People Act--and heâd also like to know what Manchin intends to do when Republicans use the filibuster against him. And by the way...whatâs up with Kyrsten Sinema? Turns out there are more questions than answers with the incomprehensible senator from the increasingly-blue Arizona.
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Today youâll hear a compilation of interviews Mark collected on the ground at the March on Manchin, led by the Poor Peopleâs Campaign with Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis at the helm. He speaks with lifelong residents of the state who voted for Senator Joe Manchin and has left them angry and disappointed. And now, theyâre on his doorstep, asking for answers.
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Yesterday, Mark was on the ground in West Virginia, led by Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Poor Peopleâs Campaign, to march on the office of Senator Joe Manchin following his hypocrisy and lack of support for voting rights and access. Mark speaks with his constituents who are angry with the man they elected for failing to follow through on promises and support their basic civil rights. Tension was in the air as Manchinâs staff attempted to placate the crowd with comment cards, but the people who showed up to march were not having it. Today youâll hear Mark talking to the people as well as march leaders Rev. Barber and Rev. Liz Theoharris, and tomorrow we have exclusive interviews to expand on the discussion of Senator Joe Manchinâs obstruction to voting rights.
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The press coverage of Vice President Kamala Harrisâs first trip overseas has been largely negative, which comes as no surprise to Eric Boehlert, Writer and Publisher of Pressrun.media. Not surprising but no less disappointing that theyâre framing it as a failure without considering the larger picture, which he explains in todayâs episode, and notes that itâs largely based on racism and sexism. This is all part of the press trying to drum up drama within the Biden administration, after they were spoiled for years with the chaos of Donald Trumpâs tumult and intrigue.
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DeRay McKesson is an activist, organizer, former teacher, podcast host (Pod Save the People) and leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. In todayâs episode, DeRay hits us with the data on police murdering civilians, and helps us understand what is actually collected and tracked--and, perhaps more importantly, what isnât. DeRay also draws an undeniable connection between police and prison reform, explaining how itâs a disservice to discuss the former without the latter.
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Senator Joe Manchin met with civil rights leaders to discuss the voting rights bill, but he remains opposed (despite the fact that he initially co-signed it). Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Brief,â attempts to unpack Manchinâs recent hypocrisies. Markos also gets into the Wuhan lab leak and Bidenâs call for an investigation, but ultimately points out how the virusâs origin doesnât mean anything in the context of how Trump mishandled its outbreak in the U.S. and failed to protect Americans. And we finish off with some thoughts on Rep. Val Demings running against Marco Rubio for a Florida senate seat.
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Randi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers, and she recently made an appearance on Fox News that got quite a bit of buzz. Fox News Host Martha MacCallum pressed Randi on the legitimacy of the 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Randi responded by saying she believes in the 1619 Project and also suggested that Fox has some reckoning to do with the legitimacy on their reporting regarding the 2020 election and Joe Biden winning the presidency. Randi unpacks her Fox moment as well as what it's going to take to safely open schools at full capacity in the fall on today's episode.
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June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and weâve got our resident expert back on the show to honor the month and discuss where weâre at with congress and gun safety laws. Igor Volsky is Executive Director of Guns Down America and author of âGuns Down: How to Defeat the NRA and Build a Safer Future with Fewer Guns,â and he has a very specific challenge for Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who thinks she can changes the minds of GOP members with her powers of persuasion. Igor also fills us in on where the NRA stands after their failed attempt to file for bankruptcy and flee New York. By the way, did you hear that West Virginia is raffling off rifles in exchange for getting vaccinated? Igor fills us in on that strange program and more in todayâs episode.
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The May jobs report is here and Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back for our monthly chat where he breaks it all down and explains exactly where we stand in our recovery since slipping into a recession in 2020. Chad says we are definitely heading in the right direction, but itâs not going to simply be a steady incline, and he explains that and more, including some insight on unemployment insurance, in todayâs episode.
Read Chadâs latest blog post here: https://www.cbpp.org/blog/may-job-growth-strong-but-unemployment-insurance-reform-still-needed
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The May jobs report is out today, and Mark is joined by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to reflect on the disappointments from April and discuss where we stand now over a year since the pandemic began and our economy fell into recession.
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Republicans used the filibuster to squash a bill that would have created a commission to investigate the deadly insurrection on January 6th. Now, Speaker Pelosi is floating the idea of an independent investigation--so what could happen next? Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast âThe Brief,â explains that, while there are benefits, the outside commission would be without a crucial legal power. Markos also gets into some news out of Arizona, and an organization that is dedicated to candidate recruitment at the local level, helping people through the process of their first run for office.
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America is the wealthiest country in the world and yet our federal paid leave, or rather, lack thereof, comes up way short in comparison to other countries. Carol Joyner is the Director of Labor Project for Working Families and in todayâs episode, she explains that weâre at a pivotal moment in our countryâs history where we have the potential to pass the first federal paid leave mandate--but how likely is that to actually happen? She fills us in on the challenges the legislation faces, why sheâs optimistic, and where there is still room for improvement on the granular details. She also details how Labor Project for Working Families, in conjunction with a nationwide network of unions, partners, and organizations, have worked to pass paid leave legislation in 9 states and Washington D.C. over the last 20 years.
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Racial injustices in the criminal justice system are front of mind for many people today, but one element of that system is not discussed nearly enough, says author Jonathan Rapping, and thatâs public defenders. Jonathan is a criminal defense attorney and author of âGideonâs Promise: A Public Defender Movement to Transform Criminal Justice,â where he explores this gap in our public discourse and unveils the burden it places on those who are arrested, often disproportionately affecting people of color. In todayâs episode, Jonathan explains how public defenders are overburdened and that trickles down into what plays out in court, which he rightfully reframes as a violation of our constitutional right to access legal representation.
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Throwback episode! While you enjoy your Memorial Day, weâre bringing you this panel discussion from March 2021. As more people gain access to the coronavirus vaccine, this panel discussion provides insight from leaders of both medicine and faith. Moderated by our own Mark Thompson, the panelists explore how the vaccine works, community fears and hesitations, and what outstanding questions remain.Â
Panelists: Dr. James K. Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College; Rev. A. Oveta Fuller, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Michigan Medical School; Dr. Chu Chu Onwauchi-Saunders, Pediatrician and Medical Epidemiologist; Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson, Leading Pastor at Concord Baptist Church of Christ
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Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America, is back to MIP for an update on what the conspiracy factory known as Fox News is up to -- especially since the latest campaign to get companies to divest from the media conglomerate. Also on todayâs agenda is CNN finally sending Rick Santorum packing for his inaccurate and racist comments on Native Americans and the history of the United States. Also out of CNN is the revelation that media personality Chris Cuomo had been participating in official planning conversations, complete with PR team, to advise his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on how to handle the sexual harassment allegations against him.
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Whatâs Senator Joe Manchin getting in the way of this week? Markos Moulitsas is back for #ThursdayKos and he gives us the update on Manchin gumming up the works on the filibuster, infrastructure, and more. Mark and Markos also take a look at another senator, admittedly with more fondness, as they discuss Sen. Elizabeth Warrenâs moves to hold big corporations accountable. And we also get the latest on the potential doom ahead for Trump and his withering legal team -- who will turn on him next?
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It was announced last week that the Supreme Court would be taking up a case on abortion, Dobbs v. Jackson Womenâs Health Organization, and major collective concerns were raised. Here to address those is Morgan Hopkins, Director of Political Strategies at All* Above All, an organization dedicated to their 4-part BOLD Action Plan in the continued fight for abortion justice and reproductive healthcare. Morgan shares her concerns on SCOTUS taking the case, but also dives deep into what has been, and will continue to, pop up in the meantime: state-level restrictions on access to reproductive healthcare and abortions. But she remains hopeful, especially as we wait on President Bidenâs latest budget, which could include a key abortion-related detail that would be a milestone in reproductive justice.
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We remember George Floyd on the day of his murder and measure the progress made in keeping Black people safe in their communities.
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Scott Dworkin is the Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition and Host of podcast âDworkin Report.â He also founded the Impeachment Task Force, which makes him the perfect person to talk to on the latest Trump news, this time courtesy of New York Attorney General Tish James, who announced her officeâs criminal investigation into the Trump Organization last week. Also on the topic of Trump, and the insurrection he helped fuel, Scott tells us why the GOP should have never ousted Liz Cheney because of her position on the events of January 6th, and why he thinks most people are missing a key detail that makes her an incredibly powerful figure. Scott also shares his thoughts on the 2022 midterms, including where heâs feeling optimistic and why he thinks we have no better option than the unfortunate Joe Manchin right now.
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Ari Berman is the Voting Rights Reporter for MotherJones, and he received an exclusive scoop via leaked video that shows the leader of a top conservative group bragging about being the architects behind the new voter suppression law in Georgia--and theyâre doing the same thing with similar bills across the country (story/video link below). These were the words of Jessica Anderson, the executive director of Heritage Action for America, a sister organization of the Heritage Foundation, in front of a room of donors. Ari explains how the group is funded by dark money, having raised and shelled out at least $130 million dollars with absolutely no trace of where it came from. They also discuss why Ari is pessimistic about the potential for action in the senate to save voting rights and what actions we can take in our communities to protect against voter suppression.
Read Ari's reporting on this and more HERE: https://www.motherjones.com/author/ari-berman/
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is here for his weekly installment of #ThursdayKos and as usual, thereâs a boatload to cover. First up is how North Carolina police are gaslighting us over the video footage of Andrew Brownâs murder. Markos also gives his thoughts on Republicans changing their tune on the insurrection of January 6th for fear of Trump backlash, and can Liz Cheney actually be the person who stops him? They also explore how 2022 is becoming a referendum on Trump, as opposed to the actual president, and how that could help Democrats in the long run. Speaking of 2022, Republicans are noticeably frustrated their attacks on President Biden arenât driving down his popularity, so theyâre setting their sights on attacking The Squad ahead of the midterms in hopes it drums up support for their flailing party.
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Weâve pulled this never-before-aired interview with Nafessa Williams from the vault (recorded in 2020 prior to her filming season 4) to hear from Thunder herself as the incredible series Black Lightning comes to a close next week, and Nafessa finishes her reign as the first Black lesbian superhero. Mark and Nafessa talk about the days before she was a member of the DC universe, when she was pursuing a career as a lawyer and even interned at the District Attorneyâs office in Philadelphia. So what, or who, was it that inspired such a drastic, life-altering change? Nafessa reveals that and more in todayâs episode.
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John Judis an Editor-at-Large at Talking Points Memo, as well as a journalist and author of his latest book (out now), âThe Politics of Our Time: Populism, Nationalism, Socialism.â In todayâs episode, he joins Mark to discuss the intersections and differences between the three and which of them he believes have plateaued as a movement (for the time being, anyway). He considers this in the context of the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, which have the potential to put us in another legislative stalemate if Republicans win the House back.
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President Biden has the highest rating in the history of polling a president's popularity--but you're not seeing that in the media anywhere. Eric Boehlert, Founder of Pressrun,media, is calling the hypocrisy to our attention (especially because of all the in-depth media coverage that Trump supporters got, as some sort of misunderstood majority). He's also curious as to why the press isn't treating the far-right Republicans as a radical entity that is trying to undermine democracy, He's asking the important questions of our biggest media sources in today's episode.
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Dr. Ayesha Chaudhry was born in Toronto to parents who practiced a puritanical form of Islam, which they believed would shield them from racism. In her latest book, âThe Colour of God,â Dr. Chaudhry weaves her lifeâs experiences into a universal narrative about how we belong in the world and also our families, the meaning of life, what happens after death, and who we are outside of the systems that oppress us. In todayâs episode, she talks about her upbringing, her evolving religious beliefs, some significant stories from the book, and why her own unveiling was her least important story to share. Dr. Chaudhry is a Professor of Gender and Islamic Studies at the University of British Columbia.
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Itâs #ThursdayKos with Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and host of podcast âThe Brief,â and he and Mark are talking 2022 midterms. Markos notes theyâre always a referendum on the incumbent, but this time, itâs actually set to be based on the idea of Trump versus Biden--he explains what that means and more specifically what it means for Democrats. What we should focus on, what to pay attention to regarding voter suppression, and how the census redistricting could impact us, is all covered in todayâs episode.
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Dr. Cameron Webb is on President Bidenâs COVID-19 Response Team and he joins the show for an update from inside the White House on the state of equity with both the virus and the distribution of the vaccine. Heâs also working on behalf of the White House to spread the word on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, hoping to quiet any fears or hesitations that might prevent you from getting it. He also addresses some of the remaining challenges we have with the coronavirus.
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Anoa Changa is a journalist, retired attorney, and host of the podcast "The Way with Anoa.â She joins MIP today to discuss some of her latest reporting, which includes the revisionist history that Rep. Justin Lafferty recently pushed while discussing the three-fifths compromise, and how this rhetoric speaks to a larger problem with what's being taught in classrooms about American history. Anoa also digs into New York Attorney General Letitia Jamesâ recent project: coming for the GOP candidates who are trying their hand at disinformation and voter suppression. Mark and Anoa also unpack Rep. Cori Bushâs recent remarks on âBlack birthing peopleâ and how the criticism focuses solely on her gender-neutral language and misses the point of her testimony entirely.
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The April Jobs Report is out and Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back to give us his breakdown and put the numbers into perspective. President Biden said the new unemployment number was âdisappointing,â but Chad explains why thereâs still reason to be optimistic. However, itâs still women of color who are disproportionately affected, and women across the board are struggling the most.
Read his report here: https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/congress-should-heed-president-bidens-call-for-fundamental-ui-reform
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Donna Haskins grew up in poverty in one of the most racially segregated cities in America with seemingly all the odds stacked against her. She was sexually assaulted at 13, and when she had an abortion, she thought she could never fulfill her dream of becoming a nun. Later in life, in a crisis about her identity as a Black woman and on the brink of suicide, she hears a sermon that shook her to her core and permanently changed her course. Dr. Onaje X.O. Woodbine is todayâs guest, author of "Take Back What the Devil Stole: An African American Prophetâs Encounters in the Spirit World," where he introduces us to Donna Haskins and her transformed life as a prophet. Dr. Woodbine worked with Donna for four years to document her lifeâs work, dedicated to helping others without accepting a dime, her Afro-Caribbean roots, and how it all intertwines with her Christianity. And if you want to believe in miracles, listen to the incredible story of Donnaâs visions that brought a woman the family she thought sheâd never have.
Buy the book here: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/take-back-what-the-devil-stole/9780231197168
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKo & Civiqs, and Host of podcast âThe Brief,â is back and thereâs a mixed bag of issues covered in todayâs episode. We get an update on the latest thing that Senator Joe Manchin is standing in the way of, some context on Facebook keeping Trump off their platform, and the political aspirations of Sen. Tim Scott, Herschel Walker, and Nikki Haley.
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Plessy vs. Ferguson upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the concept of âseparate but equal.â The case is more than 125 years old now, but Dr. Susan T. Gooden and co-contributors have a new report that shows how the landmark caseâs ripple effect is still present in todayâs society, from criminal justice, to education, and even COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Dr. Gooden is Dean and Professor of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as an internationally recognized expert on social equity, and she joins the show today to dig into how, exactly, Plessy vs. Fergusonâs legacy is playing its part in keeping Black and Brown communities from having greater access to the vaccine, despite the fact that those communities have been hit hardest by coronavirus.
Co-Contributors: John A. Powell, University of California, Berkeley, and Samuel L. Myers Jr., University of Minnesota
Read the report here: https://www.russellsage.org/news/plessy-v-ferguson-and-legacy-separate-equal-after-125-years
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In the final half of this two-part panel, hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, panelists dig deeper into the topics President Biden covered in his first formal address to Congress. LaTosha Brown opens with remarks on voter suppression and then participants provide additional analysis and reflection on topics including unemployment, international relations, reparations, and police violence. The panel closes with moving remarks by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi.
Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer Panelists: Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder, Black Voter Matters; Bill Fletcher, Author, Labor and Social Justice Activist; Tamika Mallory, Co- Founder, Until Freedom; Dr. Greg Carr, Chairman, Africana Studies Department, Howard University; Pastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC; AâDorian Murray-Thomas, School Board Member; Kyleesha Wingfield-Hill, Policy Advisor Office of the Mayor, Newark, NJ; Jamecia Gray, Manager, M4BL Electoral Justice Project; Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Author, Political Economist, Commentator
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In this annual panel (and two-part MIP series), hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, these Black leaders reflect on President Bidenâs first 100 days in office and assess what, if anything, has been accomplished that will advance the goals of the Black community-at-large. These leaders also consider what Black voters can and should do to hold the Biden administration accountable.
Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer
Panelists: Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder, Black Voter Matters; Bill Fletcher, Author, Labor and Social Justice Activist; Tamika Mallory, Co- Founder, Until Freedom; Dr. Greg Carr, Chairman, Africana Studies Department, Howard University; Pastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC; AâDorian Murray-Thomas, School Board Member; Kyleesha Wingfield-Hill, Policy Advisor Office of the Mayor, Newark, NJ; Jamecia Gray, Manager, M4BL Electoral Justice Project; Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Author, Political Economist, Commentator
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Weâre in the middle of a pandemic, so youâd probably think Floridaâs legislative goals include healthcare, education, and employment, for starters. That would be a wrong assumption--instead, theyâre pushing through H.B. 1, which focuses on bringing us back to the Jim Crow era by making peaceful protests nearly impossible to participate in without getting arrested. Micah Kubic is the Executive Director at ACLU of Florida and he breaks down all the shady details of the bill, which essentially grants police officers the power to decide if a protest is a âriotâ and then arrest and charge any and every person in attendance. Micah also lets us know what the ACLU is doing to fight it, and what you can do on an individual level to protect this basic right.
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Itâs been 100 days of President Biden, and itâs been...quiet--but still productive for progressives, says Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and Host of podcast âThe Brief.â Markos and Mark dissect the Biden administrationâs strategies and nominations and put them against the backdrop of American history to see where weâre actually advancing. Markos also shares his thoughts on Derek Chauvin being found guilty of the murder of George Floyd.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear a major NRA-backed gun rights case, which will decide if New Yorkers can carry concealed handguns while in public. Igor Volsky, Executive Director of Guns Down America, is back today to explain how this potentially dangerous ruling could bring us such a great distance from what the 2nd Amendment was intended to do, according to the Founding Fathers. And as Igor reminds us, there are now more guns than people in the United States, and even the âbest trained individualsâ (a.k.a. the police) prove to misuse their firearms time and time again--so this case could have violent and tragic results.
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Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America (mediamatters.org) is back for an update on âUnFox My Cable Boxâ (unfoxmycablebox.com), which seeks to inform consumers on the ways they are (often unknowingly) funding the propaganda machine that is Fox News. Angelo also discusses the networkâs massively inaccurate predictions of riots and violence that would follow the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Weâre also wondering why Fox is so devoted to Tucker Carlson, and Angelo fills us in on their harsh reality that doubles as motivation to keep him around: they canât survive without him.
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Reverend Michael Battleâs latest book, âDesmond Tutu: A Spiritual Biography of South Africaâs Confessor,â gives an unprecedented closeup of one of the most visible figures of the anti-apartheid movement. Rev. Battle has known Archbishop Tutu for more than 25 years, once living in residence with him in South Africa, serving as his chaplain and eventually getting ordained by him. In that time, he became deeply acquainted with the spirituality that helped Tutu tackle apartheid. In todayâs episode, he talks about what he learned from his mentor, how he came to be in that position as his mentee, who Archbishop Tutu was beyond his political work, as well as Rev. Battleâs thoughts on the current reparations movement. Rev. Battle is currently the Herbert Thompson Professor of Church and Society and Director of the Desmond Tutu Center at General Theological Seminary in New York.
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In todayâs final episode of âReparations Are Coming,â we hear the remaining panelists share their final thoughts on witnessing history, and as Mark calls it, the âunfinished business of America.â These panelists are deeply ingrained in the fight for reparations, and they express their gratitude for those who work alongside them, as well as the giants whose shoulders they stand upon, as we watch the bill advance to the House of Representatives.
Panelists: Kamm Howard, National Co-Chair of NCOBRA; Kennis Henry, Chairperson of NCOBRA Legislative Committee; Reverend Dr. JoAnn Watson, Senior Pastor of Westside Unity Church; Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for Urban Research; Nkechi Taifa, Founder & Principal CEO of Taifa Group LLC; Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World Conference; Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr, Professor of Africana Studies, Howard University
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History is captured in todayâs episode as we hear the Judiciary Committee vote to approve the reparations bill, H.R. 40, advancing it to the floor of the House of Representatives. The panelists discuss the GOPâs strategy to obfuscate the discussion on reparations with a mention of âpacking the court,â or more accurately known as expanding the court. Youâll hear the historic vote as well as initial reactions from the panelists as they focus on the next big question: what happens now?
Panelists: Kamm Howard, National Co-Chair of NCOBRA; Kennis Henry, Chairperson of NCOBRA Legislative Committee; Reverend Dr. JoAnn Watson, Senior Pastor of Westside Unity Church; Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for Urban Research; Nkechi Taifa, Founder & Principal CEO of Taifa Group LLC; Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World Conference; Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr, Professor of Africana Studies, Howard University
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On April 14th, for the first time in history, the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of the reparations bill, H.R. 40, which would establish the commission to study reparations proposals. As the bill was getting marked up on Capitol Hill, Mark moderated a panel of some of the key players in the reparations movement, and weâll be bringing you that motivating conversation all week long. In todayâs discussion, the panelists explain what it means for a bill to get âmarked upâ and they unravel the complicated process of (hopefully) getting this bill passed. They also explore the misrepresentations of the movement, and parse the relationship between local versus national reparations.
Panelists: Kamm Howard, National Co-Chair of NCOBRA; Kennis Henry, Chairperson of NCOBRA Legislative Committee; Reverend Dr. JoAnn Watson, Senior Pastor of Westside Unity Church; Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for Urban Research; Nkechi Taifa, Founder & Principal CEO of Taifa Group LLC; Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World Conference; Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr, Professor of Africana Studies, Howard University
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On April 14th, for the first time in history, the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of the reparations bill, H.R. 40, which would establish the commission to study reparations proposals. As the bill was getting marked up on Capitol Hill, Mark moderated a panel of some of the key players in the reparations movement, and weâll be bringing you that motivating conversation all week long. Today begins with part one, where the panelists discuss the reasons why reparations are still necessary, how we can get there, what the long-fault battle has been like, and how we can get to the point where we are seeing a range of remedies that would produce healing for Black people.Â
Panelists: Kamm Howard, National Co-Chair of NCOBRA; Kennis Henry, Chairperson of NCOBRA Legislative Committee; Reverend Dr. JoAnn Watson, Senior Pastor of Westside Unity Church; Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for Urban Research; Nkechi Taifa, Founder & Principal CEO of Taifa Group LLC; Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World Conference
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Maggie Haberman had unprecedented access to the Trump family and administration; now that weâre in our new administration, where are all her big scoops on Biden? Thatâs what Eric Boehlert, writer and publisher of Pressrun.media, wants to know today. He also says that Fox News should not be allowed to participate in White House press briefings after turning a blind eye to the scandal involving Rep. Matt Gaetz (and also, Jen Psaki has no time for their strange and pointless questions). And Eric also has some incredibly important points on how the media botched the news on Johnson & Johnson pausing their vaccine distribution.
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Arisha Hatch is the Vice President and Chief of Campaigns for Color of Change, and in todayâs episode, she and Mark dig into the difficult topic of optimism vs. pessimism regarding the outcome of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, which is incredibly complicated for the Black community. They share their fears and hopes for the outcome, and also explore what police accountability could look like going forward. And, as always with our friends at Color of Change, we get our marching orders on how to get involved in their recent initiatives.
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President Biden surprised Democrats when he announced a commission to explore expanding the Supreme Court. Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and Host of podcast âThe Brief,â is back today to explain why Biden might have made that move and what could come of it, in terms of D.C. statehood and reparations. However, aside from the Supreme Court, thereâs another issue to overcome: Senator Joe Manchin.
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What would it look like to engage in nonviolent direct action consistently, through strategic organizing? Thatâs what Kai Newkirk (Founder of For All www.forallorg.us) and Rev. Stephen Green (Pastor, Scholar, and Activist) explain in todayâs episode, as they discuss the piece they co-authored, âWhy Kingian democratic socialism is the best path forward for the progressive left.â This is especially relevant in the context of our current society where unarmed Black people continue to be murdered by police. They also dig into why we need statehood in D.C. in order to make winning Georgia actually count and see progress on reparations.
Read their article here: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2021/04/why-kingian-democratic-socialism-best-path-forward-for-progressive-left/
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If youâve watched the HBO documentary on QAnon (âQ: Into the Stormâ), or if you spend any time on the internet, you know it revealed some key details surrounding the group of conspiracy theorists. But what you donât know is what the filmmaker, Cullen Hoback, chose to leave out, and that crucial information is what Mother Jones reporter Ali Breland is here today to discuss. Ali and his colleague AJ Vicens were able to connect Jim Watkins (founder of 8chan) to countless web domains that allegedly host child pornography (more details on how they can make these connections without viewing the illegal content are in the episode). Ali gives the background on his and AJâs story, what Hoback said when Ali reached out about the documentaryâs misrepresentations, and how he plans to move forward with what he believes is incriminating information on Jim Watkins.
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Glenn Kirscher, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, is on today to unravel the latest testimonies in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who knealed on George Floydâs next until he was dead. Mark and Glenn examine what was heard from Dr. Tobin, an expert pulmonologist, as well as Dr. Baker, the medical examiner who performed George Floydâs autopsy, in which Glenn found some unusual details.
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Racism is harming, if not killing, people of color in America, and thereâs a small group that actually profits off it. Thatâs what Jim Freeman, author of âRich Thanks to Racism: How the Ultra-Wealthy Profit from Racial Injustice,â unravels in todayâs episode. Thereâs a number of billionaires and multi-millionaires (like the Koch brothers and the people behind ALEC, to name a couple) who invest in legislation that keep things in place like the prison-industrial complex, immigrant detention, and school privatization, but thatâs not the only way they turn racism into profits. Jim speaks to the layers that begin with criminalizing young people of color in their schools and continue after people have been released from prison. But you can get involved, and Jim also has some advice on that, too.
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Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson is the Co-Executive Director of the Highlander Research and Education Center (the first Black woman to hold the position), a catalyst for grassroots organizing and movement building in Appalachia and the South. This renowned civil rights center suffered an arson attack in 2019, complete with a âwhite powerâ tag found at the scene. Ash-Lee and Mark discuss not just the fire, but the white supremacy that fueled it, and why events like these are ânot surprisingâ to Ash-Lee, her colleagues, or the communities they look to serve. Ash-Lee and Mark discuss white supremacy through the lens of some of the bigger events of the year, including the death of George Floyd and the insurrection on Capitol Hill, and consider what it takes to gain ground for racial justice, equality, and most importantly, sustainability. Ash-Lee also asks us to rethink popular (and stereotypical) definitions of what it means to be from Appalachia, and what her identity as an Afrolachian means to her.
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Cecily Myart-Cruz is the President of United Teachers Los Angeles (and the first woman of color to hold the position) and as both a teacher and a parent, she understands the frustrations of at-home learning and the pressing desire to get kids back into schools. But she says thereâs much to be considered first -- like how often students should take standardized tests in the coming year, for example. Los Angeles has become one of the models that districts across the country are looking to as they lay plans to return to the classroom, and Cecily discusses how sheâs working with challenges presented specifically to Black and Brown students as schools reopen.
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Itâs that time again for Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priority, returns for his monthly status report on our economy. There is good news out of Marchâs jobs report, but as always, thereâs many layers to understanding what it means. Chad breaks down unemployment rate vs. jobs added (which is reported by employers) and why the rate is not the best indicator on joblessness. He also lets us know whatâs happening within each demographic in the report, and answers the question of if weâre finally on a trajectory of recovery after a year of losses.
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Ian Millhiser a Senior Correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States, and his expertise on the courts is what fills out his new book, âThe Agenda: How a Republican Supreme Court Is Reshaping America.â The agenda heâs speaking of is dangerous to voting rights and beyond, all at the hands of the one branch of government that is not elected by the people -- and itâs more problematic than you might assume. Since Trump appointed more than 200 federal judges, Ian helps us unpack some of the more troubling rulings theyâve come down with, and why their general unpredictability is high-risk for the rest of us.
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Lawmakers say this level of gun violence, with mass shootings occurring almost daily, âshould not become the new normal,â but Brian Lemek says weâve already reached that point. Brian is the Executive Director at Brady PAC, the sister organization/political arm of Brady, the nationâs oldest gun violence prevention advocacy group. In todayâs episode, he explains how senators could be passing legislation right now to make it harder to buy a gun, but itâs stalled in the senate. So what (or who) is standing in the way? Brian breaks it down and fills us in on a surprising piece of information that he believes is proof that the NRA is on itâs way out.
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President Biden unveiled his infrastructure plan, and itâs no surprise the GOP is upset about the corporate tax hike; but Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and Host of âThe Briefâ podcast, points out whatâs interesting about their hypocrisy this time around, and why Republicans are having zero luck treating Biden as an âother.â Markos also digs into the latest with the filibuster, where âcentristsâ like Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema stand, and what could come from the latest attempts at voter suppression in Georgia.
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Anti-Asian racism is on the rise and Roshni Nedungadi has the numbers to back it up. Sheâs the Founding Partner, Chief Research Officer, and COO of HIT Strategies, a leading millennial and minority-owned public opinion research firm on Capitol Hill, and one of the few AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) pollsters in America. In todayâs episode she shares the startling truth found in a survey done in Michigan last month, where 40-percent of the Asian population either experienced anti-Asian racism personally or knows someone who did. But at the same time, the numbers show Asian people turning out in record numbers in the battleground state. At HIT Strategies, theyâre working to better understand communities and their varying priorities when it comes to battling discrimination and gaining political power to make change.
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One of the most common reasons a person does not leave a domestic violence situation is because they donât have the cash to do it. At FreeFrom, an organization dedicated to knocking down the barriers that prevent domestic violence survivors from holding economic and community power, Tannia Ventura and the team work to get direct cash payments to survivors so they regain their power. Tannia is the Director of Service Provider Engagement and Education and in todayâs episode, we learn the ins and outs of getting those cash payments to survivors, how to heal the implicit mistrust of survivors when they ask for what they need, and what are the hopes and fears for the $5 billion dollars pledged by the Biden administration to supply cash payments directly to survivors. Mark and Tannia also dig into the fact that domestic violence needs to be solved at the community level and should not solely be the task of independent organizations, and what FreeFrom found in their independent research collected from surveying 1,000 domestic violence survivors.
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Reopening schools is just one of the challenges that lie ahead for teachers, students, and parents. Randi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and she explains that itâs not solely about getting caught up with academics; kids need healing from the traumas of the pandemic and should get back on track with human interaction and most importantly, having fun. Randi also shares her recommendations on summer sessions vs. private tutoring.
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Gun violence is centered in the national conversation once again, in light of the mass shootings in Atlanta, Boulder, and Chicago. Igor Volsky is the Co-Founder and the Executive Director of Guns Down America, and yesterday, his organization teamed up with other leaders and organizations in the fight against gun violence to launch a coalition letter to President Biden, calling on him to take immediate action. Mark and Igor are then joined by Pastor Michael McBride of fundpeacenow.com. Pastor Mike is one of the parties signed on to the coalition, and he expands on the myriad of ways gun violence shows up in communities and how creativity is needed when applying pressure on D.C. to work harder on gun legislation reform.
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As more people gain access to the coronavirus vaccine, weâre bringing you insight from a panel discussion with leaders of both medicine and faith. Moderated by our own Mark Thompson, the panelists explore how the vaccine works, community fears and hesitations, and what outstanding questions remain. Panelists: Dr. James K. Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College; Rev. A. Oveta Fuller, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Michigan Medical School; Dr. Chu Chu Onwauchi-Saunders, Pediatrician and Medical Epidemiologist; Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson, Leading Pastor at Concord Baptist Church of Christ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Thereâs money to be made in keeping Americans unhealthy, and Dr. Nicholas Freudenberg is pulling back the curtain on the links between our collectively declining health and capitalism. Dr. Freudenberg is a public health practitioner and distinguished professor at CUNY School of Public Health, and his new book is titled âAt What Cost: Modern Capitalism and the Future of Health.â In todayâs episode, we get a lesson on the specific ways capitalism has both changed over the last 30 years and is harming both human and planetary health. With corporations focused squarely on their returns, and simultaneously having veto power over public policy, Dr. Freudenberg highlights the ways they are putting profits before human lives and what we can do to reverse the deadly effects. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The people of Minneapolis want change, and the activists at Reclaim the Block are going to bring it. D.A. Bullock is a filmmaker and a Communications Team Member with Reclaim the Block in Minneapolis, where they reimagine public safety and lay groundwork for defunding the police. As the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin unfolds and we remember George Floyd's murder, as well as countless others that werenât caught on film, D.A. and Mark discuss the specific changes that could make a community safer with a reduced police presence. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The For the People Act (H.R. 1) passed in the House and is now headed to the Senate. What does that mean for you, the voter? Tiffany Muller is the President of End Citizens United (endcitizensunited.org) and she explains that, at a time when our voting rights are under constant threat, itâs a crucial time to pass this bill and she gives specific instructions on how you can play your part. She also gives us the scoop on how this bill addresses voter access, election integrity, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. She also shares how this bill is tied to maintaining the House majority in 2022. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eric Boehlert, Writer and Publisher of Pressrun.media, is not surprised by the mainstream mediaâs normalization of the GOPâs voter suppression tactics over recent weeks, but that doesnât mean heâs going to stop calling them out for it. Eric points to the ways Republicans continue to evade accountability (and common decency) while the press plays nice. But not even Fox news is having success in igniting an opposition against President Biden. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Following the horrific and racist attack on Asian women in Atlanta, Markos Moulitsas of DailyKos, Civiqs, and podcast âThe Brief,â is back to explain how not only are hate crimes against Asians at an all-time high, but law enforcement contributes to the problem by downplaying the motive of the shooter (or in the case of the Capitol riots, taking selfies with insurrectionists). He also lets us know what Mitch McConnell is up to, why he had a temper tantrum on the senate floor this week, and where we stand on the filibuster & D.C. statehood. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Whatâs the likelihood of an American experiencing poverty? Turns out, itâs the majority. Thatâs what Mark Rank covers in his new book (co-authored by Lawrence Eppard and Heather Bullock) out now, âPoorly Understood: What Americans Get Wrong About Poverty.â Thereâs a common misconception that poverty is an issue of âthemâ when itâs really about âusâ -- not an individual failing, but a structural one. How does that play out in our society and economy? Mark explains that, and what can be done to make systemic changes, in this eye-opening episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Closing out our coverage of the 56th Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Mark speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who details the significance of Selma to both himself and the country-at-large. Mark is then joined by Ilyasah Shabaaz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, as well as author, community organizer, and activist. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rev. Dr. Willian J. Barber II of the Poor Peopleâs Campaign joined the discussion in Selma last weekend to draw the startling connection between poverty and voting rights. In this episode, Rev. Barber reminds us of the racist Southern Strategy from the 1960s and how it played out with not just Trumpâs win, but continues to appear in the GOPâs ongoing efforts to suppress the vote of poor people and people of color. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Continuing our discussion and commemoration of the historic Bloody Sunday, Mark spoke with Martin Luther King III while in Selma about his fatherâs legacy playing out in 2020. He shares his thoughts on his fatherâs teachings applied today and how he might feel about all that has unfolded in the last year in the fight for racial justice. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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While in Selma last weekend commemorating 56 years since the historic Bloody Sunday, Mark moderated a panel discussion on voting rights and H.R. 40 with LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter, Pastor Michael McBride of the Black Church PAC, and Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (BlackPressUSA.com). This conversation pulls no punches in detailing what we are up against, but these strategy-experts know what it takes to combat voter suppression and theyâre here to fire you up and ready you for the fight. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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On Sunday, President Biden issued an Executive Order on voting rights, and Mark was in Selma, Alabama for the annual Bloody Sunday commemoration when that news became public. He was able to speak with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee to get her live reaction to Bidenâs voting rights Executive Order as well as her status report on the reparations bill, H.R. 40. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Last month showed an increase of approximately 379,000 jobs, but weâre STILL at a loss of about 9.5 million jobs overall since coronavirus started spreading across the U.S.. Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back to let us know where weâve rebounded, who is still disproportionately struggling, and how true recovery relies on the economy reopening safely. Unemployment and job losses come in many different shapes and sizes, and Chad is here to help us understand where the economy stands and the trends to be aware of. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Today brings us part two of the African American Media Roundtable with Senate Democrats (roll back to Fridayâs episode for part one), and we hear questions from reporters at Politico, the New York Times, Huffington Post, and more, including the kick-off question from our very own Mark Thompson. In this second part, the senators answer questions on the reparations bill (H.R. 40), where we stand on $15/hour federal minimum wage, increasing vaccinations and preventing exploitation from outsiders in communities of color, student debt forgiveness, schools reopening, and minority representation in the senate and how to increase that in 2022. Nearly the entire Democratic Caucus was present, and today we hear from the following senators: Senator Cory Booker (moderator) Senator Jon Ossoff Senator Alex Padilla Senator Patty Murray Senator Elizabeth Warren Senator Chuck Schumer Senator Sherrod Brown Senator Ron Wyden Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This week Mark participated in a roundtable discussion with Senate Democrats on a myriad of issues, including access to vaccinations with an emphasis on communities of color, coronavirus data collection, where the reparations bill (H.R. 40) stands, voting rights and GOP voter suppression, and what is included in the next coronavirus relief package. This is part one of a two-part series, and though nearly the entire Democratic Caucus was present, we hear from the following senators in todayâs portion: Senator Amy Klobuchar (moderator) Senator Chuck Schumer Senator Cory Booker Senator Raphael Warnock Senator Patty Murray Senator Debbie Stabenow Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Itâs #ThursdayKos and Markos is back to talk about his new obsession: Mississippi. He sees it as the next Georgia--a state worth focusing on to flip from red to blue. He also shares why he thinks Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are being jackasses, the hypocrisies of the criticism of Neera Tanden, and his reaction to the allegations against Governor Cuomo. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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There is no womenâs history without Black women, and today we honor that in a conversation with Rukia Lumumba, Co-Director of the Electoral Justice Project of the Movement for Black Lives and Founding Director of the Peopleâs Advocacy Institute. Women like Breonna Taylor remind us Black women experience disproportionate violence, and the work done at the Electoral Justice Project aims to restructure communities to better serve all Black people. Rukiaâs team at The Peopleâs Advocacy Institute is also working hard to help those struggling with access to food, water, and other basic necessities, while also serving as an incubator for transformative justice in the South. More information: https://electoraljusticeproject.org/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Bruce Levine is the author of "Thaddeus Stevens: Civil War Revolutionary, Fighter for Racial Justice," which is out TODAY. In this episode he talks with Mark about Thaddeus Stevens' revolutionary politics, as one of the first white people to demand reparations for slaves (freed Black people were the first). Stevens operated under what was an extremely radical and controversial belief at the time: that all should be treated equally under the law. Through his story, we see how politics are cyclical and much of what we're experiencing today, with H.R. 40 and Donald Trump's impeachment, can be related to Stevens' own journey as a politician ahead of his time. BUY "Thaddeus Stevens: Civil War Revolutionary, Fighter for Racial Justice" HERE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Thaddeus-Stevens/Bruce-Levine/9781476793375 Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Democrats had big wins in 2018 and 2020 when people showed up in record numbers to vote, and so it comes as no surprise that the GOP is getting busy with voter suppression tactics. In todayâs episode, Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at The Nation, says that state legislatures have already prepared three times as many voter restriction bills this year as were proposed during the same period of time last year -- and thatâs just one of several troubling statistics from Elieâs piece for The Nation (linked below). Read âThe GOPâs 2022 Strategy: Voter Suppression or Bustâ here: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/republican-voter-suppression/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In the fourth and final installment of our Black History Month series on the history and significance of HBCUs, Mark speaks with three Black Sorority Presidents: Beverly Evans Smith, President of Delta Sigma Theta, Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, President of Zeta Phi Beta, and Dr. Glenda Glover, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha. These women oversee organizations that are an asset to not just HBCU campuses, but their communities-at-large. Coronavirus has presented its challenges, but they discuss how they continue to organize and grow within the confines of the pandemic, what theyâre doing to get more Black women elected everywhere, and what it means to have Kamala Harris, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, serving as Vice President. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas of DailyKos, Civiqs, and new podcast âThe Briefâ is back to catch up on the weekâs events, including the roadblocks to Neera Tandenâs confirmation to head the Office of Management and Budget, and the way Twitter was hypocritically weaponized against her. Markos also gives his reaction to the hearings on the Capitol insurrection, and why he thinks the 2022 midterms will âdefy historical precedent.â Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Harriet Washington is an award-winning author and bioethicist, and in her new book (out now), âCarte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent,â she takes on the assumption that we canât and wonât be involved in medical research without our consent. The most current and well-known example is the story of Elijah McClain, who, after being wrongfully detained by police, was given ketamine as part of a non-consensual research study and it resulted in his death. Harriet digs into that research, the legislation that upholds these unethical practices, and why healthcare lobbyists need to go if we want to confront the problem. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dreisen Heath, a Researcher with Human Rights Watch, gave a memorable testimony at last weekâs hearing on H.R. 40, which would create a commission on slavery reparations. In todayâs episode she talks with Mark about her hopes for the future of H.R. 40 and seeing it leave the House for the first time in history (itâs been languishing there for decades). She also explains how the old arguments against reparations are now serving as a necessary reminder of why they are needed more than ever, and what the remaining threats against the bill are. And if we need help, is there international support? Learn more: www.hrw.org/reparationsnow Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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As the fate of the reparations bill, H.R. 40, continues to hang in the balance, Mark talks with Kamm Howard, National Co-Chair of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (NCOBRA). Kamm details the next steps in the legal process, and responds to Herschel Walkerâs comments that denied African Americansâ need and right for reparations. Kamm also shares his research on historical trauma and how that strengthens the case for passing H.R. 40. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Athletics are an integral part of HBCU life, and today Mark is joined by Howard University menâs basketball coach Kenneth Blakeney, who knows the challenges and the rewards all too well. He reflects on the importance of sustaining HBCU athletic programs and why Howard is looking for someone who brings more than athletic ability to the table. Coach Blakeney successfully recruited a 5-star center in Makur Maker to Howard over the Power 5 Conferences. The two discuss why African Americans often make up the majority of many athletic teams, but there are less than 5-percent of Black students at those same colleges and universities. They also share some memories of Coach John Thompson, and discuss the hard decisions a coach must make to protect and foster the growth of student athletes. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Following Rush Limbaugh's death, the news coverage seemed to forget his legacy of racism, lies, and hatred, and went ahead and called him "controversial" instead. But Markos Moulitsas of DailyKos, Civiqs, and podcast "The Brief" doesn't care to look back on anything but the facts of what Limbaugh left behind. Markos also talks the Trump/McConnell tangle, Tucker Carlson scraping the bottom of the barrel for Biden dirt, and why he's got his eye on Senator Joe Manchin. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Nkechi Taifa is President and CEO of the Taifa Group, LLC, a social enterprise firm dedicated to advancing justice. She also convenes the Justice Roundtable, an advocacy coalition advancing progressive justice system transformation. And our focus today is her long history of working on the reparations movement, and the latest news is that a hearing on H.R. 40 is approaching, which seeks to create a commission to examine reparations for slavery in the United States. Nkechi explains that reparations are not solely about slavery, though that is the âoriginal sin,â and she explains what useful compensation could actually look like. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kerene Tayloe is the Director of Federal Legislative affairs for WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Last week, she testified before congress that immediate attention must be paid to reverse the environmental damage done by the Trump administration, as well as actions that must taken by the Biden administration to address environmental racism. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This episode originally aired on October 12th, 2020. Thereâs been a lot of talk about the 25th Amendment lately, as Speaker Pelosi publicly questioned Trumpâs mental fitness. Todayâs show features some explanation from Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, presidential historian and the author of âThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.â She gets into the origin of the 25th Amendment and its intended purpose, how the cabinet can and should function around a president as aid to his governance, and Supreme Court precedent and the possibility for change. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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A university president serves as the guiding force behind the development and progress of a schoolâs organization, and today Mark speaks with three powerhouse individuals leading the way at some of the most prominent HBCUs in the country. First up is Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University, followed by Dr. Vann Newkirk, President of Fisk University, and lastly Dr. Ronald Mason, President of The University of the District of Columbia. In each of these unique conversations, Mark and his guests explore university history, discuss the impact of coronavirus on HBCUs and their universities in particular, and reflect on what it means to now have an HBCU graduate in the White House. This episode is both a lesson in history and a glimpse of the future, with HBCUs finally finding themselves centered in the collegiate discussion. For part one of this special Black History Month series, listen to episode #246 (2/5/21). Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Is there any scenario where impeaching Donald Trump in the senate becomes a real possibility? Well...sort of, says Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of the podcast âThe Brief.â He breaks down the complicated explanation and speaks to why impeaching Trump is crucial in setting an accurate historical narrative for future generations Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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They knocked on 2 million doors in nine weeks and made over 7 million phone calls and 4 million text messages, all of which changed the course of history in the state of Georgia when it flipped to blue in the presidential and senate elections -- but the work is never done. Nse Ufot is the Principal Officer at the New Georgia Project and she discusses the power and history of Black organizing. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The January jobs report is out and it shows that we are still in a massive deficit from where we were a year ago, just before the pandemic changed our lives and the way we work. Chad Stone is the Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and he says thereâs still much recovery to be done. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sanaa Abrar is the Advocacy Director of United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led network in the nation, and she joins today to explain why the organization is calling on the Biden administration to act on DACA now, as the program is in imminent danger pending a ruling in a Texas court. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This Black History Month, MIP is honoring the Historical Black Colleges and Universities in our country. We begin this four part series with a deep dive into the history of HBCUs, featuring Dr. Jelani M. Favors, author of âShelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism." This conversation sheds light on the complicated history of HBCUs, where white people came into the equation, and how HBCUs helped shape Black women into âweapons against white supremacy.â Dr. Favors reminds us that we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and the new podcast âThe Brief,â is back for #ThursdayKos to talk about the new defense rolling out for Marjorie Taylor Greene led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the Republican and Democratic partiesâ differing versions of bipartisanship, and how we can gain instead of lose in the House and Senate in 2022. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Henry âHankâ Louis Aaron made a remarkable impact on the world, and in todayâs episode, Mark discusses his life and legacy with MLB Hall of Famer and legendary athlete Dave Winfield and Howard Bryant, author of Hank Aaronâs biography âThe Last Heroâ and writer for ESPN. *Producer's Note: This episode was edited for time. To hear the FULL conversation, head to the Make It Plain Facebook page or copy this URL into your browser: https://fb.watch/3pGg9WbE6p/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Black community was the catalyst for change in this election season, and now, leadership has some demands for the Biden-Harris administration. Arisha Hatch is the Vice President and Chief of Campaigns at Color of Change, and she joins today to outline what needs to be done in the best interest of Black communities within Biden and Harrisâ first 100 days in office. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition, sounds off on Marjorie Taylor Greene and why he thinks thereâs grounds for expelling her from congress. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Susie Madrak is a writer at crooksandliars.com and susiemadrak.com and sheâs back today for a discussion on what the heck is going on with the GameStop stock. She also discloses her suspicions about the unfolding controversy with Robinhood and how it relates to Steve Bannon. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and his new podcast âThe Brief,â is back for his weekly installment of #ThursdayKos. Today he discusses the Increased domestic terror threat in the U.S., the delusions of Republicans voting against impeachment, what Biden can learn from Obamaâs mistakes in working with the GOP, and why he thinks Mississippi is going to be the next key state to flip from red to blue. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ali Breland is a reporter at Mother Jones covering internet disinformation. On todayâs episode he details the ins and outs of QAnon, how the group continually evolves and grows despite any potentially discouraging roadblocks (i.e. Trump losing the election), how theyâre tied to neo-nazism, and the recruitment thatâs happening right now on Telegram. Read his work, including the articles discussed in this episode, here: https://www.motherjones.com/author/ali-breland/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ian Millhiser is a Senior Correspondent for Vox and in his latest piece, he takes on the question: is it constitutional to hold an impeachment trial for a former president? Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett has been chosen by Speaker Nancy Pelosi as one of the impeachment managers in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. In today's episode, she discusses the importance of this specific impeachment, what the process will be like, as well as her experience inside the Capitol during the siege on January 6th. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Grant Stern of the Democratic Coalition and Executive Editor of Occupy Democrats has been digging into the cast of insurrectionists and he breaks down some of the key participants, their roots on social media, and where they are now (the FBI hasnât caught up with everyone theyâre looking for...yet). Grant also talks about the article he wrote that ultimately led to Steve Bannonâs arrest. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are now leading the country, so what becomes of the Trump sycophants in Congress? Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, explores what we might see play out in the House and Senate, including the fate of the filibuster, and what Mitch McConnell fears most after losing his majority. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Black Capitol Police officers have been sounding the alarms internally about racism on the force for years, with the most notable lawsuit stretching back to 2001. Joshua Kaplan, Reporter for ProPublica, details the 20-year ongoing legal battle, which shows the roots of what unfolded in the siege of Capitol Hill on January 6th. And on this inauguration day we must ask: how vulnerable is our nationâs capital? Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Media Matters for America President and CEO Angelo Carusone is here today to talk Fox News -- what role did they play in the siege of Capitol Hill? Will they, along with Trump, see any real consequences after years of fanning the flames of dangerous misinformation, which resulted in the chaos of January 6th ? Angelo also gets into the social media situation, including YouTubeâs apparent exemption from the rules of the internet. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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We celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. with the inimitable Congresswoman Maxine Waters as she discusses the ways that Dr. King influenced her life and politics. Rep. Waters also details her experience on the historic day of January 6th, and the strange sightings in the days prior that lead her to believe the insurrectionists were not only preparing ahead of time, but were getting help from a member of Congress--and for that reason, she is advocating for a deep investigation. *This episode originally aired as an Instagram Live on Friday, 1/15/21 Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Michael Tomasky, Writer for The Daily Beast, was disturbed by the political theater put on by the Republicans at the impeachment hearings and the amount that still voted to defend Trump. And now as we look ahead to inauguration, Michael weighs the risks in Washington D.C. and beyond as insurrectionists promise to strike again. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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House Majority Whip James Clyburn shares details from the harrowing lockdown in the Capitol while insurrectionists raged just outside his office doors, and why a House member is now being investigated for assisting the group with navigating the halls of the building. Whip Clyburn also covered yesterdayâs vote to impeach Donald Trump for the second time, making him the first president to bear that dishonor. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The two runoff wins in Georgia were wins for all Democrats, and David A. Love, Executive Editor at BlackCommenator.com, gets into what the bigger meaning is for the historic election of Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to the senate. He also discusses his upcoming reporting on the siege of Capitol Hill, where police officers took selfies with insurrectionists and opened gates to let them through. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eric Boehlert, Publisher of Pressrun.media, says the people he saw at the siege of Capitol Hill sure didnât look like the âhard working folk in search of a voiceâ that the New York Times and other news outlets repeatedly insisted were the true Trump supporters. Eric breaks down the complicity of the mainstream media, both before and after the historic day in Washington D.C.. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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For the first time since April, the monthly jobs report showed a major LOSS, with a deficit of approximately 144,000. On top of that, the unemployment rate held, and weâre inching closer to coronavirus unemployment insurance running out in March (and no talks of additional stimulus). Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, helps us understand the most important takeaways from the latest report on our economy. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas is back for 2021âs first installment of #ThursdayKos. In todayâs episode they unpack the chaos, hypocrisy, and theories surrounding the insurrection on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. And on a brighter note, they also celebrate Georgiaâs big wins for Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark responds to the horrific, violent display on Capitol Hill yesterday by Trump supporters, followed by part two of yesterday's panel discussion. Panelists: Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ; Marc Morial, President/CEO, National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President/CEO, NAACP; Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary, Rainbow/PUSH; Rev. Dr. E. Faye Williams, Chairperson/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; Melanie Campbell, President, National Coalition of Black Civic Participation; Barbara Anrwine, Founder/President, Transformative Change Coalition; Marbre-Stahly-Butts, Convener, Policy Table, Movement for Black Lives; Jasiri X, hip hop Activist, Founder, One Hood Media Center; Janice Mathis, Executive Director, National Council of Negro Women; Pastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC; Larry Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization for Progress; Fredrica Bey, Founder, Women In Support of the Million Man March Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Panelists: Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ; Marc Morial, President/CEO, National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President/CEO, NAACP; Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary, Rainbow/PUSH; Rev. Dr. E. Faye Williams, Chairperson/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; Melanie Campbell, President, National Coalition of Black Civic Participation; Barbara Anrwine, Founder/President, Transformative Change Coalition; Marbre-Stahly-Butts, Convener, Policy Table, Movement for Black Lives; Jasiri X, hip hop Activist, Founder, One Hood Media Center; Janice Mathis, Executive Director, National Council of Negro Women; Pastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC; Larry Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization for Progress; Fredrica Bey, Founder, Women In Support of the Million Man March Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Joy Reid is the host of The Reid Out, making her the first and only Black woman to host a prime-time cable news program. Today she moderates a panel that discusses the possibility that the GOP is targeting the Black church in order to win the Georgia runoff election, which is happening today. Panelists include: The Rev. Timothy McDonald III, founder of the African American Ministers Leadership Council, President of the African American Ministers in Action of People for the American Way and is Senior Pastor of the First Iconium Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has served since 1984; The Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, founder and Senior Pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia; Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson is the presiding prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church which encompasses over 500 churches in the state of Georgia; The Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry is the Dean of the Chapel and the Director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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On the Bus with The Black Church PAC for Georgia Runoffs GOTV with Bishop William Murphy of the dReam Center Church; Rev. Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. E. Dewey Smith of the House of Hope; Rev. Daunta Long of Seed Planters Church; Monica Green of Black Voters Matter; and Rev. Barrett Berry of Empowered Living Church Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This yearâs Kwanzaa theme is âKwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principlesâ and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holidayâs purpose. Pastor William H. Lamar of of the historic Metropolitan AME Church where Black Lives Matters signs and banners were destroyed a couple weeks ago during pro-Trump rallies. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This yearâs Kwanzaa theme is âKwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principlesâ and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holidayâs purpose. On this sixth day of Kwanzaa, we look back at Markâs conversation with Jessica Care Moore, a critically acclaimed poet with numerous collections, the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and Founder of the literacy-driven Jess Care Moore Foundation. Her latest poetry collection, "We Want Our Bodies Back," is out now, and she talks with Mark about generating income as artists (especially in uncertain times like we're experiencing right now), seeking comfort in black artistry, perfecting her craft with nothing more than library books, and lifting up other women in the arts. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This yearâs Kwanzaa theme is âKwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principlesâ and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holidayâs purpose. For this fifth day of Kwanzaa, we take a listen to Markâs conversation with DCP Entertainment CEO Chris Colbert, who introduced us to his new podcast project, âSay Their Name,â which features stories he collected while traveling around the country speaking to Black families who lost loved ones to police violence. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This yearâs Kwanzaa theme is âKwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principlesâ and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holidayâs purpose. For this day of Kwanzaa, weâre featuring Markâs conversation with Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, who says the phenomenon of today in Black America is the working poor: great jobs, prestigious degrees, but salaries that haven't kept up with inflation and therefore keeps Black people earning an average of $30,000 dollars less than white families per year. And that's just one piece of the pie, as we're facing a health crisis that is spurring on an economic crisis, and simultaneously is the racial justice crisis. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This yearâs Kwanzaa theme is âKwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principlesâ and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holidayâs purpose. For this day of Kwanzaa, weâll hear from Carmen Perez, who is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice. She joined the show in September to discuss the organization's 15th anniversary, which was the day after the March on Washington. While protesters and police forces clashed nationwide in the name of Black Lives Matter, Carmen discussed the intersection of Latinx and Black movements, and how police are trying to deter people from protesting by sticking organizers with felonies. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Merry Christmas, Make It Plain family! Our gift to you is another listen to our conversation with everyoneâs favorite auntie, Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Congresswoman Maxine Waters predicted Senator Kamala Harris would be Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, and now she's celebrating that nomination. She looked ahead to the Biden/Harris 2020 campaign and how Senator Harris might handle the inevitable criticisms of her appointment. On the subject of Trump, the congresswoman directly confronts his most recent dangerous behavior, including his embrace of Russia and Putin, his erratic Tweeting, and his use of military force against protestors in Portland. "I wouldn't be surprised if he has to be taken out," says the congresswoman on Trump losing the election and potentially refusing to leave the White House. Auntie Maxine is speaking, kids, so listen up! Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dr. Michael LeNoir, one of the nationâs top Black physicians, AAWP Founder and past president of the National Medical Association, has released a PSA campaign that addresses the disproportionate effects COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have, on the Black community. Dr. LeNoir also addresses concerns that are circulating within the Black community regarding the safety of the coronavirus vaccine. Check out the PSA campaign here: https://digitalmedia.vnr1.com/2020/11/03/2020-070_AAWP_LenoirPSAs/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jamala Rogers, editorial board member and columnist at BlackCommentator.com, defines COVID-19 fatigue as a wearing out from the relentless onslaught of information, and sometimes misinformation, as well as a loss of ânormalcyâ that gave a lot of people a quality of life they never imagined theyâd lose. Today she discusses her latest article, which explores this disproportionate impact on the African American community, as well as the fears of jumping to take the vaccine. Read Jamalaâs piece here: https://blackcommentator.com/845/845_cover_vb_responding_to_covid_fatigue.html Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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President-elect Biden said he wants to reopen schools within the first 100 days of the new year, and Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, is on board. But first, Biden needs to build the publicâs trust back for both the CDC and the government processes that were tarnished under the Trump administration. Randi also weighs in on where teachers should fall in the line for vaccinations and how that could correspond with reopening schools. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Early voting is underway in Georgia and Jaime Harrison is here to remind you that voting for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock is voting for your health, your jobs, and justice for all. He also speaks to the harsh reality of the situation: Democrats need a senate majority to finally say goodbye to Mitch McConnell and his foolish games and hello to progress. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The story of Sean Monterrosaâs death is one weâve become too familiar with: he was kneeling down with his hands up when Vallejo police shot and killed him at a local Walgreens on June 2, 2020, during protests for George Floyd. Now his sisters, Ashley and Michelle Monterrosa are calling on Governor Newsom to break his silence on the Monterrosa case, drop the criminal charges against the Monterrosas and their allies who were arrested, and take the appropriate legal actions to hold Seanâs murderers accountable. Follow and support their journey: www.standwithsean.com Instagram: @justice4sean_ @gather4justice @nyjusticeleague Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is back for an update on how things are unfolding in Georgia as early voting begins in the pivotal runoff election, and as Republicans are seemingly growing disenchanted with voting after Trump's loss. Markos also speaks to Biden's cabinet picks and if Republicans will be getting in the way of any confirmations. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The vaccine is rolling out across the country and Dr. Keren Landman is back to discuss the common myths, conspiracies, and legitimate fears and concerns you may have about its quality, testing and approval process, and more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Basketball coaching giant John Thompsonâs posthumously published autobiography is out today and Mark is joined by co-author Jesse Washington and star point guard for Thompsonâs championship Hoyaâs Michael Jackson. Jesse shares his first meeting with Coach, how he landed the position of co-author on the book, and how he challenged him as a writer throughout the experience. Michael also shares his experience playing on Coachâs team and how he was ever the teacher, giving his most important lessons off the court. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Hunger is a solvable problem, but charity is not the only answer. Alison Cohen, Sr. Director of Programs at WhyHunger and Rob Robinson, Co-Founder of of the Leadership Committee to Take Back the Land Movement, are on today to discuss this yearâs Hungerthon, which is squarely focused on the fact that COVID-19 has worsened the state of access to food and the right to housing in the United States. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Should Tom Vilsack return to his position as the Secretary of Agriculture, despite already spending 8 years in the position? Lloyd Wright says no. He worked with the United States Department of Agriculture for 37 years, serving as the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, among other positions, and has firsthand knowledge of what Vilsackâs tenure was like. He penned a letter to the Biden administration opposing the nomination, making the case that Vilsack did not act in the best interest of African-Americans. He gives us his detailed explanation in todayâs episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is back to discuss the latest rejection Trump has received, this one courtesy of the Supreme Court of the United States when they shut down the Pennsylvania lawsuit asking them to overturn Biden's win. Markos also gets into Biden asking congressional Democrats to waive one of the requirements for defense secretary nominee in order to get Lloyd Austin in the position, as well as his nomination of Tom Vilsack for Agricultural Secretary, and of course, a Georgia runoff election update. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The November jobs report is out and job creation has slowed yet again. On top of that, programs from the CARES Act are due to expire at the end of December, and there will be fewer seasonal jobs available this holiday season. Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is back to break it all down. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jesse Barba is The Young Invinciblesâ Senior Director of External Affairs and today he introduces us to âThe Path Forward,â which includes 40 policy proposals for political and institutional leaders that were created by young people, for young people. Jesse walks us through two crucial components of the plan, which the organization hopes will be embraced by the Biden administration: student debt forgiveness across all borrowers and universal healthcare. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Racial justice should be the center of every discussion, and the NAACP is making sure thatâs happening as Biden builds out his administration. The organizationâs President and CEO Derrick Johnson tells us today why securing a meeting was of the utmost importance before inauguration day and whatâs on the critical agenda. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The National Bar Association (NBA) is leading the charge in Georgia in representing Black Voters Matter Fund, Transformative Justice Coalition and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in the lawsuit against the illegal purging of almost 200,000 voters by the Georgia Secretary of State. NBA President CK Hoffler is on today to explain what's happening ahead of the historic runoff election. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Daily Kos founder Markos Moultisas talks about the constituencies of color that flipped GA in November and whether they can do it again in January. Also, Markos and Mark discuss what impact Trump and his base of voters might have on the GA runoffs, as well as pay for pardons, and the need for the new administration to engage with more diverse groups and to make more diverse appointments to senior positions. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rachel Bitecofer is a Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project, Editor of The Cycle, and host of her weekly YouTube show âThe Election Whisperer.â She blew everyoneâs minds when she predicted the 2018 midterms with alarming accuracy -- how did her predictions fare in 2020? She also covers important strategies to consider as we move toward the January runoff in Georgia as well as the 2022 midterms, which include plans of shaking Mitch McConnell to his core. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The FBI is out with a new report that shows hate crimes have risen to an all-time high in 2019. Lecia Brooks is the Chief of Staff at the Southern Poverty Law Center and sheâs here to explain the reportâs details, including what groups saw an increase in targeting, who saw an increase for the fourth straight year, and why the SPLC thinks the FBIâs final numbers are much lower than reality, as hate crimes continue to be severely underreported. Do you need resources for recognizing radicalization? Head to the SPLC website: splcenter.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How did Senator Susan Collins defy the odds and win a race she was projected to lose? Sam Smith has been a progressive journalist for over 56 years and a longtime resident of Maine, and he takes us along her path to victory, paved my rural voters. Sam also gets into what he thinks the Biden administration priorities should be once theyâre in the White House. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos gives us a reality check that the release of a vaccine will be great, but it will bring new problems and opposition, just as masks did. In the meantime, the media divides on the topic, with conspiracy outlets like Breitbart buying into Trumpâs noise. Markos also discusses the potential for winning those key Georgia senate seats in January. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Yonasda Lonewolf is an activist, writer, speaker, and community organizer who has been fighting for Black and Brown people since she was a child and her mother was leading the way. Her mother also used to gather people on Thankstaking and teach them about the real history of Indigenous people in America. Yonasda continues that work and today she honors her motherâs memory by discussing the ways in which Indigenous people continue to be marginalized on their own land. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Lawyersâ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has sued HUD, Secretary Ben Carson, and the Hartford Housing Authority and the city of Hartford, Connecticut to challenge a set of policy decisions that set up low-income Black and Latinx families to fail as they were improperly moved from their unlivable unsubsidized housing. Thomas Silverstein is Lead Attorney on the case and he explains the way the government agency cheated people out of a place to live and left them without options. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The New Consensus is a recently-formed think tank that wants to adjust the way weâre responding to some of the biggest problems facing humanity. Dr. Robert Hockett is a fellow at New Consensus and the Edward Cornell Professor of Law & Finance at Cornell University and former Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the International Monetary Fund, and he joins to today to discuss a memo The New Consensus sent to the incoming Biden administration including their proposed strategy for resurrecting an economy ravaged by coronavirus. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eric Boehlert, Publisher of Pressrun.media, is back for our first post-election conversation, and heâs got a suggestion for the incoming administration: ban all media outlets that circulate conspiracy theories, including Fox News. Eric also gives a sobering critique of an interview done by the New York Times of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, where he normalizes Trumpâs cries about the election results. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The proof is in the data: voters want gun law reform. Igor Volsky, Executive Director of Guns Down America, is back to talk about what the incoming administration needs to do to give the people what they want. Igor also gets into this yearâs increase in gun violence, which includes the unsettling truth that more Black men are committing suicide. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Now that the presidential election is out of the way (still gotta win those senate seats in Georgia), we should be strategizing for 2022 and 2024. And for the latter, itâs not Trump who Markos fears, though he wouldnât rule out his running. Markos fears a smarter version of Trump, someone better at disguising their nefariousness. Markos also gets into the upsetting realization that wearing a mask is what broke America, as COVID cases soar in red states who oppose them. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Michael Harriot is a Senior Writer for The Root and he tells the story of Quawan Charles, a young boy from Louisiana who went missing and was found dead. Michael is in touch with the familyâs attorneys, giving us access to details around the disappearance, the white woman and teenage boy he was last seen with, and what happened when Quawanâs mom reported him missing. Michael also discusses his one-on-one interview with Barack Obama about his new book "A Promised Land: The Presidential Memoirs, Volume 1." Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How is it possible for a country to triple its wealth while also doubling the amount of citizens living in poverty? This type of question is at the heart of Mark Blythâs work and his new book (co-written with Eric Lonergan) titled âAngrynomics.â In todayâs conversation, the Marks get into what makes the economy angry: increasing uncertainty, division of class and wealth, and political and economic elites poor excuses and justifications for why things are the way they are. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Treason is tossed around a lot in our political climate, but when is it a legitimate claim, or even further, something worth prosecuting? Professor Carlton Larson is author of the book âOn Treason: A Citizen's Guide to the Law,â and today he makes sense of the crime in question and how it appeared in history and why Donald Trump was the reason he decided to write a book about it. BUY the book here! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/on-treason-carlton-f-w-larson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Cole Brown grew up in Philadelphia with the benefits of successful parents: summer vacations, private school, and all sorts of opportunities. But his upbringing, in what was considered a âwhite space,â left him wrestling with the feeling of being in-between. It wasnât until his college years when he began to unpack how it shaped his worldview, and in his debut collection of essays, he explores parenting, friendship, police brutality, and eventually living under the Donald Trump presidency. Cole currently lives in Sydney, Australia, where he is a news reporter. BUY Coleâs Book Here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Greyboy/Cole-Brown/9781510761889 Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is back for our first #ThursdayKos since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named the winners of the 2020 election. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ian Millhiser is a Senior Correspondent at Vox and author of the book âInjustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted.â In todayâs episode, Mark and Ian break down the details of yesterdayâs SCOTUS hearing on the Affordable Care Act, addressing questions such as: What parts of the ACA are being disputed? What is severability (a word used much in the hearings, especially by Justice Kavanaugh)? What happens if the mandate in question is struck down altogether? Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Attorney CK Hoffler is the President of the National Bar Association and the first woman to serve as Chair of the Board of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. She joins todayâs show to give her legal analysis of Trumpâs lawsuits against individual states for various âissuesâ he has with their (legal) vote counting processes. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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âIf you look at where we are since February, we are still in a deep hole,â says Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Despite jobs added, weâve still got a 10.1 million job deficit and the recovery rate is starting to slow down. Chad breaks down the parts of the October jobs report that you need to know. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Weâve been watching Nevada and Pennsylvania closely, but what about Arizona? Markos says thatâs the state that might actually end up swinging for Trump. And the fight for senate majority isnât over--thereâs runoffs to be had! Markos gets into all the unfinished business thatâs unfolding right now. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Journalist, filmmaker, producer, and author Jonathan Alter (his latest book is "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life") says this is the most important election since 1864 because we, as a country, are losing to a âfull on authoritarian,â should Trump get re-elected. And drawing from his experiences and research for his latest book on Jimmy Carter, Jonathan goes on to explain how Jimmy Carter is the "anti-Trump," examining his legacy through that lens. Producerâs Note: This conversation was recorded prior to Election Day Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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No matter who wins the election, there are certain realities that will persist, and Rev. Dr. William Barber II is here to remind us. We still donât have universal health care, a logical minimum wage, or a plan to end coronavirus in the United States. And beyond the presidency, when we see Democrats get elected to new house and senate appointments, they must be held accountable for the promises that earned them our endorsements. So what do we have to do? We have to stay steady, says Rev. Barber. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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As part of Republicansâ effort to suppress the vote, they hired 50,000 âchallengersâ to show up at polling places and intimidate voters with an assortment of tactics -- targeting Black communities specifically. Barbara Arnwine has all the information to prepare you for voting today, whether thatâs in-person or dropping your ballot off (DONâT mail it in! It runs the risk of not getting counted). If you experience any problems voting or have any questions about anything related to voting, call 866-OURVOTE Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari is asking that you not fall for the okey-doke of the GOP. In todayâs episode, she explains how Republican gerrymandering has impacted her state and changed its leadership significantly; but Senator Marsha Blackburnâs election to the senate last year actually shows the stateâs changing tide. Speaking of change, Sen. Akbari also lets us know how Marquita Bradshawâs grassroots campaign is doing in its quest to beat out Republican Bill Hegarty. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Deyaska Spencer is an Attorney at The Deyaska Spencer Law Firm and her legal expertise comes in handy for todayâs #WinWithBlackWomen as she gives us her thoughts on what Amy Coney Barrettâs confirmation to the Supreme Court could mean for the country. She also shares her thoughts on Sen. Kamala Harris as VP, and what she thinks about the Black male celebrities, like Kanye and Ice Cube, who have joined in support for Donald Trump. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Donât count on Florida, says Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs. As Election Day approaches, thatâs not the swing state to count on; instead, look at whatâs happening in Texas and Georgia, for starters. Markos also downloads us on what the numbers look like for early and mail-in voting, and what he has to share may surprise you like it did him. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Vote early, and vote up and down the ballot, says Ashley Etienne, Senior Advisor of Strategic Planning for Biden/Harris 2020, because every race matters. Ashley shares thoughts on Senator Kamala Harris, the current administrationâs cruelty, how the Biden campaign is handling the confusion that Ice Cube created in the Black Community, and her analysis on where we stand in battleground states. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Angelo Carusone, President of MediaMatters.org, gives his thoughts on how damaging the unverified Hunter Biden story has been, for both the campaign and the press itself; Angelo says they damaged their own reputations in how they handled the attacks on Joe Bidenâs son. Also on the media pulse, Fox News broke the law with their news coverage in the early days of coronavirus when they encouraged people to go out and take vacations, despite Rupert Murdoch quarantining himself -- what could that mean for the company (and the Murdoch family) legally? *Producerâs Note: After this episode was recorded, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey changed the companyâs policy, which says they will no longer remove hacked material unless itâs directly shared by hackers or those working with them. In other words, they reversed their ban of sharing the unverified story about Hunter Biden. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eric Boehlert, Publisher of Pressrun.media, is calling out mainstream and social media for their glaring errors, in both judgment and practice. He digs into Twitterâs flaky stance on banning, and then un-banning, an unverified story on Hunter Biden; itâs par for the course, as the GOPâs main strategy is intimidating journalists and now big tech. And somehow, despite all of Trumpâs lies and corruption, the media still treats him like a fascinating reality TV star. All this and more in todayâs chat with Eric. SUBSCRIBE to Eric's must-read newsletter: https://pressrun.media/subscribe Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Angela Angel has what could be the best job title weâve ever heard: Director of Black Power at Bowers Consulting. And itâs exactly like it sounds -- sheâs working hard with initiatives like Black Lives Matter to elevate their message and mission. Sheâs on today to discuss the importance of voting and why conservatives are merely looking to discourage your vote, not gain your support. She also shares some background on her support of Sen. Kamala Harris as VP, as well as her long history with Pete Buttigieg, who was her high school classmate. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is back for another installment of #ThursdayKos and we've got big news: Joe Biden is on track to sweep Florida, Minnesota, and Nevada. But there's still another debate between now and Election Day, and Markos thinks Biden needs to speak directly to the American people and resist the urge to respond to Trump's heckling. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Wisconsin Representative Jason Fields is stumping for Biden/Harris in todayâs episode, where he talks voter turnout and, more disturbingly, the potential for voter suppression in his state. Also addressed is the police shooting of Jacob Blake, which left the unarmed man paralyzed from the waist down. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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LaShawn Warren is the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights. She joins the show to highlight the ways in which the Supreme Court matters to our rights and issues that impact us every day, how our civil and human rights are hanging in the balance, Amy Coney Barrettâs record on many critical issues, and why the Senate must not confirm any replacement for Justice Ginsburg until after inauguration. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Trump has many strategies to win -- including suppressing the vote and spreading disinformation -- but our goal is singular: vote him out. That's what Holli L. Holliday, President of Sisters Lead Sister Vote, says is the first step before we double down on ALL strategies to improve this country through the senate and beyond. She also gives some insight into the Trump administration cutting the census count short, as well as what exactly is at stake for Black women if we see the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Hear how she plans to protect, defend, and fight for whatâs next. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The concerns of the moment are many: will Republicans (and their SCOTUS representatives) actually try to mess with the election results? How? What should our strategy be regarding the potential confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett? What will happen to health care, reproductive rights, and marriage equality? Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs is here to break it all down and give us food for thought on some potential outcomes. He also updates us on where we stand with polling for the presidential race as well as the senate. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ben Jealous is the President of People for the American Way and heâs on todayâs episode to talk about their Defend the Black Vote initiative, which sets out to raise awareness on right-wing attacks that seek to disenfranchise and suppress Black voters. Their goal is to engage more than one million voters by Election Day to fight against these misinformation campaigns. We also welcome DCP Entertainment CEO Chris Colbert, who introduces us to his new podcast project, âSay Their Name,â which features stories he collected while traveling around the country speaking to Black families who lost loved ones to police violence. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Susie Madrak is back to give us an update on her coronavirus recovery, but thereâs much more than that. She also has an interesting insight into the life and times of Amy Coney Barret, as she was raised in a similar Catholic atmosphere. And on the topic of Barrett, Susie tells us about a lesser known SCOTUS ruling that conservatives are looking to go after, which would allow them to come for any agency that wants to mandate masks. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Thereâs been a lot of talk about the 25th Amendment lately, as Speaker Pelosi publicly questioned Trumpâs mental fitness. Todayâs show features some explanation from Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, presidential historian and the author of âThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.â She gets into the origin of the 25th Amendment and its intended purpose, how the cabinet can and should function around a president as aid to his governance, and Supreme Court precedent and the possibility for change. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Listen to Black women, win with Black women -- that's our strategy for the 2020 election. Each week we'll hear from powerful Black women on their strategies, concerns, and plans of action leading up to November, because we don't just want the presidency, we want the whole dang hill. This weekâs featured guest is Gina Wood, Chair of the Public Policy Committee of National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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I know, I know. The polls in 2016 showed Hillary Clinton ahead of Trump at this point (before Comeyâs October Surprise), and since we all know how that turned out, it feels foolish to trust in the data this time around. But Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, wants you to know that the numbers are showing something different: Trump has lost a couple key demographics that put him in the White House, and that makes a difference. This, along with the potential for a Big Blue Wave in the senate, has Markos feeling optimistic and he shares some theories on how it might shake out, including the fate of our Supreme Court. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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A 2018 study by ProPublica Reporter Sophie Chou and WRAL Reporter Tyler Dukes found that ballots mailed in by Black voters during the midterm elections were more than twice as likely as those mailed in by white voters to be rejected. Whatâs worse? So far, 2020 mail-in ballots are showing a similar pattern of rejection. Todayâs episode will let you know what you should be double-checking when filling out your ballot, and how to follow-up to make sure your vote is counted. Read the full story here: https://www.propublica.org/article/in-north-carolina-black-voters-mail-in-ballots-much-more-likely-to-be-rejected-than-those-from-any-other-race Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What will Americans do to stop the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett? What CAN we do? Ana Maria Archila knows a thing or two about confirmation hearings -- you might remember her from the moment she called out Senator Jeff Flake at the confirmation hearing for accused sexual assailant and now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She's also the Co-Executive Director at the Center for Popular Democracy, and she has some ideas on what we can do to protect the confirmation process, especially with the Affordable Care Act hearing coming up on November 10th. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The headlines tell us how many jobs were added in September, but where does our economy REALLY stand? Chad Stone is Chief Economist for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and heâs here to deliver the hard news: weâre not near where we were in February when the economy crashed, and job growth has steadily slowed over the last five months. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Delegate Lashrecse D. Airdâs mother was only 16 years old when she was born, and despite her hard work and relentless efforts, they struggled to make ends meet throughout Delegate Airdâs adolescence. But no politicians came to help, no policies were created to alleviate their pain, so she decided to get into politics and be the change she wanted to see. In todayâs episode, we talk about her career as the youngest woman ever elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 63rd District, and the type of work sheâs now doing in the state to fight for criminal justice reform, including getting Breonnaâs Law passed. She also shares why she feels confident in Sen. Harrisâ VP nom and points out the hypocrisy in criticizing the senatorâs record. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Why is the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court dangerous? Joan McCarter of DailyKos explains how her confirmation would give Trump two seasoned election judges on his side--both of which were involved in Bush v. Gore in 2000. BUT, will Republicans get cold feet in backing the nomination? Joan says maybe, and she gets into all that, plus what our chances are looking like for winning the senate, Trump's taxes, and more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Michelle Cirocco and Donna Hylton are working with Represent Justice towards two key goals: get more states to pass voter rights restoration laws, and correct any existing misconceptions on eligibility to vote for those who are previously incarcerated. They join the show today to discuss the Free Our Vote initiative, which not addresses those goals, but also provides a toolkit to update formerly incarcerated individuals on their voting eligibility status and their rights at the poll. MORE INFORMATION on Free Our Vote Initiative: https://www.representjustice.org/programs/free-our-vote/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kyle Rittenhouse is the most recent example of how dangerous and deadly radicalization can be, and with the help of coronavirus, Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss wants you to know that we are in the midst of a "perfect storm" of extremist recruitment. Dr. Miller-Idriss is the author of "Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far-Right," and in today's episode she points to how teens are especially vulnerable to the ways extremists weaponize youth culture and what parents can look out for. Beyond teenagers, they discuss Donald Trump and if he is a direct or indirect instigator, the multiple arms of extremist movements, and what can we actually DO to fight against it. BUY Dr. Miller-Idriss' book here: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691203836/hate-in-the-homeland Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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THROWBACK EPISODE! Arkansas State Senator Joyce Elliott is running to represent the state's 2nd congressional district, and she's currently within one point of the Republican incumbent. If she wins, she will be the first Black person to be elected to congress from the state. But this isn't the first historic move Senator Elliott has made in her career OR her personal life. In today's episode, she digs in to tell us her personal backstory that has informed her leadership, as she integrated her school first as a young student, and again when she became an educator. She understands the struggles of the middle and working class, having spent time living off Beanie Weenies to stretch a dollar, which is a far-cry from that of her bankrolled opponent who "does a good job looking out for the wealthy." Get to know this incredible leader and how she wants to upgrade Arkansas' healthcare, education, and infrastructure. (Original air date: 9/16/20). DONATE: https://www.joyceelliott.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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THROWBACK EPISODE! Listen to Black women, win with Black women -- that's our strategy for the 2020 election. Each week we'll hear from powerful Black women on their strategies, concerns, and plans of action leading up to November, because we don't just want the presidency, we want the whole dang hill. We're kicking this series off with a killer lineup, featuring Jotaka Eaddy, Convener of the #WinWithBlackWomen Movement, Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, Mamee Groves, Hospitality Professional for the largest private club company in North America, Karen Finney, Communications Strategist for the Democratic Party & CNN Political Commentator, Christina Cue, Former Obama Administration Official, Staffer for Castro and Warren Campaigns, Lead Principal of OneCue Management Group, and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Movement. (Original air date: 8/19/20). Share this episode and hashtag #WinWithBlackWomen Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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THROWBACK EPISODE! MJ Hegar is on the heels of Senator John Cornyn in Texas, so we're re-introducing you to this candidate -- share with all your friends in Texas! MJ Hegar is a combat veteran, a working mother, and a Texan who is fed up with Senator John Cornyn accepting big payouts from corporations that leave his constituents struggling to make ends meet -- that's why she's running against him in November. In today's episode, MJ lays out her plans to prioritize the working class and expand healthcare coverage, all without big donors in her pocket calling the shots. Hear how her years of training in crisis management informs her strategy that is without Sen. Cornyn's politicization and focuses solely on protecting citizens. (Original air date: 9/9/20). To donate or learn more about MJ, CLICK HERE: https://mjfortexas.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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THROWBACK EPISODE! Mike Espy is just ONE POINT behind Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, so we're re-upping this episode with the candidate so you can get to know him and share with EVERYONE you know in Mississippi. Confederate Cindy is not just another clever Internet meme -- it's the nickname for Mike Espy's opponent; you might remember her for saying she'd attend a public hanging if invited. Mike Espy, the former Secretary of Agriculture and Representative of Mississippi's 2nd District, is now the Democratic nominee to take the Senate seat away from the Trump sycophant who considers the Confederacy to be the "best part of Mississippi's history." But in addition to opposing Cindy Hyde-Smith's blatant racism, Mike Espy has plans to nurse Mississippi back to health from coronavirus, where cases are currently spiking as the pandemic shines a spotlight on the state's already-broken healthcare system. He also wants to expand food stamps, get more money into school districts, and oh yeah, he believes in SCIENCE. Hear his plans for Mississippi's future and the stories that helped shape them in today's episode. (Original air date: 8/5/20). Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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THROWBACK EPISODE! Jaime Harrison is tied in the polls against Senator Lindsay Graham, so we're bumping up this episode with the candidate so you can get to know him and share with EVERYONE you know in South Carolina. Jaime Harrison knows South Carolinians concerns because he grew up with similar ones. In his bid for Lindsey Graham's senate seat, he's been connecting with voters on the issues that matter most to them: access to quality healthcare (especially in rural areas), small businesses burning out and job losses from coronavirus, and food insecurity that was prevalent even before the pandemic hit. In today's episode, he not only addresses how he plans to take on the state's biggest challenges, but he also points to exactly how Lindsey Graham has no time for his constituents, but plenty of time to make appearances on Sean Hannity's show. South Carolina is in need of a change -- Lindsey Graham is standing in the way, so Jaime Harrison is stepping up. (Original air date: 8/10/20). DONATE: jaimeharrison.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The 2016 presidential election saw the lowest turnout for Black voters in over 20 years and the Black Economic Alliance (BEA) is working to change that in 2020. David Clunie, who is the organization's Executive Director, joins the show to talk about the very first National Black Voter Day, improving voter engagement, and how the organization intends to get more Black voices involved in discussions that shape legislation for things like healthcare, education, the economy, and more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Marissa Nance was attending Howard University a few years behind a young lady named Kamala Harris -- the same one who became a United States Senator and now the first female Vice Presidential candidate. She's admired her since those college days, and says she's still a leader she wants to emulate. Aside from her connections to Sen. Harris, did I mention Marissa's knock-out career? She tells us what it's like to run the only minority and female-certified media agency, and gives us a masterclass in marketing, creativity, and advertising with diversity and inclusion. Some other highlights include launching the classic reality show "Survivor" and helping to create the first ever Nike/LBJ shoe by and for Black women. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is back -- and right off the bat, we learn about the key state where Trump is both losing and not bothering to advertise in. And as for ALL that polling data we're constantly bombarded with, Markos breaks down the most reliable information out there. Today's agenda also addresses Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, where Biden is currently winning, and Markos helps us understand the significance of this lead in the grand scheme of the electoral college. Mark and Markos also get into some of the comparisons to polling data from 2016, the evolution of attitudes towards Black Lives Matter, and if conservatives are buying Trump's law and order platform. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Arkansas State Senator Joyce Elliott is running to represent the state's 2nd congressional district, and she's currently within one point of the Republican incumbent. If she wins, she will be the first Black person to be elected to congress from the state. But this isn't the first historic move Senator Elliott has made in her career OR her personal life. In today's episode, she digs in to tell us her personal backstory that has informed her leadership, as she integrated her school first as a young student, and again when she became an educator. She understands the struggles of middle and working class, having spent time living off Beanie Weenies to stretch a dollar, which is a far-cry from that of her bankrolled opponent who "does a good job looking out for the wealthy." Get to know this incredible leader and how she wants to upgrade Arkansas' healthcare, education, and infrastructure. DONATE: https://www.joyceelliott.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In a startling ProPublica report, Annie Waldman and Joshua Kaplan reveal the horrific details of New Orleans hospitals sending coronavirus patients home to die or pressuring families to put them in hospice care, and in some cases discontinued treatment, even when their loved ones begged them to keep trying. Every patient who was sent home and died was African-American, and just yesterday, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus called for an investigation into what happened. In today's episode with reporter Annie Waldman, you'll learn the intricacies of this troubling investigation and how it unfolded along racial lines. READ the original story: https://www.propublica.org/article/sent-home-to-die?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature READ the investigation update: https://www.propublica.org/article/the-hospital-system-sent-patients-with-coronavirus-home-to-die-louisiana-legislators-are-demanding-an-investigation Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How serious is it when a state threatens to secede from the United States? We've heard it casually dropped in places like Texas and California, and certainly you've heard people say they're leaving the country if Trump gets re-elected, which to Richard Kreitner, suggests there is something real fermenting under the surface. Richard is a contributing writer for The Nation, as well as the author of his latest book, "Break It Up: Secession, Division, and the Secret History of America's Imperfect Union." What he calls the "new secession" is actually occurring in every part of the country, and on both sides of the aisle. Barack Obama said at the Democratic Convention that our union and our democracy are in jeopardy, and in today's episode, you'll learn exactly how serious those comments were. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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We know the only way to win this November is to #WinWithBlackWomen, so we're continuing the conversation with influential Black women who give us insight and strategy for success. This week, Mark speaks with Tameika Devine, the first Black woman elected to the Columbia, South Carolina City Council, and Glynda Carr, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Higher Heights for America and Co-Creator of #BlackWomenLead. They give reactions to Trump's recent mocking of Senator Kamala Harris' name, what they think she contributes as a running mate, and how they speak to young people who are skeptical of voting. P.S. Did you know it's a record-breaking year for Black women running for congress? Can you guess how many? You've got to listen to find out. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Representative Anna Eskamani (FL-47) flipped her seat in 2018, and now she needs your help to do it again in November. Though she had been working on progressive initiatives well before she ran for office, she was spurred into action when Donald Trump was elected in 2016. In today's episode, she discusses the family struggles that continue to motivate her, how her constituents are facing coronavirus, as well as the subsequent unemployment and health care obstacles, why she has a BIG problem with how Governor Ron DeSantis has been running the state, and much more. To donate to her campaign or learn more about Rep. Eskamani, CLICK HERE: annaforflorida.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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MJ Hegar is a combat veteran, a working mother, and a Texan who is fed up with Senator John Cornyn accepting big payouts from corporations that leave his constituents struggling to make ends meet -- that's why she's running against him in November. In today's episode, MJ lays out her plans to prioritize the working class and expand healthcare coverage, all without big donors in her pocket calling the shots. Hear how her years of training in crisis management informs her strategy that is without Sen. Cornyn's politicization and focuses solely on protecting citizens. To donate or learn more about MJ, CLICK HERE: https://mjfortexas.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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We've seen the headlines that jobs were added in August, but there's ALWAYS more to understanding the jobs report. We're still in a deficit from coronavirus, and our resident economist is back to break it down for us. Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, gives us the details on how unemployment has impacted the Black and Hispanic population specifically, and what types of workers have lost their jobs and not been able to get new ones. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Soledad O'Brien was in Seattle working as the Executive Producer on a documentary about the homelessness crisis in the city when coronavirus arrived in the United States (the first confirmed case was in Seattle). Their team knew it was time to not only pivot, but get a wider shot at how the virus would impact the homeless, as well as another vulnerable group: the elderly. Along with filmmaker Rose Arce, they created "Pandemic in Seattle," a startling, up-close view of the ground zero of coronavirus. CLICK to watch the doc on WORLD Channel. WATCH Beyond the Lens interview with Soledad OâBrien and Rose Arce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8wmInQHiJo&t=4s Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Each week leading up to the election, we're learning how to #WinWithBlackWomen, where we'll feature influential Black women who provide strategy and insight for success in November. This week, Mark speaks with Kerene Tayloe, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, WEACT for Environmental Justice. You'll find out why she decided to sign on to the #WinWithBlackWomen initiative, her advice to young people of color who think voting is pointless, and why she feels hopeful about the legislation that Senator Kamala Harris recently introduced that supports climate justice, and how environmental racism intersects with coronavirus. SUPPORT BLACK WOMEN: https://www.bonfire.com/store/win-with-black-women/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=store_page_share&store=win-with-black-women&utm_content=default More Information: weact.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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It's another installment of #ThursdayKos with polling master Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs. First he weighs in on Biden's new campaign ad condemning looting and rioting, pointing out the ways it was not really needed (and not exactly helpful) at the moment. He and Mark also dig into the latest polling numbers and discuss the possibility for minds that are already made up -- just how many people are already solid on their choice? Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Hall of Fame Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson would have been 79 years old today. On his birthday, we're commemorating his life, career, and the impact he had on those he knew and coached, including Mark himself, who worked under Coach as Manager of the Georgetown Men's Basketball team from 1986-88. The first conversation is with the iconic Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, who led Coach's teams to three Final Fours and a National Championship. Their intimate discussion is followed by another legendary name who also considered Coach to be like a father to him, NBA Hall of Famer and Georgetown Hoya Dikembe Mutombo. And finally Mark speaks with journalist David Aldrige, who interviewed Coach countless times and developed a friendship and deep respect for him over the years. Aldridge is the Editor-in-Chief of the Athletic D.C., and has worked for nearly 30 years covering the NBA and other sports for Turner, ESPN, and the Washington Post. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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If you're feeling anxious about misinformation campaigns surrounding the 2020 election, your fears are justified; according to Ashley Bryant and Andre Banks, Co-Leaders of the Win Black/Pa'Lante Initiative, Black voters were the #1 target in 2016, where foreign actors flooded social media platforms impersonating Black leaders and reached millions of followers, driving voter suppression and record-low turnout in the general election. In today's episodes, Ashley and Andre detail how their campaign and partners are using specialized methods to prevent misinformation in this 2020 election cycle and additionally how they're engaging African-American and Latinx voters in battleground states. MORE INFORMATION HERE: WinBlack.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Tom Perez says the RNC had a lot of "happy talk" about things like health care and the coronavirus response, but the tales are detached from reality. Outside of the Republican bubble, a hurricane clobber cities, the state of California is on fire, and a racial justice crisis is continually unfolding across the country. As the Chairman points out, despite the love stories being told at the convention about Trump's record, the only president to have a worse jobs record than Trump is Herbert Hoover. CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS HERE: iwillvote.com *This episode originally aired as a Facebook Live on 8/27, which you can watch here: https://www.facebook.com/MakeItPlain/videos/1044960409307953 Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Today's episode begins with Congresswoman Karen Bass, the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus who was recently a contender for Biden's VP. She shares her reaction to the attempted murder of Jacob Blake, the House's efforts to hold police accountable for murdering innocent civilians, her thoughts on the attacks against Sen. Kamala Harris since her appointment as Biden's running mate, and the criminality of the Trump administration. She's followed by another Carmen Perez, who is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice. She discusses the organization's 15th anniversary, which lands the day after today's March on Washington. While protesters and police forces clash nationwide in the name of Black Lives Matter, Carmen discusses the intersection of Latinx and Black movements, and how police are trying to deter people from protesting by sticking organizers with felonies. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is BACK for this week's installment of #ThursdayKos and we finally get to hear his thoughts on Joe Biden selecting Senator Kamala Harris for VP, reflections on the Democratic Convention, and why he and Mark are both shook by Kimberly Guilfoyle's shouting, errr, I mean, speech, at the RNC, among other strange & sloppy program features. Markos also assesses the state of the U.S. Postal Service and has some helpful tips on making sure your vote gets counted. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, says the phenomenon of today in Black America is the working poor: great jobs, prestigious degrees, but salaries that haven't kept up with inflation and therefore keeps Black people earning an average of $30,000 dollars less than white families per year. And that's just one piece of the pie, as we're facing a health crisis that is spurring on an economic crisis, and simultaneously is the racial justice crisis. Ahead of this Saturday's March on Washington, Marc explains how "we have an opportunity to stand on [Martin Luther King's] shoulders." More information on the march here: https://nationalactionnetwork.net/register-for-nans-march-on-washington-get-your-knee-off-our-necks/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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DeAndra Dycus' son was just 13 years old and attending a birthday party when he was shot in the back of the head, which took away his ability to walk and speak. After she got her son home from the hospital, DeAndra was mobilized and sprung into action, linking up with Everytown Survivor Network and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America to share her story and the word on gun safety. In today's episode she tells her tale of tragedy-turned-to-activism, and what might be in the cards for her in the future (like maybe a run for office!). Check out DeAndra's profile in PEOPLE Magazine here: https://people.com/crime/dnc-convention-indiana-mom-teen-survived/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com(Â See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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There's a lot of criticism and theories on millennials -- entitled, wasteful, lazy...but Jill Filipovic is subverting these assumptions in her new book "Ok Boomer, Let's Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind." The millennial generation is living on the edge of poverty not because of avocado toast, but because of a country with a faulty structure of poor policies, created largely by the Baby Boomer generation -- and millennials are taking the hit for it. But as Jill discusses in today's episode, millennials are handing back the inequalities they've been served. BUY HER BOOK! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/OK-Boomer-Lets-Talk/Jill-Filipovic/9781982153762 Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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At the top of the show Mark talks to former Assistant U.S. Attorney Glenn Kirschner who breaks down Steve Bannon's arrest (which was handled by the Postal Inspection Service, also known as the Post Office Police...as Mark calls it, "poetic justice"). We then get to hear from two of the keynote DNC speakers: first is Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari on Marquida Bradshaw making history as the first black woman to be the nominee for a major party in a statewide race in Tennessee, followed by Congressman Malcolm Kenyatta on Black men, criminal justice, and Senator Kamala Harris. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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"When I think about Black women, we're not allowed to stumble," says Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. But she also recognizes the strength it takes to be Black in America, and she sees that in Senator Kamala Harris, making her that much more hopeful for a Biden/Harris victory in November. She joins the show to discuss the Democratic Convention, for which she is acting as a surrogate for the Biden/Harris campaign, and also shares some interesting in information on the RNC, happening in her city next week. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Listen to Black women, win with Black women -- that's our strategy for the 2020 election. Each week we'll hear from powerful Black women on their strategies, concerns, and plans of action leading up to November, because we don't just want the presidency, we want the whole dang hill. We're kicking this series off with a killer lineup, featuring Jotaka Eaddy, Convener of the #WinWithBlackWomen Movement, Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, Mamee Groves, Hospitality Professional for the largest private club company in North America, Karen Finney, Communications Strategist for the Democratic Party & CNN Political Commentator, Christina Cue, Former Obama Administration Official, Staffer for Castro and Warren Campaigns, Lead Principal of OneCue Management Group, and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Movement. Share this episode and hashtag #WinWithBlackWomen Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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It's Democratic National Convention week and today's episode features two distinguished Black female congressional leaders who are currently serving as surrogates for the Biden/Harris campaign. First you'll hear from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who thinks that, in light of Senator Kamala Harris' appointment as Biden's running mate, this is an important moment to understand the history of Black women in the United States. We also hear from Congresswoman Terri Sewell who pulls no punches when discussing what's at stake on the ballot: our very lives. She also shares what she thinks of Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling the House back in session to save the United States Postal Service. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Until recently, Igor Volsky, Executive Director of Guns Down America, considered himself an expert on the level of corruption happening inside the NRA; but when he read the details of New York Attorney General Tish James' lawsuit against the organization, he admits to being completely floored -- he had no idea it ran this deep. In today's episode you'll hear all the ways that Wayne LaPierre got reimbursed with NRA funds, also known as the money made off members, for all sorts of egregious behavior. And in doing so, they're breaking the laws of the IRS, and the IRS doesn't like it when they don't get their share of the money. All this, PLUS Igor talks about what a Biden/Harris presidential team can mean for gun reform & some information on the recent spike in gun violence in certain cities. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Today's episode features a panel of three powerful Black women discussing Senator Kamala Harris' appointment as Joe Biden's running mate in the 2020 election. Guests include Errin Haines, Founder and Editor of The 19th News, Reecie Colbert, Founder of BlackWomenViews Media, and Sharon Pratt, Former Mayor of Washington D.C.. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters predicted Senator Kamala Harris would be Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, and now she's celebrating that nomination in today's episode. She looks ahead to the Biden/Harris 2020 campaign and how Senator Harris might handle the inevitable criticisms ahead. On the subject of Trump, the congresswoman directly confronts his most recent dangerous behavior, including his embrace of Russia and Putin, his erratic Tweeting, and his use of military force against protestors in Portland. "I wouldn't be surprised if he has to be taken out," says the congresswoman on Trump losing the election and potentially refusing to leave the White House. Auntie Maxine is speaking, kids, so listen up! DONATE to her 2020 re-election campaign: https://maxinewatersforcongress.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The jobs report is more complicated than just how many jobs were added. That's an important piece of the conversation, says Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, but considerations must be made well beyond that marker. Gaining 1.8 million jobs in July is definitely a good thing--but we're still in a MASSIVE deficit (to the tune of 12.9 million jobs) since February. And it should come as no surprise that ALL of this has been harder on the Black community. Mark and Chad break down the need-to-know information on jobs, unemployment benefits, and the state of the economy in today's episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jaime Harrison knows South Carolinians concerns, because he grew up with similar ones. In his bid for Lindsey Graham's senate seat, he's been connecting with voters on the issues that matter most to them: access to quality healthcare (especially in rural areas), small businesses burning out and job losses from coronavirus, and food insecurity that was prevalent even before the pandemic hit. In today's episode, he not only addresses how he plans to take on the state's biggest challenges, but he also points to exactly how Lindsey Graham has no time for his constituents, but plenty of time to make appearances on Sean Hannity's show. South Carolina is in need of a change -- Lindsey Graham is standing in the way, so Jaime Harrison is stepping up. DONATE: jaimeharrison.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The word "fascism" gets thrown around a lot these days -- but do we know exactly what we're saying? Dr. Jason Stanely, professor and author of the book "How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them," has studied the patterns of behavior throughout history, including the likes of Hitler, Putin, and now Trump. He breaks the ideology down into 10 pillars that make it easy to recognize and identify, and now especially in the midst of a pandemic, we can see how it is coming to life here at home. Mark and Jason get into the topics of propaganda, conspiracies, the media, the news cycle, coronavirus, and more in this wide-ranging lesson on fascism. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark Sumner, author and writer at DailyKos, has been writing about coronavirus since December of 2019, before the U.S. had even counted its first case. He's written more than 100 stories on the virus, and he remembers the day of March 13th when Donald Trump, flanked by multiple big-box CEOs, promised extensive testing and tracking across the country. But as we know now, that didn't happen -- not even close. So, now we must ask: did Trump commit criminal negligence or genocide through malice? Mark Sumner says it deserves to be investigated, and the Marks crack into all that and more surrounding this virus, including some insight and information on where we stand with developing a vaccine. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Confederate Cindy is not just another clever Internet meme -- it's the nickname for Mike Espy's opponent; you might remember her for saying she'd attend a public hanging if invited. Mike Espy, the former Secretary of Agriculture and Representative of Mississippi's 2nd District, is now the Democratic nominee to take the Senate seat away from the Trump sycophant who considers the Confederacy to be the "best part of Mississippi's history." But in addition to opposing Cindy Hyde-Smith's blatant racism, Mike Espy has plans to nurse Mississippi back to health from coronavirus, where cases are currently spiking as the pandemic shines a spotlight on the state's already-broken healthcare system. He also wants to expand food stamps, get more money into school districts, and oh yeah, he believes in SCIENCE. Hear his plans for Mississippi's future and the stories that helped shape them in today's episode. DONATE: espyforsenate.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The mission of the Black Voters Matter Fund (BVMF) is to increase power in communities, and they know that starts with voters. Co-Founders LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright join Mark today to discuss mobilizing and organizing for 2020, what the priorities and targets are, and what we're up against in the more challenging southern races like Amy McGrath in Kentucky, Lucy McBath in Florida, Mike Espy in Mississippi, and Senator Doug Jones in Alabama. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Nabilah Islam ran for the Democratic nomination in Georgiaâs 7th District and earned the endorsement of AOCâs Courage to Change PAC, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and Congressman Ro Khanna, to name a few. Despite her strong backing, she didnât win her primary, but that did not stop her quest for justice. Sheâs just launched her own PAC called The Progressive List to ensure future candidates donât fall to the same fate she did, and sheâs on today's episode to tell us about it. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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With vivid details, Bernard Lafayette shares three of the seminal moments of the Civil Rights Movement he shared with John Lewis. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Trump campaign and the RNC once had a massive fundraising advantage over Biden and the DNC--that was just three months ago. But now, that advantage is no more. Not only did BIden's fundraising close the gap, but the Trump campaign made some specific mistakes to boost his own efforts, but have now left Republican House members without a penny (and some, without a fighting chance to win re-election). Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, joins the show to break down some of those foolish mistakes, and also touches on the topic of the canceled Republican Convention and where we stand with the Biden VP pick. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Majority Whip Clyburn met Congressman John Lewis back when they were just John and Jim, marking the beginning of 60 years of friendship and activism that eventually propelled them both to Capitol Hill. Whip Clyburn recalls the day they met in 1960, not surprisingly brought together while organizing for action, as well as "one of the most memorable weekends" of his entire life that happened with John at his side. Hear their stories and Clyburn's dedication of this election year to John in today's episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Teachers, parents, and kids all have the DESIRE to go back to school, but only one thing matters: is it SAFE? Randi Weingarten is the President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and her team has been working on a slew of back-to-school scenarios since April, and they have identified the three key things that need to happen BEFORE we can consider putting students, teachers, and administrators at risk. She outlines these important items and also gives us an update on what the Trump administration, and more specifically Betsy DeVos, has NOT done to prepare schools, budgets, or the people who rely on both. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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There are 99 days until Election Day, and as Mark states plainly, "this is it." The Democratic Party is set to assemble virtually to officially nominate Joe Biden, and Chairman Tom Perez joins Mark to discuss strategy and what the convention will look like in this unprecedented format. As for the election itself, the Chairman says there is "no overconfidence" on the democratic side, as he thinks we took too much for granted in 2016 and does not want to see a repeat. He also touches on our chances of winning the Senate majority, and how the troubling events in Portland are a preview of "Trump's America" taking full form. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dr. Brittney Cooper is an Associate Professor of Women, Gender, and Africana studies at Rutgers University, as well as the author of two books, "Beyond Respectability" and "Eloquent Rage." She's recently brought attention to the term "necropolitics," but it's more than just a buzzword, and that's what she's on the show to discuss today. Did you know that one in every 1,450 Black people have died from COVID-19? Not just the ones that contracted COVID-19, but out of ALL Black people living in the United States. Dr. Cooper says that's necropolitics in action--a system designed to bring Black people to premature deaths. Hear her incredible insight on this topic and more, including the things that are giving her hope right now, thoughts on Biden's VP pick and if he can afford to NOT pick a black woman, and how she hopes we'll reorganize the way we live in a post-coronavirus world. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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If you've listened to #ThursdayKos before then you know that Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, was once gung-ho for Elizabeth Warren getting on the Biden ticket. But now he's changed his mind, and there's a strategic reason for it. So, who should the VP pick be? He discusses that, the strategy behind it, and why the tactic that pushed Trump to success throughout his entire life is absolutely failing him now. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eugene Jarecki is an award-winning director and filmmaker and he is also the creator of the Trump Death Clock. What's the Trump Death Clock, you ask? It's a real-time tally of the cost of human lives to coronavirus, aimed directly at Trump and his administration's reckless handling of the pandemic. Eugene believes that the American people need to demand more responsible leadership and this traveling clock draws direct attention to the consequences of Trump's inaction. In today's episode Eugene explains his initial motivation for the clock (hint: it's in Times Square in New York City), the history of presidential accountability, and what city the Trump Death Clock might end up in next. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Rev. Robert R.A. Turner describes being attacked by anti mask protesters last Wednesday during his weekly Repentance & Reparations Rally at Tulsa City Hall. The Pastor of Historic Vernon Chapel AME Church explains why he is demanding reparations for the Greenwood Massacre--the 1921 bombing of Tulsaâs Black Wall Street. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Editor: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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At the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee in 2006, Rev. Mark mic'd John Lewis, so he could describe what happened every step of the way on Bloody Sunday. From Brown Chapel, where the March 7, 1965 march began to the other side of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, here is raw audio of John Lewis describing the 1965 March during the 2006 March. You will hear the voices of Martin Luther King, III and the SNCC Freedom Singers. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Leshia Townsend, McDonald's worker AND agitator for a union at McD's, describes the company's war on its own workers and joins Allyn Umel of fightfor15.org to make the case for the Monday, July 20 Strike For Black Lives. j20strikeforblacklives.org Charisma Troiano of democracyforward.org reacts to Pompeo's July 16 speech, and updates on several lawsuits that have Trump hemmed up. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rev. Jackson recounts the experience of his first act of civil disobedience as a part of the Greenville Eight at the Greenville, SC whites-only public library on July 16, 1960. Daily Kos Founder Markos Moulitstas talks Trump's dwindling numbers, Biden's ad buy in Texas, Sen. Doug Jones chances after Tuesday's primary and he urges Sen. Lisa Murkowski to leave the GOP. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Associate Producer: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What kind of power does your boss have over you? What does it mean, in this pandemic world, to think about the conditions under which we work? Are we even conscious of these conditions? This is what Mark explores today with Professor of Sociology and Author Erin Hatton. While researching her book, âCoerced: Work Under the Threat of Punishment,â Dr. Hatton interviewed four groups of people: prisoners, student athletes, welfare recipients, and graduate students. These groups are extremely different from one another, but they have a similar type of coercion, and that is what Dr. Hatton calls âstatus coercion,â where their bosses have punitive power over them if they refuse to comply with an order. And as our country is gripped by coronavirus, those people in power have even greater control over their workers, and it is becoming apparent just how many types of workers fall victim to status coercion. Is your boss coercing you? Listen to todayâs episode and decide. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eric Boehlert of pressrun.media is holding the press accountable every week as he scans the coverage of Trump and points directly to their lies--whether in the form of omissions or outright misinformation. âItâs a fantasy that the press wants to advance, that [Trump] is a rational person with our interests at heart, and if he can just focus, weâll be okay. No. Heâs not going to focus and he doesnât want to help us, and thatâs the bottom line,â says Eric, and he outlines the specific moments that show how the federal government is literally done helping the public with coronavirus. All the while, Trump is proudly displaying his racism, and yet the press hasnât called it what it is: racism, white supremacy, and white nationalism. And why is it important that they DO call him out? Eric explains that in todayâs episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The veteran journalist and publisher of prorev.com on the importance of people with differences finding things in common to work together for real change--unity in diversity. He also believes that we must confront the strong and convert the weak. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Tucker Carlson hasnât explicitly said that he wants to run for president, but heâs also not denying it, or taking an opportunity to humiliate the reporter who asked about a 2024 run. So, is he really considering it? Angelo Carusone, President of MediaMatters.org, says Carlson is grasping for power as his show's advertising dollars dwindle to nothing, save for MyPillow (remember their CEO at the Trump rally?). Fox insists it doesnât hurt their bottom line, but Angelo notes some changes in how the network has been promoting the show itself that indicates otherwise. Speaking of presidential runs, Angelo and Mark also get into the whole Kanye West discussion and how Fox is approaching it on-air (spoiler alert: it's a mess). Also covered in today's episode is whatâs happening with advertisers over at Facebook, and Angelo clues us in on who is making the decisions and rules around what the platform will mark as false information (hint: heâs a buddy of Brett Kavanaugh). Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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On this weekâs Thursday Kos, Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas talks with Mark about Trumpâs recent losses including suburban white women and battleground statesâ voters dissatisfied with his pandemic response. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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We see the term âcontact tracingâ pop up in the coronavirus conversation quite a bit, but what the heck is it anyway? How does it work, and how can it help? Dr. Keren Landman is a physician, epidemiologist, and journalist, who recently wrote the piece published on Medium titled, âHey America, What Happened to Contact Tracing?â (link below). In todayâs episode, she gives us an understanding of not just what it is, but how it has been used in the past why itâs such a bigger challenge with coronavirus. Mark and Dr. Landman also get into the other side of the coin: are we comfortable giving detailed personal information to the government? And where does tech fit into this conversation--are phone apps up for the task? Dr. Landman answers all these important questions and more. CLICK HERE to read Dr. Landman's piece on contact tracing: https://elemental.medium.com/hey-america-what-happened-to-contact-tracing-47a2dbccc020 Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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David Shimer, author of "Rigged: America, Russia and 100 Years of Covert Electoral Interference," knows what Russia wants for the United States -- to undermine and discredit our democracy and turn our country into a weakened, corrupt version of itself. After interviewing 26 former advisors to Obama, a handful of Trump officials, and many other national security figures, David is helping us answer the question of "how can we prepare for 2020?" David's research goes well beyond the 2016 election and extends far into the past and across the world, assessing patterns that help us understand exactly what Russia is up to and why it's so difficult for the U.S. to respond. He details all of this in today's eye-opening episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jobs were added in June, but as Chad Stone, Chief Economist for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, points out, we're still in a massive deficit from what was lost back in February. And now that social distancing has relaxed in many states, and coronavirus begins to surge again, "jobs are going to be disappearing already" from the 4.8 million that were gained last month. Mark and Chad break down individual demographics to better understand who is getting back to work and he lets us know why he thinks July's numbers are "almost surely" going to be worse than this report. But before we get to July, we're also taking a look at how state and government jobs have gotten clobbered, and it could get worse. There is so much more to the jobs report than the number of jobs added, and Chad is here to help us understand it all! Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Senator Doug Jones of Alabama joins Mark today for an in-depth discussion on everything happening in the U.S. right now, which, as you know, is a lot. Starting with coronavirus, the senator shares his thoughts on Republicans finally getting vocal about battling it with the most basic of recommendations, like masks and social distancing. Though it's better late than never, Senator Jones is concerned that they're too late to play catch-up and states are already suffering the consequences. And while cases are climbing, his focus has now shifted to the monetary burden school districts are experiencing because of coronavirus and his concerns for safely reopening schools in the fall. The conversation also covers the recent Black Lives Matter protests across the country in what the senator calls "a historic time," noting that "we should be a better America than we are, and we've got to do everything that we can to not let the moment pass." They also get into Trump's "white power" tweet, the recent news surrounding Russia and our military, his thoughts on Biden's potential VP pick, voting by mail, and of course, his run for re-election to the senate in November. SUPPORT Senator Doug Jones re-election to the senate! We need him and you can help: https://dougjones.com/splash Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Markos Moulitsas, our personal polling whiz and founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, gives a hopeful outlook based on the latest numbers. Aside from noting that Biden is "within striking distance of getting 400 electoral votes," he feels confident that we'll flip the Senate in November. And that's not just because Senator Susan Collins is likely doomed, no thanks to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who she held the door for on his way in to his lifetime appointment. We knew that when he allegedly promised her he wouldn't vote against abortion rights, it didn't mean a damn thing, but now we have the proof. All this and much more in today's chat with Markos. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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"Gun rights" supporters are invested in protecting the 2nd Amendment, but often conveniently forget the 1st. Igor Volsky, Executive Director of Guns Down America, is back for today's episode of MIP and the first order of business is the intersection of gun violence and the recent protests for #BlackLivesMatter. Igor and his team looked at instances of firearms at protests from late May into early June, and found that out of 130 instances, 60 appear to be connected to white nationalists and white supremacists. And while we're raising our standards for gun ownership in this country, we should also be raising our standards of the companies we invest in. Guns Down America is now keeping tabs on how major brands (like your beloved Target) are handling the national call to end racism and if they're actually making changes beyond those posted to their timelines and feeds. CLICK HERE for more information on the topics discussed in today's episode: https://gunsdownamerica.org/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Over the weekend the news broke that Russian bounties to Taliban-linked militants resulted in deaths of U.S. troops, according to intelligence assessments. Now Trump and his aides are dancing around whether or not he was briefed on this months ago. In today's episode, Mark talks with Retired Army Colonel Jasey Briley & Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Malcolm Nance, who provide detailed background and historical context for understanding the significance of the story, consider if the military would escort Trump out of office if necessary, and address racism in the military. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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It was the summer of 1999 and Julius Jones was a 19-year-old college student home for the summer. Before he could return to school that fall, he found himself locked up for a murder he didn't commit. This is the story of Julius Jones, an innocent man sitting on death row in Oklahoma, potentially receiving an execution date before the end of 2020. That's where Cece Jones-Davis comes in. She is a speaker, writer, and social advocate, now working on behalf of Julius as she leads the Justice for Julius Campaign. In today's episode, we hear the story of the crime that started it all, where his original defense team went wrong, the prosecutor they were up against (once named "2nd deadliest prosecutor in the U.S."), and all the ways in which the system failed the young, innocent man. Despite 20 trying years in prison, he hasn't given up hope for clemency, and Cece tells us about the growing momentum behind the campaign, which now includes the support of celebrities like Viola Davis, Trae Young, Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, and Kim Kardashian. CLICK HERE for more information: justiceforjulius.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Today's episode is a lesson in how the government seeks to weaken certain demographics by separating children from their families (especially when we're in the midst of a cultural uprising)--a tactic that is certainly not new, but more relevant than ever as COVID-19 rages on. "The Trump administration was able to accomplish what it set out to do in 2018 and 2019" to immigrants, says Dr. Laura Briggs, author of five books including her latest, "Taking Children: A History of American Terror." The administration has now effectively ended the legal asylum program, with only 2 people granted asylum in the U.S. since March. Meanwhile, in ICE Detention Centers, children are living in danger as the facilities put them at high risk for contracting coronavirus and officials aren't even reporting cases. Mark and Professor Briggs get into this and so much more, from CONTRA and the crack epidemic to the major flaws within the child welfare system. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Susie Madrak of CrooksandLiars.com had a 10-week illness that she suspects was a bout of coronavirus (you're going to have to listen to the episode to hear about her testing situation)--something that was "like a burglar hitting every room of the house" as she experienced everything from loss of taste and smell to difficulty breathing. And as a cancer survivor, she figured it best to employ a few methods that she now credits with saving her life. So what are her thoughts on Trump now actively working to reduce COVID testing? Well, it's part of his plan to make sure there isn't a large voter turnout in November, says Susie. After coronavirus talk, they get into possible Biden VP picks, Aaron Zelinsky's scathing testimony about Roger Stone and the Department of Justice, Michael Flynn's case inching toward dismissal, John Bolton's interview with Stephen Colbert, and the return of baseball as 40 MLB players and staff test positive for coronavirus over the last week. It's a mixed bag in today's episode as we welcome Susie back to the show! Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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If you're looking to support an organization that is doing the literal work to dismantle systemic racism, then look no further than Color of Change. Their team goes straight to the sources that are contributing to and supporting white supremacy--like the time they successfully pressured Mastercard to stop processing funds for hate groups and white supremacist organizations. Arisha Hatch is the Vice President and Chief of Campaigns and she joins today's episode to tell us about what they've got their sights set on next: cop reality shows that glorify and romanticize police brutality and racism. They're looking to get the show "Cops" off the air for good, and in the process, they're shining a light on sketchy relationships between production companies and police departments that let the departments be choosy about what content is shared and sometimes, evidence just happens to go missing. Lastly, this conversation would not be complete without discussing the org's hard work to fix Facebook, which is "too big and too powerful to no longer be regulated," says Arisha. This episode is PACKED! Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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On the heels of the disturbing revelation that a noose was left in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage, Mark talks with Andrew Lawrence of MediaMatters.org, who says there's no difference between those who support the confederacy and those who support Trump--it's his ironclad base. The two also do some unpacking of recent Tucker Carlson broadcasts, which come complete with politicians suggesting that those considered "high risk" for coronavirus should sacrifice their lives for the economy and Carlson himself pushing the conspiracy that Black Lives Matter protests have the goal of white genocide. This episode has some heavy stuff but Andrew does not fail to bring some comedic relief--especially when he calls Trump a "tub of goo." Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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It's summertime, but school is in session with today's panel, folks! Last week, the Supreme Court handed down a historic ruling on Title VII, which now provides employment protections to LGBTQ+ people. But what does that actually mean? That's the focus of today's panel featuring Joshua Matz, Partner at Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLC, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown Law School, Rev. Irene Monroe, Educator, Host of All Rev'd Up on WGBH in Boston, and Rick Rosendall, Columnist at the Washington Blade. Joshua Matz wrote a legal brief, along with Professor Larry Tribe of Harvard Law School, where they argued that this case is actually simple if you apply the plain text of the Civil Rights Act directly to the facts of the case, as you'll inevitably reach the conclusion--and that they did. Though the ruling is a huge step forward, the panelists agree this is one small piece of a larger push for equality. And as Rev. Irene Monroe points out, the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation must work harder to center People of Color. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Today is the final episode we will be sharing a personal poverty story ahead of the Poor People's Campaign holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington TOMORROW, June 20th. Today's speaker is India from Arkansas, who shares her experience with predatory landlords who exploit those living in poverty. Up next is a conversation with Majority Whip James Clyburn. The former history teacher holds class for us on Juneteenth and tells the story of the most significant person in South Carolina's history: Robert Smalls, a former enslaved person who recruited 40,000 African Americans into the Union Army and later became a Congressman. MORE INFO on the Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington: june2020.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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First up: The Poor People's Campaign is holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20th; every day leading up to that day of action, we'll be featuring real stories of struggle and poverty to raise awareness and make the subject a priority. That's what you'll find at the top of the episode, and today's speaker is Francine from Chula, MS, who has some words to share on the systems and politicians in this country that keep people poor. Next up is Sen. Kamala Harris, who, along with Sen. Cory Cooker and the other members of the Congressional Black Caucus, authored the Justice in Policing Act, which seeks to hold police officers accountable when they break the law. It's not all-encompassing, as they know there are changes that need to be made at the community level, but it's a start--a start that holds consequences for murdering unarmed, innocent Black people. In this episode they discuss what's in the bill, including bans on choke-holds, subpoena power over uncooperative police departments, and more. Plus, hear why the senator thinks the Republican's version "has no teeth." MORE INFO on the Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington: june2020.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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First up: The Poor People's Campaign is holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20th; every day leading up to that day of action, we'll be featuring real stories of struggle and poverty to raise awareness and make the subject a priority. That's what you'll find at the top of the episode, and today's speaker is Hope, a woman who experienced the military poverty draft and is now working to change the system that keeps people poor for generations. Next on today's agenda: is anyone surprised to learn the Trump administration is breaking the rules again? Charisma Troiano, Communications Director of Democracy Forward, says federal law (under the Affordable Care Act) requires a new special enrollment period to open when consumers are faced with "exceptional circumstances," like, say, a pandemic. But Trump hasn't done so, despite the fact that millions have lost their jobs and insurance because of coronavirus. In response to that, and on behalf of the city of Chicago, Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Trump administration for unlawfully refusing to open that special enrollment period. Any guesses on why he doesn't want to give the Obama-era program any credit? Mark and Charisma ruminate on that and more in today's episode. MORE INFO on Democracy Forward: https://democracyforward.org/ MORE INFO on the Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington: june2020.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Poor People's Campaign is holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20th; every day leading up to that day of action, we'll be featuring real stories of struggle and poverty to raise awareness and make the subject a priority. That's what you'll find at the top of the episode, and today's speaker is Karla, a deaf student who lost her much-needed financial aid when her dad got a raise. The rest of today's episode is devoted to the paradox of Blackness right now: am I willing to risk sacrificing my own life to save my own life? Mark explores that question with Akilah Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist currently covering the healthcare beat for ProPublica.org, who recently spent time talking with Black protestors who have to consider that very question as they head into the streets every day to stand up to police brutality. Hear what she learned from the people who are putting their immediate well-being on the line for what they hope will be sustainable change in systemic racism. READ Akilah's reporting discussed in this episode here: https://www.propublica.org/article/on-the-minds-of-black-lives-matters-protestors-a-racist-health-system MORE INFORMATION on the Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington: june2020.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Black community is experiencing a disproportionate amount of deaths from both the pandemic AND a police-demic, and the Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) is at its intersection fighting for justice and searching for solutions. Maurice BP-Weeks, Co-Executive Director, and his colleagues at the organization were already working on the eviction crisis that was sparked by coronavirus outbreak; now, in the midst of a national uprising against policing, they're splitting their efforts to simultaneously research the ins and outs of police budgets, uncovering the hard truth that they're bloated with cash and get a hefty handout every time they ask. They're also looking at how we can move forward with specific demands, and deciding on what those demands should be, in order to make permanent change for police budgets in this country. Get into that and more in today's episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Choo choo! All aboard the hot mess express, destination: Georgia. This episode is essential listening for understanding how voter suppression works, with Georgia's primary election as our case study. The state's primary election, which was held on June 9th, was an absolute disaster, with voters mysteriously purged from voter rolls, polling location changes that weren't communicated to voters in time, and a whole lot of "weird" circumstances that prevented people from voting; but take it from Anoa Changa, Staff Reporter at ourprism,org, this situation is by design! And the real kicker is that politicians are using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to shut down polling centers completely, instead of relocating them to ensure citizens have access to exercise their right. Get a grip on this knowledge now to adequately prepare yourself for what you might be up against when you go to cast your vote in your state's primary, or worse, in the 2020 general election. Producer's Note: The Poor People's Campaign is holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20th; every day leading up to that day of action, we plan to feature real stories of struggle and poverty to raise awareness and make the subject a priority. Because of time constraints, we couldn't fit a personal story in today's episode, but that will resume tomorrow! In the meantime, head to the website for more information: june2020.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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ICYMI yesterday's announcement, the Poor People's Campaign is holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20th; every day leading up to that day of action, we'll be featuring real stories of struggle and poverty to raise awareness and make the subject a priority. That's what you'll find at the top of the episode, and today's speaker is Antoine, a 23-year-old fast food worker who only makes $7.25 an hour. The rest of today's episode is also about numbers, but of a different kind. Mark talks about Civiqs and polling quite a bit with founder Markos Moulitsas, but today we've brought in the organization's Director, Drew Linzer, to dive deeper. Civiqs has polled opinions towards the Black Lives Matter movement on a daily basis since 2017, and right now in the United States, it is the most favorably viewed political organization or politician among any national organization--including Trump and the former favorite, Barack Obama. Hear the breakdown of demographics for who is supporting the BLM movement, the process behind Civiqs' polling, what makes their data reliable, and how Americans are polling on other cultural topics including the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and COVID-19 racial data. INFORMATION on Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington: june2020.org POLLING DATA discussed in this episode: civiqs.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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With historic job losses from coronavirus, the gap has never been wider between the rich and the poor. The Poor People's Campaign is holding a Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20th; every day leading up to that day of action, we'll be featuring real stories of struggle and poverty to raise awareness and make the subject a priority, and that's what you'll find at the top of today's episode. After that, you'll hear Mark's conversation with Leigh Chapman, Director of Voting Rights Program for the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. In this unprecedented moment in history, do you feel democracy has failed you? Do you wonder if there's actually any point in voting? Leigh wants to reaffirm your power as a voter and remind you that showing up to the ballot box to cast a vote is also a form of protest. More info on the Poor People's Campaign March here: june2020.org Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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"We cannot turn to a new chapter until we have political change and change of law," says Joe Sanberg, entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Aspiration. And in the midst of coronavirus, as we are finally getting a collective grasp on how essential workers are grossly underpaid, Joe is focusing on changing something specific: the minimum wage. And forget about $15 dollars--he says businesses across the country should be paying employees a minimum of $25 dollars an hour. He didn't pick this number out of a hat, though, and in today's episode you'll get to hear his strategic insight and how companies of all sizes can work to implement this necessary standard. For more on Joe, check him out on Twitter @JosephNSanberg Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The jobs report is never as simple as some headlines make it seem; yes, unemployment dropped by just over 1-percent, but it went UP for African-Americans, explains Chad Stone, Chief Economist for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. There's other details to consider too, like the fact that the additional unemployment insurance of $600 dollars per week is set to end on July 31st, and we have yet to see what reopening the economy does to the coronavirus case numbers. Mark and Chad unpack this and more in today's essential episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In today's episode we travel down to Alabama, where there is a gubernatorial candidate who is currently running on a platform to pubicly lynch convicted drug dealers. "He's throwing red meat to his base," says Benard Simelton, President of the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Meanwhile, the state is starting to reopen and coronavirus is still a major concern for residents. Another pressing matter in Alabama: the 2020 Senate race, which could potentially see the infamous Jeff Sessions running against Senator Doug Jones. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The work on the ground is not near done, says Irna Landrum, Campaigns Manager DailyKos, as activists in Minneapolis are trying to find a balance in demonstrating and caring for the community. She and other reporters and activists have found accelerants hidden in alleyways and on private property, gasoline in water bottles, and are wary of any sudden and explosive sounds resembling gunfire. But listen to this episode to find why she sees this time as both scary and hopeful. And with Markosâ polling knowledge, the three of them circle around the question that remains at the back of our minds: what could all of this potentially mean for Trump, Biden, and the 2020 election? Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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As our country remains in a state of unrest, Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia's 8th District is not shying away from calling George Floyd's death what it was: murder. In today's episode, he reflects on that as well as his discomfort with the fact that some people seem more upset about property damage than what is happening to human lives. You'll also hear why he calls Trump a modern-day George Wallace, his thoughts on re-opening states (remember coronavirus?), and why he's confident in Joe Biden's campaign for president. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dr. Conrad Worril, Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front, renowned Pan-Africanist, reparationist and mentor to a generation of activists, once minimized the importance of elections in achieving freedom for African Americans. But as he battles COVID-19 and cancer, he says that we have no choice in 2020 but to vote Trump out. Roland Martin co-hosts this important interview with a movement OG. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What do you think Malcolm X and Dr. King would be doing right now in response to the murder of George Floyd? Organize, educate, and agitate, says Dr. Peniel Joseph, author of "The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr." Today's episode gives historical context for understanding how the dangers of being black in the 1960s are not different from today, as white privilege and white fragility continue to destroy American democracy. Listen to the episode then hit the link below to get his book. BUY "The Sword and the Sheild: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.": https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/peniel-e-joseph/the-sword-and-the-shield/9781549156434/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Today we're giving you ANOTHER special double episode starting off with Rep. Eric Swalwell on his Twitter takedown of former acting DNI Richard Grenell and whether Russia will exploit the tension over #GeorgeFloyd. Then comes more Russia talk with Max Bergmann, Director of The Moscow Project, on Trump's desperate grab for a scandal with "Obamagate," the detail you might have missed in the first phase of the FBI's investigation of Russian collusion in 2016, and why Max thinks Democrats need to revisit how everything was handled. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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As our country is faced with yet another senseless murder of an innocent black man, we feel it deeper than ever that we must elect officials who understand what it means to protect and serve constituents; that kind of support is what you get with Sybrina Fulton. You may know her as the mother of Trayvon Martin, but you might also know her for her more than 20 years of service to Miami-Dade County, where she is a lifelong resident. Now she's running for Miami-Dade County District 1 Commissioner, and in today's episode she talks about her campaign and why she's tired of a country that's comfortable watching the murders of innocent black men, women, and children. Today's special double episode also features reporting from Irna Landrum, Campaigns Director for DailyKos, who lives just a few blocks from where George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police. Learn about the community that is both grieving and rising up. And if you stick around 'til the end, you'll hear a special message and prayer from Mark. DONATE or VOLUNTEER for Sybrina Fulton's campaign here: https://sybrinafulton.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Globally, the number of coronavirus cases has started to rise again. And with 31-percent of all cases occurring in the United States, that's concerning to Sam Smith, Publisher of Prorev.com. He gets into the problematic ways some states are reopening, as well as some talk on Biden--why he thinks Elizabeth Warren is not a strategic pick for VP, and how his "you ain't black" comment serves as a reminder that we're voting for so much more than a president. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Defying science and not wearing a mask are actions not just synonymous with support for Trump, but also express a specific worldview even bigger than the Donald, says Michael Tomasky, Special Correspondent for The Daily Beast in today's episode. Aside from that, Michael tells us how he thinks the country has transitioned into a "competitive authoritarianism," defined as a country that has the trappings of a democracy, but one party continues to control both elections and the country. You NEED to hear today's episode, then check out Michael's latest writing here: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/michael-tomasky Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Trump is attacking vote-by-mail and early voting, and Senator Amy Klobuchar wants you to stay ahead of the curve, and she lets us know what you can do to ensure your vote is cast in November. She's also been working on quite a bit of legislation, including a bill she authored that will get new types of job training for people who are out of work due to coronavirus, as well as a bill to help struggling non-profits. She also has some questions about why Trump's henchmen are getting released from prison but others are being left to die. All that and more in today's episode with the senator from Minnesota. Producer's note: this interview was conducted just before Joe Biden's "you ain't black" comment was made public. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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60-percent of black women over the age of 65 live 200% below the poverty line. More than half of black women over 65 live with food insecurity. That's what's on Rep. Stacey Plaskett's mind right now, as she fears those vulnerable populations are falling through the cracks during this pandemic. In today's episode, she discusses this concern as well as overall food insecurity for Americans, and why Dems aren't waiting on Mitch McConnell to supply the kind of aid this country actually needs in the next stimulus package. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Stacey Abrams or Elizabeth Warren -- which one should be Joe Biden's VP pick? Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, thinks he knows which way Biden is leaning, and he shares that insight on each with us in today's episode. Markos also brings to our attention something else Dems should be aware of--polling shows our party is less unified behind Biden than we were during Hilary's 2016 run. Listen to the episode then head to YouTube for Markos' new show "The Brief." Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In North Carolina, an armed militia of stay-at-home protestors, complete with what appeared to be a bazooka, first harassed a black family walking outside, then entered a Subway for some sandwiches. Igor Volsky, Executive Director of Guns Down America, wants to know why Subway has remained silent in condemning the group who have direct ties to white nationalism and a specific group that is working to start a race war. Get into the details in today's episode then head to SubwayMustAct.org to get involved. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Catherine Herridge was the "face of Benghazi" for Fox News, says Eric Boehlert, Publisher of pressrun.media, and now she's leading the "Obamagate" charge from her position as National Security Reporter at CBS. But that's not all she's been up to, and Mark gets into it with Eric in today's episode, as well as some other news network behavior that is blatantly wasting opportunities to hold Trump directly accountable for his failed coronavirus response. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The conversation around gun ownership is changing after our nation experienced the horrific murder of Ahmaud Arbery--black families are now considering what their options are to protect themselves, but also recognizing the double standard. Josh Horwitz is the Executive Director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and Kayla Hicks is the Director of African-American and Community Outreach, and they join Mark today to discuss the potentially deadly challenges of black gun ownership and tackling the complicated question, where do we go from here? Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Are you or someone you know struggling to afford food during this pandemic? There's a map for that, says Lorrie Clevenger, Director of US Programs for the Grassroots Action Network. She and Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs at WhyHunger, join today's episode to tell us about the Find Food COVID Map (link and phone number below), the change in eligibility requirements, and how their organizations are adapting and expanding to meet the rise in demand during coronavirus. Looking for a way to give back? VOLUNTEER! You can do it from anywhere in the country, from the comfort of your home, for however much time you can offer. Download today's episode then head to the link below. FIND FOOD COVID MAP: whyhunger.org/findfood OR, CALL: 1-800-5-HUNGRY VOLUNTEER: https://bit.ly/WHVol Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Brandon Gassaway, National Press Secretary of the DNC, joins the show to discuss tonight's FREE virtual forum, "Making The American Dream Accessible and Affordable to Black Men" (registration link below). They also talk New Orleans experiencing Hurricane Katrina dÊjà vu, DNC convention plans, and some thoughts on the Michael Jordan miniseries "The Last Dance." We then hear from Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, Civiqs, and Host of the daily YouTube show "The Brief," for the latest on what's happening in the polls. Do you know what a "double hater" is? Well, it's a voting bloc that helped Trump win in 2016, but now, they're leaning to Biden. Find out the story behind that and more in today's episode. REGISTER for the DNC forum here: https://www.mobilize.us/chop-it-up/event/272290/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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You might be eligible for SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, because of how the coronavirus has impacted your life (and in some states, they've changed their rules to accommodate the increase in struggling citizens). According to Rose Afriyie of mRelief, a quick 3-minute self-assessment on their site will determine if you are, and if you or someone you know doesn't have internet access, they've got you covered! Listen to today's episode to hear about the super easy process to access the resources you're entitled to, and head to mRelief.com for more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The United States government could implement a permanent universal basic income, says David A. Love, Executive Editor of BlackCommentator.com, but they won't, because it would expose the system of capitalism in America. There's also a connection to the administration's blatant racism. Mark and David explore this tangled web and more on today's episode of Make It Plain. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The April jobs report shows the worst unemployment numbers since the Great Depression. Despite the fact that it wasn't a surprise, it's still a painful realization that presents a lot of open-ended questions and challenges. Mark and Chad Stone, the Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, get into the specifics on economy recovery, stimulus checks, an explainer on the wage growth that came along with last month's jobs numbers, and more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Why is paid leave not guaranteed in America? We are one of the only countries in the world that does not have a cohesive national paid leave policy, says Dawn Huckelbridge of the Paid Leave for All Act, even though it ends up saving the federal government money in the long run. In today's episode Dawn talks about the demand from both sides of the aisle for access to emergency paid sick family and medical leave in the midst of coronavirus, and what they're doing with Paid Leave for All to make that happen on a legislative level. Go to paidleaveforall.org for more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Did you know white women are the only demographic who sway back and forth on their approval for Trump? Markos Moulitsas, founder of DailyKos and Civiqs, is on for #ThursdayKos and he breaks down three major Republican voting blocs and where they stand right now on Trump. They also get into Tara Reade's allegations against Joe Biden and how these situations are handled on each side of the aisle. Plus a little debate on who Biden's VP pick should be. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The truth of the matter is this: we don't know what state our country will be in when November rolls around--if we'll be in quarantine, if coronavirus will be back with a vengeance--we just don't know. That's why Tiana Epps-Johnson, Executive Director of the Center for Tech and Civic Life, says we need a plan that involves technology to lessen the need for people to show up in person on Election Day. Smoother processes and more options are a start, but listen to today's episode with this tech expert for more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What if internet access were a utility we were guaranteed with housing, just like cable and electric? That's what Elandria Williams, Executive Director of PeoplesHub is thinking about lately, and strategizing the ways that could become a reality. And in a time where we are so disconnected, we need that access more than ever, especially in communities dominated by people of color who rely on personal connection to lift them up in trying times. Listen to today's episode and head to peopleshub.org to find out more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Last week, armed civilians conducted their version of a protest at the Michigan capitol to demand the lock-down be lifted, a display to threaten both civilians and lawmakers, says Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Meanwhile, gun sales continue to surge--and all of this fuels the work that Moms Demand Action does every day. Shannon tell us that long after the coronavirus ends, Americans will still be suffering the consequences of the spike in gun ownership, resulting in increased domestic violence, accidental shootings, and gun suicide. In today's episode she also talks about the legislation Moms Demand Action is fighting for, all born out of online activism, staring with a Facebook page created right at her kitchen table. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Abortion access is under direct threat right now--with greater intensity than in the time before coronavirus--because states that were previously trying to ban the medical procedure are using COVID-19 as leverage to push their agenda. How, exactly, are lawmakers trying to sneak their revamped abortion ban in? Could Roe v. Wade actually be overturned in the midst of this pandemic? Mark talks with legal historian, FSU professor, and author of several books on abortion (her latest is "Abortion and the Law in America") Mary Ziegler, who shares her expert insight and analysis on what could happen to the historic ruling that protects women's rights and what can be done to save it. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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75-percent of coronavirus cases have no race and ethnicity data, despite the fact that it's a basic principle of public health. Dr. Judy Lubin, President of The Center For Urban and Racial Equity, explains that the data is critical in order to track the virus and target resources--and not having those numbers can creat a domino effect in unexpected ways. Dr. Lubin explores that and more in today's episode of MIP--be sure to catch her announcement for the upcoming webinar focusing on black public health and organizing around that. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown is fighting for workers who didn't get the option to work from home during the pandemic, as their jobs became more essential than many of us ever realized--think bus drivers, grocery store workers, custodial workers, health care workers, etc.. In today's episode, he talks about his conversations with those essential employees and why they should receive a lump sum bonus for putting their lives at risk. Also in today's episode is an eye-opening conversation with Dr. James Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College, where they recently rolled out Nashville's mobile testing, where they are up to 200+ people per day, and most are African-American. Aside from his insight on testing (and how there isn't enough happening nationally), but he has some harsh (and necessary) truths to share, and why you should plan on keeping your face masks at the ready for months to come. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand knows the importance of the United States Postal Service--especially in the upcoming presidential election--and she has a plan to save it. Did you ever consider the possibility of banking at the post office? Sen. Gillibrand has, and that is just one portion of her three-part plan to keep this crucial resource from sinking under the weight of coronavirus. ALSO in this episode is Eric Boehlert, Author and Publisher of pressrun.media, who refuses to sugarcoat Trump's misinformation campaigns OR how the press is covering him--and he is fed up with networks airing his daily "briefings." Listen to today's episode to learn about something Trump pulled straight from Putin's playbook: the fog of unknowability. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The death toll from coronavirus in the United States has topped 50-thousand, and Sam Smith, Founder and Editor of prorev.com, let's us know that's more than we lose to suicide in an entire year. Another death that Sam and Mark discuss, is that of the United States Postal Service--its still standing now, but the future is uncertain, and it just might have something to do with Trump not wanting people to be able to vote by mail in November. That and more with Sam Smith on today's episode of Make It Plain. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Senator Kamala Harris knows the public health crisis comes first, and the economic crisis follows--because without healthy Americans, nothing else matters. And that's why she's fighting for items in the next coronavirus stimulus package like free medical treatment and data collection based on race, in order to better target resources based on need. It's also why she's worried about states reopening businesses too soon, and what the repercussions could look like. Mark covers this and so much more with the former presidential candidate in today's episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Did you know about the test before the test? It's the first step in the COVID-19 screening process that determines if you'll get the swab test--and it's linked to one of the reasons that African-Americans are disproportionately affected by coronavirus. Dr. Leon McDougle is the President Elect of the National Medical Association and he is on with Mark today to offer insight into the screening and testing process, how implicit racism could be a driving force, and why we're still missing crucial data. He also shares the details of the COVID-19 Health Manifesto collaboration with the National Medical Association and Rainbow PUSH. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Many, if not most, religious communities in COVID-19 affected areas are reacting responsibly to the coronavirus and implementing practices to honor social distancing--but we can't discount the effect of far-right propaganda. Katherine Stewart is an investigative journalist, frequent New York Times op-ed contributor, and author of "The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism," and in today's episode she dives into what Religious Nationalism is, how it comes into play with the Trump administration, and how that ultimately affects our country's response to coronavirus (with bits of reproductive justice and voter suppression mixed in--after all, we're talking conservatives here). Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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For every one COVID-19 mobile testing site in the United States, there are about 100 gun shops that offer drive-through purchasing--which is a new service made available in the midst of the pandemic, thanks to the Trump administration classifying these businesses as essential. And what we learned from March's data is that there were 1 million additional gun permit applications as opposed to March of 2019. Igor Volsky is the Executive Director of Guns Down America and an expert in gun ownership and the subsequent violence and deaths, and he says that while gun permit numbers are up, so are the number of phone calls to domestic violence and suicide hotlines, and that's not the only trouble afoot. Listen to this episode to hear more startling revelations, potential implications, and some ideas for how you can get involved from home. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In the midst of the coronavirus, Trump has been communicating with leaders all over the world, but none as much as Putin, who he's been having regular phone calls with. This is what Max Bergmann, Co-Founder of The Moscow Project tells us in today's episode. He and Mark also get into how the coronavirus can potentially impact Putin's regime, how Trump's relationship with Putin has strained our ties with the European Union in ways that were once unimaginable, Putin's relishing in the transatlantic instability, and how Russia's efforts to interfere in our election are actually made easier by all of this chaos. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Trump administration continues to expand access to firearms during the Coronavirus pandemic, and so gun sales continue to rise, which is no coincidence--weâve seen similar statistical jumps when Barack Obama was elected to office, as well as just after 9/11. That makes it a particularly interesting time to sit down with Frank Smyth, author of âThe NRA: The Unauthorized History," who shares insight on how the ideology of the NRA's fiercely supportive members are a huge part of what upholds the organization, even in the midst of a national crisis. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What happens to those who are incarcerated when a pandemic takes hold of our country? April Grayson is a National Surrogate for the REPRESENT JUSTICE Campaign, in addition to her work for the Young Womenâs Freedom Center, a coalition of currently and formerly incarcerated women creating awareness of the unique issues facing women in prison, and she is working to shed a light on the vulnerability of inmates. There are no social distancing requirements within prisons, and if staff and guards choose not to wear masks, gloves, or other protective gear, they can easily walk the virus right inside. That brings us to Grayson's work, where she is asking governors and lawmakers to consider releasing the elderly or immunocompromised sooner than planned. She also discusses her experience as she was incarcerated for both the SARS and H1N1 outbreaks, and how inmates are left without information or resources to protect themselves from getting sick. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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FACT: The coronavirus is disproportionately killing people of color. Rashad Robinson, President of Color of Change, knows this isn't a coincidence, it's because of the conditions that existed in our society before coronavirus arrived. But Color of Change came to life after another historic moment in this country--after Hurricane Katrina, "born in the midst of a crisis where government failure was at the heart of the impact," says Robinson. And now, Black America is feeling the depths of despair that New Orleans experienced; but Color of Change is working to find ways to provide lasting relief (read: systemic changes). Visit colorofchange.org and theblackresponse.org for more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Fox News is endangering people's lives with their misinformation--the gap has officially closed between their broadcast of lies and how it could impact viewers. As the President of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone deals with Fox fallacies daily, and he says that the damage is irreparable, as hosts show no shame in giving life to conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, Trump shows support and enthusiasm for a news program that suggested beating COVID-19 by pointing a hair dryer up your nose. #UnFoxMyCableBox Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Tom Perez, Chairman of the DNC, says Trump's lack of leadership--including his initial denial of the seriousness of the virus and the press conferences he treats like campaign rallies--has landed us in the position our country is in, now leading the globe in the number of deaths from coronavirus. He discusses the vast differences between present-day and working with former President Obama leading the global response and preventing Ebola from becoming a pandemic; the hypocrisy in Wisconsin Republicans forcing the primary election, where the number of infected people continues to climb; voting in the November election, with concerns of another surge of the virus, and how it will be a state-by-state battle; Republicans using voter suppression to counteract their shrinking base; what proper mail-in voting should look like; a contingency plan for this summer's Democratic convention; and Biden's commitment to picking a woman. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kim Ortiz, also known as Copy Watch Kimmy, is the Co-Founder of NYC Shut It Down and President of the Copwatch Patrol Unit Women's Division--and she is clear on why she became an abolitionist. Ortiz sits down with Mark to discuss that moment she became conscious about police brutality, her thoughts on stop-and-frisk and why Bloomberg would never be the right candidate, and how waiting on the government to make the necessary structural changes to the criminal justice system is a fruitless effort. She's also working on "Black Mama's Bail-Out," raising money to bail out black mom's before Mother's Day. Listen to this episode to hear about her strength, activism, and how you can get involved and help out in the simplest of ways. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain Daily Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jessica Care Moore is a critically acclaimed poet with numerous collections, the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and Founder of the literacy-driven Jess Care Moore Foundation. Her latest poetry collection, "We Want Our Bodies Back," is out now, and she talks with Mark about generating income as artists (especially in uncertain times like we're experiencing right now), seeking comfort in black artistry, perfecting her craft with nothing more than library books, and lifting up other women in the arts. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain Daily Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In the midst of coronavirus chaos, Rep. Jim Clyburn takes the time to talk with Mark about what's happening between the House and Senate, Mitch McConnell twisting Rep. Clyburn's words on the stimulus bill, how we can restructure systems so rural areas don't get left behind, why we're going to need more legislation down the road, concerns about voting in the primary and general elections (voter suppression, anyone?!), and why Trump is feeding us "Jim Crow with a new flavor" and how the House stopped the Trump family from benefiting financially from the coronavirus stimulus bill. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain Daily Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rep. Val Demings (D-FL10), who served as a Manager in the House Impeachment hearings, spoke with Mark this morning about today's House vote on the historic $2 trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus bill. Despite the importance of getting this bill passed, she also touched on why we'll need more legislation going forward, the danger of the Trump administration downplaying the pandemic, why we should be prepared to see confirmed case numbers continue to rise, and some insight on the inaction of her home state's governor, Ron DeSantis. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain Daily Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jennifer Epps Addison is the President and Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy and CPD Action, where they utilize a network of grassroots organizations across 34 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, in the fight to break up the status quo and reinvent the structures of our society. At CPD and CPDA, they believe in universal housing, fundamental transformations of immigration processes, and uprooting the legal systemâand they also believe in electing Sen. Bernie Sanders to be the next president. This episode has the potential to get you fired up! Listen to hear about their incredibly thoughtful process of choosing to endorse Sen. Sanders, as well as a look inside all of the tireless work they do at the community level to change this country. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jerry Mitchell is an award-winning investigative reporter and author of Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era.â Jerry sits down with Mark to discuss this incredible historical examination and shares details from decades of research and time spent covering racially charged trials in the Deep South. That includes time spent time with infamous Klansman Byron De La Beckwith while he was jailed ahead of his trial for assassinating civil rights activist Medgar Evers, a time when he convinced a source to leak him the transcript of a sealed interview with convicted murderer and white supremacist Sam Bowers, and how some of the pushback to his work comes in the form of death threats from klansmen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark took a trip to Capitol Hill to meet with nearly HALF of Senate Democrats, for what was a productive round-table discussion between lawmakers and African American journalists. No topic was off limits in this intimate conversation, including discussion on the Coronavirus outbreak (made worse for Americans by Trump's incompetent mishandling, according to Sen. Schumer), the disparities in our health care system, problems and proposed changes to our criminal justice system, the 2020 election, reparations, and more. Senators in attendance: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Bob Casey, Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Mazie Hirono, Sen. Doug Jones, Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Gary Peters, Sen. Jacky Rosen, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Tina Smith, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Journalists: Mark Thompson (DCP Entertainment), Jonathan Capehart (Washington Post), Yamiche Alcindor (PBS), Joshua Jamerson (Wall Street Journal), Deborah Berry (USA Today), Jamila Bey (BET), Maya King (Politico), Errin Haines (19th), Clyde McGrady (Roll Call), Kadia Goba (Buzzfeed), Donna Owens (Essence), Stacy Brown (NNPA), Eva McKend (Spectrum News), Tia Mitchell (AJC) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The seed of Linda Sarsour's activism was planted when she was a young child and, for the first time in her seven years of life, faced with the realities of racial profiling in America. From there, it has been an evolution from a young truth-teller in the Bronx to finding herself on a national stage with the Womenâs March. Listen to her tell the stories of her upbringing in New York, gain an understanding of the Palestinian military occupation and how it inspired her familyâs migration to America, learn about the personal experiences that inform her activism and how she knows that justice is impossible without intersectionality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Are you seeking a way to get involved in media, technological, economic, and criminal justice? Then this is the episode for you. Technology is embedded in our culture, and Color of Change recognizes its intersections and power in politics. Mark sits down with Arisha Hatch and Heather McGhee from Color of Change to talk about how the organization uses their online community of more than 1.5 million people to push for change in both the public and private sectors, forcing companies and politicians to disconnect from white supremacist groups and stop their suppression of activist movements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ari Melber is usually the one asking the questions, but this time, Mark turns the mic on him. The legal analyst and host of MSNBCâs âThe Beat with Ari Melberâ joins Mark to discuss the Trump administrationâs erosion of the constitution, the rule of law, and pressing candidates like Bloomberg on their controversial backgrounds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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PART TWO of a two-part series featuring an incredible panel discussion, moderated by Mark Thompson, titled âThe Power of the March: MLK and a Legacy of Activism.â The second half of the panel brings us the rhymes of Professor Lyrical, the history of protests and organized labor, and an analysis on the power of protests today. Featuring: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; Denise Rolark Barnes, Publisher of The Washington Informer and chairman of Washington Informer Charities; Dr. Eric Arnesen, GWU Professor of Modern American Labor History; Professor Lyrical, Associate Professor at the University of the District of Columbia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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PART ONE of a two-part series featuring an incredible panel discussion, moderated by Mark Thompson, titled âThe Power of the March: MLK and a Legacy of Activismâ This powerful panel explores the importance and effectiveness of marching and organizing, marked with personal stories, historical revelations, and a discussion on how to tell and report on important stories from within communities of color in a way that the mainstream media does not. Featuring: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; Denise Rolark Barnes, Publisher of The Washington Informer and chairman of Washington Informer Charities; Dr. Eric Arnesen, GW Professor of Modern American Labor History; Professor Lyrical, Associate Professor at the University of the District of Columbia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How did our democracy get whittled down into two extreme parties? Lee Drutman says itâs complicated, but heâs able to break it down for us in this weekâs podcast episode as he digs into the chapters and research from his book, "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America." He thinks thereâs no going back to what used to be, but that doesnât mean we canât plan for a different future with multiple, diverse parties. Listen to this weekâs episode to gain an understanding of how the parties divided, how it helped Trump get elected, and the innovative ways we could potentially transform what Drutman calls our antiquated election system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Veteran journalist Ed Gordon knows we are in a crucial moment in our country's history, which is why he knew the time was now to put out his hard-hitting book, "Conversations in Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership." There is a lack of consistency in progress and he gathers a powerful team of voices to examine what has been working, what holds the progressive agenda back, and the tactics and strategy needed going forward. Mark and Ed use his conversations with his incredible lineup of thought leaders to explore how to harness the power of the black voting muscle and make it commonplace in our elections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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When people recognize Maya Wiley from her legal commentary on MSNBC and NBC, she gets stopped on the street by those asking how worried they should be as a citizen in the midst of the impeachment chaos. She answers this question with Mark as they dive deep into analyzing the intricacies of the process, its origin and the Constitution, and point to some stark (and troubling) differences between how Republicans are acting now as opposed to the Nixon/Watergate scandal. Her expert legal analysis proves helpful in understanding Trumpâs privileges, how the Supreme Court comes into play, and what may be coming next, as we see a power volley between House Democrats and Senate Republicans play out in the media spotlight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The majority of women who are incarcerated have been victims of violence and/or abuse, and Donna Hylton is working to change that. Hylton is best known for her social justice activism, serving as one of the key drivers in the Less Is More NY Bill, the passage of the Domestic Violence Survivorsâ Justice Act, and participating in the successful Close Rikers campaign. Now, sheâs fighting for the 90-percent of incarcerated women and girls who experience violence and sexual assault. She joins Mark to discuss her recently established non-profit, A Little Piece of Light (the same name as her memoir), which is looking to provide comprehensive support for women, girls, transgender, and non-conforming individuals whose lives have been impacted by trauma and incarceration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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2019 has seen more mass shootings than days on the calendar, and Igor Volsky is doing something about it. In this episode, Mark sits down with the Executive Director of Guns Down American to look back on the year, which, despite its horrific violence, has also included some significant "wins" for Volsky and the organization--most notably pushing Wal-Mart to step back from promoting gun sales and get involved with lobbying Congress on gun reform. Volsky also talks about the first-ever gun safety scorecard for national retailers--is your favorite store getting a passing grade? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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"He was nefarious. He was horrible." That's how Dave Marcus describes his cousin Roy Cohn, who was a mentor to Donald Trump up until his death. Cohn taught Trump and Giuliani how to be criminals, showing them plays from his own playbook, which he used to aid members of the mafia, among others, as a "fixer." Cohn taught Trump and Giuliani the tactic they employ most frequently today: deny, attack, obfuscate. Marcus gives a unique insight on what his family considered their most "phony" member and how his most corrupt methods are on display in Trump's White House. Dave Marcus is the recipient of a Pulitzer Price for International Reporting, and penned at op-ed for Politico which you can read here: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/24/roy-cohn-trump-cousin-228167Â See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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You might not know it, but you probably know someone who is food insecure. It affects 42.2 million Americans, which means they are often forced to skip meals, eat less food at meals, buy cheap non-nutritious food, or feed their children but not themselves. The team at WhyHunger believes nutritious food is a human right, and Senior Director of Programs Alison Cohen joins to educate us on food insecurity and the shocking statistics, draws the connection to poverty, and shares how we can work to end hunger. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Brenda Wineapple, author of âImpeachers - The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation,â sets the record straight that was virally flawed by Prof. Jonathan Turley during this weekâs House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Military intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance on his new book, "The Plot To Betray America." Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Karen talks with Mark about the influence gospel music in the States has had upon her, and the Royal who actually invited the Choir to sing at the Royal Wedding. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Cancers as in personal setbacks and demons...She also talks about her new podcast, "Buckle Up with Bershan." Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dirty Rubles author Greg Olear discusses the evolution of Trump's relationship with Russia and Russia's intersection with Turkey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney and author of Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People, discusses continuing the work of Paul Robeson and W.E.B. DuBois and presenting a genocide petition to the United Nations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Prof. David Carroll, featured in Netflix documentary The Great Hack, describes what's going on with our personal data, declares that "Mark Zuckerberg is the most powerful man in the world;" and Mark Thompson asks, "If Facebook tuned over every piece of information it has on us, would we even need a census?"Â See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The thespian and playwright behind American Moor discusses his take on playing Othello, and being Othello in everyday life as a Black man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The millennial revolutionary, Teen Vogue writer, and author of How to Start a Revolution talks about mobilizing her generation, overcoming haters and "effing s*** up."Â See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The film's editors discuss the ways in which social media manipulates us, during election years and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Nona Hendryx pays tribute to Sun-Ra, enlightens on Afrofuturism and plans to become a cyborg. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark Thompson presents part 2 of a UDC Institute for Politics, Policy & History panel on disinformation & voter suppression in 2016 and 2020, moderated by Mark Thompson and featuring former Naval Intelligence Officer Malcolm Nance, Ambassador Daniel Fried, the League of Women Voters' Virginia Kase, and U of Baltimore Prof. Gilda Daniels. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark Thompson moderates a UDC Institute for Politics, Policy & History panel on disinformation & voter suppression in 2016 and 2020 with former Naval Intelligence Officer Malcolm Nance, Ambassador Daniel Fried, the League of Women Voters' Virginia Kase, and U of Baltimore Prof. Gilda Daniels. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This week, Mark Thompson is joined by former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and author & early education specialist Lauren Dungy to discuss their books We Chose You: A Book About Adoption, Family and Forever Love, and Carson Chooses Forgiveness. They also discuss Jay-Z's collaboration with the NFL, and family separation at the border. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Marshello Talent Bookers: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Poet and activist Umar Bin Hassan joins Mark Thompson in studio to discuss his life, decades of work, and the new documentary about his life, Scared of Revolution: The Untold Story of the Godfather of Rap. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Marshello Talent Bookers: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark Thompson sits amongst a panel of women at the NAACP convention in Detroit. With Canada serving as their back drop they discuss the all to real fears of deportation, asylum, and safe spaces for those that donât belong here according to Trumps Presidency. They also discus the importance of removing hate speech, and how theyâre not only empowering each other but their various communities to restore peace amongst diverse communities. It is now more important than ever to call out hatred and promote love and community. They elaborate on how we can do just that. Host: Mark Thompson Panelist: Patrice Lawrence- National Policy Advocacy Director of UnDocuBlack Queen Yonasda Community Activist Fatima Tiko Community Activist Tiffany Dena Loftin Youth and College Division Director NAACP #getwoke Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Rev. Kaji Douťa, Pastor of Park Avenue Christian Church in NY and Co-Chair of the New Sanctuary Coalition on her ministry with immigrants and asylum seekers. During a recent trip to the border, Rev. Douťa was detained and interrogated by Customs and Border Protection. She has since been placed on a watchlist. She has filed a federal lawsuit alleging her First Amendment Rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act have been violated.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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93 year old, Mildred Roxborough recounts her life of service to the NAACP for the past seven decades . She has worked with amazing Civil Rights Leaders such as Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, Dr King, Thurgood Marshall and many more. #getwoke Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark talks with Tamika Mallory, co founder of the Womenâs March, about the state of the womenâs movement, Black women and feminism, Eric Garner, the 2020 presidential race and she offers advice for women going through their own trials. For more Subscribe to the Make It Plain Live Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com Producer, Arafat Arman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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