We speak with long-time activist and Hip Hop pioneer Ernie Paniccioli and DJ FreeLeonard about the meaning, importance, and cultural and political significance of Indigenous People’s Day. We talk about the role Hip Hop can and has played to shine a light on key issues surrounding Native People’s struggles. We also talk about the ongoing […]
Racism
Civil Rights Lawyer Adante Pointer Breaks Down the Epic Failure of the Alameda County Sheriff
We speak w/ Civil Rights attorney Adante Pointer about the recent revelation that 47 Alameda County sheriff deputies have been removed from duty because of failed psychiatric exams. The was unearthed after a deputy was arrested for double homicide. Sheriff Greg Ahearn had known about the failed tests since 2016 but allowed unqualified and potentially […]
W Kamau Bell Tells Us Why We Must ‘Do The Work’ and How Being an Anti-Racist is a Verb
We speak with comedian, political pundit, and author W. Kamau Bell about the new book he co-authored with NY Times bestseller Kate Shatz called Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book. This is an ambitious project which seeks to be an effective tool for those who wish to turn the tide on racism, without being overly […]
Rosa Clemente on Climate Change, Puerto Rico & the stench of Colonization
Long-time activist and organizer Rosa Clemente speaks about climate change and how it impacts Puerto Rico in the face of a hurricane named Fiona. She details why the island has no power and is dealing with other infrastructure problems that are the result of deliberate government neglect that is politically driven. She talks about how […]
Water Crisis In Jackson, Miss-An Update w/ Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson
We get an update on the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, from Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson. We talk about climate disasters all over the country and how the contaminated water crisis and infrastructure collapse are connected. We talk about the sordid legacy and practice of white supremacy and how the desire to keep Black […]
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