Dr. Brittany Friedman on the Racial Divide
AI program jails innocent man for 17 months, Katt Williams imperialist rant, Congress members denied access to Department of Education. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Dr. Brittany Friedman about her new book titled Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Pri...
1hr 56m Feb 11, 2025
1hr 56m
Aaron Robertson on Building Black Utopia
Trump rewrites history on White House website, study on Harvard finds 43 percent of white students are legacy, athletes, or related to donors/staff, and the rise of Black educators on TikTok. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Aaron Robertson about his new book titled The Black Utop...
1hr 35m Feb 04, 2025
1hr 35m
The Performance Art of Politics
Automated grocery prices increase depending on the shopper, Target follows suit in abandoning DEI initiatives, ICE officers issued an arrest quota, and the legacy of Florence Price - the first Black women to premiere works by a US orchestra.
59m Jan 28, 2025
59m
This is Not A Drill
Whistleblower exposes Russian political interference operation, Louisiana governor evicts homeless people ahead of Super Bowl, Mississippi infrastructure neglect leads to parasites in impoverished residents, and Doechii stuns in Black sitcom inspired music video. DeRay interviews Andrew Bakaj and Naomi Seligman of Whistleblower Aid. (https://whistlebloweraid.org/) News The Westminster whist...
1hr 39m Jan 21, 2025
1hr 39m
Make Government Boring Again
Meta makes up with MAGA, Black students barred from empowerment clubs, tow companies allowed to sell people's cars, and the legacy of Dada Masilo.
1hr 25m Jan 14, 2025
1hr 25m
Back on that Bull
An inside look into a white supremacist militia, GOP Congress member goes missing, housing costs force employed people into homelessness, and a new documentary on the late Luther Vandross. News The Militia and the Mole (https://www.propublica.org/article/ap3-oath-keepers-militia-mole) Critically acclaimed Luther Vandross documentary now streaming: How to watch (https://search.app/Xi4SifRQg...
1hr 24m Jan 07, 2025
1hr 24m
Here Comes The Circus
Trump rolls back on campaign promises, Black feminist artist Lorraine O'Grady becomes an ancestor, and a debate on the future of the Democratic Party.
1hr 19m Dec 17, 2024
1hr 19m
Conspiracies Unfold
Conspiracies unfold as Florida prosecutors vacate convictions for people who bought crack made by the Sheriff's Office, Biden urged to empty federal death row before Trump presidency, and the most-known cause for depression debunked. News Florida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s (https://apnews.com/article/lauderdale-broward-florida-...
1hr 24m Dec 10, 2024
1hr 24m
I Beg Your Pardon!
A deep dive into the self harm occurring within a Virginia Supermax prison, Putin's efforts to market Russia to Africans, and the declining reputation of the Black church.
1hr 33m Dec 03, 2024
1hr 33m
Same Goal, New Path
Schools eerily quiet about election results, Bernice King 2017 election advice resurfaces, an ode to Ella Jenkins legacy in children's music and Malcolm Peacock uses art to push boundaries. News Schools Are Eerily Quiet About the Election Results, Educators Say (https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-are-eerily-quiet-about-the-election-results-educators-say/2024/11) Ella Jenkins, Chicag...
1hr 16m Nov 19, 2024
1hr 16m
Brit Barron on Navigating Complicated Relationships
Hosts gather for a post-election reflection episode. Myles interviews author Brit Barron about her new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma?.
1hr 48m Nov 12, 2024
1hr 48m
Don’t Sleep on the Vote with Cassandra Welchlin
Election day is here: Kamala Harris makes SNL appearance, jury convicts former officer Brett Hankison of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor, a debate on celebrity in politics, and an ode to late music icon Quincy Jones. Kaya interviews Cassandra Welchlin, executive director of Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable.
1hr 30m Nov 05, 2024
1hr 30m
George Johnson on Narrative Reclamation
Tensions high as the presidential election draws near, personal phones lawfully tracked to abortion clinics, and influential hip-hop producer Clark Kent passes from colon cancer. Myles interviews award winning author and producer George Johnson about their newest book titled Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known.
1hr 26m Oct 29, 2024
1hr 26m
Emilia Sykes on People over Policy
Death row inmate receives life-saving subpoena, member of the school-integrating Little Rock Nine passes at 83, and Black US surfers reclaim the waters. DeRay interviews Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes about her ongoing advocacy around issues related to Black maternal health, domestic violence, abortion, and more.
1hr 16m Oct 22, 2024
1hr 16m
Zellnor Myrie Zooms In On Policy
Alaska exposed as state with the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation, Harris releases campaign agenda for Black men, pushback against racism's classification as health threat, and the resurfaced story of the soul group Superiors. DeRay interviews New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie about his ongoing Congressional efforts and NYC mayoral campaign.
1hr 42m Oct 15, 2024
1hr 42m
Schools, Supreme Court, and Stylistics
Elite college students struggle with literacy, U.S. Supreme Court kicks off a new term, Mississippi voter suppression, and Israel marks one year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Myles interviews Herb Murrell of the Stylistics about their October 11th return to Carnegie Hall.
1hr 31m Oct 08, 2024
1hr 31m
Guilty or Innocent?
New York City Council decriminalizes jaywalking, Black New Orleanians reclaim historical beach, and Questlove to direct documentary on Earth, Wind, and Fire. News NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud (https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/25/us/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-indicted/index.html) Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Counc...
49m Oct 01, 2024
49m
Jessica Pishko On Unchecked Power
Bodies of the poor leased for cash without family consent, independent grocery stores suffer under inflation, and a 1833 meteor shower falls on America's Deep South. DeRay interviews Jessica Pishko about her new book THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy.
1hr 33m Sep 24, 2024
1hr 33m
Choose Your Battles
A study exposes superfluous hiring of D.C. patrol officers, a grant program for Black women disbanded after right-wing pushback, and an overdue conversation about the depreciation of journalism.
1hr 14m Sep 17, 2024
1hr 14m
A New Way Forward
Harris campaign releases initiatives ahead of presidential debate, American adults struggle with illiteracy, childcare funding under attack, a nonprofit newsroom receives past due support, and Sade teases new music as part of Transgender Awareness Compilation.
1hr 26m Sep 10, 2024
1hr 26m
Introducing Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As o...
45m Sep 09, 2024
45m
Defy the Lie
Myths uncovered: The 1994 Crime Bill, Democratic National Convention, and Black horror films. The Biggest Myth About the 1994 Crime Bill Still Haunts Joe Biden. It Shouldn’t. (https://thegarrisonproject.org/1994-crime-bill-joe-biden/) Minyon Moore Helped Harris Rise. Now She’s Leading Her Convention. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/us/politics/minyon-moore-kamala-harris-dnc.html) Ganja...
1hr 2m Aug 27, 2024
1hr 2m
Rich v. Poor
Hosts debate the prominence of celebrity culture in politics, a historic payout to Black farmers, and wealthy Arizonians blow threw the state budget. News Trump says presidential civilian award is 'better' than top military honor whose recipients are 'dead' or 'hit' by bullets (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-presidential-civilian-award-better-top-military-honor-wh...
1hr 4m Aug 20, 2024
1hr 4m
These are Human Beings
Black men rally for Kamala Harris, new map shows the deadliest neighborhoods for police killings, a fashion historian unveils a hidden archive, and a debate on politician accountability. News New map unveils the deadliest neighborhoods for police killings (https://www.axios.com/2024/08/09/police-killings-neighborhoods-mapping-black) Black Men Rally for Kamala Harris, and Confront an Elepha...
1hr 13m Aug 13, 2024
1hr 13m
Rooting for Everybody Black
Soaring death rates at Maricopa County Jail, Trump attends the National Association of Black Journalists Conference, Bloomberg donates record funding to HBCU medical schools, NYC restores budget to public libraries. 
1hr 7m Aug 06, 2024
1hr 7m
What It Feels Like To Win
Beyoncé pays tribute to Team USA Olympians, J.D. Vance advocates for menstrual surveillance, and Kamala Harris advances in her presidential campaign. News #Beylympics  (https://x.com/NBCOlympics/status/1817024114441191822) Biden Unveils Plan For Supreme Court Changes, Including Term Limits (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-supreme-court_n_66a7682ae4b0c2bbb131a0ae) J.D. Vance Is in a M...
54m Jul 30, 2024
54m
Unprecedented Times
Biden is out of the presidential race, Harris is in the running toward Democratic nomination, Amber Rose is off the rocker at the Republican National Convention, and more on this episode of Unprecedented Times.
1hr 2m Jul 23, 2024
1hr 2m
Violence Trumps Peace
Four months ahead of November election, Pod Save the People discusses the chaos and violence surrounding Donald Trump's candidacy. News Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case (https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-classified-documents-case-dismissed-07-15-24/index.html) The Fyre Fest Fraudster Is Connecting Trump With Rappers (https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-...
49m Jul 16, 2024
49m
Dems in Doubt
Democrats under pressure following presidential debate, kidneys from Black donors thrown away, and Philadelphia radio host resigns after Joe Biden interview.
59m Jul 09, 2024
59m
Regulate the Wealthy
State's firearm death rates exposed, Sha'Carri Richardson earns spot on U.S. Olympic team, Zuckerberg compromises child safety on Meta, a reparations task force in Chicago, and Jonathan Majors tearful acceptance of Perseverance Award. News Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter final to earn spot on U.S. Olympic team (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shacarri-richardson-wins-100-meter-final-earns-...
1hr 31m Jun 25, 2024
1hr 31m
Freedom over Fascism
Alarming number of drug-related deaths in Baltimore, the conservative attack on diversity programs, a discussion on Biden and the Black vote, and 16 Afro-queer trailblazers who made history. News Across Baltimore, the death toll has mounted. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/us/baltimore-opioid-epidemic-od-deaths.html) ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Speeds To $105M Global Opening (https://deadlin...
1hr 4m Jun 11, 2024
1hr 4m
An Inside Look with Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Damning messages from a far-right group chat, Trump becomes first U.S. president convicted of crimes, a discussion on discriminatory housing practices, and the grand return of a lost holiday predating Juneteenth. DeRay interviews Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY 16th District) about life as a Congressman, efforts with the Hip Hop Task Force, and more.
1hr 12m Jun 04, 2024
1hr 12m
What's Done in the Dark
Police guns used in crimes across the country, Congress members exchange insults during the House hearing, the first Black astronaut candidate reaches space at 90-years-old, Angela Alsobrooks beats the odds to win U.S. Senate primary, and the exploration of New Wave. News Jasmine Crockett backs claim calling Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘racist’ (https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/19/jasmine-cro...
1hr 7m May 21, 2024
1hr 7m
Are the States United?
U.S. states double down on resistance to racial equity, the Met Gala sparks intense protest amidst Gaza-Israel conflict, and skepticism around Biden's upcoming Morehouse commencement speech.
53m May 14, 2024
53m
Culture over Commerce
Kendrick and Drake battle it out in a war of words, a rich white community in Baton Rouge forms its own city, and widespread misconduct outed within the NYC marshall. News Teens come up with trigonometry proof for Pythagorean Theorem, a problem that stumped math world for centuries (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-come-up-with-trigonometry-proof-for-pythagorean-theorem-60-minutes-transcrip...
48m May 07, 2024
48m
The Other Side Has to Cheat
Student organizers unite in support of Palestine, Alameda County discriminates against Black and Jewish jurors, DeSantis strips healthcare coverage from thousands of children, and President Biden signs law to ban TikTok.
48m Apr 30, 2024
48m
Heroes v. Villains
U.S. Supreme Court threatens the right to protest, Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk in poorer countries, Participant Media shuts down operations after two decades,  and the ongoing history of Tybee Island. News The Supreme Court Has Ruled to Let Louisiana Keep Hunting DeRay McKesson (https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/supreme-court-deray-mckesson-blm-protest/) Caitlin Clark signs ...
1hr 1m Apr 23, 2024
1hr 1m
There's a Killer in Here
Iran launches attack on Israel, Louisiana Supreme Court vindicates pedophilic priests, Tennessee K-12 teachers allowed to carry handguns, and a host-humous reflection on OJ Simpson, Mister Cee, and Faith Ringgold.
1hr 13m Apr 16, 2024
1hr 13m
Y'all Focused on the Wrong Things
Trump faced with law and order, Trans Visibility Day lands on Easter, an attempt to bar incarcerated people from the sky, a biased test stands between Black people and kidney transplants and fem creatives' ongoing battle for rest. News Trump loses bids to dismiss classified docs, Georgia election cases on the same day (https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/04/trump-loses-bids-to-dismiss-classified-d...
56m Apr 09, 2024
56m
The Great Class Collapse
Biden's historical fundraising effort, Trump aka the Bible salesman, white supremacists' government overthrow, the history of Renaissance era rent parties, Sean Combs ongoing abuse allegations, and a painter's proclamation of rest as a revolutionary act. News God Bless the USA Bible (https://godblesstheusabible.com/?sld=trump) When White supremacists overthrew a government (https://twitter.c...
1hr 4m Apr 02, 2024
1hr 4m
Political Illusion
Trump forced to pay the piper, Rio police chief arrested for murder, bittersweet news out of Wales, and Freaknik's hidden truth. News Donald Trump hits $454 million bond deadline. Will Letitia James move in on his cash, buildings? (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/25/donald-trump-new-york-civil-fraud-bond-letitia-james/73069864007/) Boeing CEO to step down in broad manage...
1hr 14m Mar 26, 2024
1hr 14m
The Left Will Win
Trump calls for a bloodbath, appeals court blocks Floridian 'Stop Woke Act', U.S. government scrambles for control of TikTok, and Regina King opens up about her son's death by suicide. News In Ohio campaign rally, Trump says there will be a "bloodbath" if he loses November election (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-campaign-rally-trump-says-there-will-be-bloodbath-if-he-loses-november-elec...
58m Mar 19, 2024
58m
Jim Crow Makes a Return
DeRay, De'Ara and Myles chat Alabama Senator Katie Britt's sinister code switch, prison disciplinary fines, minority-business agencies forced to accommodate all races, and a new PBS doc on 'Reading Rainbow'.
56m Mar 12, 2024
56m
The Epidemic of Trumpism
Trump advances on the ballot, Ghana criminalizes LGBTQ community at its own expense, and SF judges under scrutiny for ethical rulings. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero.
1hr 12m Mar 05, 2024
1hr 12m
Raquel Willis on Risk and Reward
Far right nazism, the conservative sneaker, national guard on high school grounds, and more election frenzy. Myles interviews Raquel Willis about her new book The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation.
1hr 59m Feb 27, 2024
1hr 59m
Equity is Medicine with Uché Blackstock
Measles make a comeback, Black pastors pressure Biden for cease-fire, and none of these candidates please! Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews Dr. Uché Blackstock about her new book Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.
1hr 2m Feb 13, 2024
1hr 2m
Poison On The Poll & The Blackest Book Club
Court scandals, unlikely political allies - here's your weekly download leading up to the November Primary. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero.
45m Feb 06, 2024
45m
The Federal Crackdown
Pay up! Trump ordered to pay 83M in defamation damages, diversity blamed for defective airplanes, new federal regulations on Native museum displays, D'Angelo's creative journey, and did a Black woman teach you how to type?
1hr 6m Jan 30, 2024
1hr 6m
Cultured Election Coverage & Don Graves on Biden's Economic Impact
Ron Desantis, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, oh my! Republicans scramble for their chosen candidate, crime and inflation on a quiet decline, an uncanny publication merger, a timely inquiry into Watts Happening Cultural Center, and a historic donation to Atlanta's Spelman College. DeRay interviews U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on the advancing economic initiatives within the Biden adm...
1hr 38m Jan 23, 2024
1hr 38m
What Would MLK Say?
DeRay, Kaya, and Myles celebrate MLK Day and cover the underreported news of the week — Black people screened out of clinical trials for new Alzheimer's treatment,  Regina King set to play Shirley Chisholm in upcoming Netflix film, and a vice president of a Missouri HBCU dies by suicide after colleague intimidation.
36m Jan 16, 2024
36m