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Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown
Medical NegligenceInmate RightsEconomic Inequality

Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown

This episode breaks down critical news stories, from a deadly MRI accident and a landmark inmate medical negligence verdict to the economic struggles of Black women and political efforts to impact voting rights, alongside interviews on fitness and community building.

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Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown
medical negligenceprison healthcareracial injustice

Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks systemic injustices from fatal MRI accidents and prison medical neglect to economic disparities for Black women, while also spotlighting community-driven solutions and the high stakes of political engagement.

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LaTosha Brown: “Our Pockets, They Are Cleaning Us Dry”. MAGA Targeting Black Communities
Voter SuppressionRacial JusticePolitical Strategy

LaTosha Brown: “Our Pockets, They Are Cleaning Us Dry”. MAGA Targeting Black Communities

Black Voters Matter co-founders expose MAGA's systemic efforts to suppress Black votes and economic power, urging communities to self-fund and strategically use every tool, including early voting, to build power and protect their interests.

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"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump
Political ProtestAuthoritarianismImmigrant Rights

"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump

Thousands gathered at Minnesota's State Capitol for the "No Kings" protest, declaring defiance against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality, inspired by Minnesota's local resistance model.

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News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump
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News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump

Leaders and activists in New York unite under the banner of 'No Kings' to protest against the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing collective action and democratic principles over authoritarian rule.

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Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Political StrategyVoter MobilizationRacial Justice

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers

This episode exposes a multi-front assault on Black America's political, economic, and social power, from targeted legislation and military discrimination to voter suppression and disinformation campaigns, urging immediate, organized political action.

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Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Modern LynchingsCivil RightsRacial Justice

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode exposes how modern-day lynchings persist, the NBA's cancellation of a controversial 'Magic City Night,' the alarming state of the economy, and the political battle over NIL in college sports and DEI initiatives in Texas.

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They Are Erasing Black Gains In Real Time. Voting Isn’t Enough. Power Must Be Built
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They Are Erasing Black Gains In Real Time. Voting Isn’t Enough. Power Must Be Built

Black Voters Matter co-founders April and Cliff Albright argue that current political and economic policies constitute a direct assault on Black progress, demanding a multi-faceted resistance strategy and a radical vision for nation-building beyond traditional political engagement.

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Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil RightsDomestic TerrorismBirmingham Church Bombing

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former US Attorney, details the complex prosecution of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, framing it as an act of domestic terrorism and connecting historical injustices to contemporary political and social challenges.

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LIVE: 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
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LIVE: 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service

This 2026 MLK Commemorative Service emphasizes that realizing Dr. King's 'Beloved Community' requires active nonviolent commitment, confronting historical revisionism, and fostering intergenerational dialogue to combat societal division and injustice.

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Barber Lays Out the Math of Power. 7,000 Votes Control Congress & How We Nationalize State Movements
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Barber Lays Out the Math of Power. 7,000 Votes Control Congress & How We Nationalize State Movements

Bishop William Barber reveals how a mere 7,000 votes determined the current Congress and outlines a data-driven strategy to nationalize state movements by mobilizing infrequent, low-wage voters.

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Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in
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Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in

This episode exposes the alleged true motives behind Trump's military intervention in Venezuela, framing it as a resource grab for oil and minerals, not a fight against drug trafficking, while also highlighting Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens's second-term agenda focused on community reinvestment.

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Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
Texas PoliticsUS Senate ElectionDemocratic Party Strategy

Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches her Texas Senate campaign, framing Trump's administration as openly racist and corrupt while advocating for a new Democratic strategy focused on mobilizing diverse voters.

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2025 in Review: Race, Power & Resistance in America | #TheOtherSideOfChange | S1 E33
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2025 in Review: Race, Power & Resistance in America | #TheOtherSideOfChange | S1 E33

2025 marked a brutal year of systemic rollbacks on civil rights, DEI, and immigration, demanding a multi-dimensional, unapologetic resistance from marginalized communities.

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Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
U.S. Senate ElectionTexas PoliticsImmigration Policy

Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett announces her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, framing her campaign as a direct challenge to Donald Trump's 'racist' and 'corrupt' policies while advocating for a strategy to mobilize the Democratic base.

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Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
US PoliticsTexas Senate RaceImmigration Policy

Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches a fiery Senate campaign in Texas, directly challenging Trump's policies as racist and corrupt while advocating for a strategy focused on mobilizing diverse voters rather than appeasing moderates.

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