Civic Engagement
Discover key takeaways from 16 podcast episodes about this topic.

NO KINGS DAY 3.0: BIGGER & MADDER! Joy Reid, Don Lemon & Jim Acosta Are Back!
Don Lemon, Joy Reid, and Jim Acosta host a live broadcast from the 'No Kings 3.0' protests across the globe, criticizing mainstream media's silence and rallying for sustained civic action against perceived authoritarianism and political corruption.

Iran Tensions Disputed. Trump Pushes SAVE Act. Racist NASCAR Flag Call Sparks Outrage
Roland Martin and his panel dissect former President Trump's contradictory policies on Iran and voting, exposing their detrimental impact on Black farmers and the broader Black community, while emphasizing the critical need for sustained Black political engagement and accountability.

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode covers critical Illinois primary elections, Supreme Court immigration decisions, the importance of local voting and community economics, and innovative Black-led educational initiatives.

Jamie Raskin drops LEGAL BOMB on top Trump official
Congressman Jamie Raskin details a criminal referral against a former Trump official for lying under oath and explores Congress's inherent powers to enforce accountability when the DOJ fails.

LIVE: Vets SPEAK OUT on Trump’s DISASTER WAR
Veteran hosts vehemently criticize the current administration's military leadership for disrespecting fallen soldiers, mismanaging active conflicts, and politicizing military service for personal gain.

Bill and Tim Couldn’t Wait Until Monday
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the shifting tactics of ICE in Minneapolis, the grassroots community resistance, Trump's fabricated hospital ship to Greenland, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Kavanaugh’s Embarrassing Tariff Dissent (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, reaffirming congressional power over taxation and sparking a critical debate on executive overreach and judicial methodology.

Adam Gurri on Liberal Democracy and How to Fight For It | Mindscape 344
Adam Gurri, founder of Liberal Currents, argues that liberalism's dominance led to complacency, making it vulnerable to modern critiques, and outlines a proactive strategy to defend and evolve its core principles for contemporary challenges.

Barack Obama BREAKS SILENCE on Trump's ape video, Bad Bunny, and 2028 election
Barack Obama discusses the erosion of political discourse, the strategic challenges for Democrats, and the critical need to empower young leaders by fostering joy and community over 'scolding' rhetoric.

Dem Gov FLIPS THE SCRIPT on Trump after VP is BOOED | PoliticsGirl
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro details how state leaders are actively countering federal overreach and political division, urging citizens to reclaim their power through voting and local engagement to safeguard democracy.

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
This episode exposes the political machinations behind immigration enforcement and election integrity, highlights the critical role of Black media and community support, and celebrates the achievements of young Black trailblazers.

Trump’s Blueprint for Breaking Elections (w/ Ian Bassin) | Mona Charen Show
Ian Bassin, founder of Protect Democracy, details how Trump's predictable playbook to subvert elections and undermine democratic institutions can be countered through strategic litigation, state-level reforms, and robust citizen engagement.

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.

Sarah & JVL Are Furious | Secret Podcast
JVL and Sarah Longwell express outrage over the weaponization of the Department of Justice, the arrest of journalist Don Lemon, and the broader erosion of democratic norms by the current administration, highlighting dangerous hypocrisy in law enforcement.

I Received The Medal Of Honor But I Felt Like A Failure | Unsubscribe Podcast 248
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reveals why he views the day he earned the nation's highest military honor as the 'biggest failure of his life,' offering profound insights into leadership, military culture, and the true cost of war.

LIVE: Meiselas AND DEM AGs on MAJOR BREAKING NEWS!!
Three Democratic Attorneys General from California, Illinois, and Massachusetts detail their collective legal victories and ongoing struggles against what they characterize as the Trump administration's lawlessness and overreach, emphasizing the critical role of state-level legal defense.