Community Activism
Discover key takeaways from 19 podcast episodes about this topic.
Portraits of Minneapolis Pushed to the Brink
Minneapolis residents and local businesses faced extreme fear and economic collapse due to aggressive ICE operations, prompting a fierce community-led resistance and support network.
"He Was Executed": Minneapolis Residents Outraged, Defiant After Immigration Agents Kill Alex Pretti
Minneapolis residents and local officials accuse federal immigration agents of 'executing' Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse and neighborhood observer, and violently suppressing protests while obstructing state investigations.
Alex Pretti’s Friend and Former Boss Describes Her Shock (w/ Dr. Aasma Shaukat)
Dr. Aasma Shaukat, Alex Pretti's former boss and friend, shares intimate details of his empathetic character and dedication to vulnerable patients, directly challenging public narratives surrounding his tragic death.
Lemon LIVE Special | ANOTHER ICE SHOOTING!
Don Lemon and former police officer Michael Fenone dissect a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, highlighting alleged systemic abuses by ICE and Border Patrol and the resulting community outrage and protests.
BREAKING: ICE SHOOTS ANOTHER IN MINNEAPOLIS, TEAR GASSING OBSERVERS AT SCENE
Federal immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis within weeks, triggering widespread protests, tear gas deployments, and community outrage in sub-zero temperatures.
ICE Detains a Corrections Officer, Leaves His Pregnant Wife Terrified (w/ Ben Bozeman)
An off-duty corrections officer, vetted for his role and actively pursuing legal immigration status, was detained by ICE in Maine, leaving his pregnant wife in despair and prompting strong condemnation from local law enforcement.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode dissects critical threats to American democracy, from Alabama's gerrymandering tactics and Trump's attempts to politicize the Federal Reserve to the weaponization of legal processes and the global embarrassment caused by his rhetoric.
LIVE: MLK Memorial Foundation wreath laying ceremony
This wreath-laying ceremony at the MLK Memorial serves as a powerful call to action, reminding attendees that Dr. King's fight for justice, democracy, hope, and love remains an ongoing responsibility for all generations.
EXCLUSIVE: Why a Regular Guy Snapped on Camera
A Minnesota construction worker explains why he, a first-time protester, became 'MN Angry Man' after witnessing ICE agents' brutal tactics against American citizens and the intentional escalation of protests.
Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda through specific examples of personnel, propaganda, and targeted immigration policies, while highlighting community resistance efforts.
LEMON DROP | The Moments That Matter - They Don't Want You To See This!
Don Lemon and guests dissect the Renee Good shooting by an ICE agent, exposing alleged government cover-ups, unconstitutional ICE tactics, and the weaponization of media narratives, while advocating for community resistance.
Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin and guests expose the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda, detailing targeted immigration freezes, the embrace of white supremacists, and community-led boycotts in Minneapolis against aggressive ICE operations.
BREAKING: LIVE SHOTS FIRED Amidst ICE Raids in Minneapolis
Federal ICE agents conducted raids in Minneapolis, leading to violent confrontations with community members and journalists, including reports of shootings, widespread use of chemical munitions, and arrests of teenagers.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & ICE Are On A Deadly Power Trip!
Don Lemon and guests condemn ICE's 'terrorizing' actions in Minneapolis and Donald Trump's 'deranged' fixation on Greenland, framing both as dangerous manifestations of unchecked power and authoritarianism.
"Federal Invasion": Minnesota Officials Condemn Violent ICE Raids, Arrests
Minnesota officials and residents describe federal immigration enforcement actions as a 'federal invasion,' leading to widespread fear, local lawsuits, and resignations within the Justice Department.
‘YOU’RE A B*TCH!’: Americans EXPLODE At ICE Thugs TO THEIR FACE | The Kyle Kulinski Show
Host Kyle Kulinski presents multiple graphic videos and eyewitness accounts of alleged ICE abuses, including assaults, illegal detentions, and sexual misconduct, arguing that these actions are galvanizing widespread public resistance and exposing a growing authoritarian state.
L.A. Fire Survivors Fight Foreclosure & Demand Justice in Altadena
Altadena fire survivors, predominantly Black homeowners, face foreclosures and predatory developers after a devastating fire caused by Southern California Edison, highlighting systemic injustices and corporate negligence.
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Mother, Renee Good
Minneapolis officials and community leaders vehemently condemn the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, rejecting federal claims of self-defense and demanding ICE's immediate removal from the city.
“Empire of AI”: Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
Journalist Karen Hao exposes how Silicon Valley's 'scale at all costs' AI development mirrors historical colonialism, extracting resources, exploiting labor, and threatening democracy while consolidating power.