Grassroots Organizing
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode unpacks recent voting rights victories against Republican gerrymandering, the NAACP's expanding sports boycott targeting Southern colleges, and a heartfelt tribute to civil rights legal titan Clarence B. Jones, emphasizing the ongoing fight for Black political and economic power.
LIVE: Fighting Oligarchy Tour RETURNS with BERNIE and PLATNER
Senator Bernie Sanders, alongside Maine candidates Graham Platner and Troy Jackson, rallies supporters in Portland, Maine, to combat oligarchy, advocate for working-class policies, and demand a political revolution against corporate and billionaire influence.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
The Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy reveals deep-seated issues of racial bias in funding and strategy, contributing to a critical engagement gap among young Black men and highlighting a broader failure to adapt to modern political landscapes.
Bernie Sanders LIVE with Graham Platner
Bernie Sanders and Maine political leaders rally against oligarchy, advocating for a 'political revolution' to redistribute wealth, expand social programs, and empower the working class.
LIVE: Bernie Leads MAJOR RALLY…in MAINE!!
Bernie Sanders and Maine progressive candidates rally against the 'oligarchy,' advocating for a political revolution to combat extreme wealth inequality, fund social programs, and reorient the economy towards the working class.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
This episode dissects the DNC's 2024 election autopsy, revealing systemic underinvestment in Black communities and media, while a new poll highlights a critical engagement gap among young Black men and a Kentucky Senate candidate offers a grassroots path to victory.
When Democrats Used to Win the Heartland | Cory Haala | TMR
This episode unpacks the rise and fall of progressive populism in the Midwest during the Reagan era, revealing how economic crises and social backlashes shaped Democratic strategy and offer lessons for today's political landscape.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
The DNC's 2024 election autopsy reveals a critical failure in engaging Black voters, particularly young Black men, due to misallocated funds and outdated strategies, while a Tennessee execution is halted due to medical error.
China’s Rise; Democratic Primaries Heat Up w/ Jostein Hauge, Melat Kiros, Matt Bernstein | MR Live
This episode dissects the evolving US-China 'cold peace,' the generational split in US support for Israel, and the strategic challenges progressive campaigns face against entrenched centrist Democrats.
LIVE: Bernie Sanders makes MAJOR announcement
Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Summer Lee introduce the 'Abolish Super PACs Act' to curb billionaire influence and restore democracy by limiting political contributions.
Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
The Supreme Court's recent decisions are actively weakening the Voting Rights Act, prompting a coordinated Republican effort to redraw electoral maps in Southern states, while Black leaders and activists mobilize a powerful grassroots response to protect democratic representation.
Progressive Populism w/ Corey Haala | MR Live
Explore how progressive populism in the Midwest challenged Reagan-era politics and offers a blueprint for today's Democratic Party to reconnect with working-class voters by focusing on economic issues and grassroots organizing.
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A live broadcast from Montgomery, Alabama, covers the 'All Roads Lead to the South' National Day of Action for Voting Rights, highlighting the urgent threat to Black political power due to recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering in Southern states.
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action for voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering that are decimating Black political power across the South, urging massive voter registration and engagement as the only effective response.
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat the Supreme Court's decisions on voting rights and gerrymandering, emphasizing massive voter registration and turnout as an existential response to the erosion of Black political power.
Moral Monday at BLM Plaza. Cleo Fields Sounds Alarm on Louisiana & Gary Chambers Pushes Turnout
Activists and faith leaders gathered at Moral Monday to denounce 'policy violence' in various forms, from war and budget cuts to voter suppression and healthcare denial, urging sustained mobilization against a 'hijacked' democracy.
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic legislative and judicial assault on Black political power, urging an aggressive, unified Black voter mobilization akin to a 'Freedom Summer' to counter these attacks.
The Myth Of Red Texas | David Griscom | TMR
David Griscom's book, 'The Myth of Red Texas,' challenges the narrative of Texas as an inherently conservative state by revealing its hidden history of radical labor movements and populist revolts.
DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies
This episode exposes how Republican-led redistricting efforts in Florida, Texas, and Virginia, alongside a Supreme Court poised to weaken the Voting Rights Act, are systematically eroding Black political power, while also confronting the pervasive issue of domestic violence within the Black community.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is framed as a critical battleground that could determine national political power, influence Black representation, and counter Republican gerrymandering tactics.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is a critical battleground that could determine national House control and significantly impact Black political power, setting a precedent against Republican gerrymandering tactics.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the firing of Pam Bondi, the signing of Florida's SAVE Act, and features John Hope Bryant's actionable strategies for Black economic empowerment through inclusive capitalism, alongside critical political commentary on the MAGA agenda and voting rights.
No Kings: What We—and You—Saw at the Rallies (w/ Jim Swift) | Bulwark on Sunday
The hosts share their firsthand observations from the recent 'No Kings' rallies, revealing a surprisingly sober, community-driven, and strategically organized public pushback against authoritarianism.
Choose Your Fighters Rally LIVE
Progressive candidates and activists unite to expose the financial and ideological drivers behind escalating wars in Iran and Gaza, urging a fundamental shift in Democratic Party priorities from corporate interests to human rights and working-class needs.
