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Grassroots Organizing

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Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia PoliticsCongressional RedistrictingVoter Suppression
Apr 10, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
CapitalismInclusive EconomicsBlack Economic Empowerment
Apr 3, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
No Kings: What We—and You—Saw at the Rallies (w/ Jim Swift) | Bulwark on Sunday
Political activismGrassroots organizingDemocracy
Mar 29, 2026

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.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Choose Your Fighters Rally LIVE
Anti-War MovementU.S. Foreign PolicyIran War
Mar 29, 2026

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.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
NO WAR WITH IRAN | 'CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTERS' ANTI-WAR RALLY LIVE
Anti-war movementUS foreign policyIran war
Mar 29, 2026

NO WAR WITH IRAN | 'CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTERS' ANTI-WAR RALLY LIVE

This anti-war rally mobilizes progressive candidates and activists to oppose the escalating war in Iran, exposing the corrupting influence of money in politics and the Democratic Party's disconnect from its anti-war base.

The Kyle Kulinski Show
The Kyle Kulinski Show
LIVE: NO KINGS PROTESTS AGAINST TRUMP MAKE HISTORY
Political ProtestAuthoritarianismImmigration Rights
Mar 28, 2026

LIVE: NO KINGS PROTESTS AGAINST TRUMP MAKE HISTORY

Minnesota's 'No Kings 3' rally mobilized thousands against Trump's administration, showcasing local resistance as a national model against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality.

The Keith Edwards Show
The Keith Edwards Show
News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump
DemocracyCivil RightsImmigration
Mar 28, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump LOSES IT with PANICKED new announcement
US PoliticsDonald TrumpRepublican Party
Mar 26, 2026

Trump LOSES IT with PANICKED new announcement

Donald Trump's shifting stance on airport delays, the ongoing Epstein files controversy, and a growing grassroots movement against his policies highlight a perceived decline in his political influence and the Republican party's struggles.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Trump dealt NATIONWIDE blow with new update
Political ActivismGrassroots OrganizingProtest Strategy
Mar 25, 2026

Trump dealt NATIONWIDE blow with new update

Indivisible co-founders detail how their 'No Kings' protests, involving over 3,100 global events, function as a critical tactic for mass defiance and a 'mass absorption event' to build sustained local political organizing against the Trump administration.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Political CampaignsCampaign FinanceSuper PACs
Mar 25, 2026

AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.

Daniel Biss details his successful campaign strategy against a $7 million AIPAC spending blitz in Illinois's 9th congressional district, offering a template for candidates facing similar super PAC interference.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Trump STUNNED as MILLIONS PROTEST HIM...AGAIN!! | PoliticsGirl
AuthoritarianismDemocracyGrassroots Organizing
Mar 25, 2026

Trump STUNNED as MILLIONS PROTEST HIM...AGAIN!! | PoliticsGirl

This episode argues that mass, non-violent protests are a strategic imperative to combat authoritarianism, rebuild democracy, and counter political cynicism, emphasizing community building and personal recruitment as key tactics.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
AIPAC $20 MILLION Bet FLOPS In Major Elections
AIPACCampaign FinanceIllinois Elections
Mar 18, 2026

AIPAC $20 MILLION Bet FLOPS In Major Elections

Despite spending over $20 million in Illinois congressional races, AIPAC and other corporate/crypto PACs saw significant losses and mixed results, exposing vulnerabilities in their high-spending, often covert, election strategies.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Brutal Honesty on Candace Owens & Tucker | Andrew Kolvet
Conservative MovementCharlie KirkTurning Point USA
Mar 17, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Brutal Honesty on Candace Owens & Tucker | Andrew Kolvet

Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, offers a raw, insider perspective on the conservative movement's internal struggles and strategic direction following Charlie Kirk's death, addressing controversies involving Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and Megan Kelly.

The Rubin Report Podcast
The Rubin Report Podcast
Escape From Capitalism | Clara Mattei | TMR
Capitalism critiqueAusterityEconomic growth
Mar 12, 2026

Escape From Capitalism | Clara Mattei | TMR

Clara Mattei argues that austerity and the concept of 'growth' are not flaws but inherent, foundational mechanisms of capitalism designed to maintain exploitation and profit, rather than meet human needs.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Crockett-Talarico Fallout Explodes. Roland Martin Says The Narrative Is Dead Wrong.
Texas Democratic PrimaryJasmine CrockettJames Talerico
Mar 5, 2026

Crockett-Talarico Fallout Explodes. Roland Martin Says The Narrative Is Dead Wrong.

Roland Martin critically dissects the Texas Democratic Senate primary results, arguing that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's loss was due to campaign infrastructure failures and insufficient voter mobilization, not racial lockout, and urges Black voters to self-organize.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
Texas Democratic PrimaryJasmine CrockettJames Talarico
Mar 5, 2026

Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett

Roland Martin dissects the strategic missteps in the Texas Democratic primary, the escalating US-Iran conflict, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' in Tennessee, emphasizing the critical need for Black voter mobilization and independent Black political infrastructure.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
US-Iran ConflictPrimary ElectionsVoter Mobilization
Mar 5, 2026

Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett

This episode dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, critical primary election outcomes in Texas and North Carolina, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' proposal, highlighting the strategic missteps and voter mobilization imperatives for Black communities.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Democrats’ SECRET WEAPON for midterms SURGES into spotlight
Political StrategyCampaign ManagementGrassroots Organizing
Mar 1, 2026

Democrats’ SECRET WEAPON for midterms SURGES into spotlight

Democrats can enhance their electoral success by adopting MAGA's decentralized organizing model, which ironically stems from Obama's 2008 campaign, and by embracing a 'big tent' philosophy over restrictive ideological purity tests.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Graham Platner SLAMS Trump, Lays Out Democrats' Strategy for the Midterms
Political CampaignsGrassroots OrganizingEconomic Populism
Mar 1, 2026

Graham Platner SLAMS Trump, Lays Out Democrats' Strategy for the Midterms

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner details his populist, anti-establishment campaign strategy, emphasizing grassroots organizing and a return to economic issues to rebuild trust with working-class voters.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
SCOTUS rulingUSPS immunityMail-in ballots
Feb 28, 2026

SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement

A recent Supreme Court ruling grants the USPS immunity from lawsuits for intentional mail non-delivery, raising critical concerns about voter suppression and the integrity of mail-in ballots in politically targeted areas.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
Voter SuppressionMail-in VotingSupreme Court Rulings
Feb 28, 2026

SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement

The Supreme Court's ruling granting the USPS immunity from lawsuits over intentional mail non-delivery poses a significant threat to mail-in voting, particularly in minority strongholds, highlighting the critical need for robust, independent voter mobilization infrastructure.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump EMBARRASSED by JD Vance After Fallout from WEAK Speech
US PoliticsTrump AdministrationState of the Union
Feb 27, 2026

Trump EMBARRASSED by JD Vance After Fallout from WEAK Speech

This episode critiques the Trump administration's post-State of the Union messaging, alleged cover-up of Epstein files, and controversial strategies for war and election interference, while highlighting Democratic midterm enthusiasm and grassroots organizing efforts.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
Inside Bohemian Grove; DSA Hits Milestone w/ Daniel Boguslaw, Ashik Siddique, Megan Romer | MR Live
Elite NetworksBohemian GrovePolitical Collusion
Feb 26, 2026

Inside Bohemian Grove; DSA Hits Milestone w/ Daniel Boguslaw, Ashik Siddique, Megan Romer | MR Live

This episode dissects the opaque power structures of elite networks like Bohemian Grove and the strategic growth of the Democratic Socialists of America amidst political and social upheaval.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Black politicsUS politicsTrump administration
Feb 25, 2026

#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

This special broadcast dissects the devastating impact of the current administration's policies on Black America, offering a comprehensive strategy for resistance, economic empowerment, and political mobilization.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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