Reconstruction Era
Discover key takeaways from 10 podcast episodes about this topic.
History's BRUTAL WARNING to the Trump Era
Explore how the 1873 financial crisis, driven by railroad bubbles and a global monetary shift, triggered a cascade of political and social upheaval in the US, including the end of Reconstruction and the rise of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, offering a stark historical parallel to contemporary challenges.
How Race Shadows The Nation's Anniversaries w/ Eddie Glaude Jr. | MR Live
Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. dissects how America's milestone anniversaries consistently reveal the nation's profound racial contradictions and its refusal to confront its past, leading to a perpetual cycle of division.
The Fight Back Begins. Organizers Respond to Attacks on Voting Rights #TheOtherSideOfChange
As the Supreme Court rolls back voting rights protections, this episode galvanizes listeners with historical context and actionable strategies from grassroots organizers fighting to preserve Black political power across the South.
Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR
Adam Serwer argues that conservative legal ideology, particularly regarding voting rights, represents a systematic attack on the 'Second Founding' of America, aiming to re-establish white supremacy by invalidating the spirit of the Reconstruction Amendments.
Trump's Slush Fund; Conservative War On America's Second Founding w/ Adam Serwer | MR Live
This episode exposes how a proposed $1.7 billion 'slush fund' for Trump allies and the Supreme Court's reinterpretation of the 15th Amendment are dismantling voting rights and re-segregating American elites, reflecting a deep-seated conservative backlash against the 'Second Founding' of the U.S.
What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision Means | Ari Berman | TMR
The Supreme Court's latest rulings have effectively dismantled the Voting Rights Act, rolling back decades of civil rights progress and threatening multi-racial democracy in the United States.
Trump's Supreme Court DISASTER Relies on DARK PAST
Constitutional law expert Akil Amar dismantles the historical and legal basis of challenges to birthright citizenship, framing current efforts as a direct assault on the Reconstruction Amendments and Lincoln's legacy.
Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground
This episode unpacks critical legal battles concerning racial bias in the justice system, offers a deep dive into the complex history of US political parties and Black Americans, and highlights a community initiative fostering joy and connection among Black women.
Hey Nick Cannon! Here is the rest of the story on Dem, GOP parties and Blacks
Roland Martin dismantles celebrity claims about Black political history, arguing that 'whiteness,' not party affiliation, has consistently driven American racial dynamics, urging a focus on current policies over simplified historical narratives.
MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact
Roland Martin and guests argue that current political actions, including executive orders dismantling DEI and federal contracting protections, are a deliberate economic assault on Black America, mirroring historical patterns of 'reconstruction' followed by 'backlash' and demanding a unified Black economic and political response.