Reparations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Alabama GOP Pushes Black District Cut. Paxton Wins Texas GOP Battle. Clarence B. Jones Honored.
This episode exposes a concerted effort to dismantle Black political power and economic progress through redistricting, legislative changes, and targeted misinformation, while also reflecting on the radical economic and anti-war stances that made Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a 'dangerous' figure.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | DL Hughley Goes Off on Trump, MAGA and Colbert Cancellation!
Don Lemon and DL Hughley deliver a scathing critique of media double standards, political hypocrisy, and systemic racism, particularly focusing on Trump's influence, the January 6th 'slush fund,' and the call for black athletes to boycott states with restrictive policies.

Zohran Mamdani Just Got Scared After Jeff Bezos Responds to His Threat to Billionaires
Dave Rubin dissects Jeff Bezos's recent public statements on taxation and wealth creation, using them to critique progressive economic policies, government spending, and perceived Democratic hypocrisy on issues from reparations to foreign policy.

Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town In America. Truth About Black Farmworkers & White South Africans
Explore the fight for Black political and economic power in America, from the historic self-governing town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to the ongoing battle against voter suppression and land loss.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina's Black-majority counties face a legislative 'water heist' driven by data center demands, while South Carolina's Gullah Geechee community demands reparations for stolen land, and experts highlight systemic issues fueling intimate partner violence in Black communities.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina's Black-majority counties face a legislative threat to their water and land resources, while the Gullah Geechee community demands reparations for stolen ancestral lands, highlighting ongoing systemic injustices.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
This episode exposes critical civil rights battles in North Carolina and South Carolina, from a legislative 'water heist' targeting Black-majority counties for data centers to the Gullah Geechee community's fight for ancestral land reparations, alongside a deep dive into preventing intimate partner violence in Black communities.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina faces a contentious legislative battle over water rights, where a bill could allow predominantly white counties to seize water and land from Black-majority areas to support water-intensive data centers, while simultaneously, the Gullah Geechee community demands the return of ancestral plantation lands in South Carolina.

Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
This episode exposes systemic hypocrisies, from police brutality and voter suppression tactics to selective outrage over Saudi investments and the nuanced legacy of Jackie Robinson's integration, all framed through the lens of Black political and social empowerment.

Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the systemic issues of police brutality, voter suppression, and political hypocrisy, urging Black communities to actively engage in politics while commemorating Jackie Robinson's complex legacy.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity,' while the US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it, sparking calls for reparations and highlighting the ongoing economic struggles of small businesses under Trump's tariffs.

Letitia James vs. Trump Allies. Haitian Citizenship Battle. Overcoming Burnout #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks the legal and humanitarian crisis facing Haitian TPS holders, exposes systemic injustices through a police brutality case and a wrongful conviction, and offers expert guidance on combating burnout and understanding collective trauma.

Letitia James vs. Trump Allies. Haitian Citizenship Battle. Overcoming Burnout #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects the Trump administration's legal challenges against New York AG Letitia James and Haitian TPS holders, alongside an expert discussion on combating burnout and collective trauma through self-alignment.

Letitia James vs. Trump Allies. Haitian Citizenship Battle. Overcoming Burnout #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects the ongoing legal challenges faced by Haitian TPS holders, the political targeting of NY AG Letitia James, and provides a deep dive into understanding and combating collective trauma and burnout.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 26, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US threats against Iran and Israeli actions in Lebanon, while domestic issues include social media addiction lawsuits, AI data center moratoriums, and the human cost of government shutdowns.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a "gravest crime against humanity," while the US, Argentina, and Israel voted against it, and small businesses in America face severe economic pressure from tariffs and rising costs.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President spearheaded a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparations, while US tariffs are severely impacting small businesses nationwide.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President leads a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a 'gravest crime against humanity' and calls for reparations, while US small businesses reel from Trump-era tariffs and the threat of military escalation in Iran looms.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secures a UN resolution classifying the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity,' while US small businesses reel from Trump's tariffs and concerns grow over potential US military escalation in Iran.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Crumbling… Here’s Why Iran Matters
US dominance is crumbling as a war of choice against Iran backfires, accelerating a global economic collapse and the formation of a new anti-imperialist world order.

Abortion Pill Murder Charge. FAMU Students Protest ICE. Mrs. Mississippi American | #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from the criminalization of reproductive rights and student activism against immigration enforcement to the ongoing efforts for reparations in New York and the inspiring journey of Miss Mississippi American addressing food insecurity.

Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
This episode dissects a range of critical issues from voter suppression tactics and the pursuit of reparations in New York to the economic impact of hair braiding regulations and Afroman's landmark First Amendment victory against police defamation.

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, dissects a contentious voter suppression bill, and debates the complexities of reparations and police interactions.