Voting Rights
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

The Enigma of Clarence Thomas. Race, Power, and the Black Constitution #TheBlackTable
Professor Corey Robin unpacks the complex and often contradictory ideology of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, revealing how his black nationalist youth profoundly shapes his conservative judicial philosophy and vision for America.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles against racial gerrymandering and police accountability, while advocating for strategic economic and political action from the Black community against systemic oppression.

False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by an ideology of whiteness and power, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian values.

Redistricting Battle in The South. Uber Ride Killing. 6 Years After George Floyd #TheBreakdown
A deep dive into critical issues impacting Black America, from voting power and economic engagement to career advancement and social justice legacies.

Trump SLUSH FUND Instantly UNDERMINED by CONSTITUTION!!! | It's Complicated
Legal experts dissect the constitutional and ethical failings of Donald Trump's $1.776 billion settlement with his own administration and the Supreme Court's controversial decisions impacting voting rights.

Colo. Gov Blasted Over Tina Peters. FedEx Targeted Over Voting Rights. Jan. 6 Cops Sue Trump.
Colorado's Democratic Governor faces censure for commuting the sentence of an election denier, while activists launch a 'Fix It FedEx' campaign to pressure corporations on voting rights, and a House hearing exposes partisan divides on defining white supremacist groups.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | EXCLUSIVE: First Black Woman Governor!? With Keisha Lance Bottoms
Don Lemon hosts former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto to discuss the Georgia primary results, the current political landscape, and public sentiment on economic struggles and alleged government corruption, including a controversial '1776 slush fund'.

He Went on Fox News—and Turned Hannity's Script Against Him (w/ Justin Jones) | Bulwark Podcast
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones exposes how the state's gerrymandering and legislative actions are dismantling Black political power, while also discussing the broader national implications of Trump's influence and the strategy of engaging with Fox News audiences.

LIVE: Josh Shapiro Delivers MAJOR SPEECH after Primary
Pennsylvania Democrats, led by Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, outline their post-primary strategy to achieve a 'blue tsunami' in November, aiming for a Democratic trifecta in Harrisburg to counter national Republican policies and advance a progressive agenda.

NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Roland Blasts Stephen A. Smith. Trump IRS Deal
Roland Martin critically analyzes the NAACP's call for a Black athlete boycott of Southern states over voting rights, exposes Trump's alleged IRS slush fund, and condemns prosperity gospel preachers, emphasizing the strategic use of economic and political power.

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.

Action Items for A*sholes
The hosts unleash on everything from annoying voicemail habits and corporate buzzwords to the pervasive racism and fragility of white Christian nationalism, urging listeners to confront societal injustices.

LIVE: Trump SCREWED by GOP on BALLROOM + Breaking Legal News | Legal AF
Legal analysts dissect four major legal and political controversies, including a 'brazen' $1.776 billion settlement for Trump's IRS lawsuit, Pentagon restrictions on press freedom, the Supreme Court's ongoing attack on the Voting Rights Act, and the 'absurd' White House ballroom project.

"Mini" Super Tuesday Primaries. Bodycam Clears Black Teen. Haitian Heritage Month. #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down critical political developments, highlights the power of bodycam footage in exonerating a Black teen, celebrates Haitian heritage, showcases innovative arts education, and champions breast cancer awareness for Black women.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A mass rally in Montgomery, Alabama, ignites 'Freedom Summer 2026' to combat the Supreme Court's decimation of Black political power and demand unprecedented voter mobilization across the South.

IHIP News: 🚨 Supreme Court's HORRIFIC Vote CROSSES the Line for TRUMP! America Hits BREAKING POINT!
This episode features a passionate discussion on the systemic attacks on Black voting rights and representation, arguing that current political actions are overtly racist and demand collective outrage and action.

LEMON DROP | Trump’s China Trip, Voting Rights Battles & the Kevin Hart Roast
Don Lemon and his guests dissect the Kevin Hart roast controversy, the impact of redistricting on Black voters, Trump's shifting stance on China, and the evolving justifications for military action in Iran.

US Supreme Court deals FINAL crushing blow
The US Supreme Court rejected a Democratic effort to halt Virginia's existing congressional maps, leading to accusations of partisan bias and a call for aggressive counter-strategies from the left.

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.

Don Lemon And Cory Booker on Redistricting by Republicans
Senator Cory Booker argues that Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly those targeting African-American voters, are anti-democratic and a direct assault on civil rights, demanding active participation and legislative action from Democrats to counter these threats.

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.

All Roads Lead to The South. Louisiana Slashes Black District. Early Vote Surge in Georgia.
Roland Martin and guests expose the coordinated assault on Black political power through voter suppression, gerrymandering, and racist rhetoric, urging immediate and unified action from the Black community.

Trump is the Revenge of the Mediocre | The Bulwark Podcast
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissman and host Tim Miller expose alarming instances of political corruption, judicial overreach, and the weaponization of lies in American politics, from a potential $1.7 billion taxpayer slush fund for Trump allies to the gutting of voting rights.