Pod Save the People
By Crooked Media
On Pod Save The People, host DeRay Mckesson explores social justice, culture, politics – and the various ways they all collide – with cohosts Myles E. Johnson and Sharhonda Bossier. Each Tuesday, the crew digs into the current events driving the political discourse – bringing cultural context, actionable insights, and a hot take or two – to help empower listeners to engage as thoughtful members of their communities…and their group chats. Alongside special guests, the show uplifts overlooked news stories that impact people of color and amplifies underrepresented voices who are working to create meaningful change.
6 episodes
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Systemic Failure to Hold Powerful Individuals Accountable
Powerful figures evade consequences across government, tech, and religion. Learn how systemic failures shield the elite and what it takes to demand true accountability.
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DCCC's Early Investment Targets Voters of Color and Rural Communities
Democrats invest early in Black, Brown, and rural voters, shifting from transactional outreach to sustained engagement, aiming to build trust and reshape power for electoral victory.
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Fusion of Celebrity, Market Logic, and Dissent Suppression Erodes Democracy
Celebrity, market logic, and suppressed dissent fuse to normalize authoritarian tactics, exploiting human misery and dismantling democratic norms for profit.
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Landlord Arson Fueled by Insurance Redlining Devastated Bronx Communities
Landlords profited from arson in the 1970s Bronx, burning 100,000 units for insurance payouts, a systemic issue hidden by blame-shifting.
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Manufactured Spectacles Distract From Systemic Exploitation
Manufactured spectacles distract from systemic exploitation, normalizing opinion over intellect and eroding progress. This strategy amplifies sensationalism, weakening defenses against injustice.
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Podcast Explores Normalization of Extremism and Fear-Based Influence
White nationalist rhetoric is normalizing, and distrust in institutions fuels dangerous trends in immigration, healthcare, and justice.
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