Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

<p>The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well.</p><p>Rev. Mark hosts <em>Make It Plain </em>(<em>MIP</em>), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, <em>MIP </em>was named among <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/civil_rights_podcasts/" rel="nofollow">Best Civil Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-human-rights-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="nofollow">Best Human Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://prettyprogressive.com/20-best-podcasts-about-social-justice-of-2021/#MIP_Make_It_Plain_with_Mark_Thompson" rel="nofollow">Best Podcasts About Social Justice</a> and <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-broadcast-television-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="nofollow">Best Broadcast Television Podcasts</a>.</p><p>Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.</p><p>Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.</p><p>For full bio, click <a href="https://www.revmarkthompson.com/bio" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>

Eight Dems Annul The Election Celebration Before The Honeymoon Ends

Markos joins for Thursday Kos.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11-13
30:02

How Black Women Won The Election For Us and Unarmed Black Man Shot At By Federal Police

Attorney E. Paige White joins to discuss the case of Philip Brown, who was shot at by federal agents when stopped for dark tints in D.C. by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, along with federal agents from Homeland Security Investigation, United States Customs and Border Patrol, Diplomatic Security Service, United States Marshall Service and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, as part of Donald Trump's “Make D.C. Safe Again” initiative. Multiple shots were fired at Brown, hitting his driver side window and front passenger seat at chest level. Miraculously, every shot missed Brown.and Holli Holliday of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote joins to discuss Election Day 2025's historic wins for African American women electeds and how voters affirmed communities demand protection for healthcare, SNAP benefits, jobs, and affordable housing with the African American women electorate leading the charge.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11-10
59:12

Election Recap

Markos joins #ThursdayKos joins to discuss the Democrats' success Tuesday night Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11-06
43:32

AFGE President Everett Kelley Says Both The Shutdown And The Lockout Of Federal Employees Must End

The Rev. Dr. Everett Kelley, President of the over-800,000 member American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined Make It Plain on WPFW-FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio to call for an end to the 34-day government shutdown in the midst of Trump nullifying the AFGE collective bargaining agreement, effectively locking out federal employees, earlier this year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11-03
37:11

NEA President Becky Pringle on SNAP: "Our kids can't learn if they are hungry."

The President of the largest union, the National Education Association, joins to demand Trump comply with the Court and provide SNAP Benefits and, also to encourage every American to get out to vote.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11-03
41:32

Halloween House of Horrors: Shutdown, SNAP, Redistricting, Oh My!

Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-30
50:54

What Is The BlackOutReport.org?

Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact on their new study BlackOutReport.org: The Real-World Cost of Erasing, Distorting, and Suppressing Black ProgressAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-27
01:02:57

Are Dems Now The Party Of The Well-To-Do?

Markos of Daily Kos and Special Guest Michael Harriot of Contraband Camp join for this week's #ThursdayKosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-23
01:11:41

Shutdown Not Shutting Down ICE & How Trump Won The America Dems Forgot

Markos Moulitsas, Founder of Daily Kos joins for Thursday Kos.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-16
49:06

Million Man March Anniversary Commemorations in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Newark, NYC, Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Wichita and East Palo Alto

Washington's Bro. Rahim Jenkins, Baltimore's Edwin Avent, Newark's Larry Hamm, NYC's Alain Berrouet, Ohio's Russel Neal, Wichita's Corinthian Kelly and East Palo Alto's Omowale Satterwhite discuss their city's plans for the Million Man March 30th Anniversary.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-13
01:07:22

The 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March, Part I

Dr. Maulana Karenga and Rev. Willie Wilson join.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-06
01:00:59

The Lowdown on the Shutdown

...and Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, MAGA eating its own and Trump helping China kill US farmers as Markos joins for Thursday Kos on his way to see his Cubs play the Wild Card Series Final at Wrigley.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10-02
01:01:10

On The Federal Shutdown And The NYC Mayoral Race

Black Press USA Capitol Hill Correspondent Lauren Victoria Burke and Working Families Party National Director Maurice Mitchell join.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09-29
54:36

The 60th Anniversary of the Nguzo Saba

Dr. Maulana Karenga joins.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09-15
11:35

Missouri's Racist Redistricting And The Lynching Of Emmett Till

Both Missouri State Rep. Ray Reed and Deborah Watts of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation join MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09-08
53:56

Mayor Brandon Johnson Resists Trump And Federal Troops In Chicago

The Mayor joins to discuss Trump's threats to occupy ChicagoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09-04
22:19

Jesse Jackson, Jr. Campaigns To Return To Congress

The former Chicago US House Member joins.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-25
14:19

A Young Brother Experiences Trump's Military Occupation of D.C.

Diego Floyd of the Free DC Project joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-25
24:06

The Non-State of Occupied D.C.

Both Nee Nee Taylor of Harriet's Wildest Dreams and the Free DC Project and Ron Hampton of the National Black Police Association join to discuss Trump's military occupation of Washington, DCAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-18
50:37

Texas Redistricting And How The Democrats Lost In 2024

Both Jaime Harrison, Former DNC Chair and Host of the new podcast At Our Table, and TX State Rep. Ron Reynolds join.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-11
31:27

J J

Bring back Uncle Luke. It's storytime about Dumpy!! 💙

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Norman Poplowitz

Excellent historical perspective regarding Russia, Ukraine and NATO which puts more teeth into the impeachment inquiry because it serves up Trump as THE most significant Putin asset.

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