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>

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
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Workers Circle, One Of America's Oldest Jewish Organizations, Stands Up On Behalf Of The People Of Gaza

Workers Circle President Ann Toback calls for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-04
40:15

Trump Voters Losing Hospitals, Food Stamps, Disaster Relief and Manufacturing Jobs, But Gaining A Tax Increase

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

07-31
52:29

Palestinian Columbia University Student Mohsen Madawi On His Unlawful Arrest At A Naturalization Hearing

His Attorney, Nate Wessler, of the Vermont ACLU also joins MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM.Madawi v. TrumpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-28
01:03:34

The Final Straw for MAGA?

Markos joins this week's Thursday Kos to discuss the Epstein files.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-24
01:13:23

Trump/ICE vs. Black Immigrants

Nana Gyamfi of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration joins.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-21
27:48

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. on Civil Rights, Fascism, Media and the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March

The former NAACP President, Million Man March Executive Director and current President of the National Newspaper Publisher Association joins.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-21
27:04

John Lewis National Day of Action 7/17

April Albright of Black Voters Matter joins! Find an action near you at GoodTroubleLivesOn.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-16
35:18

Math Ain't Mathing!!! 2024 Election Disparities

On WPFW FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio, Nathan Taylor of the Election Truth Alliance joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark and Joy Reid to discuss his research on the 2024 election. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-15
54:27

How Much Red Counties Depend On The Government They Hate

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

07-10
45:18

"What To The Slave Is The Fourth of July?"

Frederick Douglass's speech on July 5, 1852. A Make It Plain tradition.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

07-04
01:29:04

Trump's Big, Ugly Bill

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

07-03
43:04

Musk vs. Trump!

Also, How "progresive" became "elite.." Markos joins for Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-06
54:27

Meet Aisha! The Black Chat GPT!

Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact introduces us to the Digital Green Book and Aisha! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

05-05
32:08

"This is our Bull Connor moment."

American Federation of Teachers Secretary Treasurer Fedrick Ingram on civil rights, democracy and public education.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

04-30
24:23

How Trump Is Surgically Targeting His Own Base

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

04-25
53:17

Martin Luther King, Jr., Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Serene Jones: Faith, Social Justice, and Resilience

Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary, joins to discuss the intersection of faith, social justice, and the critical roles of individuals and institutions in times of social conflict. Dr. Jones reflects on the legacies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the modern parallels in today's climate. She shares her experiences engaging with communities across the U.S., and offers valuable insights on addressing trauma, promoting social justice, and building bridges, maintaining values, protecting the vulnerable, and speaking out fearlessly as part of a faith-driven mission.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

04-21
35:12

Could There Be A Blue Wave in 2026? Could Trump Serve Another Term?

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

04-03
48:12

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Defends Her City From Trump And Project 2025

The first-term Mayor is a member of the Democratic Mayors Association.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

02-28
37:56

A Black Church CREDO For An "Undemocratic and Dysfunctional" America

The Rev. Drs. Susan Smith, Janelle Wood, Aidsand Wright-Riggins and Warren H. Stewart, Sr. join. Read the CREDO to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

02-28
01:05:13

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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