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Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Schools eerily quiet about election results, Bernice King 2017 election advice resurfaces, an ode to Ella Jenkins legacy in children's music and Malcolm Peacock uses art to push boundaries. NewsSchools Are Eerily Quiet About the Election Results, Educators SayElla Jenkins, Chicago's first lady of children's music, dies at 100Malcolm Peacock Asks, “When Is the Last Time You Trusted Yourself?” | Studio Museum in HarlemBernice King: Post-Election Advice Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Hosts gather for a post-election reflection episode. Myles interviews author Brit Barron about her new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma?. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Election day is here: Kamala Harris makes SNL appearance, jury convicts former officer Brett Hankison of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor, a debate on celebrity in politics, and an ode to late music icon Quincy Jones. Kaya interviews Cassandra Welchlin, executive director of Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable. News2024 Pre-Election Cold Open - SNLQuincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91Off With Their Instagram! The Death of Celebrity WorshipJury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
1Tensions high as the presidential election draws near, personal phones lawfully tracked to abortion clinics, and influential hip-hop producer Clark Kent passes from colon cancer. Myles interviews award winning author and producer George Johnson about their newest book titled Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known. NewsDJ Clark Kent, influential hip-hop producer, reportedly dies after battle with colon cancerIt’s Possible to Track Someone’s Personal Phone to an Abortion Clinic. And It’s Legal Too.Dance Party with Beyoncé (Remix) Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Death row inmate receives life-saving subpoena, member of the school-integrating Little Rock Nine passes at 83, and Black US surfers reclaim the waters. DeRay interviews Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes about her ongoing advocacy around issues related to Black maternal health, domestic violence, abortion, and more. NewsRobert Roberson set to testify before Texas lawmakers days after they saved him from executionCentral Park 5 Sue Trump For Defamation After He Again Blamed Them For Crime During Presidential Debate‘The ocean doesn’t care what color I am’: Black US surfers reclaim the watersThelma Mothershed Wair, of the School-Integrating Little Rock Nine, Dies at 83 Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Alaska exposed as state with the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation, Harris releases campaign agenda for Black men, pushback against racism's classification as health threat, and the resurfaced story of the soul group Superiors. DeRay interviews New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie about his ongoing Congressional efforts and NYC mayoral campaign. NewsDomestic Violence, Child Abuse and DUI Cases Are Being Dismissed en Masse in AnchorageHarris releases agenda for Black men as she ramps up effort to court themRacism was called a health threat. Then came the DEI backlash.A Truth of Self: The Story of the Dynamic Superiors Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Elite college students struggle with literacy, U.S. Supreme Court kicks off a new term, Mississippi voter suppression, and Israel marks one year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Myles interviews Herb Murrell of the Stylistics about their October 11th return to Carnegie Hall.NewsThe Elite College Students Who Can’t Read BooksCall her Daddy Podcast with VP Kamala Harris‘Voting feels like a battle’: In Mississippi, a group of Black women is reimagining voter turnoutSix Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Abusing Two Black MenTa-Nehisi Coates Defends Palestinian Voices After CBS Correspondent Labels Him An ‘Extremist’The Supreme Court's new term starts this week. Here's what to know and the cases to watch. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
New York City Council decriminalizes jaywalking, Black New Orleanians reclaim historical beach, and Questlove to direct documentary on Earth, Wind, and Fire.NewsNYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraudModified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes CouncilIn New Orleans, a ‘Black Beach’ Is Being Rescued From the RuinsQuestlove To Direct Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Bodies of the poor leased for cash without family consent, independent grocery stores suffer under inflation, and a 1833 meteor shower falls on America's Deep South. DeRay interviews Jessica Pishko about her new book THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy. NewsCut up and leased out, the bodies of the poor suffer a final indignity in TexasSmall grocers feel squeezed by suppliers, and shoppers bear the pain‘They thought it was judgment day’: The night the stars fell on the US south‘I shouldn’t have listened to those around me’: Janet Jackson on Michael, motherhood and how she’s taking back controlJanet Jackson’s ‘Apology’ for Ill-Informed Comments About Kamala Harris Was Not Authorized Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
A study exposes superfluous hiring of D.C. patrol officers, a grant program for Black women disbanded after right-wing pushback, and an overdue conversation about the depreciation of journalism. NewsStudy Finds D.C. Doesn’t Need More Police Officers Walking the Beat. Will Anyone Listen?Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black womenKaty Perry Defends Collaboration With Dr. Luke On New Album: “I Understand It Started A Lot Of Conversations”James Earl Jones' Comments Dissing Black Women Resurfaced and Black Twitter is Outraged and Confused Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Harris campaign releases initiatives ahead of presidential debate, American adults struggle with illiteracy, childcare funding under attack, a nonprofit newsroom receives past due support, and Sade teases new music as part of Transgender Awareness Compilation. NewsHarris/Walz: A New Way ForwardA Fifth of American Adults Struggle to Read. Why Are We Failing to Teach Them?Project 2025 plan calls for shifting funding for childcare to in-home careThe 19th wanted to ‘normalize’ women in power. In 2024, it’s dreaming bigger.Sade to Release First New Song in Years as Part of Transgender Awareness Compilation Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As our society debates where policing is going, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD explores where the police came from.From Wondery, Crooked Media and PushBlack.Follow Empire City wherever you get your podcasts and listen to the second episode, available now. You can listen ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
Myths uncovered: The 1994 Crime Bill, Democratic National Convention, and Black horror films. The Biggest Myth About the 1994 Crime Bill Still Haunts Joe Biden. It Shouldn’t.Minyon Moore Helped Harris Rise. Now She’s Leading Her Convention.Ganja & Hess: The 50-year-old vampire movie masterpiece critics got all wrong Follow @PodSavethePeople on Instagram.
Hosts debate the prominence of celebrity culture in politics, a historic payout to Black farmers, and wealthy Arizonians blow threw the state budget. NewsTrump says presidential civilian award is 'better' than top military honor whose recipients are 'dead' or 'hit' by bulletsKerry Washington, Mindy Kaling and more will serve as DNC hostsSchool Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with itNational Black Farmers Association Calls Today A Win, Historic $2B Payout for Discrimination in Farm Lending Follow @PodSavethePeople on Instagram.
Black men rally for Kamala Harris, new map shows the deadliest neighborhoods for police killings, a fashion historian unveils a hidden archive, and a debate on politician accountability. NewsNew map unveils the deadliest neighborhoods for police killingsBlack Men Rally for Kamala Harris, and Confront an Elephant in the Room‘I Am Speaking Now’: At a Rally in Detroit, Harris Stares Down Her DetractorsThrough Bill Cunningham’s Lens, the Glitz and Drama of an Era-Defining Fashion ShowFollow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Soaring death rates at Maricopa County Jail, Trump attends the National Association of Black Journalists Conference, Bloomberg donates record funding to HBCU medical schools, NYC restores budget to public libraries. News'Dying in the dark': Investigation finds 'astronomical' death rate in Maricopa County jailsYou Did It, NYC! Library Budgets Have Been SavedOpinion At NABJ, Trump was both a missile and a mirrorBloomberg gives record $600 million to HBCU medical schoolsSylvester: The Disco Diva You Didn't Know You Knew Follow at @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Beyoncé pays tribute to Team USA Olympians, J.D. Vance advocates for menstrual surveillance, and Kamala Harris advances in her presidential campaign. News#Beylympics Biden Unveils Plan For Supreme Court Changes, Including Term LimitsJ.D. Vance Is in a Multi-Day Spat with Jennifer AnistonJD Vance, Menstrual Surveillance HawkA Lot Has Changed for Women Since 2016. What Does That Mean for Kamala Harris? Follow @PodSavethePeople on Instagram.
Biden is out of the presidential race, Harris is in the running toward Democratic nomination, Amber Rose is off the rocker at the Republican National Convention, and more on this episode of Unprecedented Times. News Watch Amber Rose's speech at the Republican National ConventionHarris campaign raises a record $81 million in 24 hoursWhy did the RNC cover up Amber Rose's tattoo?How to pronounce the new Democratic presidential frontrunner's name Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.
Four months ahead of November election, Pod Save the People discusses the chaos and violence surrounding Donald Trump's candidacy. NewsJudge dismisses Trump classified documents caseThe Fyre Fest Fraudster Is Connecting Trump With RappersBiden Calls for Unity as Portrait of Trump Shooting Suspect EmergesAlleged Trump shooter spotted by law enforcement nearly 30 minutes before shots fired, sources sayPhotographer who took iconic photo of bullet near Trump's ear explains how he got the picture Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram.
Democrats under pressure following presidential debate, kidneys from Black donors thrown away, and Philadelphia radio host resigns after Joe Biden interview. NewsKidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains whyPhiladelphia radio host who interviewed President Biden steps downRadio Host Who Was Fed Questions by Biden Campaign Leaves Philadelphia Station“Cats: The Jellicle Ball” Lands on Its Feet
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@dearabalenger YES SHE CAN WIN BECAUSE SHE'S A BLACK WOMAN, GOD DAMNIT!! I'm so motivated and fired up about this message! this is it! own that Kamala is a strong and inspiring human, black, woman! I'm a white woman, (I know deara doesn't care jk)I will follow an authentic, strong and intelligent leader who can give me confidence. I couldn't love this take more because apologizing to white folx only makes ppl wonder if we should doubt someone who's qualifications and quality not in doubt.
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Was it for his daughter's gymnastics, that Brett Farve help steal funds from poor people programs to get that new gym built at her college?
Something can’t be broken if it never worked in the first place... police were actively and openly working with the KKK one before the civil rights movement, not charging whites for hurting or killing POC, charging POC without evidence with all white juries, and they were literally in charge of enforcing Jim Crow. Saying something needs to be fixed implies that this is new, and there was a point when it worked that we want to get back to.
I think it's weird that people are trying to make it harder for other people to vote. Highly unethical behavior.
Black this and Black that. If the Black men were the original man then who taught other "colors" how to behave?
John Oliver covered predatory loans https://youtu.be/PDylgzybWAw
Someone said tough nut to swallow and now I'm in stitches
Not enough patience to finish listening..the rich are loving this tax outrage. You don’t think trump does his own returns i hope. Of course not. Some accountant is using the system of loopholes to do it. The rich pay less tax than the poor. Always. But you need to forward your outrage to one guy? Goooood luck changing the system without getting it.
The interview with Dr. Nzinga Harrison was so interesting and informative. Our society needs to completely rethink how we medically and socially treat addiction. All of the judgmental stigmatization must end.
Love this show!!! Such good production for a podcast. Heard about it on ear hustle, so I knew I would like it, but it's so much better than I anticipated. Great reporting and interviews and info on the pandemic's impact on disadvantaged peoples in this country, not just poc but prisoners, working poor, people with disabilities, women. Love love love. Thank you for putting it out. So much better than network mainstream news.
The hosts of this show are so thoughtful and compassionate. they focus on communities are being overlooked right now, such as child victims of domestic violence who are trapped at home with their abusers.
So nothing critical about Warren huh except Clint talking about how she was faking the funk about her Indian roots. That's interesting not going to talk about her being a republican until she was 47 that's cool what about her being for Medicare for all until she wasn't and how she struggled with that question or about how when she was doing well in the polls everything was fine and then when Bernie started to do well she wants to say based on a conversation they had a year ago that she all of a sudden remembered he was a sexist even though he urged her to run the last time around that's convenient 🧐 and I'm not saying sexism isn't a thing because of course it is but when you use it too liberally it loses some of its viger saying she's mad counts as masogony for real Joy Ann Reid did a segment on her show about Bernie's body language no bullshit Body language had a expert on and everything does that also count as sexist? ijs 🤔
Solitary Confinement is a violation of the 8th Amendment's protection against cruel and unusual punishment and should be abolished.
Boy you made an understatement. I'm here on Tuesday post iowa flop. Yeah, talk about result disputes at 62%, friends :)))
4% of people on death row are exonerated? That's so many innocent people.
Cites study that says joblessness increases crime after applauding Amazon pulling out of New York and taking all their jobs with them. Did they applaude the continued crime rate in New York?
I value this podcast on so many levels. It has two ingredients I love; it's smart and it's positive. I always come away feeling I've learned a ton, and empowered to be the change I seek. I was struck by the negative comments I just saw complaining and dismissing this podcast because of how regularly the hosts discuss racism and their perspectives and experience of it. So I feel compelled to write the following: I happen to be white, and I notice I gravitate towards white voices--it's my default because it's what I know (and it's the dominant culture). Listening to this podcast opens me up and increases my perspective. I come away having more empathy and understanding of experiences outside of my own. I regularly feel more connected to all of humanity after an episode of Pod Save The People. It feeds my soul and increases my desire to effect change. So grateful 💗
It's basically Pod Save America, but with more black stereotypes. It's also much less focused and more badly expressed to the point that episodes often devolve into an hour of complaining about about white people in general.
When I was growing up the program was called book it. Read a book a night weekly and we received a coupon good for a personal pizza from pizza hut. Now the kids have to complete an entire month for a personal pizza.