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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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Caroline Reston

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Caroline Reston manages the editorial direction for current and developing podcasts. She plays a critical role in overseeing various projects at Crooked Media, contributing to their success.

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Matt DeGroot has built a reputation for conceptualizing and creating engaging content. As the Vice President of Production at Crooked Media, he oversees multiple productions.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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DeRay Mckesson Myles Johnson

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Bob The Drag Queen

Bob The Drag Queen is an acclaimed actor, performer, and New York Times Best Selling Author known for their vibrant performances and contributions to the drag community. They gained fame as the winner of Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race and have since become a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy and entertainment. Bob is also recognized for their work in theater and their ability to blend humor with social commentary, making significant impacts through their art and activism.

Derek W. Black

Derek W. Black is an accomplished author and law professor known for his expertise in education law and civil rights. He has written extensively on issues related to educational equity and the historical struggles surrounding Black literacy in the United States. His book, 'Dangerous Learning: The South's Long War on Black Literacy,' explores the systemic challenges faced by Black individuals in accessing quality education and literacy resources. Black's work emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of educational disparities and advocates for reforms to promote equity in education.

Charlyn Griffith-Oro

Charlyn Griffith-Oro is a filmmaker known for her work in exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice through visual storytelling. She has collaborated on various projects that highlight the experiences and narratives of marginalized communities.

Jeannine Kayembe-Oro

Jeannine Kayembe-Oro is a filmmaker and advocate who focuses on creating films that address social issues and promote cultural awareness. Her work often emphasizes the importance of representation and the stories of Black individuals and communities.

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AmeriCorps Google monopoly Sinners box-office lab-grown chicken nuggets science drumming crabs LSD wastewater problems environmental justice mercury and lead Black imagination Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert politics social justice NC Supreme Court ballots Barack Obama Assata Shakur criminalization genetically screened embryos ethics the Resistance Black literacy Derek W. Black Dangerous Learning Louisiana voters constitutional amendments foreign recruitment American scientists Black expats self-reparations Black land stewards culture bearers FDA gay party drug armed protection group Fighting Oligarchy rally

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0:00 1:01:01

Monopolies, Movies & Mystery Meat

April 22, 2025

DeRay Mckesson

AmeriCorps Google monopoly Sinners box-office lab-grown chicken nuggets science drumming crabs LSD

DOGE places AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave, Google in the hot seat for its search engine monopoly, 'Sinners' dominates the box-office with $45M on opening weekend, and lab-grown chicken nuggets make its way in rotation.

News

DOGE comes for AmeriCorps staff in Washington and across the country

This week in science: Drumming crabs, lab-made nuggets and LSD without the trip

'Sinners' is a box-office winner, making $45 million on its opening weekend

The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know

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0:00 1:48:32

Bob The Drag Queen on Black Imagination

April 15, 2025

DeRay Mckesson Myles Johnson

Bob The Drag Queen

wastewater problems environmental justice mercury and lead Black imagination Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert politics social justice

DOJ ends agreement to address wastewater problems in rural Alabama, elevated blood levels of mercury and lead found in Palisades firefighters, and mixed feelings on the Dems recent public appearances. Myles interviews actor, performer, and New York Times Best Selling Author Bob The Drag Queen about their new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert.

News

DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump

Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study

Quick, No One Tell Trump About Bernie Sanders and AOC’s Crowd Sizes

Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder

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0:00 1:22:05

Let's Talk About The Resistance

April 08, 2025

DeRay Mckesson

NC Supreme Court ballots Barack Obama Assata Shakur criminalization genetically screened embryos ethics the Resistance

NC Supreme Court blocks order to throw out 60,000 ballots, Barack Obama doubles down on criminalization of Assata Shakur, and a debate on the ethics of genetically screened embryos.

News

NC Supreme Court temporarily blocks court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race

Why Assata Shakur was suddenly promoted to terrorist

Should human life be optimized?

The Rise and Fall of 'the Resistance'

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0:00 1:36:17

The Evolution of Black Literacy w/ Derek W. Black

April 01, 2025

DeRay Mckesson

Derek W. Black

Black literacy Derek W. Black Dangerous Learning Louisiana voters constitutional amendments foreign recruitment American scientists Black expats

Louisiana voters reject far-right constitutional amendments, sudden influx in foreign recruitment of American scientists, Black expats share why they're happier living outside the U.S. DeRay interviews author and law professor Derek W. Black about his new book Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy.

News

Louisiana voters reject all four constitutional amendments, despite Gov. Jeff Landry's support

Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding

Black expats share why they’re happier living outside the U.S.: I get to ‘exist in peace’

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0:00 1:46:53

The Aunties on Self-Reparations

March 25, 2025

Myles Johnson

Charlyn Griffith-Oro Jeannine Kayembe-Oro

self-reparations Black land stewards culture bearers FDA gay party drug armed protection group Fighting Oligarchy rally

FDA targets popular gay party drug, majority-Black town starts armed protection group, and Dems draw thousands at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally. Myles interviews filmmakers Charlyn Griffith-Oro and Jeannine Kayembe-Oro to explore their short film The Aunties which shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene.

News

A majority-Black town starts armed protection group after neo-Nazi rally

FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug

AOC and Bernie Sanders draw thousands of people at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in Denver

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

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