Native Land Pod

The Re-Whiting of America

Jan 15, 2026
Joy Reid, MSNBC host and civil rights commentator, joins Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, to unpack the troubling rise of racial tension in America. They delve into Trump's controversial rhetoric against civil rights, exploring how demographic anxieties fuel his support. Nikole highlights the media's hesitance to label authoritarianism and discusses grassroots resistance strategies. The conversation also touches on the false narrative of reverse discrimination, urging listeners to take local action against ICE and support community resilience.
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INSIGHT

Threat To Federal Reserve Independence

  • The Federal Reserve must set interest rates based on economic evidence, not presidential preference.
  • Angela Rye warns criminal subpoenas of Jerome Powell are political pressure on Fed independence.
ADVICE

Use State Lawsuits To Check Federal Overreach

  • States and localities should sue or press charges when federal agents usurp investigatory power.
  • Bakari Sellers and Joy Reid urge coordinated legal action to regain evidence access and accountability.
INSIGHT

Performative Enforcement Over Prosecution

  • ICE operations are increasingly theatrical, prioritizing spectacle over prosecutions.
  • Joy Reid explains these raids enrich private detention firms and focus on cruelty as messaging.
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