Pod Save the People No Strings Attached
Jul 22, 2025
Beto O’Rourke suggests Democrats should combat redistricting challenges with aggression. Trump’s release of school grants comes with strings attached, leaving funds largely tied up. The preservation of Zora Neale Hurston’s final home offers a glimpse into cultural legacy efforts. Discussions touch on grassroots activism against ICE, the infiltration of white supremacy in institutions, and corporate ethics amid scandals. The podcast delves into mental health access and the impact of conservative media narratives on public perception and political engagement.
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Communities Identify ICE In Real Time
- Organizers use loudspeakers to identify ICE vehicles so neighbors can mobilize.
- In Brooklyn and LA communities people poured into streets and forced ICE to leave.
Secret Emails Likely Reveal Ugly Truths
- Sharhonda suspects Abbott withheld emails because they contain racist and embarrassing content.
- She predicts offensive racial slurs and compromising promises are what officials fear exposing.
Use Therapy To Share The Load
- DeRay urges therapy to avoid carrying stress alone and to build coping skills.
- He says therapy helps you process events instead of just 'toughing it out' by yourself.