Pod Save the People

DeRay, Don and Myles cover the underreported news of the week — a race for speaker of the House, context to the Israel & Palestine conflict and the dark side of fitness journeys. DeRay interviews Daria Dawson of America Votes about the current state of progressive politics. NewsThe latest on the race for speaker of the House Black Feminist Perspectives on PalestineWhy are Americans obsessed with fitness? The answer: Neoliberalism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Don, and Myles  cover the underreported news of the week — imprisoned people's right to write, the first openly gay Black woman appointed to  CA Senate, and Tupac's postmortem justice. DeRay interviews authors Roger A. Mitchell Jr. & Jay D. Aronson about his their new book Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do about It.NewsDeRayThe Prisoner and the PenMyles2Pac Shooting: Keffe D Arrested by Police, Charged With Murder DonCalifornia Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Kaya, De'Ara and Myles cover the underreported news of the week — Dallas mayor sudden switch to Republican party, Biden's policy narrative, a Houston music love story, and contrasting opinions on women in the policing system. Kaya interviews publishing professional Jennifer Baker of Narrative Initiative about her article titled Black Women Are Being Erased in Book Publishing.NewsDeRayDallas mayor switches parties, making the city the nation’s largest with a GOP mayorKayaOne simple fix for our broken policing system: Hiring more womenDe'AraBiden's economic policies have quietly made peoples' lives better — and no one seems to careMylesMegan Thee Stallion Joins Beyoncé at the Renaissance Tour Stop in Houston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Don and Myles cover the underreported news of the week — the "experts" paid to defend anti-trans laws, United Auto Workers strike moves full speed ahead, and the complex life of the first Black supermodel. DeRay interviews the tactical lead for the Stop Cop City Coalition Mary Hooks.NewsDerayInside The Cottage Industry Of ‘Experts’ Paid To Defend Anti-Trans LawsMylesThe Complex Life of Donyale Luna, The First Black SupermodelDonUAW strike against automakers enters third day, no resolution seen  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Kaya, De'Ara and Myles  cover the underreported news of the week — expiration of U.S. childcare relief funding, Florida college faculty members flee the school system, Fulton County DA claps back at Republican probe, and the Black designer behind Jackie Kennedy's iconic fashion. DeRay interviews author and juvenile justice policy reformer Vincent Schiraldi about his new book Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom.NewsDeRayThe Cost of Childcare Is About to ExplodeDe’AraCiting issues with tenure, loss of DEI, Florida faculty members want outKayaFulton County DA tears into Rep. Jim Jordan over his inquiry into Trump indictmentMylesA forgotten fashion designer for Jackie Kennedy gets her due Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Kaya, Myles, and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week  — a racist attack on a Jacksonville Dollar General, delayed COVID care for patients of color due to faulty oxygen readings,  Silicon Valley elite build a city from scratch, extreme menopausal symptoms for women of color, and Texas' ongoing violence against trans youth. NewsDeRayFaulty Oxygen Readings Delayed Care to Black and Hispanic Covid Patients, Study FindsKayaThe Silicon Valley Elite Who Want to Build a City From ScratchDe’AraHow Menopause Affects Women of ColorMylesTexas ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids will go into effect despite legal fight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Kaya, Myles, and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week  —  the outcome of Maui fires, extremists recruited into US military, Little Rock's fight for Black History curriculum and the life and legacy of Clarence Avant.NewsDeRayPentagon watchdog finds lax oversight and screening of military recruits with extremist tiesCA Shop Owner Shot Over Rainbow Flag Hanging Outside StoreMylesClarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92KayaLittle Rock Will Offer A.P. African American Studies Despite State ObjectionsDe’Ara‘His Name Was Bélizaire’: Rare Portrait of Enslaved Child Arrives at the Met Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Kaya, Don, and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week  — a study finding youth placed in adult prisons have their lives cut shorter, Alabama state refuses Supreme Court orders, imaginary exceptions for abortion, and a new album from a musical icon. DeRay interviews award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson and co-director Valerie Scoon about their newest documentary titled 'Sound of the Police'NewsDeRayShe Wasn't Able to Get an Abortion. Now She's a Mom. Soon She'll Start 7th Grade. KayaAlabama lost a voting rights case at the Supreme Court. It's still trying to winDonYouth placed in adult prison have their lives cut shorter, study saysDe’AraFor Meshell Ndegeocello, blurring musical lines has provided a clear path Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Kaya and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week — a mother in need misplaced by NYPD, the first of its kind Black fine art print fair, and one man's personal vendetta against affirmative action.News:DeRay Family says mother has been missing since NYPD officers took her to hospital back in AprilKaya Conservative activist behind US affirmative action cases sues venture capital fundDe’Ara What’s Expected To Be The Largest-Ever Black Fine Art Print Fair To Amplify Artists    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DeRay, Myles, Kaya and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week — misappropriation of taxpayer funds, Texas libraries converted to disciplinary centers, unengaged Democratic voters, and the life and legacy of Sinead O' Connor. NewsDeRay Elizabeth Warren says the Pentagon’s health care system is the victim of price gouging — and it’s not doing enough to stop it.Myles Life and Legacy of Sinead O’ConnorDe’Ara Democrats worry their most loyal voters won’t turn out for Biden in 2024Kaya Largest School District in Texas Eliminates Libraries, Converts Them to Disciplinary Centers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.