

Pod Save the People
Crooked Media
On Pod Save The People, host DeRay Mckesson explores social justice, culture, politics – and the various ways they all collide – with cohosts Myles E. Johnson and Sharhonda Bossier.
Each Tuesday, the crew digs into the current events driving the political discourse – bringing cultural context, actionable insights, and a hot take or two – to help empower listeners to engage as thoughtful members of their communities…and their group chats.
Alongside special guests, the show uplifts overlooked news stories that impact people of color and amplifies underrepresented voices who are working to create meaningful change.
Each Tuesday, the crew digs into the current events driving the political discourse – bringing cultural context, actionable insights, and a hot take or two – to help empower listeners to engage as thoughtful members of their communities…and their group chats.
Alongside special guests, the show uplifts overlooked news stories that impact people of color and amplifies underrepresented voices who are working to create meaningful change.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 54min
What It Feels Like To Win
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.

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
Unprecedented Times
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.

Jul 16, 2024 • 49min
Violence Trumps Peace
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.

Jul 9, 2024 • 59min
Dems in Doubt
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

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 32min
Regulate the Wealthy
State's firearm death rates exposed, Sha'Carri Richardson earns spot on U.S. Olympic team, Zuckerberg compromises child safety on Meta, a reparations task force in Chicago, and Jonathan Majors tearful acceptance of Perseverance Award. NewsSha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter final to earn spot on U.S. Olympic teamOnline Tool Allows State-by-State Analysis of Firearm Death Rates over 40-Year PeriodHow Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Failed Children on Safety, States SayChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order for reparations task forceJonathan Majors Breaks Down in Tears While Accepting Perseverance Award After Assault Conviction

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
Freedom over Fascism
Alarming number of drug-related deaths in Baltimore, the conservative attack on diversity programs, a discussion on Biden and the Black vote, and 16 Afro-queer trailblazers who made history.News Across Baltimore, the death toll has mounted.‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Speeds To $105M Global OpeningAre Black voters deserting Biden?A grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules16 queer Black trailblazers who made history

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 13min
An Inside Look with Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Damning messages from a far-right group chat, Trump becomes first U.S. president convicted of crimes, a discussion on discriminatory housing practices, and the grand return of a lost holiday predating Juneteenth. DeRay interviews Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY 16th District) about life as a Congressman, efforts with the Hip Hop Task Force, and more. NewsOff Leash: Inside the Secret, Global, Far-Right Group ChatShe Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was BlackDonald Trump becomes 1st US president tried and convicted of crimesAn African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.What is Pinkster? - Historic Hudson Valley Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram.

May 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
What's Done in the Dark
Police guns used in crimes across the country, Congress members exchange insults during the House hearing, the first Black astronaut candidate reaches space at 90-years-old, Angela Alsobrooks beats the odds to win U.S. Senate primary, and the exploration of New Wave.NewsJasmine Crockett backs claim calling Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘racist’One of at least 52,529 guns once owned by police, but later used in crimes.First Black astronaut candidate, now 90, reaches space in Blue Origin flightNew Wave is Defined By WhitenessAngela Alsobrooks wins Maryland’s hotly contested U.S. Senate primary Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram.

May 14, 2024 • 53min
Are the States United?
U.S. states double down on resistance to racial equity, the Met Gala sparks intense protest amidst Gaza-Israel conflict, and skepticism around Biden's upcoming Morehouse commencement speech. News Katie Britt proposes federal database to collect data on pregnant peopleAces star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe with NikeAnita Baker Atlanta concert canceled minutes before showtimeThe Met Gala has fueled backlash against stars who are silent about the Gaza conflictPhilly narcotics cops secretly used surveillance cameras. Video proved some of their testimony false.A Virginia county board votes to restore Confederates' names to schoolsMorehouse faculty set to vote next week on whether to award Biden an honorary degree Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram.

May 7, 2024 • 48min
Culture over Commerce
Kendrick and Drake battle it out in a war of words, a rich white community in Baton Rouge forms its own city, and widespread misconduct outed within the NYC marshall.NewsTeens come up with trigonometry proof for Pythagorean Theorem, a problem that stumped math world for centuriesNew wealthy, white city in Louisiana just became one of state's largest townsMany City Marshals Have Been Disciplined for Misconduct, Chief Investigator TestifiesThe Results Are In: Kendrick Lamar Won the Great Rap War Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram.