

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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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Great Class Collapse
Biden's historical fundraising effort, Trump aka the Bible salesman, white supremacists' government overthrow, the history of Renaissance era rent parties, Sean Combs ongoing abuse allegations, and a painter's proclamation of rest as a revolutionary act.NewsGod Bless the USA BibleWhen White supremacists overthrew a governmentBiden’s Fundraiser With Obama and Clinton Nets a Record High $25 Million, Campaign SaysThe Rent Was Too High So They Threw a PartyDanielle Mckinney, the Painter Depicting Black Women Revelling in RestHe was a hip-hop legend. Now, abuse allegations engulf Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 14min
Political Illusion
Trump forced to pay the piper, Rio police chief arrested for murder, bittersweet news out of Wales, and Freaknik's hidden truth.NewsDonald Trump hits $454 million bond deadline. Will Letitia James move in on his cash, buildings?Boeing CEO to step down in broad management shake-up as 737 Max crisis weighs on aerospace giantA message from Catherine, The Princess of WalesTammy Murphy drops out of NJ Senate Democratic primary to replace indicted Sen. Bob MenendezMeet Europe's first Black head of government — in WalesRio Police Chief Arrested for Killing Marielle Franco‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,’ Hulu’s Documentary on the Notorious HBCU Spring Break Tradition Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 2024 • 58min
The Left Will Win
Trump calls for a 'bloodbath' if he loses election, appeals court blocks 'Stop Woke Act' in Florida, U.S. gov scrambles for TikTok control, Regina King shares son's suicide. Podcast covers political rhetoric concerns, societal response, relationships, tech security risks, erosion of thought, mental health awareness, and suicide discussion.

Mar 12, 2024 • 56min
Jim Crow Makes a Return
DeRay, De'Ara and Myles chat Alabama Senator Katie Britt's sinister code switch, prison disciplinary fines, minority-business agencies forced to accommodate all races, and a new PBS doc on 'Reading Rainbow'. NewsListen to the difference between Alabama Senator Katie Britt’s natural voice and her speech voice.How a New Hulu Doc Chronicles the Birth, Rise and Backlash of Black TwitterFederal judge orders minority-business agency opened to all racesPrison disciplinary fines only further impoverish incarcerated people and families‘Reading Rainbow’ Doc ‘Butterfly in the Sky’ Scores U.S. Theatrical Release From AMC Theaters Download the Blackest Book Club reading list!Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
The Epidemic of Trumpism
Trump advances on the ballot, Ghana criminalizes LGBTQ community at its own expense, and SF judges under scrutiny for ethical rulings. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero.NewsTrump says he’s long worked ‘hand in hand’ with Black people. Let’s review.Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegalUnanimous? Top takeaways from Supreme Court's ruling to keep Trump on the ballotGhanaian finance ministry warns against fallout from anti-LGBTQ lawIn Pursuit of Harsher Punishments, San Francisco Courtwatchers Target JudgesTrump alludes to replacement conspiracy theory at Richmond rally Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 60min
Raquel Willis on Risk and Reward
Far right nazism, the conservative sneaker, national guard on high school grounds, and more election frenzy. Myles interviews Raquel Willis about her new book The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation. NewsTrump Fraud Trial Penalty Will Exceed $450 MillionHow Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Became One of Joe Biden’s Most Valuable BoostersFox News Star: Black People Will Vote for Trump Because ‘They Love Sneakers’Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding alliesUnruly high school asks Massachusetts National Guard to restore orderU.S. Serviceman Dies After Setting Self on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy to Protest War in GazaHydeia Broadbent, young activist for HIV/AIDS awareness, dies at 39 Follow Pod Save the People on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Equity is Medicine with Uché Blackstock
Measles make a comeback, Black pastors pressure Biden for cease-fire, and none of these candidates please! Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews Dr. Uché Blackstock about her new book Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. NewsMeasles making a comeback in US due to vaccine skepticism, says CDCBlack Pastors Pressure Biden to Call for a Cease-Fire in GazaHaley's loss to "none of these candidates" in Nevada primary was coordinated effort Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 2024 • 45min
Poison On The Poll & The Blackest Book Club
This podcast covers a range of topics including court scandals, the significance of the South Carolina primary, the importance of engaging Black voters, the ethics of personal relationships in professional settings, the benefits of therapy and healthy relationships, the integration of rest and spirituality in resistance politics, supporting Black tech entrepreneurs, demystifying Black history through challenging texts, and excitement for book discussions and Black History Month.

Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Federal Crackdown
Pay up! Trump ordered to pay 83M in defamation damages, diversity blamed for defective airplanes, new federal regulations on Native museum displays, D'Angelo's creative journey, and did a Black woman teach you how to type? NewsTrump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M in defamation damages trialHow right-wing influencers turned airplanes and airports into culture war battlegrounds‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’: The Wild Search for a Tech Icon Who Isn’t RealLeading Museums Remove Native Displays Amid New Federal RulesToday In Hip Hop History: D'Angelo Dropped His Sophormore Album 'Voodoo' 24 Years Ago Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 38min
Cultured Election Coverage & Don Graves on Biden's Economic Impact
Ron Desantis, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, oh my! Republicans scramble for their chosen candidate, crime and inflation on a quiet decline, an uncanny publication merger, a timely inquiry into Watts Happening Cultural Center, and a historic donation to Atlanta's Spelman College. DeRay interviews U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on the advancing economic initiatives within the Biden administration.NewsTrump mocks Nikki Haley’s first name. It’s his latest example of attacking rivals based on raceThe Great NormalizationCondé Nast Is Folding Pitchfork Into GQ, With LayoffsA Trailblazing Campaign to Celebrate and Conserve Black ModernismAtlanta's Spelman College receives historic $100 million donation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


