Civic Cipher

Latest Episodes:

The Inconsistencies in Trump’s Address to Congress (Part 2) Mar 08, 2025

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Our guest is Jacob Raiford AKA Roqy Tyraid—Hip Hop activist and community organizer.

In the second half of the show, we break down Trump’s address to congress and point out many of the inconsistencies in his administration. We also reassess what life will be like under this president.

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The Honorable Judge Cody Williams on the Judicial Arm of Government (Part 1) Mar 01, 2025

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Our guest is The Honorable Judge Cody Williams—a former Council member for the City of Phoenix and a Justice of the Peace for Maricopa County. He served as a council member for 8 years and as a judge for 15 years.

In the first half of the show, we discuss local politics and the roles of city governments. We also discuss the differences between state and federal courts and how far their jurisdictions reach.

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Hon. Cody Williams on Democrat and Republican Strategies in Federal Courts (Part 2) Mar 01, 2025

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In the second half of the show, we discuss the many lawsuits that have been filed against the Trump administration and Elon Musk. We try to identify the strategy behind Trump’s many executive orders, and the ways that democrats can be successful in combating these initiatives in the courts.

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The YWCA’s Debbie Esparza Discusses the Challenges of Trump’s Presidency and How Communities Can Support Women! (Part 1) Feb 22, 2025

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Our guest is Debbie Esparza. She is the CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix, is a lifelong advocate for women, girls, and people of color. With over 25 years of commitment to the YWCA's mission, she brings a diverse leadership perspective from banking, consulting, entrepreneurship, academia, and non-profit executive roles.

In the first half of the show, Debbie discusses the YWCA and their plight, as well as some recent challenges brought forth by the current political administration. She also discusses Women’s History Month and how communities can continue to highlight the accomplishments of women across the country.

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The First Black Woman in Space--Mae Jemison! Feb 22, 2025

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Our Way Black History Fact examines the life of the first Black woman in space…Mae Jemison!

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The YWCA’s Debbie Esparza Discusses the Challenges of Trump’s Presidency and How Communities Can Support Women! (Part 2) Feb 22, 2025

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In the second half of the show, Debbie explains the differences between the needs of women in rural areas vs those in urban areas and how communities around the country can provide support! She shares her thoughts on the rolling back of DEI and how they will affect women directly.

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Dr. Ibram X Kendi on Community Organization and Opposing Oppressive Systems (Part 1) Feb 15, 2025

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Our guest is DR. IBRAM X. KENDI—a National Book Award-winning author of sixteen books for adults and children, including ten New York Times bestsellers—five of which were #1 New York Times bestsellers...Including "How to Be an Antiracist," which was described in the New York Times as “the most courageous book to date on the problem of race in the Western mind. Additionally, he is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News racial justice contributor.

In the first half of the show, Dr. Kendi shares his thoughts on the anti-immigrant attacks, and the more recent sources of anti-immigrant sentiment in this country. We also discuss community-level strategies that can be employed to protect the interests of marginalized people in the United States.

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The Historic Los Angeles Architecture of Paul Revere Williams Feb 15, 2025

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Our Way Black History Fact examines the contributions to Los Angeles of the famed Black architect, Paul Revere Williams.

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Dr. Ibram X Kendi on Community Organization and Opposing Oppressive Systems (Part 2) Feb 15, 2025

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In the second half of the show, we discuss Dr. Kendi’s forthcoming book ‘Malcolm Lives’ and what value it holds in a political climate where book banning is prevalent and Black history is under attack. We also discuss the potential strategies that can be employed by Democrats after the 2024 election.

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UN Speaker Ritzy Periwinkle on The Importance of Tech in Activism (Part 1) Feb 08, 2025

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Today’s guest, Ritzy Periwinkle is a UN Speaker, first-generation Mexican American Activist and host of WORD TO YOUR MAMA: the podcast that amplifies diverse voices and celebrates shared experiences. She is also the co-host of THE GET DOWN podcast which covers policy and industry trends in DeFi and Web3, and emerging tech affecting Black, Latin@, and Indigenous communities.

In the first half of the show, we examine the role of emerging tech in activism, community organization, and marginalized communities at large.

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