Civic Cipher

Latest Episodes:

The NFL is a Socialist Enterprise (Second Half) Mar 07, 2026

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Second Half:

In the second half of the show, we discuss how religion has begun to infiltrate the command structure of our military and the implications thereof. Finally, we discuss how the NFL is a socialist enterprise.

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Ronald Reagan’s Impact on Black America (First Half) Feb 28, 2026

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First Half:

In the first half of the episode, we discuss the impact of the Raegan administration on Black Americans and explain the harms that are still being felt today.

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DEI Helped White Women More Than Other Groups (Second Half) Feb 28, 2026

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Second Half:

In the second half of the show we explain how DEI positively and disproportionately impacted White women relative to other groups.

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Trump’s Immigration Policy Sees 80% Drop in Immigrant Jobs / Donald Trump Tries to Dodge Racism Claims at WH BHM Event (1 of 2) Feb 21, 2026

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First Half:

In the first half of the episode, we discuss the implications for the MAGA voter base of Trump’s immigration policy and its effect on the job market. We also discuss how Trump and other conservatives hide racism behind their proximity to Black conservatives and how this phenomenon is mutually beneficial to them.

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MAGA Christians Call ‘Empathy’ Sinful / Data Shows Shifting Identities in U.S. Black Population (2 of 2) Feb 21, 2026

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Second Half:

The second half of the show sees us discussing a new trend of MAGA Christians referring to empathy as ‘sinful’ and ‘toxic’ as a way to provide cover for their extreme beliefs. We also discuss the shifting trends in Pew Research data of Black Americans over the last quarter-century and discuss the implications.

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Things a Racist Might Say (First Half) Feb 14, 2026

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First Half:

In the first half of the episode, we comb through several statements typically made by folks who intend to distance themselves from racists but they end up sounding racist themselves. We examine the intention typically found behind these statements, but also how they can be perceived as problematic.

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The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse (Second Half) Feb 14, 2026

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Second Half:

The second half of the show is dedicated to The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse—a supposition by the professor that segments different White identities based on their level of racist/anti-racist behavior. We give our thoughts on this insightful chart and share examples of how we see these behaviors played out in real life.

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What is Needed in Congress? A Conversation with Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee Feb 08, 2026

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In This Episode

Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and ethical barriers—while also advising lawmakers on federal IVF and reproductive health protections.

First Half:

We begin this segment by discussing Elizabeth Lee’s background as a national figure and advocate for IVF treatment for individuals struggling with conception. She makes her case as a congressional candidate and discusses what she plans to bring to Washington D.C. if elected.

Second Half:

The second half of the show is dedicated to uncovering some of the shortcomings of the current administration and discussions of how Elizabeth Lee plans to interject common sense, diversity of thought, and a scientific/fact-based approach to problem-solving if elected.

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Racism is Killing Us…Literally (Part 1) Jan 31, 2026

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First Half:

We begin this segment by discussing the importance of Black women and the fact that they continually work to heal this country and save America from itself. We also discuss a new study that reveals the lifelong effects of enduring racism and how it leads to early deaths in the Black population.

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National School Choice Week with Dr. Carrie Sampson (Part 2) Jan 31, 2026

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Second Half:

Today’s Guest is the author of the book “Navigating School Board Politics” and an associate professor at Arizona State University. Dr. Carrie Sampson joins us again to discuss National School Choice Week here in the U.S. and what it means for communities across the country.

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