Civic Cipher

Latest Episodes:

Trump Refuses to Rule Out Summary Executions / The FBI Infiltrated BLM Protests to Undermine the Movement (Part 1) Dec 20, 2025

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In the first half of the show, we are discussing Trump refusing to rule out summary executions, how the FBI infiltrated BLM protests to undermine the movement.

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Phoenix Adopts Idea from the Defund the Police Movement / Trump Weighs in on National Tragedies Making Things Worse (Part 2) Dec 20, 2025

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In the second half of the program, we discuss how Phoenix adopted an idea from the Defund the Police movement and how when Trump weighs in on national tragedies, he often ends up making things worse.

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The Invisible Problems in the Prison System (Part 2) Dec 13, 2025

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In the second half of the program, we examine several of the problems that have arisen (or otherwise been exacerbated) within the carceral system under the current administration.

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A Conversation with Gigi Assi (Part 1) Nov 22, 2025

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Today’s guest, Gigi Assi is the Founder and CEO of Prodigy Pathways, a national nonprofit focused on expanding access to elite sports development and mentorship for underserved youth.

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What You Need to Know About Immigration Crackdown in N.C. (Part 2) Nov 22, 2025

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In the second half of the program, we discuss the consequences of unchecked power and anonymity given to ICE agents and how they have deployed their terror campaign in North Carolina.

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Is the Cash Bail System Racist? -A Chat with Conservative Commentator Ami Horowitz Nov 13, 2025

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Today’s guest, Ami Horowitz is an American conservative documentary filmmaker and activist. He is the writer, producer, and director of Ami on the Loose, a satirical short film series. He is also the host of the recent documentary The Art of War—a look into the practices of the IDF

We dive deep into the merits and drawbacks of the cash bail system by examining racial biases, data, and conversations from actual people captured in Ami's film.

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The New Class of Democratic Female Leadership (Part 1 of 2) Nov 08, 2025

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In the first half of the show, we discuss the newly elected female Democratic leadership, several reasons people dislike Trump, and how the president has been flip-flopping with his position on whether or not to allow SNAP benefit payouts

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Do Ex MAGA Deserve Forgiveness? (Part 2 of 2) Nov 08, 2025

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In the second half of the show, we discuss a DL Hughley interview with TMZ and ask ‘Do ex-MAGA deserve forgiveness? We also discuss a forthcoming nationwide economic boycott blackout scheduled to start Nov. 25th. We give the reasons behind the move, the potential impact, and how to be most effective with boycotting in general.

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Dr. Carrie Sampson on the Importance of U.S. Education Policy and Schoolboard Politics Nov 01, 2025

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Today’s Guest is the author of the book “Navigating School Board Politics” and an associate professor at Arizona State University. Dr. Carrie Sampson’s research focuses on K-12 educational leadership, policymaking and equity, with particular emphasis on school boards, districts, and community advocacy. She serves as a fellow for the National Education Policy Center and the Black Education Research Center.

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An Update on Palestine with Activist Suzanne Yatim (Part 1) Oct 25, 2025

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Suzanne Yatim joins us to discuss the updates coming from Gaza and to give her insights on how the 2024 presidential election has shaped the war, how the ceasefire is playing out, and her thoughts on the protests that have drawn attention to the conflict.

In the first half of the show, we discuss the political developments over the last year that have led to the outcomes we continued to see in Gaza. We discuss the strategies deployed by voters to compel the government to take the war in Gaza seriously, and reflect on things that worked and things that didn’t.

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