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Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well.

Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts.

Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.

Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.

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Ed Gordon Knows How to Harness Your Black Voting Power and Excellence in New Book "Conversations in Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership" Jan 24, 2020

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Veteran journalist Ed Gordon knows we are in a crucial moment in our country's history, which is why he knew the time was now to put out his hard-hitting book, "Conversations in Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership." There is a lack of consistency in progress and he gathers a powerful team of voices to examine what has been working, what holds the progressive agenda back, and the tactics and strategy needed going forward. Mark and Ed use his conversations with his incredible lineup of thought leaders to explore how to harness the power of the black voting muscle and make it commonplace in our elections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Maya Wiley Says Your Impeachment Fears are Justified Jan 17, 2020

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When people recognize Maya Wiley from her legal commentary on MSNBC and NBC, she gets stopped on the street by those asking how worried they should be as a citizen in the midst of the impeachment chaos. She answers this question with Mark as they dive deep into analyzing the intricacies of the process, its origin and the Constitution, and point to some stark (and troubling) differences between how Republicans are acting now as opposed to the Nixon/Watergate scandal. Her expert legal analysis proves helpful in understanding Trump’s privileges, how the Supreme Court comes into play, and what may be coming next, as we see a power volley between House Democrats and Senate Republicans play out in the media spotlight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Reforming Criminal Justice and Growing from Trauma with Donna Hylton Jan 03, 2020

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The majority of women who are incarcerated have been victims of violence and/or abuse, and Donna Hylton is working to change that. Hylton is best known for her social justice activism, serving as one of the key drivers in the Less Is More NY Bill, the passage of the Domestic Violence Survivors’ Justice Act, and participating in the successful Close Rikers campaign. Now, she’s fighting for the 90-percent of incarcerated women and girls who experience violence and sexual assault. She joins Mark to discuss her recently established non-profit, A Little Piece of Light (the same name as her memoir), which is looking to provide comprehensive support for women, girls, transgender, and non-conforming individuals whose lives have been impacted by trauma and incarceration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Raising the Standard of Gun Ownership with Igor Volsky of Guns Down America Dec 27, 2019

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2019 has seen more mass shootings than days on the calendar, and Igor Volsky is doing something about it. In this episode, Mark sits down with the Executive Director of Guns Down American to look back on the year, which, despite its horrific violence, has also included some significant "wins" for Volsky and the organization--most notably pushing Wal-Mart to step back from promoting gun sales and get involved with lobbying Congress on gun reform. Volsky also talks about the first-ever gun safety scorecard for national retailers--is your favorite store getting a passing grade? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Deny, Attack, Obfuscate: Learning Trump's Playbook from Inside Roy Cohn's Family Dec 20, 2019

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"He was nefarious. He was horrible." That's how Dave Marcus describes his cousin Roy Cohn, who was a mentor to Donald Trump up until his death. Cohn taught Trump and Giuliani how to be criminals, showing them plays from his own playbook, which he used to aid members of the mafia, among others, as a "fixer." Cohn taught Trump and Giuliani the tactic they employ most frequently today: deny, attack, obfuscate. Marcus gives a unique insight on what his family considered their most "phony" member and how his most corrupt methods are on display in Trump's White House. Dave Marcus is the recipient of a Pulitzer Price for International Reporting, and penned at op-ed for Politico which you can read here: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/24/roy-cohn-trump-cousin-228167 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Understanding Food Insecurity with WhyHunger Dec 12, 2019

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You might not know it, but you probably know someone who is food insecure. It affects 42.2 million Americans, which means they are often forced to skip meals, eat less food at meals, buy cheap non-nutritious food, or feed their children but not themselves. The team at WhyHunger believes nutritious food is a human right, and Senior Director of Programs Alison Cohen joins to educate us on food insecurity and the shocking statistics, draws the connection to poverty, and shares how we can work to end hunger. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Johnson's Impeachment Is The Same As Trump's Dec 06, 2019

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Brenda Wineapple, author of “Impeachers - The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation,” sets the record straight that was virally flawed by Prof. Jonathan Turley during this week’s House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How Ukrainegate Proves Trump Is A Russian Asset Nov 15, 2019

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Military intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance on his new book, "The Plot To Betray America." Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kingdom Choir Director Karen Gibson Nov 08, 2019

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Karen talks with Mark about the influence gospel music in the States has had upon her, and the Royal who actually invited the Choir to sing at the Royal Wedding. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Bershan Shaw On Beating Cancer--Hers & Yours Nov 01, 2019

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Cancers as in personal setbacks and demons...She also talks about her new podcast, "Buckle Up with Bershan." Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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