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Pod Save the People

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.

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Latest Episodes:

When Bigotry Goes Viral w/ Alphonzo Terrell Apr 29, 2025

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Wisconsin judge arrested by the FBI, Kehlani performance cancelled by Cornell University due to anti-war stance, and Mexico's president bans U.S. ads targeting migrants. Myles interviews Alphonzo Terrell, CEO of Black-owned social media platform SPILL.

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Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI, charged with obstructing immigrant arrest

Mexico’s president wants to ban U.S. ads warning against migration

Kehlani Responds After Having Cornell University Performance Canceled Due to Stance on Israel

NFL is “reviewing” Jeff Ulbrich’s role in the Shedeur Sanders prank call

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reinstates Commonsense School Discipline Policies

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Monopolies, Movies & Mystery Meat Apr 22, 2025

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DOGE places AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave, Google in the hot seat for its search engine monopoly, 'Sinners' dominates the box-office with $45M on opening weekend, and lab-grown chicken nuggets make its way in rotation.

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DOGE comes for AmeriCorps staff in Washington and across the country

This week in science: Drumming crabs, lab-made nuggets and LSD without the trip

'Sinners' is a box-office winner, making $45 million on its opening weekend

The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know

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Bob The Drag Queen on Black Imagination Apr 15, 2025

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DOJ ends agreement to address wastewater problems in rural Alabama, elevated blood levels of mercury and lead found in Palisades firefighters, and mixed feelings on the Dems recent public appearances. Myles interviews actor, performer, and New York Times Best Selling Author Bob The Drag Queen about their new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert.

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DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump

Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study

Quick, No One Tell Trump About Bernie Sanders and AOC’s Crowd Sizes

Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder

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Let's Talk About The Resistance Apr 08, 2025

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NC Supreme Court blocks order to throw out 60,000 ballots, Barack Obama doubles down on criminalization of Assata Shakur, and a debate on the ethics of genetically screened embryos.

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NC Supreme Court temporarily blocks court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race

Why Assata Shakur was suddenly promoted to terrorist

Should human life be optimized?

The Rise and Fall of 'the Resistance'

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The Evolution of Black Literacy w/ Derek W. Black Apr 01, 2025

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Louisiana voters reject far-right constitutional amendments, sudden influx in foreign recruitment of American scientists, Black expats share why they're happier living outside the U.S. DeRay interviews author and law professor Derek W. Black about his new book Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy.

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Louisiana voters reject all four constitutional amendments, despite Gov. Jeff Landry's support

Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding

Black expats share why they’re happier living outside the U.S.: I get to ‘exist in peace’

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The Aunties on Self-Reparations Mar 25, 2025

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FDA targets popular gay party drug, majority-Black town starts armed protection group, and Dems draw thousands at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally. Myles interviews filmmakers Charlyn Griffith-Oro and Jeannine Kayembe-Oro to explore their short film The Aunties which shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene.

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A majority-Black town starts armed protection group after neo-Nazi rally

FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug

AOC and Bernie Sanders draw thousands of people at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in Denver

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

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Ebonee Davis on Collective Identity Mar 18, 2025

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White House ignores federal orders, Fulbright scholars left stranded internationally, and California cannabis contaminated with pesticides. Myles interviews world renowned artist and model Ebonee Davis about her journey toward authorship of her book titled Daughter.

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Exclusive: How the White House ignored a judge's order to turn back deportation flights

Many Fulbright scholars say they feel stranded after the Trump administration suspended their funding

Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agency

Vulgar Rangers hat selling big on secondary market as other team hats removed from MLB online shop

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Nic Stone on Fiction vs. Reality Mar 11, 2025

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The dark history of retinol, the causal myth of bacterial vaginosis, and Abel Selaocoe crosses time and cultures in new album. DeRay interviews Nic Stone about her new book, Dear Manny.

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Retinol: The Skin-Care Ingredient With a Horrifying History

A Third of Women Get This Infection. The Fix: Treat Their Male Partners.

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe fosters dialogue across time and cultures in a new album

House votes to censure Rep. Al Green with Democrats' help

Louisiana college student's death investigated as possible hazing incident

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Brian Benjamin on the Power of State Mar 04, 2025

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Dems veer right, Trump-Zelensky heated exchange, and Curry J. Hackett use of AI in art, design, and urban planning. DeRay interviews former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin.

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Playbook: Democrats in despair

'It never should have happened': Americans frustrated by Trump-Zelensky spat

Curry J. Hackett has a vision for Black futurity that drives his work in art, design, and urban planning

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Michael Harriot on Histories Untold Feb 25, 2025

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Jury finds Alabama police force operated as a 'criminal enterprise', Joy Reid's MSNBC show canceled, Luigi Mangione's lawyer receives key evidence from HBO doc, and Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., passes at 78. In the final week of Blackest Book Club, Kaya interviews author Michael Harriot about his book titled Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America.

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Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury says it operated like a "criminal enterprise"

Luigi Mangione's Lawyer: NYC Mayor Shared Key Evidence on HBO 'Before Defense Had Even Seen It'

Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Dead at 78

Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show Canceled in Major Shake-Up

MSNBC's Joy Reid addresses homophobic blog post controversy

Kennedy Center reeling from 'stunning' ticket sales collapse after Trump takeover: report

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