No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Podcast Series

No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Limited Podcast Series is a five episode series that explores crucial questions about the future of social movements, particularly the racial justice movement. How do we continue to push back against the rise of authoritarianism and safeguard the hard-won victories of recent years? This year has seen a dramatic shift in the political landscape with President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election and endorsement of his Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the Democratic ticket. Against a backdrop of widespread protests over the United States’ Middle East policies, contentious presidential campaigns, and unsettling instances of political violence, we find ourselves navigating a period of significant uncertainty. The echoes of the 2016 election, when "no matter what happens" became a catchphrase of unpredictability and upheaval, resonate more than ever. As we look back over the past eight years—marked by former President Trump’s felony conviction, a conservative Supreme Court reshaping our nation's framework, and a growing erosion of trust in democratic institutions, this series lifts up the voices of esteemed thought leaders, activists, and former civil servants. Their insights on the election's potential implications and strategies for advancing racial equity in the years ahead will help us navigate the future, "no matter what happens.