Pod Save the People

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Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.

1 DAY AGO

Conspiracies Unfold

Conspiracies unfold as Florida prosecutors vacate convictions for people who bought crack made by the Sheriff's Office, Biden urged to empty federal death row before Trump presidency, and the most-known cause for depression debunked.

1h 24m
DEC 3

I Beg Your Pardon!

A deep dive into the self harm occurring within a Virginia Supermax prison, Putin's efforts to market Russia to Africans, and the declining reputation of the Black church.

1h 34m
NOV 19

Same Goal, New Path

Schools eerily quiet about election results, Bernice King 2017 election advice resurfaces, an ode to Ella Jenkins legacy in children's music and Malcolm Peacock uses art to push boundaries.

1h 16m
NOV 12

Brit Barron on Navigating Complicated Relationships

Hosts gather for a post-election reflection episode. Myles interviews author Brit Barron about her new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma?.

1h 48m
NOV 5

Don’t Sleep on the Vote with Cassandra Welchlin

Election day is here: Kamala Harris makes SNL appearance, jury convicts former officer Brett Hankison of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor, a debate on celebrity in politics, and an ode to late music icon Quincy Jones. Kaya interviews Cassandra Welchlin, executive director of Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable.

1h 30m
OCT 29

George Johnson on Narrative Reclamation

Tensions high as the presidential election draws near, personal phones lawfully tracked to abortion clinics, and influential hip-hop producer Clark Kent passes from colon cancer. Myles interviews award winning author and producer George Johnson about their newest book titled Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known.

1h 27m
OCT 22

Emilia Sykes on People over Policy

Death row inmate receives life-saving subpoena, member of the school-integrating Little Rock Nine passes at 83, and Black US surfers reclaim the waters. DeRay interviews Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes about her ongoing advocacy around issues related to Black maternal health, domestic violence, abortion, and more.

1h 17m
OCT 15

Zellnor Myrie Zooms In On Policy

Alaska exposed as state with the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation, Harris releases campaign agenda for Black men, pushback against racism's classification as health threat, and the resurfaced story of the soul group Superiors. DeRay interviews New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie about his ongoing Congressional efforts and NYC mayoral campaign.

1h 43m

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Thank you! So inspirational and REAL.

Jul 23

justice4now

In the Unprecedented Times episode, y’all have surpassed yourselves in your absolute honesty and sharing a realistic view of America which more real than what we are usually fed. Thank you. I’m sharing this with everyone I know. Plus you gave such real specific actions that anyone can do. A huge thanks and much LOVE from a Lululemon wearing white ( rural) woman.
The news everyone is talking about

Sep 24

C.D.R. Poet

This podcast used to cover the news that other outlets and commentators were overlooking, and they still state that as their mission. But, in actuality, these days they talk about the most popular news stories. The focus has always been Black, and still is, but they have caved to the pressure to have opinions on big headlines rather than trying to elevate smaller headlines. In that regard, they are no longer driving the conversation like they once were; they are following it. I'd love to see them regroup and recommit to their original mission, because there is still a void in coverage there.
A dope pod and a must-listen!

Aug 7

AKA Queen Mab

Smart, fun hosts and non-cookie-cutter topics. I love that this pod branches out and covers so many interesting stories that don't typically get enough attention.
Vanilla journalism

Aug 7

rosess2020

Im curious to hear y’all’s thoughts on Cornel West running for president? I was disappointed this morning on the Tim Waltz commentary as if he is a good bland guy. Ain’t no one need that man. I’m surprised that yall forgot who ordered the national guard during the George Floyd protests that yall like to bring up so much. This man is pictured with the fascist Benjamin nehenatu (I don’t care to look that up to spell it right) Waltz is also actively promoting and working on building a stronger Minnesota-Israel partnership. As if occupied Palestine is not experiencing mass starvation and murder by bombs by the IDF. If only yall would talk about cop cities being built and genocide that’s happening under our “precious left”.

Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.