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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Sen. Kamala Harris Wants the Next Stimulus Package to Put People First

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04/24/20 • 23 min

Senator Kamala Harris knows the public health crisis comes first, and the economic crisis follows--because without healthy Americans, nothing else matters. And that's why she's fighting for items in the next coronavirus stimulus package like free medical treatment and data collection based on race, in order to better target resources based on need. It's also why she's worried about states reopening businesses too soon, and what the repercussions could look like. Mark covers this and so much more with the former presidential candidate in today's episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Will the Post Office Be a Coronavirus Casualty?

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04/27/20 • 31 min

The death toll from coronavirus in the United States has topped 50-thousand, and Sam Smith, Founder and Editor of prorev.com, let's us know that's more than we lose to suicide in an entire year. Another death that Sam and Mark discuss, is that of the United States Postal Service--its still standing now, but the future is uncertain, and it just might have something to do with Trump not wanting people to be able to vote by mail in November. That and more with Sam Smith on today's episode of Make It Plain. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Maurice Mitchell of Movement for Black Lives

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05/25/21 • 34 min

We remember George Floyd on the day of his murder and measure the progress made in keeping Black people safe in their communities. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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Anthony T. Browder on Egyptian Etymology

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02/02/22 • 17 min

On this second day of Black History Month, Mark embarks on another history-based conversation with Anthony T. Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. Anthony is also the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Today’s discussion dives deep into Egyptian etymology, beginning with an exploration of “Hotep,” its origin and demonization and how that plays out in society-at-large. For more information from Anthony Browder: IKG-info.com OR asarestorationproject.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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Economy Check with Chad Stone

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03/21/22 • 27 min

Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, returns for a quick review of the February jobs report and the state of our economy. We’re still climbing back from the job losses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the numbers do show we’re in a better place. But as per usual, women and people of color are struggling to recover the most. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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Great Resignation or Great Job Mismatch?

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03/22/22 • 39 min

William Spriggs, AFL-CIO Chief Economist, Howard University Professor, and former Assistant Secretary of Labor, disputes the phenomenon labeled the “Great Resignation,” and calls it more of a Great Job Mismatch as employees are leaving employers who raised minimum wages only because state laws forced them, and are seeking jobs where they are more valued by employers. He discusses the roots of inflation, high gas prices and the fight to unionize workers at corporations that are anti-union—like Starbucks. Also, he explains how influential SCOTUS is in employment cases, in arbitration and in upholding corporate power, as the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson commence. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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"It Was Not Accidental, It Was Murder," Says Congressman Don Beyer on #GeorgeFloyd

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06/03/20 • 20 min

As our country remains in a state of unrest, Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia's 8th District is not shying away from calling George Floyd's death what it was: murder. In today's episode, he reflects on that as well as his discomfort with the fact that some people seem more upset about property damage than what is happening to human lives. You'll also hear why he calls Trump a modern-day George Wallace, his thoughts on re-opening states (remember coronavirus?), and why he's confident in Joe Biden's campaign for president. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Fox News Cozies Up to Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories

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04/14/20 • 42 min

Fox News is endangering people's lives with their misinformation--the gap has officially closed between their broadcast of lies and how it could impact viewers. As the President of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone deals with Fox fallacies daily, and he says that the damage is irreparable, as hosts show no shame in giving life to conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, Trump shows support and enthusiasm for a news program that suggested beating COVID-19 by pointing a hair dryer up your nose. #UnFoxMyCableBox Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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DeRay McKesson of Black Lives Matter

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06/11/21 • 29 min

DeRay McKesson is an activist, organizer, former teacher, podcast host (Pod Save the People) and leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. In today’s episode, DeRay hits us with the data on police murdering civilians, and helps us understand what is actually collected and tracked--and, perhaps more importantly, what isn’t. DeRay also draws an undeniable connection between police and prison reform, explaining how it’s a disservice to discuss the former without the latter. *Producer's Note: this conversation was recorded in March 2020 Photo Credit: www.deray.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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Epidemiologist Dr. Sandro Galea

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11/15/21 • 17 min

The fact is, we won’t be seeing the last of COVID-19 anytime soon. That’s one of the several truths dropped in today’s episode with Dr. Sandro Galea, epidemiologist and Dean of Boston University’s Robert A. Knox School of Public Health, and author of his new book “The Contagion Next Time.” Not only can we expect to see more of the coronavirus, but we could see stronger, more deadly strains. But this episode is not intended to make you fear what’s ahead! Dr. Galea wants us to prepare accordingly, and consider a number of external factors, so as to not forget all that we endured with coronavirus and be in poor conditions to battle the virus again. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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The average episode length on Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson is 33 minutes.

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The first episode of Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson was released on Jul 18, 2019.

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