
Ep. 115 - Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party
02/26/24 • 68 min
This week, we look at the history of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party. We also discuss the new maps in Wisconsin, the death of Alexei Navalny, and how Alabama has now declared that frozen embryos are children. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review! Useful links from the episode:
- Tony Evers signs new maps in WI
- What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison
- Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration
- The New York Times reports that Trump has privately supports a federal 16 week abortion ban
- Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
- Trump loses New York fraud case
- Wisconsin ethics commission refers Trump fundraising arm for prosecution
- The Black Panther Party 10-Point Program
- People v. Hampton
- Picture of Smiling Police Officers After Killing Hampton
This week, we look at the history of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party. We also discuss the new maps in Wisconsin, the death of Alexei Navalny, and how Alabama has now declared that frozen embryos are children. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review! Useful links from the episode:
- Tony Evers signs new maps in WI
- What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison
- Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration
- The New York Times reports that Trump has privately supports a federal 16 week abortion ban
- Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
- Trump loses New York fraud case
- Wisconsin ethics commission refers Trump fundraising arm for prosecution
- The Black Panther Party 10-Point Program
- People v. Hampton
- Picture of Smiling Police Officers After Killing Hampton
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Ep. 114 - Freedom Summer of 1964
This week, we look at one of the most influential voting drives in American history, the Freedom Summer project of 1964. We also talk about the recent impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, the results of New York's 3rd congressional race, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review! Useful links from the episode:
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- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Myorkas impeached by the House
- NY 3rd district special election
- Read the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents
- Biden press conference
- Wisconsin maps update
- Conservatives were throwing out some wild conspiracies about Taylor Swift’s guest (I wonder why) Ice Spice.
- Citizens’s Council
- Mississippi Burning
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- Freedom Summer
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
- Freedom Summer: PBS Documentary
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This week, we discuss the continued tragedies facing the people of Palestine and its impact on the 2024 election. We also talk about the latest election news, Kyrsten Sinema finally resigning, and Biden's State of the Union address. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review! Useful links from the episode:
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- Interview with IDF Lt. Col. Peter Lerner
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