Join us each week for the latest takes and perspectives on current political issues. We bring commentaries from historical and contemporary sources into conversation, as well as discuss how you can get involved in the national discussion through grassroots action.
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Episode 3: Sports, Protest, and Criminal Justice Reform
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This week, the United States gets to watch as the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Superbowl LII. But football (like all sports) involves more than a battle of strength: hear how Eagles Safety Malcolm Jenkins describes his commitment to fighting for justice, as well as about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' iconic salute during …
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Episode 2: Corporate Tax Cuts, Interstate Competition, and Amazon
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The interstate bidding war over Amazon's new headquarters may have effects on communities and regions other than the creation of new jobs. Robert Reich (Inequality Media) argues that the government should not provide tax cuts to corporations, while Brian Alexander (The Atlantic) posits that competition between cities economically injures the countr…
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Episode 1: Consensus, the Civil Rights Movement, and DACA
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The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenges our ideas of “consensus,” while national politicians continue the battle to protect the right to citizenship for immigrants. Cosecha works on a grassroots level to challenge politicians to set a new precedent.Autor: Not a Rhino
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