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What can Kamala Harris' defeat tell us about American attitudes towards Black women and other marginalized genders? This week, Imara is joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones, to answer this question from a political and personal perspective. The two discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic, rage, and misogyny might have contributed to the election outcome. Jamilah shares her insights about whether Harris really wanted to be president and how her 2024 campaign might have been just another example of a Black woman being set up to fail. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast@translash.org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)Follow our guests on social media!Jo Miller: Instagram (@jo.miller.sj)Jamilah King: X (@jamilahking) and Instagram (@jamilahking)TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.This episode was engineered by Lucy Little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris on Tuesday night to become only the second president in US history to win two nonconsecutive terms. (The last one? Grover Cleveland in 1892.) Trump won the presidency following one of the most tumultuous election years in modern US history—one that included an incumbent president pulling out of his  reelection bid, the vice president becoming the Democratic nominee a few short months before Election Day, and two assassination attempts on Trump.A majority of voters elected Trump to return to the White House following a campaign often filled with violent rhetoric, misinformation, and disparaging comments about women, immigrants, and people of color. Harris was unable to build a coalition to defeat Trump, losing both the Electoral College and the popular vote after a campaign that initially energized Democrats around the country after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.“America has never had a Black woman governor,” says Mother Jones editorial director Jamilah King. “So the fact that America's never had a Black woman president is not surprising. I don't think we as a country were quite ready for it.”In this Reveal podcast extra, host Al Letson sits down with King, as well as Mother Jones' David Corn and Ari Berman, to break down how Trump won, why Harris' campaign faltered, and where the nation goes from here. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Instagram Listen: Red, Black, and Blue (Reveal)Read: America Meets Its Judgment Day (Mother Jones)Read: Republicans Defeat Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative With Brazen Anti-Democratic Tactics (Mother Jones)Read: Trump Wins the White House in a Political Comeback Rooted in Appeals to Frustrated Voters (Associated Press)

Jamilah King, an editorial director for Mother Jones, explains why some Black women activists still have their doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris as she leans into her personal story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about how she got into her career in journalism, her process for editing other reporters and how Kamala Harris' career evolved since she started covering her in San Francisco.Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com

Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about her experience covering Kamala Harris' career starting when she was a DA in San Francisco and what she's watching in this election. Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com

Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about her process for editing other reporters and what that looks like in her role at Mother Jones. Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com

Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about how she got into her career in journalism and she's watched it change over her 15 year career.Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)

Kamala Harris's importance for Black women in power. The legal challenges to California's child social media law. Finally, Sacramento photographer and music director Raul Gonzo's first major exhibit. Kamala Harris at the DNC The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago, and the opening night featured a number of prominent appearances including President Joe Biden, former nominee Hillary Clinton, and the presumptive nominee - Vice President Kamala Harris. Jamilah King, editorial director at Mother Jones joins Insight to talk about Harris' political journey from the state to the national level, and what her candidacy means for Black women in power.  CA's Social Media Law and the 1st Amendment A federal appeals court ruled last week that parts of California's social media law, which was intended to protect children, might violate the First Amendment. Leslie Gielow Jacobs, Anthony Kennedy Professor of Law at University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law provides a breakdown of the law's components, the various legal challenges, and the difficulty around regulating social media. McGeorge School of Law is a financial supporter of CapRadio. Artist Raul Gonzo  is a Latin American artist, director, and photographer known for his colorful and imaginative visual style. His work can be viewed at the Crocker Art Museum, which is currently hosting his first solo show "Color Madness" through Oct. 20. He joins Insight ahead of an appearance at Creativity Speaks to talk about how he gained his name and developed his bold, unique visual style.

This week on Disrupted, we dive deep into one of the wildest election cycles in recent history. Journalist and editorial director for Mother Jones, Jamilah King, offers her take on some of the latest political developments. We also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy with Higher Heights for America, an organization that supports Black women in politics. You can also watch Disrupted host Khalilah Brown-Dean's interview with C-Span's Washington Journal about the role of black sororities and fraternities and why they could play a huge role in the election. Guests: Jamilah King: Editorial Director at Mother Jones Glynda C. Carr: President and CEO of Higher Heights for America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris's nomination for president is historic and unprecedented. But one thing that has followed Harris since her initial campaign for president in 2019 are the many questions around her record as a prosecutor, district attorney and eventually the Attorney General of California. These questions have come to a head through the lens of the brutal, high profile killing of Sonya Massey at the hands of an officer on July 6 just outside Springfield, Illinois. Massey thought someone was breaking into her home and called the cops. She was actually in the midst of a mental health crisis, and when two officers showed up, the situation got much worse despite the officers acknowledging that they knew Massey may be in mental distress. Body camera footage ultimately revealed a horrific scene in which Deputy Sheriff Sean Grayson shoots Massey in the face, then refuses to provide aid as she dies. Grayson has been indicted on murder charges and denied pretrial release. Massey's story broke into national news just days before Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president.  So what, if anything, in her extensive career can provide insight on what a potential Harris administration could or even would do to end this cycle of police killings?In this episode, host Kai Wright discusses the juxtaposition of Sonya Massey's life and death and candidate Harris's record on police violence specifically and law enforcement generally with Christina Carrega,criminal justice reporter at Capital B, and Jamilah King, editorial director at Mother Jones. Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here.Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.

Conservative media outlets are testing a series of talking points to discredit the leading Democratic candidate for president. On this week's On the Media, hear how right-wing coverage of Kamala Harris compares to what Hilary Clinton received. Plus, podcast host Ezra Klein reflects on how his early call for President Biden to step aside came true.[00:10] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Kat Abughazaleh, a video creator also known as Kat Abu, about how right-wing attacks on the presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris compare to those on Hillary Clinton in 2016, and how conservative media outlets were unprepared to coordinate a campaign against Harris. [14:02] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Jamilah King, editorial director at Mother Jones, about Kamala Harris' rise from district attorney in Oakland, California to the second highest office in the United States, and the narratives that have followed her and her political career through the years.[30:34] Micah speaks with Ezra Klein, New York Times columnist and host of ‘The Ezra Klein Show,' to reflect on Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, and Klein's role as one of the earliest voices calling for Biden to step aside.Further reading / listening:Fox's Racist, Sexist Attacks on Kamala Aren't Landing. Yet. by Kat AbughazalehIt's Kamala's Campaign Now by Jamilah KingDemocrats Have a Better Option Than Joe Biden by Ezra Klein On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

00:08 – Jamilah King, editorial director at Mother Jones (and author of many articles about the arc of Kamala Harris's career in politics) 00:34  – Tahir Hamut Izgil, one of the foremost poets writing in Uyghur. He fled China and now lives near Washington, DC. His latest book is a memoir entitled Waiting to Be Arrested at Night: A Uyghur Poet's Memoir of China's Genocide. His translator, Joshua L. Freeman, is a specialist in Uyghur history and literature at Academia Sinica in Taiwan. [repeat broadcast] The post Who is Kamala Harris today? appeared first on KPFA.

Original Air Date: 8/8/2020 Today we take a look at the concept of defunding the police; what it means, what it doesn't and what the goals of the movement are.  Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Race, Police, & The Pandemic - FRONTLINE - Air Date 6-2-20 Jelani Cobb describes how the relationship between black Americans and the police has become a “barometer” for race relations in the country and that explosive tensions are “overwhelmingly” in response to an issue of police use of force. Ch. 2: Panel Discussion on Radical Police Reform - The Daily Show - Air Date 6-10-20 Trevor hosts a panel on movements to radically reimagine policing in the U.S. with Patrisse Cullors, Josie Duffy Rice, Sam Sinyangwe, Mychal Denzel Smith and Alex S. Vitale. Ch. 3: The Racial Justice Uprising in the U.S. is Taking Hold Overseas - The Takeaway - Air Date 6-8-20 Explaining that an overburdened police system that takes on way too much, including much that is outside the realm of their training, is something that no one should want. Ch. 4: The End of Policing with Alex Vitale - The Bastani Factor, Novara Media - Air Date 6-3-20 Aaron Bastani interviews author of ‘The End of Policing', Alex Vitale, to ask just how bad law enforcement is in the United States, and what can be done about it. Ch. 5: Defunding the Police Is Only the Beginning - The Mother Jones Podcast - Air Date 6-17-20 Josie Duffy Rice joins Jamilah King for a discussion about the recent police killing of Rayshard Brookes in Atlanta, the deep racist and classist structural issues with policing in America, and why defunding the police is only step one. Ch. 6: Defund Police What It Means & How It Would Really Work - News Beat - Air Date 6-16-20 In the wake of the police slaying of George Floyd in Minneapolis, protesters have not only flooded the streets, but they're actively pushing reforms that go well beyond traditional solutions. Ch. 7: How to Defund the Police - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 6-11-20 Racism is baked into the U.S. model of policing. More and more people are starting to believe that no amount of "reform" will help; a full tear-down is required. But what does "defunding the police" actually mean? Ch. 8: Is It Time To Defund the Police? - Deconstructed with Mehdi Hasan - Air Date 6-11-20 Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss the future of policing and community-oriented systems of public safety in the United States. Ch. 9: The Politics of "Defund the Police" - Politics with Amy Walter, The Takeaway - Air Date 6-12-20 Congress is reckoning with how to respond to the protests and calls for police accountability. Two national reporters join to discuss the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Ch. 10: We Can't Let The Uprising Get Co-opted - The Michael Brooks Show - Air Date 6-10-20 Notes on the uprising and how we move forward without allowing the forces of neoliberalism to co-opt the movement. Ch. 11: Angela Davis: Abolishing police is not just about dismantling. It's also about building up. - Democracy Now - Air Date 6-12-2020 Amid a worldwide uprising against police brutality and racism, we discuss the historic moment with legendary scholar and activist Angela Davis. EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE The Movement for Black Lives Introduces the BREATHE Act (Colorlines) What Exactly Does It Mean to Defund the Police? (The Cut, NY Mag,) What Does It Mean to Invest in Black Communities? (The Nation) How to Defund the Police (The New Yorker) How to Make Defunding the Police a Reality (The Nation) Defunding the Police Will Actually Make Us Safer (ACLU) Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com ​ ​ ​

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's reaction to the horrific mass shooting in Cleveland, Texas and the lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Then in our roundtable, Maria and Julio are joined by Danielle Moodie, host of the podcast Woke AF Daily and co-host of The New Abnormal and Democracy-ish podcasts, to talk about the 2024 presidential election, the impact of Twitter on the media, and the legal battle over access to the abortion pill, mifepristone. ITT Staff Picks: Eugene Robinson talks about Greg Abbott's inappropriate response to the massacre in Texas and how the U.S. having more guns than people and a lack of gun control is what ultimately leads to mass shootings, in this opinion piece for The Washington Post. Norman Eisen and Josh Stanton analyze the lawsuit between Disney and DeSantis in this opinion piece for MSNBC. “Although emergency orders in time-sensitive cases had long been a part of the high court's work, in recent years the volume, breadth, and partisan valence of the justices' rulings in such matters had changed,” writes Adam Serwer in this piece for The Atlantic. Photo credit: AP Photo/Susan Walsh

Fernanda Santos and Jamilah King step into the co-host chairs to discuss the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl and a New York Times report about migrant child labor in the U.S. Then in our roundtable, Maria and Julio get into the latest attacks on reproductive rights and the state of the Supreme Court with Jessica Mason Pieklo, senior vice president and executive editor of Rewire News Group, and co-host of the podcast Boom! Lawyered. ITT Staff Picks:  “A white man shot an unarmed Black teen and remained free for days. When community leaders and activists say Ralph and his family deserve better, clearly the bungled arrest of the perpetrator is evidence that justice is being served slowly,” writes Toriano Porter in this opinion piece for the Kansas City Star. “Certain antisocial forces are trying their darndest to prevent all of our children from growing up and maturing into the kind of people who can make this democracy functional. And people keep putting them in power,” writes Imani Perry for The Atlantic. Garnet Henderson writes about the Online Abortion Resource Squad, which provides accurate and supportive information about abortion on Reddit, via Rewire News Group. Photo credit: AP Photo/Nathan Howard

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, managing editor at BuzzFeed News, talk about the latest election results and former President Trump's announcement that he's running again in 2024.  They also unpack the ongoing issue of gun violence after the shooting at UVA, where three students were killed. Finally, they get into the human rights issues surrounding the FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar.  ITT Staff Picks:  “Pelosi got a lot right in her time as leader of the Democratic caucus — but her hesitancy to impeach Donald Trump was a major mistake,” writes MSNBC opinion columnist Hayes Brown.  “It's not fair that a fear that this tragedy would be used by conservatives to negate leftist laments against violent racism was among my first thoughts when I read about this story,” writes Nadira Goffe about how the politicization of gun violence limits grief, in this piece for Slate.  Dr. Nasser Mohamed, the first Qatari to publicly come out as gay, talks to Time Magazine about the reality of life for LGBTQ+ people in Qatar ahead of the World Cup games.  Photo credit:

Original Air Date 10/9/2021 Today we take a look at structures and specifics of settler colonialism from around the world including the US, Caribbean, Australia, Israel and Mexico Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: History of US imperialism in Latin America: From settler colonialism to Pink Tide - Moderate Rebels - Air Date 12-12-20 Ben Norton was invited to give this talk on US imperialism in Latin America, for the Workers' Party of Ireland. He discusses the history from European settler colonialism, through the Monroe Doctrine, the first cold war, and the three revolutions. Ch. 2: Slavery, race and capital in the sixteenth century / Gerald Horne - This Is Hell! - Air Date 7-21-20 Gerald Horne discusses the relationship between racism and expansionist foreign policies Ch. 3: Settler Colonialism Is Behind Climate Denial - Novara Media - Air Date 1-5-20 Australia is on fire. So why do so many of its politicians seem intent on denying the cause? Ch. 4: Pearls for empire / Molly A. Warsh - This Is Hell! - Air Date 9-20-21 Historian Molly A. Warsh on her book "American Baroque: Pearls and the Nature of Empire, 1492-1700" from UNC Press. Ch. 5: Rewriting resistance: how Black rebellion shapes world events - People's Republic - Air Date 8-20-20 This week, we continue our commemoration of Black August with Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history and author of over 40 books, including The Counter-Revolution of 1776. Ch. 6: Ilan Pappé: Viewing Israel-Palestine Through the Lens of Settler-Colonialism - The East is a Podcast - Air Date 5-13-20 A 2017 lecture by Ilan Pappé titled "The Value of Viewing Israel-Palestine Through the Lens of Settler-Colonialism" hosted by the WRMEA. Ch. 7: Crimes of Apartheid - In The Thick - Air Date 5-14-21 Maria is joined by guest co-host and ITT All-star Jamilah King to discuss the continued violence and attacks against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and forces in Gaza. We hear from Gaza-based journalist Hana Salah about what she is seeing on the ground. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: Rick Perlstein: ‘I was drafted into the project of settler colonialism as a child' - The Real News Podcast - Air Date 8-13-21 Marc talks with Rick Perlstein about growing up Jewish in Milwaukee, the process of unlearning Zionist indoctrination, and how the United States' support of an Israeli ethno-state foments continued violence. Ch. 9: Gerald Horne: Slavery, White Supremacy, & The Roots Of Settler Colonialism - Last Born In The Wilderness - Air Date 5-25-18 Did racism and white supremacy arise as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in the 17th century, or did these concepts exist prior to the mass enslavement of Africans and the genocide of the indigenous peoples on what is now called America? Ch. 10: So Far from God, So Close to the United States w/ Alexander Aviña - American Prestige - Air Date 9-9-21 The boys speak with Alexander Aviña, an assistant professor of history at Arizona State University, about the history of Mexico and U.S.-Mexican Relations from the 1810 Mexican War of Independence to the "drug war" of today. VOICEMAILS Ch. 11: No velvet glove - Nick From California Ch. 12: Followup on conspiracy theory hot take - Nick from California FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 13: Final comments on how conspiracy theorists are like timeshare sales people MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard (https://theobard.bandcamp.com/track/this-fickle-world) Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, managing editor at BuzzFeed News, unpack the Monkeypox virus and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. They also get into the latest on the Justice Department's investigation into January 6, and the upcoming Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever.  ITT Staff Picks: There is widespread fear and anxiety about the Monkeypox virus among gay and bisexual men, a community which has been hit the hardest, reports Liam Stack for The New York Times.  In this piece for Politico, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein write about the growing list of criminal and civil investigations aimed at former President Trump for his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election, and in the violence at the Capitol on January 6th.  César Delgado writes about the Mesoamerican and Indigenous influences in Wakanda Forever, the sequel to Black Panther, in this piece for Latino Rebels. Photo credit: Oliver Contreras/Pool via AP

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, managing editor at BuzzFeed News, talk about the final January 6 hearing of the summer, the bills passed in the House to protect same-sex marriage and the right to contraception, and the recent racist attacks against South Texas Representative Mayra Flores. This episode was mixed by Rosana Cabán. ITT Staff Picks: Trump's “idleness, the committee sought to prove, should not be confused with ineffectiveness. It was complicity,” writes Jim Newell in his breakdown of the final January 6 hearing of the summer, for Slate. Orion Rummler reports for The 19th on how the Respect for Marriage Act would protect same-sex marriage if the landmark Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges is overturned. “It's time for Democrats and so-called liberals to stop being smug when it comes to Latino voters and instead start earning the respect,” writes Julio in this opinion piece for MSNBC about the racist attacks against Rep. Mayra Flores. Photo credit: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File

Maria and guest co-host Jamilah King, managing editor at BuzzFeed News, discuss President Biden's trip to the Middle East, including his visit to Israel and his meeting in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They also get into the latest January 6th hearing, and the recent protests in Uvalde, Texas.  This episode was mixed by Rosana Cabán. ITT Staff Picks: “Rather than announcing any major initiatives, Biden, who is on a four-day trip to Israel, the occupied West Bank, and Saudi Arabia, seems more like he is headed into the region in search of an exit from it,” writes Murtaza Hussain for The Intercept.   The seventh January 6th hearing focused on confirming that former President Donald Trump was at the center of the attempted coup, writes John Nichols for The Nation.  Al Tompkins reports on why KVUE and the Austin-American Statesman decided to release video footage of law enforcement's response to the mass shootings in Uvalde, for Poynter. Photo credit: Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at BuzzFeed News, talk about the first public hearing on the January 6 attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol. They also get into the Congressional hearing in response to gun violence and the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde last month. And, they discuss the media coverage of a migrant caravan traveling to the U.S. through Mexico, and the upcoming 10 year anniversary of the DACA program. ITT Staff Picks: In this piece for The Boston Globe, columnist Renée Graham analyzes whether the public will actually pay attention to the Jan. 6 hearings, despite their clear importance for American democracy. “Our security is a constitutional value, one that outweighs absolutist gun-rights claims by NRA lobbyists, or Oath Keepers, and other insurrectionist groups who hold their access to weapons dear for use in an imagined anti-tyranny quest,” writes law professor Thomas P. Crocker in this piece for The Atlantic. On the 10-year anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA, recipients are reflecting on the program's limitations and an uncertain future, writes journalist Jeff Brumley in this piece for Baptist News. Photo credit: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via AP, Pool

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at BuzzFeed News, talk about Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter. They also get into the Supreme Court's decision to continue excluding Puerto Rico from federal benefits, and the future of the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy. And, they discuss new revelations on Republican politicians' involvement in the January 6 insurrection. ITT Staff Picks: “Now one of the world's biggest bullies will soon control one of the world's biggest and most influential bully pulpits,” writes Renée Graham in this piece for the Boston Globe. “I felt like a bucket of cold water fell on me,” said one woman affected by the Supreme Court's decision to deny Puerto Ricans access to SSI benefits, in this NBC News piece by Nicole Acevedo. For Mother Jones, Noah Y. Kim unpacks the implications of newly released recordings of Republican politicians in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection. Photo credit: Patrick Pleul/Pool Photo via AP, File

Maria and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at BuzzFeed News, discuss a federal judge's decision to strike down the federal mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation. They also get into the pushback from some Democrats against the repeal of Title 42, and talk about the case of Melissa Lucio, the first Latina woman to be put on death row in Texas. ITT Staff Picks: Aaron Blake breaks down the decision by Trump-nominated judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle against the CDC's mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation in this piece for The Washington Post. In this piece for The Intercept, journalists Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith dive deep into the case of Melissa Lucio, and efforts from trial jurors, activists, and lawmakers to prove her innocence. “The end of Title 42 paired with a new approach to asylum processing presents an opportunity to pivot not from a draconian border approach to chaos, as moderate Democrats fear and Republicans anticipate, but to a much more orderly and charitable system,” writes immigration reporter Felipe De La Hoz in this piece for The New Republic. Photo credit: Representante estatal de Texas, Jeff Leach, vía AP

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at BuzzFeed News, discuss the Brooklyn subway shooting and the calls for more policing in response. They also get into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation's purchase of a six million dollar mansion in California. And, they unpack the latest on COVID-19. ITT Staff Picks: Nick Pinto writes about the failure of aggressive policing to prevent potential tragedies like the Brooklyn subway shooting in this piece for The Intercept. In this piece for NY Mag, journalist Sean Campbell dives deep into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation's purchase of a $6 million mansion in California. For The Atlantic, Ed Yong documents the prolonged grief of those who've lost loved ones to COVID-19: “Every news story twisted the knife. Every surge salted the wound. Two years later, she is still inundated by her grief. ‘And now people are saying we can get back to normal,' she told me. ‘What's normal?'” Photo credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at BuzzFeed News, discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and critique Western media coverage of the war. And, they talk about the ongoing January 6th trials. We also hear from Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, on policing and President Biden's State of the Union address. ITT Staff Picks: Western media has shown a double standard in its coverage of the ongoing war in Ukraine, writes Ishmael N. Daro in The Nation. For BuzzFeed News, Zoe Tillman reports on the first January 6 trial, beginning with defendant Guy Reffitt who is facing five felony counts for his participation in the attack. “When politicians promote policing as a solution to crime, they fail to reckon with the real roots of policing and its impact on the most affected communities,” writes Lexi McMenamin for Teen Vogue on President Biden's State of the Union address. Photo credit: Shawn Thew/Pool via AP

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at Buzzfeed News, discuss the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the role of the United States in the crisis. They also get into Colombia's recent ruling to decriminalize abortion, and the tenth anniversary of Trayvon Martin's murder. ITT Staff Picks: For the latest on the situation in Ukraine, check out The Kyiv Independent's Live Updates page here. Khanyi Mlaba and Tess Lowery round up a list of ways folks can help those most affected in Ukraine for the Global Citizen, including organizations to donate to and how to stay informed. “Black sons and daughters shouldn't have to be on murals, posters, and slogans for the world to recognize racism is a problem,” writes Murjani Rawls on the 10th anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death, for The Root. Photo credit: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti

Maria and Julio are joined by ITT All-Stars Wajahat Ali, columnist for The Daily Beast, and Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor for Buzzfeed News. They dive into the latest on the COVID-19 crisis, including the new omicron variant, and what's needed to fight global vaccine inequality. They also unpack the trial and conviction of Ahmaud Arbery's killers, and the state of U.S. democracy as we approach the 2022 midterm elections.ITT Staff Picks:Early findings of the new coronavirus variant, omicron, show that it might be more transmissible and better able to get around the body's immune responses, reports Apoorva Mandavilli for The New York Times.For BuzzFeed News, reporter Jamilah King contributed to a story about a Black man who shot and killed a white teen, which asks whether his self-defense claim will carry the same weight as those made by other defendants.“We have less than a year to try and save our ailing Republic from an increasingly radicalized and weaponized GOP death cult,” writes Wajahat Ali for The Daily Beast.Photo credit: AP Photo/Ana Brigida See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at Buzzfeed News, give an immigration update, including Maria Hinojosa's reporting in Mississippi for Latino USA which followed up on the massive ICE workplace raid in 2019. They also talk about NFL coach Jon Gruden's resignation in light of emails revealing misogynistic, racist and homophobic comments. And, they debrief the controversy around Dave Chappelle's recent comedy special on Netflix.ITT Staff Picks: Be sure to listen to Latino USA's recent episode, where Maria Hinojosa and producer Reynaldo Leaños Jr. traveled back to Mississippi this year to follow up on their reporting about the massive immigration raid that took place in 2019.On the controversy surrounding former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, Jemele Hill writes that the NFL “will never fix its own corrosive, institutionalized racism without more fundamental change,” for The Atlantic. For GQ, poet and author Saeed Jones writes about the hurt and betrayal he felt on watching Dave Chappelle make transphobic and homophobic comments in his new Netflix special, “The Closer.”Photo credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Air Date 10/9/2021 Today we take a look at structures and specifics of settler colonialism from around the world including the US, Caribbean, Australia, Israel and Mexico Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) CHECK OUT UNF*CKING THE REPUBLIC! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: History of US imperialism in Latin America: From settler colonialism to Pink Tide - Moderate Rebels - Air Date 12-12-20 Ben Norton was invited to give this talk on US imperialism in Latin America, for the Workers' Party of Ireland. He discusses the history from European settler colonialism, through the Monroe Doctrine, the first cold war, and the three revolutions. Ch. 2: Slavery, race and capital in the sixteenth century / Gerald Horne - This Is Hell! - Air Date 7-21-20 Gerald Horne discusses the relationship between racism and expansionist foreign policies Ch. 3: Settler Colonialism Is Behind Climate Denial - Novara Media - Air Date 1-5-20 Australia is on fire. So why do so many of its politicians seem intent on denying the cause? Ch. 4: Pearls for empire / Molly A. Warsh - This Is Hell! - Air Date 9-20-21 Historian Molly A. Warsh on her book "American Baroque: Pearls and the Nature of Empire, 1492-1700" from UNC Press. Ch. 5: Rewriting resistance: how Black rebellion shapes world events - People's Republic - Air Date 8-20-20 This week, we continue our commemoration of Black August with Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history and author of over 40 books, including The Counter-Revolution of 1776. Ch. 6: Ilan Pappé: Viewing Israel-Palestine Through the Lens of Settler-Colonialism - The East is a Podcast - Air Date 5-13-20 A 2017 lecture by Ilan Pappé titled "The Value of Viewing Israel-Palestine Through the Lens of Settler-Colonialism" hosted by the WRMEA. Ch. 7: Crimes of Apartheid - In The Thick - Air Date 5-14-21 Maria is joined by guest co-host and ITT All-star Jamilah King to discuss the continued violence and attacks against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and forces in Gaza. We hear from Gaza-based journalist Hana Salah about what she is seeing on the ground. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: Rick Perlstein: ‘I was drafted into the project of settler colonialism as a child' - The Real News Podcast - Air Date 8-13-21 Marc talks with Rick Perlstein about growing up Jewish in Milwaukee, the process of unlearning Zionist indoctrination, and how the United States' support of an Israeli ethno-state foments continued violence. Ch. 9: Gerald Horne: Slavery, White Supremacy, & The Roots Of Settler Colonialism - Last Born In The Wilderness - Air Date 5-25-18 Did racism and white supremacy arise as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in the 17th century, or did these concepts exist prior to the mass enslavement of Africans and the genocide of the indigenous peoples on what is now called America? Ch. 10: So Far from God, So Close to the United States w/ Alexander Aviña - American Prestige - Air Date 9-9-21 The boys speak with Alexander Aviña, an assistant professor of history at Arizona State University, about the history of Mexico and U.S.-Mexican Relations from the 1810 Mexican War of Independence to the "drug war" of today. VOICEMAILS Ch. 11: No velvet glove - Nick From California Ch. 12: Followup on conspiracy theory hot take - Nick from California FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 13: Final comments on how conspiracy theorists are like timeshare sales people MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at Buzzfeed News, talk about the latest in Congress, including Thursday's vote to temporarily stop a government shutdown, and the infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills. They hear from Representative Jamaal Bowman, of New York's 16th Congressional District, about the frustrating delay in passing immigration reform. And, they discuss the impact of vaccine mandates on the NBA. ITT Staff Picks:Stephen Crockett Jr. writes about how Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are loving the attention that comes with being the roadblock to the Democratic agenda in this piece for The Root. “Republicans think that by voting against the debt ceiling hike, they're showing that Democrats are responsible for the debt. But they're really demonstrating that the security of the United States depends on Democratic control of Congress,” writes William Saletan in this piece for Slate. “But if the league's unvaccinated players are going to use their proverbial microphone to showcase their own lack of information—and potentially threaten their team's ability to compete—then high-profile players should use their own platform to call out their teammates,” writes Jemele Hill in this piece for The Atlantic. Photo credit: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maria and guest co-host Jamilah King, deputy inequality editor at BuzzFeed News, are joined by Lina-Maria Murillo, assistant professor of gender, women's and sexuality studies, and history, at the University of Iowa, and Veronica Martinez, journalist covering gender and immigration, for a conversation about reproductive justice. They unpack the latest on the Texas abortion ban and Mexico's Supreme Court ruling that decriminalizes abortion, and also get into how people historically have crossed these borders for abortion care.ITT Staff Picks: For the Washington Post, Lina-Maria Murillo writes about the history of abortion bans and flights: “No matter what antiabortion crusaders try, pregnant people will always find ways to have abortions — and networks that go beyond borders have long helped them navigate treatment options.”The Texas abortion ban will heavily affect immigrant, Black, poor women of color and Texans with disabilities, report Jolie McCullough and Neelam Bohra, for The Texas Tribune. Veronica Martinez reports about Mexico and Texas' recent actions on abortion and how this will affect women on either side of the border, for El Paso Matters.Photo credit: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast, get into the latest with the New York Attorney General's investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. They also talk about the reactions to homophobic comments made by rapper DaBaby, and what accountability looks like. And, they talk about the Biden administration's decision to renew Title 42, a public health order enacted under former President Trump. ITT Staff Picks:Josefa Velásquez reports on Cuomo's “lonely last fight” to stay in power, as even his allies have signaled resignation is inevitable via The City.“Shaming like that only leads to even more stigma, more people who are afraid to be tested, and more people having to suffer in silence,” writes George M. Johnson about rapper DaBaby's homophobic comments at Miami's Rolling Loud music festival via them.Julio writes about how the Biden administration is failing on immigration policy in his latest for The Washington Post. Photo credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast, discuss the emotional testimonies from the first House select committee hearing investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. They also unpack the latest COVID-19 news, including the CDC's new guidelines for fully vaccinated people, and the looming eviction crisis. And, they talk about Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics and the importance of mental health for athletes. You can listen to and download our engineer Leah Shaw Dameron's new album, “Play Beautifully,” on Bandcamp or Apple Music.ITT Staff Picks:For Mother Jones, Inae Oh reports on the first congressional hearing to investigate the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 and the continued efforts by Republicans to downplay the attack. The approaching expiration of the eviction moratorium threatens tens of thousands of folks who are behind on rent, Sema K. Sgaier and Aaron Dibner-Dunlap report for The New York Times.“Black women are apparently still expected to sacrifice themselves for a country that refuses to see them as fully human,” writes Karen Attiah for The Washington Post on Simone Biles' decision to pull out of the Olympics.Photo credit: AP Photo/Paolo Santalucia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast, discuss the ruling of DACA as unlawful by a Texas-based federal judge. They also talk about the Tokyo Olympics and the health toll it could take on the city and Japan, and the ongoing coal miners strike in Alabama, which first started in April. ITT Staff Picks:Thousands of prospective DACA recipients are left in limbo yet again because of a federal judge's recent ruling against the program, reports Isabela Dias for Mother Jones.Health officials and the Japanese public worry that the Tokyo Olympics could become a COVID-19 superspreader event as cases rise throughout the city, Zaheena Rasheed reports for Al Jazeera.For The Nation, Kim Kelly, an independent labor journalist, reports on the historic coal miners strike in Alabama: “A hundred and thirty-one years later, the current members of District 20 are out on an unfair labor practices strike against Warrior Met.”Photo credit: AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ITT Sound Off: Imperial OverlordJulio and guest co-host Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast, discuss the historic protests in Cuba. We hear from Cuban American journalist Sabrina Rodríguez, an immigration correspondent for Politico, on the Cuban government's efforts to suppress internet access across the island. They also talk about Texas lawmakers' battle over voting rights, and the Biden administration's fight against vaccine disinformation. ITT Staff Picks:Sabrina Rodríguez and Marc Caputo unpack politicians' entreaties for the Biden administration to help restore connectivity to Cuba in this piece for Politico. Tim Murphy, senior reporter at Mother Jones, wrote about Texas Democrats' latest move to stop legislation that would limit voting rights and the filibuster: “the act of defying majority rule is both extremely hard and highly visible.”For the New York Times, Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller report on the COVID-19 outbreaks across the country and world due to the surge of the Delta variant.Photo credit: AP Photo/Susan Walsh See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julio and guest co-host Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast, discuss the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse and its global implications. We hear from Dánica Coto, an Associated Press correspondent covering the Caribbean, on Moïse's presidency and the circumstances preceding his assassination. They also dive into the marginalization of Black athletes, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones' decision to reject tenure, and the New York City primary elections. ITT Staff Picks:This roundup by The Conversation offers essential context for understanding Haiti's contemporary challenges and the unrest leading up to Jovenel Moïse's assassination.“The fact that this doesn't come as a serious concern for the powers at be is as disappointing as it is unsurprising. Black women are routinely punished for being themselves,” writes journalist Ashley Reese in a piece for Jezebel.In this piece for the New York Times, Michael Gold breaks down the historic diversity of New York City's leading City Council candidates following the primary elections. Photo credit: AP Photo/Joseph Odelyn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maria and guest co-host Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast, discuss the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. They also dive into recent anti-trans legislation coinciding with the start of Pride Month and give an immigration update about the termination of former President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.This episode is sponsored by Ground News - The world's first news comparison platform. Download Ground News for free: http://ground.news/thickITT Staff Picks:For Poynter, Mark I. Pinsky published an in depth four-part series on how, historically, Southern newspapers played a major role in racial violence.Assistant Professor Veldon Coburn writes about the history behind the remains of 215 Indigenous children recently found in an unmarked mass grave in Canada for this article in The Conversation.This article for The Advocate by reporter Jacob Ogles details what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent veto on all LGBTQ programs and projects from the state budget means for the Florida LGBTQ community.Photo credit: AP Photo/John Locher, File See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maria and Julio are joined by Karen Washington, an urban farmer and food justice activist, and Adrian Chang, a cook and food writer, for a conversation about the racial history of farming in the United States and the systemic inequities in food access. They also dive into how food can be used to foster meaningful solidarity between communities.This episode is sponsored by Ground News - The world's first news comparison platform. Download Ground News for free: http://ground.news/thickITT Staff Picks:For the San Francisco Chronicle, Soleil Ho writes about cultural appropriation and anti-Asian violence: “The idea that no one cares about crimes against Asians pops up frequently in our communities, adding a slimy layer to the phenomenon of Asian cuisines being extremely popular in the American restaurant scene.”Reporter and host Jamilah King speaks with food justice activist and author of “Queen Sugar,” Natalie Baszile for this episode of The Mother Jones podcast.Bettina Makalintal writes about how statements such as “Love Our people Like You Love Our Food" reinforce problematic narratives around immigrants in this article for Vice. Photo credit: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Air Date 5/22/2021 Today we take a look at the global struggle to acquire and distribute sufficient doses of vaccine in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not going as well as one might hope. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript   MEMBERSHIP, Gift Memberships and Donations! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) REFER-O-MATIC! Sign up, share widely, get rewards. It's that easy!   OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: PRODUCTION SOFTWARE: Check out the fancy audio/video editing/transcribing/collaborating software we use! BLINKIST: GET KEY INSIGHTS FROM THOUSANDS OF BOOKS! BOTL BOOKSHOP! BOTL MERCHANDISE! Want to advertise/sponsor the show? GET IN TOUCH!   SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Pandemic Immunoprivilege - In The Thick - Air Date 4-27-21 Ranna Ayyub writes for Time Magazine about the COVID-19 crisis in India and the Prime Minister’s failure to lead during this second wave. Ch. 2: We're Torn Apart: Inside India's Worsening COVID Nightmare - The Mother Jones Podcast - Air Date 5-12-21 Dean Baker, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, joined host Jamilah King on the podcast to talk about the impact this decision could have on bringing the pandemic to an end. Ch. 3: Filipino Activist Walden Bello Global Vaccine Disparity Shows Irrationality of Global Capitalism - Democracy Now! - Air Date 5-5-21 The international disparity in vaccine access between rich and low-income countries highlights “the irrationality of global capitalism,” says acclaimed Filipino scholar and activist Walden Bello. Ch. 4: Media Ramps Up Vaccine Patent Propaganda Production - The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder - Air Date 5-8-21 Refuting the hollow arguments made by the likes of Bloomberg News against waiving the vaccine patents. Ch. 5: #VaxLive is a PR Scam So Those Causing Vaccine Inequity Can Pose as Saviors of Global Poor - Citations Needed - Air Date 4-30-21 We breakdown the anti-TRIPS waiver corporate and ideological forces behind the seemingly good-hearted #VaxLive concert on May 8th. Ch. 6: Covid Vaccines - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Air Date 5-3-21 John Oliver explains why some people don’t want to get the Covid-19 vaccine and how they might be reassured. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 7: James Love on Bill Gates & Vaccine Politics - CounterSpin - Air Date 5-7-21 How we navigate that has to do with media’s elevation of “experts” like Bill Gates raise serious questions about why we allow billionaires to set policy on something as important as public health. We talk about that with James Love. Ch. 8: #VaxLive is a PR Scam So Those Causing Vaccine Inequity Can Pose as Saviors of Global Poor Part 2 - Citations Needed - Air Date 4-30-21 Ch. 9: Pandemic Immunoprivilege Part 2 - In The Thick - Air Date 4-27-21 VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: Disney IP and copyright law - Nick From California FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on our recent bonus episode about surveillance capitalism MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Listen Anywhere! Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

The right-wing dark money group Heritage Action for America claims to be the mastermind behind the recent fire hose of state-level voter suppression laws, a new Mother Jones scoop reveals. Mother Jones voting rights reporter Ari Berman joins Jamilah King to walk through the explosive video he obtained of Jessica Anderson, the head of Heritage Action and a former Trump administration official, bragging about having drafted and funded voter suppression legislation in eight battleground states: Arizona, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Texas, and Wisconsin. “In some cases, we actually draft them for them,” Anderson says in the video. “Or we have a sentinel on our behalf give them the model legislation so it has that grassroots, from-the-bottom-up type of vibe.” Over the next two years, Heritage Action, the sister organization of the Heritage Foundation, is planning to spend $24 million on efforts to pass and defend legislation that restricts voting. The video reveals the extent to which voter suppression laws are part of a coordinated campaign, funded by conservative special interest groups and dark money, to preserve GOP power by limiting voting. As of April 1, 361 voter suppression laws had been passed in this year alone. “The Heritage Foundation raised about $122 million in their most recent tax filing, and they don't have to disclose who most of those donors are,” says Ari. “The fact that you have dark money writing and organizing campaigns to pass voter suppression laws, that's really a double whammy when it comes to how our democracy is being undermined.”

Maria is joined by guest co-host and ITT All-star Jamilah King to discuss the continued violence and attacks against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and forces in Gaza. We hear from Gaza-based journalist Hana Salah about what she is seeing on the ground. They also talk about the recent implosion of the Republican Party, including the removal of House Rep. Liz Cheney, an aggressive confrontation by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They also discuss immigration and the doubling number of migrant children in government custody.SAVE THE DATE: Our next virtual LIVE ITT show is on Wednesday, May 26th at 7pm ET! Maria and Julio will be joined by Georgia Fort, award winning independent journalist and Tarkor Zehn, journalist and audio producer to discuss police violence, racial justice and healing in Minneapolis during the week that marks one year since the police murder of George Floyd. For more info and to RSVP, click here.This episode is sponsored by Ground News - The world's first news comparison platform. Download Ground News for free: http://ground.news/thickITT Staff Picks:Political analyst Omar Baddar explains the attacks currently taking place against Palestinians in Jerusalem, Gaza and the surrounding region for the IMEU. Mother Jones' David Corn writes that Liz Cheney “and so many other Republicans not so long ago did much to blaze the path for the dangerous political villainy she now decries.”Latino Rebels published a story by the Associated Press about the mothers who marched in Mexico’s capital to demand authorities find their missing children.Photo credit: AP Photo/Khalil Hamra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Mother Jones investigation has found that hundreds of visa workers are stuck in India with no way to get back to their families in the United States. India is the in the midst of a shocking COVID-19 crisis. Health officials are reporting approximately 400,000 new cases a day. Hospitals are experiencing shortages of beds, oxygen, and medical supplies. Deaths are projected to reach 1 million by August. Sinduja Rangarajan, Mother Jones' Data and Interactives Editor, has reported that hundreds of Indian-Americans are stuck in India, caught up in the United States's May 4 travel ban. Some are unable to get their legal visas stamped at US consulates in India because they are closed due to the pandemic. “A lot of people who went to help their families and their parents who are dying of COVID, or who went to grieve for their parents, are effectively stranded in India,” Sinduja says on the podcast. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced on May 5 that they are supporting a World Trade Organization resolution to waive vaccine patents in an effort to make vaccines more accessible and speed up inoculation efforts around the world. Dean Baker, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, joined host Jamilah King on the podcast to talk about the impact this decision could have on bringing the pandemic to an end. “The idea that we're somehow hostage to these drug companies, that's really not true,” says Baker. “If we can get vaccine production up and running in some of these countries in three, four or five months, that will still be an enormous help.” Make sure to check out more of Sinduja's reporting on the unfolding crisis in India at motherjones.com.

Natalie Baszile knew she was onto something when she got the call from Oprah's people. A novelist and food justice activist, Baszile had been working for years on a semi-autobiographical novel about a Los Angeles-based Black woman who is unexpectedly faced with reviving an inherited family farm in Louisiana. The book became “Queen Sugar,” was published in 2014 and, with Oprah's backing, it debuted as a television series on OWN in 2016. It was executive produced by Oprah Winfrey herself and directed by Ava DuVernay. American audiences were getting an intimate glimpse into how reverse migration was reshaping Black life in America. Now, in a new anthology, Baszile is broadening her scope. In We Are Each Other's Harvest, Baszile offers up a carefully curated collection of essays and interviews that get to the heart of why Black people's connection to the land matters. Mother Jones food and agriculture correspondent Tom Philpott recently published an investigation called “Black Land Matters,” which explores how access to land has exacerbated the racial wealth gap in America. The story also takes a look at a younger generation of Black people who have begun to reclaim farming and the land on which their ancestors once toiled. In this discussion, host Jamilah King talks with Baszile about how this new generation of Black farmers is actually tapping into wisdom that's much older than they might have imagined. This is a follow-up conversation to last week's episode, which took a deep look at how Black farmers are beginning a movement to wrestle with history and reclaim their agricultural heritage. Check it out in our feed.

Agriculture was once a major source of wealth among the Black middle class in America. But over the course of a century, Black-owned farmland, and the corresponding wealth, has diminished almost to the point of near extinction; only 1.7 percent of farms were owned by Black farmers in 2017. The story of how that happened–from sharecropping, to anti-Black terrorism, to exclusionary USDA loans–is the focus of this episode on the Mother Jones Podcast. Tom Philpott, Mother Jones' food and agriculture correspondent, joins Jamilah King on the show to talk about the racist history of farming and a new movement to reclaim Black farmland.  You'll hear from Tahz Walker, who helps run Tierra Negra farm, which sits on land that was once part of a huge and notorious plantation in North Carolina called Stagville. Today, descendants of people who were enslaved at Stagville own shares in Tierra Negra and harvest food from that land. Leah Penniman is another farmer in the movement. She is the author of Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land, and the co-founder and managing director of a Soul Fire Farm, a cooperative farm she established in upstate New York that doubles as a training ground for farmers of color.  The campaign to reclaim Black farmland has received some political backing. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Justice for Black Farmers Act in 2020, a bill that would attempt to reverse the discriminatory practices of the USDA by buying up farmland on the open market and giving it to Black farmers. The bill has received backing from high-profile on the left, including Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), though it is unlikely to get the votes it would need to override the filibuster and pass. On the episode, you'll also hear from Dania Francis, an economist at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a researcher with the Land Loss and Reparations Project. When asked how about economic tactics for redressing the lost land and the current wealth gap, Francis suggests: “A direct way to address a wealth gap is to provide Black families with wealth.”

Late Tuesday afternoon, the jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin delivered its verdict: guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd. The 12 jurors—six of whom are white, four Black, and two multiracial—heard three weeks of testimony and deliberated for about 10 hours. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. The verdict comes just less than a year since Chauvin forcibly kneeled on Floyd's neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds, ultimately suffocating and killing him. Floyd was 46 years old. The video was shared widely and sparked massive waves of protests last summer under the banner “Black Lives Matter”—first in Minneapolis and then across the United States, people took to the streets to demonstrate against police violence and demand racial justice. Chauvin was fired and arrested after killing Floyd. He had worked for the Minneapolis Police Department since 2001, during which time he received at least 17 complaints and had a record of fatal use-of-force. Nathalie, who closely followed the trial over the past few weeks, joined Mother Jones Podcast host Jamilah King just after the verdict came in.  "I was really surprised by how quickly the verdict came back," said Nathalie. "It feels like a huge moment." In her analysis of this important moment, Nathalie touched on the barely latent racism in the prosecutor's argument, the issues with a televised trial, and how this verdict fits into the long fight for racial justice in America.”A lot of people are eager to hold this guilty verdict up as this big symbol of change,” says Nathalie on the podcast. “But after so many viral police shootings, one guilty verdict doesn't satisfy that appetite for actual change.”

Money. You're probably thinking a lot about it these days. From a global pandemic that's tanked the global economy, to President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure bill, to workers once again trying (and failing) to unionize at Amazon, who gets what and how is the recurring theme of so many important social and political debates right now. Michael Mechanic is a long-time Senior Editor at Mother Jones. His compelling new book is called Jackpot: How the Super-Rich Really Live—and How Their Wealth Harms Us All. From Capitol Hill to family office suites  to wine cellar bunkers, this is an eye-opening romp through the lives of the richest people in America–the so-called One Percenter and a.comprehensive look at the structures behind wealth inequality. Not to mention the psychological effects of wealth on the very people who have the most of it. "Higher wealth is associated with more entitlement and narcissism, less compassion," explains Mechanic on the podcast. "People who are wealthier tend to be less socially attuned to those around them." In this conversation with Jamilah King, Mechanic discusses the tax code, the ways that race and gender have played into the accumulation of generational wealth, the tension between the promise of the American dream and the stark reality of the present-day wealth gap. And that specifically American landscape does not have much allure for others. "When people visualize how bad the wealth gap is in America,” Mechanic notes, “they say, I don't want to live there."

Maria is joined by guest co-host, Jamilah King, reporter and host of the Mother Jones podcast. They unpack the latest on the Derek Chauvin trial, which began this week, and talk about the powerful and heartbreaking testimonies of those who were witnesses to George Floyd's murder. They also give a COVID-19 update and discuss the record number of anti-trans bills that have been introduced in states this year.ITT Staff Picks: Nathalie Baptiste writes for Mother Jones about the racist tropes used by Chauvin's legal defense team.Chase Strangio and Raquel Willis write for The Nation that visibility for transgender youth isn't enough to keep them safe: "We are witnessing a broad-based assault on our ability to attend school, access health care, find community, strive for our dreams, and survive. Our visibility can be a tool to build resistance and power, but we can’t win this fight without sustained action and solidarity." Zeynep Tufekci, contributing writer at The Atlantic, writes about the oncoming fourth wave of COVID-19––but that this time, it can be stopped if we act fast enough.Photo credit: AP Photo/Jim Mone See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grab your bricks, Divas! Maybe you thought our episode on Marsha P. Johnson was too sad? Strap in. It's about to get even sadder. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a number of references to the sexual abuse of children. There is also reference made to gender dysphoria, transphobic abuse and violence. In addition, the episode contains the use of homophobic slurs. If you feel this one isn't for you, maybe give it a miss. However, the brilliant, warm light of Carrot - cabaret superstar and host of @TheEnbyShow - is here to help us all through this journey with kindness, laughter and a great, big bag full of bricks. Here are some links to resources mentioned in the episode: You're Wrong About's episode on Stonewall is https://open.spotify.com/episode/4br8BB5u2mfGpPlTlT9W5c (here) Sylvia's 1973 speech can be found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS3G4Y2-kQw (here) “Gay Rights Before Stonewall”, by Michael Kazman, for https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissentmagazine.org%2Fblog%2Fgay-rights-before-stonewall&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbf4949a4ec0f4181490408d8ee33be1d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637521253284504281%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZuunZQJ%2B1SMxuWONHc4JXfO88bOV5kaAJKnnTjp%2Bjmk%3D&reserved=0 (Dissent Magazine) “5 Pre-Stonewall Events that Shaped the LGBT Community: Trailblazers” by Dan Avery, for https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newnownext.com%2F5-pre-stonewall-events-that-shaped-the-lgbt-community-trailblazers%2F06%2F2014%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbf4949a4ec0f4181490408d8ee33be1d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637521253284514272%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=GJL0gBkz7e2KXiheGKaaF15ufRtZrr413JGibAG6Kig%3D&reserved=0 (NewNowNext) “Leslie Feinburg Interviews Sylvia Riviera: I’m Glad I was in the Stonewall Riot” for https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.workers.org%2Fww%2F1998%2Fsylvia0702.php&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbf4949a4ec0f4181490408d8ee33be1d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637521253284524270%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=np5mYF9KOlX5%2BUqySJieuPKFONZ9aTa836yU3lCx6eY%3D&reserved=0 (Worker’s World) “Meet the Trans Women of Color Who Helped Put Stonewall on the Map” by Jamilah King, for https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmic.com%2Farticles%2F121256%2Fmeet-marsha-p-johnson-and-sylvia-rivera-transgender-stonewall-veterans&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbf4949a4ec0f4181490408d8ee33be1d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637521253284524270%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=CSSicD6hyTJyYrhIuxiet9ATgNq4KjEGEXv97%2Fu71Jg%3D&reserved=0 (Identities.Mic) Please consider donating to the Trans Women of Color Collective https://www.twocc.us/ (here) Follow @CarrotDrag and @TheEnbyShow Also, the borough that Transy House was located in was Brooklyn and it is now part of the https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/ (NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project). Subscribe now to Big Diva Energy and never miss a fabulous episode. And please do leave a review to help other Divas find the pod! You can also reach out and Cher your diva stories with us on: Twitter @DivaEnergy Insta @bigdivaenergy Facebook @bigdivaenergypod Email bigdivaenergypod@gmail.com xx Support this podcast

Stacey Abrams has a name for the series of bills that just passed the Georgia state legislature: “Jim Crow in a suit and tie.” Abrams joins the Mother Jones Podcast to explain why your right to vote is once again under attack—perhaps more so now than it has been in generations. Donald Trump's big election fraud lie sparked a deluge of voter suppression efforts across the country. Over the past two months, GOP legislatures have pushed 253 new voting restrictions in 43 states. Under the guise of “election integrity,” these restrictions run the gamut: enacting voter ID laws, limiting early voting, repealing no-excuse early voting, and purging voter rolls. The Roberts Supreme Court has gutted the section of the Voting Rights Act that would protect against voter suppression in states with long histories of voter discrimination. HR 1, the so-called “For the People” bill, could put crucial voting rights protections back in place. It's the most ambitious democracy reform bill since the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But right now, it remains unlikely that it will ever pass the Senate. Why? Because of the filibuster. Mother Jones voting rights reporter Ari Berman joins Jamilah King to talk through the contents of HR 1, the issues with the filibuster, and how Republicans are benefitting from minority rule to further curtail democracy. The 2020 election might be over, but voting rights are still very much at risk.

Jamilah King- Senior staff writer at Mic, where she focuses on race, gender and sexuality 10-11-16 by Michelle Meow