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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, one escaped detainee from the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark is still at large. Mayor Ras Baraka claims the facility was never equipped to house thousands of ICE detainees. Plus, disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to federal prison. He will spend the next eleven years behind bars in Pennsylvania after being convicted of corruption & bribery charges. Also, breaking down how New Jersey will spend more than a billion dollars from opioid settlement funds.  And, examining a pilot program that provided hundreds of low-income Newark residents were given a guaranteed income for two years.

“We have advertised to the rest of the world that we've discovered the best thing since sliced bread. That we should be the envy of the entire world because we have this democracy, and our constitution defends that . . . To renege on that promise makes us a different place than what we taught our kids.” - Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ and  NJ Gubernatorial Candidate Description:  “They targeted me because I'm the mayor of the city,” says Newark, New Jersey mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka. In this tell-all interview with Laura Flanders, the mayor of the state's largest city discusses his arrest at Delaney Hall, a new private immigration detention facility in Newark, and why he is a staunch opponent of the Republican immigration agenda and Trump's assertion of federal power. In his tenure as mayor, Baraka has championed progressive programs like guaranteed income, reduced crime and boosted affordable housing. But new challenges lie ahead, as politicians like himself and cities like Newark face retaliation from the Trump administration. Baraka's charges have been dropped, but the legal battles are far from over. He recently announced a lawsuit against the acting New Jersey District Attorney Alina Habba and DHS Agent Ricky Patel, alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution and defamation. If elected, he would be the first Black governor in New Jersey and only the fourth Black governor elected in the States. If he's not elected, he is still a politician to watch as he insists on advancing forward thinking policy, especially in these tough times. Join us for that conversation, plus a commentary from Laura.Guest: Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ; NJ Gubernatorial Candidate Watch the special report released on YouTube June 6th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 8th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast June 11th. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Full Conversation Release From This Episode: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation in this podcast feed. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.•  Stimulus Checks Every Month?: Watch / Listen:  Episode•  Public Safety in Public Hands: Watch / Listen:  Episode•  D.A. Larry Krasner Facing Impeachment: Criminal Justice Reform in the Crosshairs:  Watch / Listen:  EpisodeRelated Articles and Resources:•  Ras Baraka performing a poem celebrating Sonia Sanchez's 90th Birthday at the Schomburg Center, September 9, 2024:  Watch•  $12K For Free:  Newark's Guaranteed Income Experiment Wrapping Up, by Eric Kiefer, October 17, 2023, Patch.com•. Newark mayor signs sweeping sanctuary city executive order, June 19, 2017, by Avalon Zoppo, NJ.com•  “Completely Unwarranted”:  Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Sues Trump Officials over His Arrest at ICE Jail, June 6, 2025 Democracy Now•  Newark Names One of Nation's Digital Inclusion Trailblazers, January 28, 2025, City of Newark This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

“The Department of Justice is suing Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken and Patterson because of their sanctuary city status, erroneously suggesting that we are standing in a way of the ability to do their job, which is completely false . . . We understand the importance of immigrants in our communities, and we want to uphold that.” - Ras Baraka Description: “They targeted me because I'm the mayor of the city,” says Newark, New Jersey mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka. In this tell-all interview with Laura Flanders, the mayor of the state's largest city discusses his arrest at Delaney Hall, a new private immigration detention facility in Newark, and why he is a staunch opponent of the Republican immigration agenda and Trump's assertion of federal power. In his tenure as mayor, Baraka has championed progressive programs like guaranteed income, reduced crime and boosted affordable housing. But new challenges lie ahead, as politicians like himself and cities like Newark face retaliation from the Trump administration. Baraka's charges have been dropped, but the legal battles are far from over. He recently announced a lawsuit against the acting New Jersey District Attorney Alina Habba and DHS Agent Ricky Patel, alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution and defamation.  If elected, he would be the first Black governor in New Jersey and only the fourth Black governor elected in the States. If he's not elected, he is still a politician to watch as he insists on advancing forward thinking policy, especially in these tough times. Join us for that conversation, plus a commentary from Laura.“We have advertised to the rest of the world that we've discovered the best thing since sliced bread. That we should be the envy of the entire world because we have this democracy, and our constitution defends that . . . To renege on that promise makes us a different place than what we taught our kids.” - Ras BarakaGuest: Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ; NJ Gubernatorial Candidate This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report released on YouTube June 6th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 8th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast June 11th. RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Stimulus Checks Every Month?: Watch / Listen:  Episode•  Public Safety in Public Hands: Watch / Listen:  Episode•  D.A. Larry Krasner Facing Impeachment: Criminal Justice Reform in the Crosshairs:  Watch / Listen:  Episode Related Articles and Resources:•  Ras Baraka performing a poem celebrating Sonia Sanchez's 90th Birthday at the Schomburg Center, September 9, 2024:  Watch•  $12K For Free:  Newark's Guaranteed Income Experiment Wrapping Up, by Eric Kiefer, October 17, 2023, Patch.com•. Newark mayor signs sweeping sanctuary city executive order, June 19, 2017, by Avalon Zoppo, NJ.com•  “Completely Unwarranted”:  Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Sues Trump Officials over His Arrest at ICE Jail, June 6, 2025 Democracy Now•  Newark Names One of Nation's Digital Inclusion Trailblazers, January 28, 2025, City of Newark Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025Today, a federal judge rules that prisons must continue to provide gender affirming care to transgender inmates; FEMA staff was left confused after the director said he was unaware that there's a hurricane season; the Department of Veterans Affairs has ordered scientists NOT to publish in medical journals without permission from the administration; Jonathan Joss from  King of the Hill and Parks and Rec was murdered in his neighborhood in what his husband describes as a hate crime; Poland narrowly elects the Trumpian candidate in a global reversal of recent elections; Mayor Ras Baraka is suing Alina Habba and ICE for false arrest and vindictive prosecution; DOGE is actually making government less efficient and more expensive; Trump is weighing new names for Navy ships; Musk blasts the Billionaire Bailout Bill on social media; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, Native PathGet up to 66% Off, free shipping, and a 365-Day Money Back Guarantee at nativekrill.com/dailybeansSat June 14 10am – 12pm PDT AG is hosting NO KINGS Waterfront Park, San Diego— If you can't make it to San Diego, head to fiftyfifty.one or indivisible.org or mobilize.us to find your local rally, or organize one yourself! Donation link - secure.actblue.com/donate/fuelthemovementMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueCheck out Dana's social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month -  Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)Guest: Guest: Daniel Knowles - Midwest correspondent at The EconomistElon Musk's failure in governmentDaniel Knowles - Economist, @dlknowles - BlueSky, @dlknowles) - Twitter Stories:Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government | AP NewsJonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' voice actor, killed in San Antonio shooting | NBC NewsMusk blasts Trump's agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,' catching White House officials off guard | CNN PoliticsFEMA staff baffled after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say | ReutersExclusive: US veterans agency orders scientists not to publish in journals without clearance | Trump administration | The GuardianNavy set to rename USNS Harvey Milk, mulls new names for other ships named for civil rights leaders | CBS NewsNewark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site | AP NewsJudge orders Trump admin to maintain gender-affirming care for transgender inmates | POLITICOMissoula, MT Adopts Pride Flag As "Official Flag," Legally Defying Ban On Flying It | Erin In The MorningDOGE vowed to make government more ‘efficient' — but it's doing the opposite | The Washington PostGood Trouble: Trump Burger has locations in Bellville, TX(979-270-5062)Flatonia, TX (361-865-3893)Kemah, TX (281-532-6305)Houston, TX (346-718-2850)THEY HAVE REQUESTED THAT PEOPLE STOP CALLING AND ASKING IF THEY SERVE CHICKEN TACOS!Proton Mail: free email account with privacy and encryptionFind Upcoming Demonstrations And Actions:250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and CelebrationSchedule F comments deadline extended to June 7th Federal Register :: Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgShare your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good NewsIndivisibleNOENEMIES - FacebookFlobotsWho is Jeanette Vizguerra, immigrant rights activist fighting deportation in Denver? - CBS ColoradoJ-Rex - SpotifyCancer Care | Southeast PA | Tower HealthReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. 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A couple of January 6th rioters lose big in court.Trump's DoJ opens an investigation into Andrew Cuomo. Trump's pick for IRS Commissioner follows a bunch of porn accounts on Twitter.DoJ drops the charges against Mayor Ras Baraka.Harry is out and about; Andy McCabe is filling in. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | Substack@libradunn1.bsky.social on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

(Airdate 5/20/25) Dominique goes in on national and local hot topics including the charges being dropped against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, plus a California earthquake a heatwave and CRT.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Today, we're unpacking the latest madness out of D.C. starting with Trump's controversial bill squeaking through the House. It's packed with cuts, cruelty, and chaos (so, business as usual). We're joined by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was recently arrested outside an ICE facility while standing up for immigrant rights. What happened next? Let's just say MAGA's response was as unlawful as it was unhinged. Don and Mayor Baraka break down the protest, the fallout, and what it says about this administration's growing obsession with punishing dissent. Spoiler: the law only applies if you're not in the Trump fan club. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Catch Don Lemon and DL Hughley at City Winery NYC Live on Monday, June 23rd at 7:30 PM! Buy tickets here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/dl-dl-anything-goes-don-lemon-and-dl-hughley-5hj4zs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025Today, Trump prosecutors have dropped the charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, but have arrested and charged Congresswoman LaMonica McIver; Trump's Gestapo Czar doesn't know what habeas corpus is; the Supreme Court allows Maine Rep Libby to vote again despite her censure by the legislature for transphobic comments; USAID cuts leaves food for millions rotting in storage; a federal appeals court leaves in place an order requiring the Trump administration to return Daniel Lozano-Camargo to the US after having sent him there in violation of a legal settlement; Republicans in Congress have decided to phase out Biden's clean energy tax credits to make more room for billionaire tax cuts; the Senate has confirmed convicted felon Charles Kushner to be the ambassador of France; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide plus Free Bedding Bundle with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueStories:The Head of Trump's Gestapo Thinks Habeas Corpus is a Presidential Power | muellershewrote.comRep. LaMonica McIver charged after skirmish at ICE facility; Newark Mayor Baraka's charges dropped | ABC7 New YorkExclusive: US aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage | ReutersTrump admin must seek return of wrongly deported man to El Salvador, appeals court rules | POLITICOUS Senate confirms Trump nominee Kushner to be ambassador to France | ReutersRepublicans tweak megabill's SNAP, Medicaid provisions - Live Updates | POLITICOA Jan. 6 rioter tried to recoup $63K he made filming the mob. A judge said no. | POLITICOGood Trouble: Your good trouble today is to contact the Attorney General of New Jersey, Matt Platkin, and have him look into code 3.12 Malicious Prosecution (Prior Criminal Proceeding) in the case of Mayor Ras Baraka. You can use the email dcjtipline@njdcj.org. Let him know you think Alina Habba has violated 3.12 by arresting and then dropping the case against Mayor Baraka, and that her actions satisfy the elements of malicious prosecution action based upon a prior criminal proceeding.Find Upcoming Demonstrations And Actions:50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Share your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good NewsAdd or Manage a Security Freeze | InnovisThe Man Who Calculated Deaththreads.com/@indivisiblebuckscoDogs i pet (@dogs__i__pet) • InstagramReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Mega Happy Hour Zoom Call - you can interact with not just me and Harry Dunn, Andy McCabe, and Dana Goldberg. They'll all be there this Friday 5/23/2025 at 7 PM ET 4 PM PT. Plus, you'll get these episodes ad free and early, and get pre-sale tickets and VIP access to our live events. You can join at patreon.com/muellershewrote for as little as $3 a month. Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

5.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ramaphosa & Trump meet, Newark ICE center clash, Chicago DOJ probe, Diddy trial, Bottoms for Ga. gov The world is watching as South Africa's President touches down in D.C. for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump. We'll examine why this visit could reshape U.S.-Africa relations and what's at stake for both countries. The GOP's new budget bill could mean major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. We'll break down what it means for your family and get a reaction live in the studio from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka will not face trespassing charges for what happened outside of the Delaney Hall ICE facility, but Congresswoman LaMonica McIver gets hit with federal charges for allegedly assaulting and impeding law enforcement. In tonight's Marketplace, storytelling meets bold flavor. Jessica Taylor, founder of Ezra Coffee, will share how she brewed a movement that honors Black excellence one cup at a time. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … After his arrest… the trespassing charges against Mayor Ras Baraka are DROPPED but ASSAULT CHARGES are filed against Congresswoman  LaMonica McIver for her actions at the Delaney Hall scuffle two weeks ago; Plus, the trains are finally back on the tracks after a three-day engineer strike bringing relief to NJ commuters; BUT, over at Newark airport, a fourth air traffic communications outage is causing serious concern; And the battle over severe TOXIC PFAS pollution in South Jersey kicks off in federal court…  

We spend the whole program with Nadav Wieman, a former IDF sniper and now executive director of Breaking the Silence, an organization of Israeli veterans who expose the reality of life in the Occupied Territories and work to end the occupation. He and Ralph discuss Nadav's experience in the IDF and his work trying to turn the tide of sentiment in Israel against the ongoing genocide.Nadav Weiman is the executive director of Breaking the Silence, an organization of Israeli veterans who expose the reality of life in the Occupied Territories and work to end the occupation. Mr. Weiman served in a sniper's team in the special forces of the Nahal brigade and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He also worked as a history and literature teacher and was the legal guardian at a home for underprivileged teens in Tel Aviv.Now the soldiers that gave us testimonies told us that they came to the commander and said, "Okay, this is too much." And the commander said, "Listen, we lost too many dogs in the dog unit, so we're using Palestinians as human shields."Nadav Wieman former IDF sniper and Executive Director of Breaking the SilenceWhen the first soldier came to us in December 2023 and told us about using Palestinians as human shields, I thought it was an isolated event. But then another soldier came and another soldier and another soldier, and then we understood. It's a new protocol. It's called the Mosquito Protocol. “Mosquito,” is a code name on the radio saying, take a Palestinian man and put him in an IDF uniform, and in some cases a GoPro camera on his chest. And then soldiers were ordered to send them into tunnels to sweep the tunnels or into homes to sweep the homes.Nadav WiemanYou have another protocol called “Wasp”. The Wasp Protocol is Palestinians sweeping tunnels, but this time our Palestinians working with the IDF were brought from the West Bank. And they were told that they will get something from us, a permit or something like that.Nadav WiemanNews 5/16/251. Trump has abruptly ended the American war on the Houthi militia in Yemen, saying in a press conference, “You know, we hit them very hard. They had a great capacity to withstand punishment…You can say there's a lot of bravery there…It was amazing what they took. But we honor their commitment and their word,” per Prem Thakker. Behind the scenes, a New York Times report exposes the jaw-dropping waste that precipitated the U.S. backing down from this campaign. Some highlights include that the Houthis almost shot down an F-35 fighter jet – which run about $100 million apiece – that this campaign used so many precision munitions that Pentagon contingency planners grew “increasingly concerned about overall stocks,” and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)'s reported metric of success was “bombs dropped,” evoking the failed campaigns in Vietnam, per the Stimson Center's Emma Ashburn. All in all, this campaign cost $1 billion over the course of just 30 days.2. In more stunning news of Pentagon profligacy, CNN reported on May 6th that a SECOND F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet fell off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea following the first lost jet by just over a week. Each of these planes bear a price tag of over $60 million, according to the Navy, just in case you were wondering where your tax dollars are going now that Trump and Musk have slashed the budget of anything resembling a social program.3. In more foreign policy news, Edan Alexander, the last remaining U.S. citizen hostage in Gaza, has been released. Alexander was born and raised in New Jersey, then moved to Israel to serve in the IDF after graduating high school in 2022. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was quoted saying “[Alexander's release] was achieved thanks to our military pressure and the political pressure exerted by President Trump. This is a winning combination.” Meanwhile Trump posted on Truth Social “Edan Alexander, American hostage thought dead, to be released by Hamas. Great news!” Despite this heraldry however, MSN reports Alexander “rebuffed” a personal meeting with Netanyahu. Counter Currents adds “In a video released by Hamas…last November, Alexander harshly criticized Netanyahu…[accusing] the Israeli leader of abandoning the…[hostages]…and urged Trump…to secure his release.” In this video, Alexander told Netanyahu, “You neglected us…We die a thousand times every day, and no one feels our pain.”4. In a similar vein, the Jerusalem Post reports, “The Trump administration's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, criticized Israel in a meeting with hostage families…[saying] ‘We want to bring the hostages home, but Israel is not willing to end the war.'” Witkoff added “Israel is prolonging [the war] despite the fact that we don't see where else we can go and that an agreement must be reached.” Further, the New Arab reports “The Trump administration has…dropped its longstanding demand for Hamas to disarm as a precondition for a Gaza ceasefire.” This willingness to call a spade a spade regarding Israel's intractable opposition to peace, or even a lasting ceasefire – coupled with a seemingly genuine willingness to realistically approach peace talks – has been a marked point of departure compared to the Biden administration, which “Never Pressured Israel for Ceasefire,” according to Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, as reported in Drop Site News.5. Turning to some positive consumer protection news, “Ticketmaster will now show how much you'll pay for tickets — fees included — before checkout,” the Verge reports. This “All In Prices” initiative is an effort by the company to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's ban on junk fees. The FTC cracked down on Ticketmaster following the 2022 Taylor Swift Eras Tour “ticketing catastrophe.” In addition to the FTC, the Department of Justice sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation in 2024, accusing them of “driving up prices as a result of their alleged monopoly,” while the House passed the TICKET Act in 2024, a law that would “force ticket sellers to show full prices upfront.” The Senate is considering that bill now.6. Meanwhile, Igloo has voluntarily widened a recall of their coolers, related to “possible amputation and crushing hazards,” per ABC. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for a little over a million Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers back in February, on the basis that “the tow handle can pinch consumers' fingertips against the cooler,” risking “fingertip amputation.” ABC reports this recall now includes “130,000 additional coolers, as well as approximately 20,000 in Canada and 5,900 in Mexico.” According to the CPSC, “since the recall was initiated in February, Igloo has received 78 reports of injuries involving the recalled coolers, including 26 reports of bone fractures, fingertip amputations or lacerations.”7. The first American Pope, Leo XIV, addressed the College of Cardinals on Sunday, in part explaining his decision to take that particular name. According to Business Insider, AI played a major role. The Pope told the college, “I chose to take the name Leo XIV…mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution…In our own day, the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice, and labor.” In a January 2024 message, Pope Francis said “At this time in history, which risks becoming rich in technology and poor in humanity, our reflections must begin with the human heart.”8. Turning to domestic politics, 25-year-old Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg is fighting an uphill battle to remain in his post. The activist and survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting has been a target of the party hierarchs since he refused to disassociate himself from the mission of the organization he cofounded – Leaders We Deserve – which seeks to primary “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats. On May 10th, POLITICO reported that Hogg sought a compromise with the party, vowing that he would erect a “internal firewall,” barring him from “accessing any internal DNC information about congressional and state legislative races as long as he was supporting challengers.” The DNC flatly refused. Instead, it would seem they are trying to oust Hogg by voiding his election, claiming it violated “fairness and gender diversity,” rules, per Semafor. On May 13th, the DNC's Credentials Committee voted to nullify the results of the February election, the Hill reports. According to POLITICO, the full DNC could “opt to hold a virtual vote ahead of the meeting later this summer. Otherwise it will take the issue up during its August meeting.”9. In Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka was “arrested and detained by masked federal immigration police Friday when he joined three Democratic congressmembers set to tour a newly reopened 1,000-bed [ICE] jail run by GEO Group,” Democracy Now! reports. This is the latest installment in the power struggle between federal agents and local officials over immigration, an escalation from the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan in April. Dugan herself was indicted this week for supposedly “obstructing or impeding a proceeding,” per Wisconsin Public Radio. Alina Habba, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, tweeted, “The Mayor of Newark…committed trespass…He has willingly chosen to disregard the law…He has been taken into custody.” She added in all caps, “NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.” Chilling words.10. Finally, we pay tribute to Uruguayan revolutionary, anti-dictatorship rebel and former president José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away this week following a protracted battle with esophageal cancer. Mujica was celebrated throughout the world during his tenure as president for his humble lifestyle; He was called ‘the world's poorest president' famously driving a beat-up old VW bug and donating the bulk of his salary. In 2013, he delivered a bombshell speech at the United Nations in wherein he decried capitalism and the environmental destruction it has wrought. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Greg Grandin eulogized Mujica, writing “He was a member of the insurgent, armed Tupamarus, and served 14 years in prison, much of it in solitary, subject to extreme torture techniques taught by US advisors… Upon his release, he helped build the Frente Amplio into one of the most successful left coalitions. He radiated humility and humanity but he knew that power was meant to be taken and used, and behind his smile was steel. He was 89.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The Supreme Court extended a pause on migrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act. President Donald Trump returned from his trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar after reconfiguring U.S.-Middle East policy. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weekend to discuss the President's latest approach to policy in the Middel-East.

Hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum are no strangers to Fox News telling lies. Recently, Fox misrepresented and subtly mocked Mayor Ras Baraka for comparing himself to the biblical figure David while on stage for Angela Rye’s State of the People tour. Angela’s not sure if she should be upset about it and is looking to her hosts for advice. Should we care about what the lying made-for-the-comfort-of-white-audiences news says? Or are we better off ignoring them? Here is the piece that Fox wrote up: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-newark-mayor-compares-self-biblical-hero-wake-ice-protest-arrest-this-our-david-moment And the video clip that they pulled from: https://www.youtube.com/live/G6W67LIzAE4 Find out more about the State of the People tour: https://stateoftheppl.com/ If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum speak with the Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka. The Mayor made headlines last Friday after he was arrested by ICE while protesting a new ICE detention facility in his home city. Mayor Baraka’s arrest comes in the context of Trump’s sprawling campaign of retribution against his “political enemies.” From law firms, to judges, to universities and elected officials–Trump is weaponizing the federal government against anyone he perceives to have wronged him. The legal attacks are often effective even if his administration doesn’t win the case… Today our hosts discuss government retaliation. The chilling effect of these attacks could have long term impacts on free speech, the application of justice, and our ability to govern. Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Ras J. Baraka is a Newark native, poet, and educator. Under his leadership, Newark achieved a 60-year low in crime, replaced 23,000 lead service lines, and reduced homelessness by 57%. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Ras is a lifelong advocate for equity and opportunity. He’s now running a campaign for Governor of New Jersey. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 537 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS PREVIEW: In a new episode of Trumpland exclusively for our MSNBC Premium subscribers, Chris Hayes joins to talk about what it's been like to cover this whirlwind time. Listen here to a preview of his conversation with Alex Wagner and sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to hear the full bonus episode. Plus, when you subscribe, you'll get all MSNBC podcasts ad-free. 

In this episode of Market Mondays, we dive into the biggest stories shaping the markets and the future of finance. We break down Anduril's role in AI defense, the latest moves in Palantir and CrowdStrike, and what the pause on China tariffs means for the global economy. Plus, we discuss Google's battle with ChatGPT, Amazon's stake in AMD, and a new Bitcoin commercial from Coinbase.We also cover Warren Buffett's latest views on real estate vs. stocks, the potential for Berkshire Hathaway to jump into Bitcoin, and bring on a special guest—Mayor Ras Baraka—for a candid conversation. To wrap up, we forecast the S&P 500's year-end target, explore Tesla's stock outlook, and question if there's a new standard for portfolio strategy.Link to Invest Fest: https://investfest.comOur Sponsors:* Check out NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 5/12/25 - A Plane From Qatar, Mayor Adams Hookah with Nems, Mayor Ras Baraka arrested by ICE, showing off at the playground, US-China Tariff Resolution, gatekeeping spots, the “Thought You Still Had It” hotline, Kendrick and SZA at American Dream and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email theguru@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite passing numerous executive orders, President Donald Trump continues to play the blame game and make his cabinet members the culprits responsible for policies. And Republican infighting continues to threaten President Trump's domestic agenda as House committee members are set to consider parts of their budget bill this week. Rep. Steve Horsford joins The Weekend to discuss the latest challenges of getting the new bill passed and the GOP policies he says will screw over Americans, including proposed cuts to Medicaid.

On May 9, 2025, various deranged Democrats--including U.S. Representatives Robert Menendez Jr. and Bonnie Watson Coleman, as well as the Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, joined protesters in violent breach of the ICE Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, NJ. The group stormed the facility, occupying a guard shack to protest its role as an immigration detention center. The Department of Homeland Security slammed the action as a "dangerous stunt" risking safety, stating the lawmakers could've requested a tour. #DelaneyHall #ImmigrationProtest #CongressProtest #NewarkNJ #DHS #BreakingNewsGet Your FREE Copy of Our Best-Selling Book: "The Law of Self Defense: Principles"Visit Here: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook"You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun"-Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation) The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examplesGet Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook

ICE arrested Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka outside an ICE detention center as the White House continues to ramp up the intensity of its immigration policy. Also, a new directive in the Pentagon will see 1000 out transgender service members removed from the military. Col. Bree Fram of the  U.S. Space Force joins The Weekend to discuss the impact the new order will have on those members.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… As engineer contract negotiations stall…NJ Transit officials go on offense warning of severe service disruptions ahead of a possible May 16th strike… Plus, day eight of flight delays and cancellations leaving passengers frustrated and stranded at Newark Airport … Also, a predawn rally outside Delaney Hall …. Mayor Ras Baraka and immigration advocates protest ICE's “unlawful” detention of immigrants at the Newark facility; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we're profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night's GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, longtime radio personality Bill Spadea.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Congestion  in the skies … staff shortages and mechanical failures cause up to 3 hour delays for commuters at the Newark Airport; Plus, the police officers involved in the 2023 fatal shooting of Andrew Washington in Jersey City will NOT  be criminally charged for his death; Also, the Democratic Primary race for NJ Governor HEATS UP with Mayor Ras Baraka taking aim at party-backed candidate Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill; AND SPENDING SPREE… this year's gubernatorial primary race is shaping up to break campaign finance records.

Newark Mayor and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka talks about how Trump 2.0 is impacting his city and his progressive race for Drumthwacket, the name of the NJ governor's residence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (D), talks about his campaign to be the Democratic nominee for governor in the June primary and the issues that matter to voters in Newark and across the state.

Mayor Ras Baraka joins Ebro in the Morning to discuss his accomplishments as mayor in Newark, labor shortages, high taxes, & the dangers of Trump's presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey joins Compact's editorial fellow Stephen G. Adubato to discuss urban progressivism, public safety, and housing policy. Read Stephen's profile of the Mayor in Compact: https://www.compactmag.com/article/in-newark-a-progressivism-that-works/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The Supreme Court hearing arguments on the abortion pill mifepristone. Will the court limit abortion access here in New Jersey and across the country? Plus, Governor Murphy renews the Transportation Trust Fund guaranteeing infrastructure funding for the next five years; Also, Thousands of “Bleeding Control Kits” are being distributed to houses of worship here in the state amid a nationwide rise in  hate crimes directed at religious communities; And re-engaging Newark's  youth, Mayor Ras Baraka officially opening a center to connect young people with educational and career opportunities.      

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Commuters sound off on a proposed NJ transit fare hike, as the agency looks for a financial lifeline to offset its billion dollar budget shortfall; Plus, with co-defendant Jose Uribe pleading guilty in the Menendez's bribery case, what his cooperation with prosecutors means for the embattled senior senator moving forward. Also, the fate of some community colleges hangs in the balance as Governor Murphy's new budget slashes 20 million dollars of their funding; And FINANCIAL FREEDOM… On the heels of his gubernatorial bid… Mayor Ras Baraka and the First Lady of Newark launch a FREE financial education program aimed at supporting the women of Brick City.    

Public schools in cities across the U.S., cities like Newark, New Jersey, have been the targets of privatization campaigns over the last two decades. Sociologist John Arena asks why rising star and Mayor Cory Booker was unsuccessful at forcing through corporate school reform in Newark, while his rival and successor Mayor Ras Baraka — the one time leader of a grassroots movement for local control of schools — brought charters in. Resources: John Arena, Expelling Public Schools: How Antiracist Politics Enable School Privatization in Newark University of Minnesota Press, 2023 The post The Contradictory Politics of Newark School Privatization appeared first on KPFA.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul reveals New York City ignored multiple state-offered migrant housing sites. Meanwhile, the upcoming replacement of the Rutgers-Newark chancellor has raised concerns for Mayor Ras Baraka. Additionally, amid a national surge in mail theft, Representative Grace Meng from Queens is inundated with reports from constituents about stolen documents and valuables.

Alarmingly, in a city that is 44 percent Black, Black-owned businesses with payroll represent less than 3 percent of the businesses in our ecosystem. In our 5th episode, hosts Larry Platt, Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed come to you with a live episode as they sit down with Newark, NJ, Mayor Ras Baraka and Nowak Metro Finance Lab's Bruce Katz – two experts who have a litany of solutions to one of the most pressing issues facing cities today: closing the wealth gap by creating and supporting Black businesses.

Alarmingly, in a city that is 44 percent Black, Black-owned businesses with payroll represent less than 3 percent of the businesses in our ecosystem. This episode has our hosts sit down with Newark, NJ, Mayor Ras Baraka and Nowak Metro Finance Lab's Bruce Katz – two experts who have a litany of solutions to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: creating and supporting the success of Black businesses. Sign up to keep up with The Philadelphia Citizen's Black business spotlights.

On April 18, Mayor Ras Baraka gave the annual State of the City at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the ninth of his tenure as chief executive of the city. Mark Bonamo joins the podcast this episode—our first in almost a year—to talk through the speech, the questions it raised, the swirling rumors about a potential run by the mayor for Governor of New Jersey, and the overall state of the city.

In Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka recently commissioned a monument honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman - who escaped slavery and helped many others do the same as a "conductor" of the Underground Railroad, which passed through many sites in New Jersey and specifically in Newark. Designed by New Jersey-based artist and architect Nina Cooke John, the new monument will be built on the former site of a Christopher Columbus statue that was removed from a downtown park in the summer of 2020 following calls for racial justice.In Fall 2020, the City of Newark engaged the Arts & Culture Team at Bloomberg Associates, the pro bono consulting arm of Bloomberg Philanthropies, to develop a commissioning process for this major new piece of public art, and provide ongoing guidance as the project develops.In this episode - which is part of a series about how memorials, monuments, and temporary public art pieces can be more reflective of our society -David Andersson of the Bloomberg Associates Culture team sits down with Fayemi Shakur, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Director of the City of Newark. They discuss the process of selecting Cooke John's design, how the artist team is working with the community, and what it means for cities to construct new monuments today. 

In this special episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Mayor Ras Baraka as part of an event on addressing vaccine hesitancy. Based in a recent research project of 18 American cities using sentiment mining, Professor Goldsmith interviews the Mayors to understand how they're using data, policy, and influence to understand the concerns of their residents and ensure the public health and safety of their cities.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

As deliberations on an Infrastructure Package continue in Washington DC, the expert panel focuses on America's needs for investment in clean water and wider access to broadband Internet service in states, cities, and counties. This special briefing features a panel of experts, including Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, New Jersey; Kathryn de Wit, project director of Broadband Access Initiative; Thomas Hazlett, Macaulay Endowed Chair in Economics at Clemson University; and Howard Neukrug, executive director of The Water Center at Penn. Notable Quotes: “We are also using this money for flood mitigation, rehab our water and waste pump stations, upgrade fire hydrants, to deal with resiliency. Hurricane Ida hit us very hard in New Jersey, and we had serious flooding in and around Newark and the North Jersey area.” Mayor Ras Baraka. “What we ultimately found was that state programs were really successful by focusing on the ‘why?' of broadband, and then on implementing inclusive and community-based approaches,” Kathryn de Wit. “Since the 1996 Telecommunications Act, in current dollars about $225B have gone out. These funds are awarded annually, and in recent years they have reached levels of about $10B,” Thomas Hazlett. “The new goal of the industry is to become greenhouse gas neutral facilities, and that is a remarkable change from just ten years ago,” Howard Neukrug. Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

In this special episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Mayor Ras Baraka as part of an event on addressing vaccine hesitancy. Based in a recent research project of 18 American cities using sentiment mining, Professor Goldsmith interviews the Mayors to understand how they’re using data, policy, and influence to understand the concerns of their residents and ensure the public health and safety of their cities.About Data-Smart City PodNew from the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, the Data-Smart City Pod brings on top innovators and leading industry, academic, and government officials to discuss data, innovation, and government. This podcast serves as a central resource for cities and individuals interested in the intersection of government and innovations, the adoption of data projects on the local government level, and how to become data smart. Hosted by Stephen Goldsmith, former Deputy Mayor of New York,  Mayor of Indianapolis, and current Professor at Harvard Kennedy School.Subscribe to the Ash Center wherever you get your podcasts for future Data-Smart City Pod episodes. Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. About the Ash Center The Ash Center is a research center and think tank at Harvard Kennedy School focused on democracy, government innovation, and Asia public policy. AshCast, the Center's podcast series, is a collection of conversations, including events and Q&As with experts, from around the Center on pressing issues, forward-looking solutions, and more. Visit the Ash Center online, follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook. For updates on the latest research, events, and activities, please signup for our newsletter.

Tonight: The White House goes big on climate—and why they might actually be able to deliver. Then, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on the new Democratic offer to begin a January 6th commission. Plus, how one major American city has made big strides in reforming its police department. And on this Earth Day, Jacob Soboroff on Los Angeles' new push to turn toilet water into tap water.  Guests: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Ras Baraka, Michelle Goldberg, Jacob Soboroff  

Newark, NJ mayor Ras Baraka Enforces restrictions on non- essential businesses and restaurants around the city due to Spike in Covid cases. Restrictions go into affect today, Tuesday, October 27th. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/herwordshertruth/support

The city of Newark is imposing new restrictions on businesses as COVID 19 cases continue to rise. The positivity rate in the city’s east ward has now surpassed 25 percent with the city surging above 11 percent, prompting Mayor Ras Baraka to take action. Baraka says beginning Tuesday all non-essential businesses must close at 8 p.m. except grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations. “Part of it is precautionary for other parts of the city and the other part of t is a direct intervention in stuff that we know is happening, and it gives us the opportunity to see if we can drive the cases down in the East, but also to see what happens in the other wards around the city based on this as well.” The city will re-assess the situation after two weeks of monitoring, contact tracing, and increased testing particularly inside the city’s hot spot locations. The last time Newark’s numbers were this high was on May 23. Other restrictions include the closing of Recreational centers except for school

Sheryl Noethe, Montana Poet Laureate from 2011-2013, and founder of Montana Poetry in the Schools, talks about founding the Missoula Writing Collaborative and shares her work. In the second part of the show Newark, NJ Mayor Ras Baraka gives his views on the power of poetry. SUBMIT TO THE OPEN MIC OF THE AIR! www.poetryspokenhere.com/open-mic-of-the-air Visit our website: www.poetryspokenhere.com Like us on facebook: facebook.com/PoetrySpokenHere Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/poseyspokenhere (@poseyspokenhere) Send us an e-mail: poetryspokenhere@gmail.com

Despite efforts to contain its spread, cases of Covid-19 continue to rise across the South and Sun Belt. This week, Daniella, Ed, and Jesse discuss how the pandemic could impact students returning to school this fall and how it shapes polling in the 2020 general election. And in our featured guest interview, Newark, NJ Mayor Ras Baraka shares his perspective on the dialogue taking place in his city around public safety and police reform, as well as lessons they’ve learned from the pandemic.

As protests erupted across the country this weekend, thousands descended on the city of Newark to express their outrage over the murder of an unarmed black man at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Among them was the city’s own Mayor, Ras Baraka.

Host Michael Hill of NJTV News is joined by Mayor Ras Baraka along with Shakira McKnight with the Mayor's Office of Youth and College Affairs, to discuss opportunities for young people and their efforts to increase college enrollment among the city's six colleges and universities.

On March 12, thousands gathered at NJPAC to listen to Mayor Ras Baraka speak about the state of the city. Alongside some performances, Mayor Baraka explored several subject areas, ranging from education to public safety to quality of life, and gave his own assessment of how Newark was doing and what it could look forward to. In this episode, Halashon Sianipar and I discuss the speech itself, the issues it raised, and our own assessment of the state of the city.

On this edition of Newark Today we are joined by Host Michael Hill of NJTV, Mayor Ras Baraka, and Chief of Development Carmelo Garcia, to talk about what's being done to increase development outside the city's booming downtown district, and how the city's often underserved neighborhoods could see some major changes.

On this month's Newark Today, hosted by NJTV's Michael Hill, we are joined by Mayor Ras Baraka, State Senator Ron Rice, and Founder of Salvation and Social Justice Rev. Charles Boyer to discuss New Jersey's push to legalize recreational marijuana and how it could affect the state's largest city.

NEWARK -- One of the members of Newark-based hip-hop trio Lords of the Underground is throwing his hat into city politics. Dupre "Do It All" Kelly on Thursday announced his plans to run for Councilman-At-Large in next year's May election. "It's neighborhoods like this that I'm running for," Kelly told at least two dozen supporters gathered outside his childhood home in Newark's West Ward. "Most of us have given up the power of the ballot. I'm running because I want to encourage my neighbors to take back that power."Kelly is the CEO of 211 Media Group, a Newark-based media production and event planning company. He also co-founded 211 Community Impact, a nonprofit targeting youth that tackles issues of gun violence, mental health and literacy. Lords of the Underground won BET's best rap group of the year in 1993 and are known for songs like "Chief Rocka" and "Tic Toc.""In this community, we haven't always made the best choices," Kelly said, standing at a podium set up in front of a light blue multi-family home on 19th Street. "But when people love their city, they can change it."All nine city council seats are up in next year's May election -- as is Mayor Ras Baraka's term -- but the city clerk's office said candidate petitions won't be available until January. That means no one can officially qualify to run until next year. Lords of the UndergroundOriginNewark, New JerseyGenresHip hopYears active1990–presentLabelsPendulum Records, Jersey Kidz RecordsMembersDoItAllMr. FunkeDJ Lord JazzThe Lords of the Underground (L.O.T.U.G.) is a hip-hop trio based in Newark, New Jersey. MCs Mr. Funke and DoItAll Dupré met DJ Lord Jazz (a native of Cleveland) when all three were undergraduates at Shaw University. Fellow New Jersey rapper Redman served as one of the groups early DJ's.The group released their debut album, Here Come the Lords on March 9, 1993 with production handled by Marley Marland K-Def. The album peaked at 66 on the Billboard 200 and featured five charting singles, including the group's signature song, "Chief Rocka".The group released their second album, Keepers of the Funk the following year on November 1, 1994. Keepers of the Funk peaked at 47 on the Billboard 200 and featured three charting singles, the most successful of which was "Tic Toc". As stated in a 2013 interview, the group had never disbanded.They reunited for a third album with 1999's Resurrection. Released via Queen Latifah's Jersey Kidz imprint, was so small-scale a release that few realized it had been recorded. The Lords returned again in 2007 for a fourth album entitled House of Lords, but like Resurrection, it failed to reach the Billboard charts.The Lords are best remembered in connection with the golden age of hip hop. As such, when Nas decided in 2007 to do a remix of his song "Where Are They Now?", which asked of the fates of several long-forgotten golden age rappers, the Lords were among those requested to appear. DoItAll Dupré performed eight bars on the track.DoItAll appeared briefly in the final scene of the final episode of The Sopranos credited as Du Kelly, as one of a series of potentially ominous figures entering the diner. He also appeared on other TV shows; Law & Order as Two Tone, on Oz the HBO series, and on the Christmas episode of 30 Rock on NBC (2008). He has also been in independent movies such as Somewhere in the City with Bai Ling, Rhyme & Reason, and with Treach of Naughty By Nature. He has also starred in an off Broadway play entitled Diss, Diss, & Diss, Dat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NEWARK -- One of the members of Newark-based hip-hop trio Lords of the Underground is throwing his hat into city politics. Dupre "Do It All" Kelly on Thursday announced his plans to run for Councilman-At-Large in next year's May election. "It's neighborhoods like this that I'm running for," Kelly told at least two dozen supporters gathered outside his childhood home in Newark's West Ward. "Most of us have given up the power of the ballot. I'm running because I want to encourage my neighbors to take back that power."Kelly is the CEO of 211 Media Group, a Newark-based media production and event planning company. He also co-founded 211 Community Impact, a nonprofit targeting youth that tackles issues of gun violence, mental health and literacy. Lords of the Underground won BET's best rap group of the year in 1993 and are known for songs like "Chief Rocka" and "Tic Toc.""In this community, we haven't always made the best choices," Kelly said, standing at a podium set up in front of a light blue multi-family home on 19th Street. "But when people love their city, they can change it."All nine city council seats are up in next year's May election -- as is Mayor Ras Baraka's term -- but the city clerk's office said candidate petitions won't be available until January. That means no one can officially qualify to run until next year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NEWARK -- One of the members of Newark-based hip-hop trio Lords of the Underground is throwing his hat into city politics. Dupre "Do It All" Kelly on Thursday announced his plans to run for Councilman-At-Large in next year's May election. "It's neighborhoods like this that I'm running for," Kelly told at least two dozen supporters gathered outside his childhood home in Newark's West Ward. "Most of us have given up the power of the ballot. I'm running because I want to encourage my neighbors to take back that power."Kelly is the CEO of 211 Media Group, a Newark-based media production and event planning company. He also co-founded 211 Community Impact, a nonprofit targeting youth that tackles issues of gun violence, mental health and literacy. Lords of the Underground won BET's best rap group of the year in 1993 and are known for songs like "Chief Rocka" and "Tic Toc.""In this community, we haven't always made the best choices," Kelly said, standing at a podium set up in front of a light blue multi-family home on 19th Street. "But when people love their city, they can change it."All nine city council seats are up in next year's May election -- as is Mayor Ras Baraka's term -- but the city clerk's office said candidate petitions won't be available until January. That means no one can officially qualify to run until next year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ll be discussing local control of Newark Public Schools during our live broadcast of Newark Today Thursday October 19 at 8PM. We invite the community to be a part of the audience at Express Newark in the downtown district’s historic Hahne’s building. Your host, NJTV’s Michael Hill will be joined by city Mayor Ras Baraka and a panel of guests. Doors open tonight at 7:15. Newark Today live October 19 at 8PM on WBGO and wbgo.org Now that Newark Public Schools are in position to regain control of governance from the state, parents are asking if the city is ready. “To be honest with you I’m not really sure,” said Alexis Jones of Parents Educating Parents, a Newark based organization that advises families towards educational success for their children. “As a parent, I think I should have a say in what happens with my child’s education.” “There you have it. We have a parent that is unsure and that should never happen in the district.” Yolonda Johnson is the founder of Parents Educating

On this month's edition of Newark Today, on the heels of the opening of the Shani Baraka Women's Resource Center, we discuss domestic violence in New Jersey's largest city and what's being done to address the issue. We are joined by Mayor Ras Baraka, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, and domestic volence counselor and founder of Purple R.E.I.G.N. Asia D. Smith.

On this months edition of Newark Today we are joined by Mayor Ras Baraka and Archange Antoine, Executive Director of immigrant advocacy group Faith in NJ, to talk about the debate over immigration and how it is affecting sanctuary cities like Newark.

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