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On today's episode of Culture No Cap…We pay tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson — pastor, activist, presidential candidate, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.From marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr. to building powerful multiracial political coalitions, Rev. Jackson helped shape modern Black political influence.

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 20, 2026. 0:30 Today, we reflect on the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson — civil rights leader, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, two-time presidential candidate, and a man who undeniably shaped America’s political and cultural conversation for decades. But the debate today isn’t about whether he mattered. It’s about whether he meets the historic threshold for one of the nation’s highest ceremonial honors: lying in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. After Mike Johnson declined a request to grant that distinction, critics cried partisanship. We slow the conversation down and ask a deeper question: What is the standard? The Rotunda is reserved for figures deemed central to the constitutional story of the United States — a rare honor previously extended to individuals such as Rosa Parks, Billy Graham, and even Pierre Charles L'Enfant. So where is the line between influence and national consensus? Between impact and constitutional significance? We discuss Jackson’s contributions, his controversies, and the broader principle at stake: preserving the Rotunda as sacred civic space — not a stage for popularity or partisanship. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's use of Tariffs without congressional authorization. The United States and Indonesia finalized a bilateral trade agreement today that will lower tariffs between the two countries to 19%. Jesse Jackson's body will not lie in state under the Capital Rotunda.Jackson's family had requested that his body be allowed to lie in state, but that request was denied by Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 The Supreme Court of the United States handed down a 6–3 decision striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court made clear: that particular statute can’t be used as the vehicle for those tariffs. But that didn’t end the story. Within hours, the administration pivoted — announcing a new 10% tariff under the Trade Act of 1974, a separate law that explicitly grants the president temporary tariff authority. In fact, even members of the Court noted there are other statutory paths available. So what are we witnessing — constitutional chaos or constitutional chess? 16:00 We got a question for the American Mamas: “I’m so glad I grew up in the ’80s. How can you keep up with all the trends today?” It sparks a lively (and hilarious) walk down memory lane as Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to compare the universal “just knew it” culture of the 1980s with today’s lightning-fast, social-media-driven world. From slang that changes overnight to the pressure of documenting everything online, we explore how growing up before smartphones may have been a hidden blessing. The conversation turns to modern milestones — over-the-top weddings, pricey bachelorette trips, elaborate gender reveals — and how platforms like TikTok and Twitter have transformed private celebrations into public productions. What used to be punch, mints, and a phone call has become curated content and camera-ready moments. It’s a funny, relatable look at generational shifts, cultural pressure, and why some of us are grateful our most embarrassing moments weren’t captured in 4K. Got a question for the American Mamas? Visit americangroundradio.com/mamas and click “Ask the Mamas.” 23:00 President Donald Trump has directed the Secretary of Defense and other agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena, and any potential information connected to extraterrestrial life. Laugh if you want — but for years, trained Navy and Air Force pilots have reported aerial objects performing maneuvers that appear to defy conventional aerodynamics. These aren’t backyard videos or internet hoaxes. They’re encounters documented by military aviators asking a serious question: what exactly are we seeing? We explore the long shadow of Area 51, Cold War-era secrecy, and how government disinformation about experimental aircraft may have fueled decades of alien speculation. We also separate fact from fiction when it comes to so-called “chemtrails” versus ordinary condensation trails — and why conspiracy theories persist. 26:00 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Kentucky this week with a bold message: Congress won’t fix itself — and it’s time for the states to step in. Testifying before Kentucky lawmakers, DeSantis urged them to support an Article V constitutional convention aimed at passing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. With the national debt approaching $40 trillion, he argued that without permanent structural changes, Washington’s “muscle memory” of spending and compromise will continue — no matter which party is in power. We Dig Deep into break down how an Article V convention works, why 34 states are required to trigger it, and where the effort currently stands. Twenty states have already signed on — mostly Republican-led — but even if every remaining red state joined, supporters would still need buy-in from purple or Democrat-led legislatures. 32:00 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 A social media post from Congressman Randy Fine has gone viral — and sparked a firestorm. Fine responded to comments tied to New York political circles suggesting restrictions on dogs in public housing, referencing concerns rooted in Islamic views that consider dogs unclean. Fine pushed back bluntly, arguing that if Americans were ever forced to choose between their pets and accommodating religious restrictions, it wouldn’t be a difficult decision. Critics immediately labeled the remarks Islamophobic. Supporters say the point wasn’t about religion — it was about culture, assimilation, and whether American traditions should bend to accommodate beliefs that conflict with everyday life in the U.S. In this segment, we unpack the controversy, the statistics behind America’s deep attachment to pets — including service and therapy dogs — and the broader debate over cultural expectations in a free society. We also discuss Fine’s proposed “Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act” and what it symbolizes in the larger conversation about immigration, religious freedom, and preserving American norms. 35:30 Plus, it's Fake News Friday! We're putting you to the test with our weekly game of headlines—are they real news, fake news, or really fake news? From cowboys and Gavin Newsom's dyslexia, to the airport being named after President Trump can you spot the fake news? Play along, keep score, and share your results with us on Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanGroundRadio. 39:30 We talk about Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling on presidential tariff authority and what it means for the balance of power in Washington. When former Vice President Mike Pence praised the decision as a win for the Constitution, was it a straightforward defense of separation of powers—or a subtle jab at Donald Trump? And we end today's show with the powerful Olympic story of Alysa Liu—an American gold medal victory with international intrigue and a reminder of the opportunities and freedoms that define the American dream. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Articles US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19% Major Defense Contractor Flees Spanberger’s Virginia Just Weeks After She Takes Office. Why was Ron DeSantis in Kentucky? What he wants from state lawmakers @ReOpenChris X Post: "Governor DeSantis pitches Federal Balanced Budget Amendment to Kentucky Legislature." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On A Bowl of Soul we are continuing the celebration of February is Black History Month. We celebrate the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist and ordained Baptist minister. In 1972, Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Push Coalition organized a Black expo in 1972 which featured Black businesses, art, educational institutions (HBCU's) and political leaders. Many Black musical artists performed during this expo which is highlighted in the film called "Save the Children" On A Bowl of Soul we celebrate the musical artists who perfomed at this concert. We celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson for his many contributions to the civil rights movement.   I hope you enjoy this broadcast because I had fun creating it.  In this month, let it be filled with love, joy, hope, good music and a knowledge for Black History!!! Keep it locked with A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music.  #RandB #ClassicSoul #revjessejackson Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code=ABOS. Sign up & bring your  podcast to life! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show!! Sign up here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=ABOS You can listen to the A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365.com giving you 24/7/365 days of Soul Music. Stop on by and listen:  A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365 You can support A Bowl of Soul and Buy Me A Coffee. Just click: Buy A Bowl of Soul A Cup of Coffee Purchase your A Bowl of Soul T-Shirt and other merchandise. Just click: Get Your A Bowl of Soul Merch Follow me: @proftlove on Threads                   @proftlove on Instagram                   @abowlofsoul.bsky.social - Bluesky                                  @A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music on Facebook Promote your product or service on the podcast and the radio network. You can sponsor A Bowl of Soul by getting your product or service in front of listeners. Email us at: abowlofsoul@gmail.com  Thank you for your Support!!! Promote your product or service on the podcast and the radio network. You can sponsor A Bowl of Soul by getting your product or service in front of listeners. Email us at: abowlofsoul@gmail.com  Thank you for your Support!!!

Ralph welcomes J.B. Branch (Public Citizen's Big Tech accountability advocate) to discuss some of the sectors that Big Tech is disrupting with artificial intelligence. Then, Steve, David, and Hannah speak to Russell Mokhiber about the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen. Finally, Ralph speaks on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.J.B. Branch is the Big Tech accountability advocate for Public Citizen's Congress Watch division. He leads Public Citizen's advocacy efforts on artificial intelligence accountability, consumer data and privacy rights, tech product safety, platform oversight, and child online safety protections.What's happening is these AI companies are taking a page out of the playbook of the social media days. When social media was brand new, they were trying to say that this technology is going to lead to people being more connected, it's going to lead to efficiencies, it's going to lead to overall positives. And in fact, there were times where you had big tech CEOs who were saying that a lot of this money was going to trickle down. And you look down, and you look up, and I'm not any richer because Facebook stock is soaring or Microsoft's is soaring. What we're really seeing is the same thing that's happened with these large tech companies—which is that they promised the world, they offer back very little, and in fact, what they offer up is a series of harms.JB BranchCongress has been really bought into AI. They're buying into this idea that it's a race for the world between us and China. So you have some congressional folks who believe that this is a race against China and that we need to harness this weapon. And then you have a lot of corporate money from these AI companies…They're dumping a lot of money into congressional races, to ensure that they're propping up candidates who align with this deregulatory scheme.JB BranchRussell Mokhiber is editor of the Corporate Crime Reporter and the Capitol Hill Citizen. He is also founder of singlepayeraction.org, and editor of the website Morgan County USA.I see [the Capitol Hill Citizen] philosophy along a couple lines. One is that it's not left right, it's top down. We consider both political parties corrupt to the core, but there's a rising tide of activism against both parties, against the institutional parties. And so, for example, in the current issue, we bristle against those who are what we call “negativo”. We're very “positivo”. So while we're living in very difficult times, there's a rising tide of activism challenging members of Congress, both current members in Congress as citizen activists and also as candidates…And so what we're seeing is this up-down resurgence from the bottom—populists of all stripes rising up against the technocratic billionaires who've brought us to this state.Russell Mokhiber[Jesse Jackson] was an advocate of non-violence, of self-reliance. And the amazing thing about him is how he appeared everywhere. I mean there was nothing remote about Jesse Jackson. He appeared everywhere. If the farmers were being driven into bankruptcy by agribusiness, he was there. If there need to be prisoners released in foreign countries, he was there… The thing that most people didn't realize is how much personal pressure he was under by his opponents. In those days, challenging certain conditions that we don't even know about now because of Jesse and other civil rights leaders' works, really upset the power structure. And they didn't take it lying down. So all these places he went to, he was very much under great pressure.Ralph NaderNews 2/20/26* Our top stories this week concern the continuing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. First, the Columbus Dispatch reports Republican Senator Jon Husted of Ohio accepted more than $100,000 from Epstein associate Les Wexner. Husted's opponent in his reelection campaign, former Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, blasted Husted for accepting this money and implied that Wexner's donations pushed Husted to initially vote against releasing the Epstein files. In damage control mode, the Husted campaign announced they would donate Wexner's campaign contributions to charity. Wexner himself appeared in front of the House Oversight committee this week. Wexner denied any wrongdoing, claiming that Epstein “conned” him and called him a “clever, diabolical … master manipulator.” Democrats on the committee were skeptical, with Congressman Robert Garcia stating “There is no single person that was more involved with providing Jeffrey Epstein with the financial support to commit his crimes than Les Wexner,” per the Hill.* In related news, the New York Times reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested for misconduct stemming from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, he stands accused of passing along confidential information to Epstein while the disgraced former prince served as a British trade envoy. His brother, King Charles III is quoted saying he supports a “full, fair and proper process” to investigate these claims. The Times notes the striking disparity in the official response from law enforcement in the U.K. versus the U.S., writing, “The British authorities have moved aggressively to investigate the possibility of crimes emerging from the three million pages of correspondence with Mr. Epstein… police in the United States have not.”* Meanwhile in Los Angeles, prominent entertainment executive and sports agent Casey Wasserman has drawn fire from many LA politicians, including City Controller Kenneth Mejia, L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and fellow Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman over his ties to Epstein lieutenant Ghislane Maxwell, as revealed in the latest tranche of files. High-profile clients of Wasserman's agency immediately began to abandon the firm. High profile deserters include pop star Chappell Roan and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Wasserman announced he would sell the agency shortly thereafter. However, Wasserman still chairs the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee. This week, LA Mayor Karen Bass weighed in to call Wasserman's behavior “abhorrent” and say that while she cannot fire him, it is her opinion that he should step down. Astonishingly, the LA28 board announced after a review of Wasserman's conduct that he should remain on as committee chair. This from LA Magazine.* Speaking of local boards, this week New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of six new members of the Rent Guidelines Board, including a new Chair. With these six appointments, comprising two-thirds of the total board, Mamdani is poised to deliver on one of his key campaign promises – a rent freeze for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. These appointees range from experienced civil servants to academics to union organizers, among others. This is a major victory for Mamdani, and comes at a key moment when other items on his governing agenda are being challenged by budgetary constraints due to long-term mismanagement of the city's finances.* Another rent-related story comes to us from Minnesota. CBS reports the tenants union Twin Cities Tenants, along with five labor unions totaling over 25,000 workers, are calling for a statewide rent strike to pressure lawmakers to enact an eviction moratorium. This comes in the context of Operation Metro Surge, the federal government's sprawling immigration enforcement action which resulted in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. As this piece notes, many residents of the Twin Cities stayed home from work during the operation, out of fear of being detained, resulting in many tenants being short on rent ahead of March 1st. According to an analysis by the University of Minnesota renters in the state have racked up between $27 and $51 million in rent debt since the onset of Metro Surge. This in addition to the average statewide rent debt of $44.6 million in any two-month period.* Turning to Gaza-related news, this week saw major updates in the legal drama of Palestine Action in Britain. On February 13th, AP reported that the country's High Court ruled the government acted unlawfully by outlawing Palestine Action and deeming it a terrorist organization. The Judges said that Palestine Action's activities did not meet the “level, scale and persistence” that would justify a legal proscription. However, the court allowed the government to keep the ban in place pending the government's appeal. The group was banned last June after breaking into a Royal Air Force base to protest the slaughter in Gaza. Despite this ruling in the group's favor, which came on the heels of a ruling dismissing charges against six Palestine Action activists, the BBC reports those activists will be retried by the government over their alleged role in causing damage to an Elbit Systems facility near Bristol. Charges against 18 other defendants accused of participating in the break-in will be dropped.* Meanwhile, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and one of the Catholic Church's highest officials, was asked to comment on President Trump's proposed Board of Peace, the international body intended to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. Pizzaballa replied “What do I think of the Board of Peace? I think it is a colonialist operation: others deciding for the Palestinians.” The Patriarch added “They asked us to enter. I've never had a billion (dollars),” referring to the $1 billion price for a permanent board seat, but “above all, this is not the Church's task: It is the sacraments, the dignity of the person.” This from OSV News. Pizzaballa has long sought self-determination for the Palestinians alongside peace in the region, even putting his own life on the line for that cause. Just after the October 7th Hamas attacks, Pizzaballa offered to exchange himself for the Israeli hostages in Hamas custody.* And in East Asia, NBC reports ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of insurrection over his failed self-coup plot, which involved storming parliament and imposing martial law. The South Korean high court stopped short of accepting the prosecution's request for the death penalty – which they justified using the case law derived from the execution of King Charles Stuart of England in 1649 – and instead sentenced Yoon to life in prison. Decrying the verdict, Yoon's lawyers called the trial “nothing more than a mere formality to reach a predetermined conclusion.” Yoon has the right to appeal the ruling. Given the failure of American institutions to check the creeping authoritarianism in our political system, it is awe-inspiring to see it happen in a country that has struggled with authoritarian rule in its much more recent past.* Turning back to domestic news, Mike Selig, the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) posted a strange video this week, claiming that “American prediction markets have been hit with an onslaught of state-led litigation,” and announcing that the CFTC will launch a legal campaign to block states from regulating sites like Polymarket and Kalshi by asserting that such regulation is the sole purview of the Commission. In the video, Selig argues that these sites “provide useful functions for society by allowing everyday Americans to hedge commercial risks, like increases in temperature and energy price spikes…[and] serve as an important check on our news media and our information streams.” A number of states have taken action to regulate prediction markets, including Nevada, along with Arizona, Michigan, New York and Illinois, to name just a few. One powerful constituency pushing for state-level regulation of prediction markets is the traditional gambling industry. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of sportsbook BetMGM, thundered in a recent interview “They pay no state taxes, there are no consumer protections, there are no penalties for underage play.” This from Axios.* Finally, we pay tribute to activist, civil rights leader, and political forefather of modern multiracial progressive politics, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson, who passed away this week at age 84, was a protégé of Martin Luther King and ran groundbreaking presidential campaigns in the 1980s assembling the “Rainbow Coalition,” which sought civil rights for racial and ethnic minorities and the LGBT community alongside a sweeping anti-poverty agenda. In the 1990s, Jackson was elected Shadow Delegate and then Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia. In the 21st century, Jackson took on an elder statesman role in progressive circles, continuing to lead the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and attending major protest events – including the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and 2024 pro-Palestine encampments – even after his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017 and multiple COVID-related hospitalizations. Since his passing, Jackson has been eulogized by a host of prominent political figures, including Donald Trump, Curtis Sliwa, Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the Clintons, Reverends William J. Barber and Al Sharpton, the descendents of Martin Luther King, longtime Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa among many others. Like Ralph Nader, Jackson remained a leading light of the American Left during its lowest ebb in modern history. He followed his own iconic exhortation to “keep hope alive.” The least we can do is to carry on this legacy.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

Season 12, Episode 7Black History Month 2026: Remembering Jesse JacksonThis isn't just another Black History Month episode.This is legacy in a glass.In Season 12, Episode 7, honoring the revolutionary life and impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson. From marching beside Dr. King to building the Rainbow PUSH Coalition… from presidential runs that reshaped American politics to decades of economic and social justice advocacy — we unpack how one man helped shift the culture, the conversation, and the country.THE WINE OF THE DAY: CULITOS VINO TINTO SUPERIOR (SUPERIOR RED WINE) FROM CHILE.CREDITS TO:NBC CHICAGOROLAND MARTIN UNFILTEREDBut here's what makes this episode different:We don't just recite history.We connect it to right now.✨ What does Rev. Jackson's activism teach today's entrepreneurs?✨ How do faith, courage, and strategy intersect in modern movements?✨ What does “keeping hope alive” look like in 2026?And yes — we do it the Good Wine & Great Laughs way:Deep, intelligent dialogueReal talk with zero filtersMoments that hit your spiritLaughter that reminds you healing can be joyfulThis episode is powerful. Personal. Necessary.If you're tired of surface-level conversations…If you crave culture with substance…If you want content that feeds your mind and your spirit…This is your show.

Rev. Jesse Jackson spent decades fighting for civil rights and economic justice. As a child watching him on television, I didn't understand policy. I understood his voice. After news of his death on February 17, 2026, I found myself revisiting what his work meant, not just the speeches or the presidential campaigns, but the deeper question at the center of it all: who gets access, who gets dignity, and who gets to eat. In this episode of Better Said Than Written, I reflect on the roots of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the link between school lunch and economic justice, and what hunger teaches you when survival is not theoretical. This episode is personal. It's about what I didn't understand as a child, and what I understand now. What's your fondest memory of Rev. Jesse Jackson? Feel free to send your thoughts through the link below. https://www.tamikacody.com/contact

Funeral arrangements have been released for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson. Public events will take place in Chicago, including a lying-in-state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, a people's celebration at House of Hope and homegoing services later in the week. The family is asking the public to honor his legacy not just with attendance but with action. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Gilchrist looks at the global stories making headlines, beginning with tributes pouring in for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who has died at the age of 84. A towering figure in the struggle for equality, Jackson worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr., championed voting rights and economic justice, ran for U.S. president in 1984 and 1988, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Bill Clinton in 2000; he also founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, cementing a legacy of empowerment and social justice. The focus then shifts to escalating tensions involving Russia and Ukraine, as diplomatic efforts unfold in Geneva amid reports of Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, underscoring mounting logistical strain and pressure on supply lines. Finally, there’s intrigue in the United States over the possible release of long-awaited government files linked to UFO investigations, fuelling speculation about what a presidential disclosure could reveal. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Gilchrist looks at the global stories making headlines, beginning with tributes pouring in for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who has died at the age of 84. A towering figure in the struggle for equality, Jackson worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr., championed voting rights and economic justice, ran for U.S. president in 1984 and 1988, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Bill Clinton in 2000; he also founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, cementing a legacy of empowerment and social justice. The focus then shifts to escalating tensions involving Russia and Ukraine, as diplomatic efforts unfold in Geneva amid reports of Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, underscoring mounting logistical strain and pressure on supply lines. Finally, there’s intrigue in the United States over the possible release of long-awaited government files linked to UFO investigations, fuelling speculation about what a presidential disclosure could reveal. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

pWotD Episode 3213: Jesse Jackson Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 825,548 views on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 our article of the day is Jesse Jackson.Jesse Louis Jackson (né Burns; October 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026) was an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel during the civil rights movement, he became one of the most prominent civil rights leaders of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. From 1991 to 1997, he served as a shadow delegate and shadow senator for the District of Columbia. He was the father of U. S. Representative Jonathan Jackson and former U. S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr.Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson began his activism in the 1960s and founded the organizations that later merged to form the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. Expanding his work into international affairs in the 1980s, he became a vocal critic of the Reagan administration and launched a presidential campaign in 1984. Initially viewed as a fringe candidate, he finished third for the Democratic nomination behind former vice president Walter Mondale and Senator Gary Hart. He continued his activism and mounted a second presidential bid in 1988, finishing as the runner‑up to Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis.Jackson did not seek the presidency again, but in 1990 he was elected as the District of Columbia's shadow senator, serving one term during the Bush and Clinton administrations. Although initially critical of President Bill Clinton, he later became a supporter. Jackson hosted Both Sides with Jesse Jackson on CNN from 1992 to 2000. A critic of police brutality, the Republican Party, and conservative policies, he was widely regarded as one of the most influential African‑American activists of his era.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:21 UTC on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Jesse Jackson on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Olivia.

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, died Tuesday (2/17/2026) morning at age 84. President Trump took a moment to recall Jackson's achievements and their surprisingly close working relationship.A post on X making the rounds this week shows a video of the Adhan, the Islamic call to prayer, echoing through the streets of New York City at five in the morning, amplified and projected over neighborhoods that still carry the scars of September 11, 2001.Just a week after a trans-identifying man went on a rampage in Western Canada, killing six children and two adults, another man who masqueraded as a woman took aim at family members — this time at a local skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a high school hockey game.The Miss America pageant has been known for featuring the most beautiful women in the country, but organizers are now opening the competition up to biological men and removing the crowns of those who disagree. When Miss North Florida Kayleigh Bush refused to sign a contract that featured the pageant's updated policies because it changed the language to claim that men can be considered women and eligible to compete, she was stripped of her title.Become a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/support Tapp into the Truth on Rumble. Follow, watch the older shows, and join the live streams.Aimee's Audios Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting“Remember Pop Rocks? Now, imagine they gave you superpowers.” Please let me introduce you to Energy Rocks! Born from the grit and ambition of a competitive athlete who wanted a better, cleaner way to fuel the body and mind, without the hassle of mixing powders, messy bottles, or caffeine crashes. Energy Rocks is a reimagining of energy into something fun, functional, and fantastically effective. A delicious popping candy energy supplement that delivers a rapid boost of clean energy and focus — anytime, anywhere. No water. No mixing. No bulky bottles. Just open, pop it in your mouth, and get ready to rock. Making any time the right time to “Get in the Zone, One Pop at a Time.”Take This Free Quiz To Find Out The Best & Worst Foods To Avoid For Joint Pain!Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints or pain in your hips, back, knees, or elbows? Then, chances are you're feeling the effects of chronic inflammation taking its toll on your body. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to help get this under control. And the best part is certain foods help you do this naturally, without the need for prescription medications.If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. My Patriot SupplySupport American jobs! Support the show! Get great products at great prices! Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! Visit Patriot Mobile or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink from Roundhouse Provisions that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Just mix with water, stir, and enjoy!Follow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria  

Messages of sympathy are flooding in for Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, who passed away at his Chicago home on Tuesday at age 84. U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, calling Jackson "a good man with lots of personality, grit and street smarts" and offering condolences to his family. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle said Jackson "created opportunities for generations of African Americans and inspired countless more." Former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary also expressed deep sadness at his passing. Jackson, a longtime civil‑rights leader and two‑time presidential candidate, is remembered for his work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and for founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chicago-based faith leader, Pastor Stephen Thurston, a close family friend who also grew up playing at the Jackson house

The Rev. Jesse Jackson had a long career fighting for racial justice, from founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to running for president twice. He died on Tuesday at age 84. Bishop William Barber II, who knew Jackson, shares a remembrance.Then, Dorris Wright is one of the original Greenville Eight. She worked with Jackson to desegregate the Greenville, S.C., public library in 1960, and details her time with him.And, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died Sunday at the age of 95. We revisit his 2021 conversation with Here & Now's Robin Young about his long career in film.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, his family said. Jackson worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Ed O'Keefe looks at his legacy. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the legacy and impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at the age of 84. Morial highlighted Jackson's political impact on future Democratic candidates, his work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and more. Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career. Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his now viral article, "Something Big Is Happening." He writes that AI's "capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year." Shumer explains why he wrote the article, and his message to concerned readers. American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor won her first gold Olympic medal on Monday in the women's solo event. Prior to the Games she had won five medals in four Olympics. She is now tied as the most decorated American woman in Winter Olympics history. Jon Meacham, a historian and bestselling author, discusses the state of American politics, what we can learn from U.S. history, and his latest book, "American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union." Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis discusses his decision to step down as the managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which he founded nearly 40 years ago. Social media and tech mogul Gary Vayberchuk tells "CBS Mornings" about the ways he predicts AI will change the way we live our lives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died after a long battle with a rare neuromuscular disease. Straight Arrow News looks back at the activist who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., founded Rainbow PUSH Coalition and reshaped presidential politics. Plus, gunfire erupts at a Rhode Island high school hockey game, leaving two dead and three critically injured. What police say sparked the violence. And the sheriff publicly rules out Nancy Guthrie's family as suspects as the search intensifies. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

On today’s “Closer Look,” we share tributes to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, and a prior interview host Rose Scott did with the civil rights champion from WABE’s ATL68 series. Jackson also dedicated his life to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, working as a global humanitarian, running for president twice, and as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle. Jackson, known for his famous words, “Keep hope alive!” died Tuesday. He was 84. Scott also talks with Gerald Griggs, a civil rights attorney and past president of the Georgia NAACP, who shares his memories about Jackson. Also, Atlanta’s Zoning Review Board recently overruled a vote by a Kirkwood area neighborhood planning unit. The NPU had voted against a proposal for a 47-unit apartment building for unhoused seniors, which would include mental health services. However, the Board chose to move forward with the project, which would be located in a currently vacant lot located at 88 Howard St. NE. The property is owned by Turner Monumental AME Church, who is pursuing the development. Sean Keenan has followed the project for Atlanta Civic Circle and shares the latest with “Closer Look.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The Reverend Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later ran for president, has died at 84, according to a statement from his family released early Tuesday. Ordained in 1968, he spent decades fighting for voting rights and economic justice. A longtime advocate for racial and economic justice, Jackson was with King in Memphis in 1968 when King was assassinated. He went on to found the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and became one of the most prominent voices in American civil rights and politics.2) Iran and the US are set to meet for a second round of nuclear talks in Switzerland on Tuesday morning as they seek to avoid renewed conflict in the Middle East following last year’s attacks on the Islamic Republic. Oman will mediate the negotiations in Geneva almost two weeks after the first round was held on February 6th, Iran’s state broadcaster said. Iranian officials have expressed willingness to discuss their nuclear-enrichment activities, but have tied any concessions to the potential easing of American sanctions. Meanwhile, Washington is increasing its military presence in the Middle East, deploying a second aircraft carrier to the region amid warnings of a possible strike on Iran if talks — which could drag on for weeks — fail to produce a compromise. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps held drills around the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Monday that were focused on delivering a “decisive” response to security threats.3) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Europe’s fate is intertwined with the US while faulting the continent for what he said was a drift away from their shared Western values. “We want Europe to prosper because we’re interconnected in so many different ways, and because our alliance is so critical,” Rubio told Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait on the sidelines of the conference on Saturday. “But it has to be an alliance of allies that are capable and willing to fight for who they are and what’s important.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died after a long battle with a rare neuromuscular disease. Straight Arrow News looks back at the activist who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., founded Rainbow PUSH Coalition and reshaped presidential politics. Plus, gunfire erupts at a Rhode Island high school hockey game, leaving two dead and three critically injured. What police say sparked the violence. And the sheriff publicly rules out Nancy Guthrie's family as suspects as the search intensifies. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Happy MLK Day, everyone. This morning we're bringing you something special. Don is speaking at the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast, presented by PUSH for Excellence and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. In a moment defined by division, fear, and moral testing, we ask a vital question: What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do in today's climate? How would he confront Trump's America? What would courage, justice, and nonviolence look like right now? Join Don live for this powerful event as we reflect on Dr. King's legacy, not as history, but as a living challenge, and consider how his vision calls us to act today. This episode is sponsored 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 https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/LEMON and use promo code LEMON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/NEW YEAR or text “DON” to Five Eleven Five Eleven. And help protect a country that belongs to all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's special guest is Yusef Jackson, Secretary of the Board of Directors and COO at the Rainbow Push Coalition, a leading civil rights and economic justice organization. He is also the Chairman of Operation PUSH and joins Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss the upcoming Rainbow Push Coalition Annual Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haynes Resigns From Rainbow Push, SCOTUS & Jan. 6, Sudan's Civil War, Ark. LEARN Act, Truthing Game The US Supreme Court considers a January 6 prosecutions law that could impact the Trump election interference case. Dr. Frederick Haynes has resigned as the CEO and President of Rainbow Push Coalition.  #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase

2.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Joe Madison, New Rainbow Push CEO, Black Clergy Want Ceasefire We're LIVE from Dallas, Texas, for the installation of  Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The South Carolina School Board that fired a black superintendent after two months on the job has offered the acting white superintendent the job without going through the proper hiring process. One of those school board members is calling it blatant systemic racism. She's here to explain. A Mississippi civil rights group has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city of Lexington, claiming the city's police officers harassed and abused black residents of the major-black town.  Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis has been dodging MAGA bullets since charging Donald Trump and his cronies. I'll talk to an attorney who will walk us through the hurdles Willis must clear to continue the prosecution.  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for how he handled his health crisis at his first news conference since being released from the hospital.  And Black Clergy calls on the Biden Administration to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire. I'll talk to some spiritual leaders about why they say a cease-fire is needed.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms 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.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Rainbow PUSH's new president.

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Infection Preventionist Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Jonah Karsh Political Lead: IF NOT NOW/Chicago Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church, Chicago Rachel Ida Buff Professor of History: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE-Milwaukee Never Again Action-Wisconsin

Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Infection Preventionist Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Wisconsin State Representative LaKeshia Myers Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman US Congressional Candidate

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Infection Preventionist Dr. John Quigley Professor Emeritus, International Law: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY; Author: THE STATEHOOD OF PALESTINE: International Law in the Middle East Conflict; THE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY OF ISRAEL'S FOUNDERS: Deception at the United Nations in the Quest for Palestine (Cambridge University Press); THE RUSES FOR WAR: American Interventionism Since WWII Rev. Graylan Hagler FELLOWSHIP FOR RECONCILIATION Former Co-chair: POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN Former Senior Pastor: PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST, Washington, DC Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church, Chicago

Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Bryce Greene Writer: F.A.I.R./Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting Jimmy Rothschild IF NOT NOW-Chicago; JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE; CENTER for JEWISH NONVIOLENCE Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner Host: UNBOSSED with NINA TURNER on The Young Turks TV; Senior Fellow: INSTITUTE on RACE, POWER and POLITICAL ECONOMY at THE NEW SCHOOL Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Atty. CK Hoffler Chair: Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Court TV: Legal Analyst; Former President: National Bar Association Rev. Stephen Thurston, II New Covenant M.B. Church Author: MIRROR MOMENTS Ari Bloomekatz Executive Editor: IN THESE TIMES Magazine Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona

DR. SHANINA KNIGHTON, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist DWIGHT MCKEE Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Atty. Anastasie Senat HAITIAN AMERICAN LAWYERS of Illinois ASSOCIATION Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. Michael Beyer Education Consultant Author: PENCILS DOWN Former Chicago Public Schools Principal/Educator Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Atty. Terry O'Neill Civil Rights Lawyer Former National President: NOW Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore

Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch Pastor: NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. Julianne Malveaux Economist; President Emeritus Bennett College Congressman Dennis Kucinich Manager: ROBERT KENNEDY 2024 Presidential Campaign Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church

In this hour, Tavis is joined by a distinguished advocate for social justice and civil rights, The Reverend Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III. With a legacy deeply rooted in advancing equity and opportunity, Dr. Haynes has recently assumed the mantle of the next president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a pivotal role where he's poised to continue the trailblazing work of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. In his conversation with Tavis, Dr. Haynes will unpack his vision for the future of the coalition, his aspirations for fostering lasting change, and share his insights on the pressing matters surrounding justice, equality, and human rights.

This week we discuss the Reverend Jesse Jackson stepping down as the head of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his impact on our society the last 50 years. We muddle through Florida's absurd Black History Standards and the ensuing mayhem this last week.   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and class. We are specifically interested in capturing the stories of transition from child to young man to healthy adult. Please listen, rate, share, and subscribe. Peace   Support this podcast by becoming a patron here. ← Click there.   Twitter: @justicerajee Instagram: @justicerajee https://www.facebook.com/oldhead.rajee/ www.askyouroldhead.com www.askyouroldhead.libsyn.com The Ask Your Oldhead Shop Leave a message: 971-206-4010   ©2023 Justice Rajee  

Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch Pastor: NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago Atty. CK Hoffler Chair: Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Court TV: Legal Analyst; Former President: National Bar Association Atty. Daryl Jones Chair: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dr. Damon Arnold, M.D. Former Director: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC HEALTH Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson

7.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley Monument, CA Mother Punch By Cop Lawsuit,Cincinnati Music Festival Recap In a proclamation ceremony, President Joe Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, while calling out Republican efforts to stymie civil rights education in classrooms.  We'll have some of that ceremony for you.  In California, a black mother sues law enforcement officers for excessive force after a disturbing incident that shows a deputy punching her multiple times in the face while holding her 3-week-old baby.  Her Attorney will join us to explain the details of the lawsuit and how she is fighting to get justice.  The Rainbow PUSH Coalition's new president, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will be here tonight to discuss his appointment from civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and the coalition's future. Nearly 60 years after Malcolm X's assassination, a man who says he witnessed the civil right's leaders death is coming forward with allegations undercover officials were involved in Malcolm X's 1965 murder. And I'll recap the Cincinnati Black music festival and its Black Music Walk of Fame grand opening. 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.

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Bryce Greene Writer: F.A.I.R./Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Keedran Franklin Memphis Political Organizer

Ralph and our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, discuss how they compiled letters they sent to various government officials and representatives that have gone unanswered into a book titled “The Incommunicados” and how this unresponsiveness violates our First Amendment right to petition our government for redress of grievances. Then Washington Post opinion columnist, Helaine Olen, highlights the corporate equivalent, how hard it is to reach a human being for customer service and how all of this plays into the free-floating anger and general unrest of an American population that feels unheard.Bruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law.  Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Today, I couldn't have gotten through to members of the Senate or House on the auto safety issue. We couldn't have gotten through for them to even consider (much less pass) the auto safety legislation that they did in 1966. Because I could get on the line and even if I couldn't get a member, I could call and get the chief of staff or get the legislative director in order to have access. I could go down to Capitol Hill and get the hearings, get the media attention, and get the law to save millions of lives. So, this is serious. It isn't just a matter of literary courtesy here.Ralph NaderWhat we have in the right to petition for the redress of grievances is an effort to prevent a repeat of the deaf ear that King George was turning to the grievances of the colonists. And the right to petition implies a corollary obligation to respond… That's the heart of what democratic discourse is about. Part of what holding government officials accountable is about— requiring them to explain their decisions. They don't have to agree with us, but they can't just ignore us and treat us as though we're not human beings.Bruce FeinHelaine Olen is an expert on money and society, and an award-winning columnist for the Washington Post. Her work has appeared in Slate, the Nation, the New York Times, the Atlantic, and many other publications, and she serves on the advisory board of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She is co-author of The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated and the author of Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry.This is part of why Americans are so angry. Is our lives as consumers. In the United States we often confuse our consumer lives with being a citizen. We think if the phone line isn't working if the airline isn't working, if we can't get through to the doctor's office, there's something wrong with the state of the country. And every time one of these interactions deteriorates, there's this sense of ‘things don't work,' which I think is pervasive in the United States… and I think it translates into this free-floating anger that then gets turned around and leveled at random people at the government, fill in the blank.”Helaine OlenThere's this dominant narrative out there right now that American consumers are becoming greedy and grasping and they're abusing the help— which happens, I don't want to say every consumer is a perfect citizen by a long shot— but I think it is partly a response to the fact that people are often treated very very badly. And there's really no one to complain to that will actually do anything about this.Helaine OlenIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. The Screen Actors Guild, SAG-AFTRA, has joined the Writers Guild in going on strike following the collapse of negotiations with the studios. This new strike covers 160,000 actors and coming as it does amid the writers strike, will effectively shut down Hollywood production for the foreseeable future. In a widely shared video, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher decried the studios for "plead[ing] poverty…[while] giving hundreds of millions of dollars to their CEOs."2. The Intercept reports that AOC has authored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act requiring “the CIA, Pentagon, and State Department to declassify information related to the U.S. government's role in the Chilean coup that brought dictator Augusto Pinochet to power.” Much of what the public knows about the Chilean coup came out through the legendary Church Committee hearings, and it is encouraging that someone in Congress is interested in taking up that mantle.3. In Florida, a joint investigation by the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald uncovered the disturbing reality underlying Governor DeSantis' revamped Florida State Guard. While recruits were initially told they would be trained for a nonmilitary mission – to “help Floridians in times of need or disaster” – they were instead taught how to “rappel with ropes, navigate through the woods and respond to incidents under military command.” Major General John D. Haas, charged with overseeing the program, is quoted saying the State Guard is a “military organization” that will be used not just for emergencies but for “aiding law enforcement with riots and illegal immigration.”4. Longtime civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate Reverend Jesse Jackson has announced that he is retiring from his role as president of the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, per The Hill. He had led the group for over 50 years, even after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2017. President Biden said of Jackson, “I've seen him as history will remember him: a man of God and of the people; determined, strategic, and unafraid of the work to redeem the soul of our nation.”5. Uruguay, the small South American nation sandwiched between Argentina and Brazil, is experiencing its worst drought in 74 years. The situation has become so dire that authorities are mixing salt water into the public drinking water. Now, the Guardian reports that Uruguayans are protesting a planned Google data center that would consume two million gallons of water per day. In response to this crisis, a new group has cropped up – the Commission to Defend Water and Life, backed by the country's trade unions – and their slogan has become ubiquitous: “This is not drought, it's pillage.”6. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Progressive Caucus, got herself into trouble this week by calling Israel a “racist state,” in a speech to the progressive summit Netroots Nation, per CNN. While clumsily worded, Jayapal's statement actually vastly understates the issue. According to mainstream groups like Amnesty International, Israel is in fact an “apartheid” state.7. More on Israel, the New York Times reports that “At least 180 senior fighter pilots, elite commandos and cyber-intelligence specialists in the Israeli military reserve have informed their commanders that they will no longer report for volunteer duty if the government proceeds with a plan to limit judicial influence by the end of the month.” While media coverage of the protests against this judicial overhaul has slowed, the protests themselves are very much ongoing and these resignations prove there is significant discontent among secular Israelis. It remains to be seen whether the opposition by mainstream Israeli society to authoritarian creep will substantively address any of the underlying issues, such as the occupation of Palestine.8. In an update to the Guatemala story from last week, Al Jazeera reports that in a statement, “the public prosecutor's office denied accusations that its actions were aimed at derailing the [anti-corruption] Seed Movement's prospects as it competes in the final round of voting.” This prosecutor, Rafael Curruchiche, has “previously targeted anti-corruption campaigners and has been placed on the US Department of State's Engel List for ‘corrupt and undemocratic actors'.” The decision to ban the party has already been reversed by Guatemala's Constitutional Court, the highest court in that country. The party's leader, Bernardo Arevalo, has stated “We are in the electoral race, we are moving forward and we will not be stopped by this corrupt group.”9. The Houston Chronicle reports that “Officers working for [Texas Governor Greg] Abbott's border security initiative have been ordered to push children into the Rio Grande, and have been told not to give water to migrants” These abuses were revealed in an email from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who described the actions as “inhumane.”10. Finally, Universal Studios appears to have unlawfully trimmed trees on the public sidewalk outside of their building in Los Angeles, a transparent attempt to discourage picketers by denying them shade during the ongoing heatwave. City Controller Kenneth Mejia has announced that his office is launching an investigation. Ironically, this shows Hollywood executives are perfectly capable of cuts at the top. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This episode includes a long set in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson (pictured) on his retirement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, plus music from the Fellowship MBC Choir, Nightingale Jubilaires, Calvin White Singers, Davis Sisters, Angelic Gospel Singers, and others.

After more than five decades of involvement in the civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson, slowed by age and Parkinson's disease, is stepping down from the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition. Jackson will forever be tied to the life, and death, of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And he was, at one time, thought by many to be the heir to MLK's throne as the leader of black America. Did he live up to Dr. King's standard? Did his presidential run in 1988 pave the way for Barack Obama's journey to the White House? In a special edition of Tennessee Harmony, Jason, Anthony Walker, and Virgil Walker discuss the legacy and impact of Rev. Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Seales and Jeremiah ‘Like The Bible' end the week exploring the transition of civil rights leadership after Jesse Jackson's step down from the Rainbow Push Coalition. Seales highlights JT's, from the City Girls, new initiative to support formerly incarcerated women. We continue talking about the AKA's starting a Credit Union and how Dwayne Wade is spreading Black Joy right before playing a word game hosted by Amanda. Feel the love with more Black Love showcased, and don't miss The Blackspin. Celebrate Black Joy, knowledge, and love with Amanda Seales! Listen, laugh, and learn on The Amanda Seales Show! FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: 3:00 JT From The City Girls Launches A Website To Help Formally Incarcerated Women. 6:23 Jesse Jackson Steps Down As The Head Of The Rainbow Push Coalition… Who Are Our Civil Rights Leaders Of Today? 11:00 Public Seales Announcement 13:28 We Love It When You Call Us! Let's Go To The Phone Lines To See What's On Your Mind. 16:21 The Black Joy Continues… Shout Out To The AKA's… Also Coming Up Amanda Will The Things She Learned This Week, And Jeremiah Has Another Edition Of The People Versus. 18:22 The AKA'S Have Started A Credit Union! 21:32 Jeremiah's The People Versus – Carlee Russell 25:09 Amanda's Shares – The Things She Learned This Week. 28:57 We'll Check The Voicemail 31:57 Thank You For Listening To The Amanda Seales Show! 33:53 Dwayne Wade Is Spreading Black Joy! 36:46 Amanda Hosts – The Word Game… Part 1 41:28 The Word Game Part 2 46:26 We'll Check The Voicemail! 48:51 Word Of The Day 49:53 We're Showing More Black Love 53:01 The Blackspin 58:09 Thanks For Listening To The Amanda Seales Show FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois becomes the first state to eliminate cash bail. Kim Foxx publishes names on State's Attorney's “Do Not Call” list of officers they will not call to testify in court. Jesse Jackson passes the torch at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Reset goes behind the headlines of these stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel this week: Amy Guth, host of Crain's Chicago Business podcast “The Daily Gist”; Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter; Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association.

The FDA has approved an over-the-counter Birth Control Pill.  Is this a good thing? At least 30% full-time College Students are struggling with food insecurity. Big Up to Diddy for launching Empower Global! And was Sexxy Red's appearance at a high school appropriate for the students?  Amanda also gives us on these stories and more.  It's time to Listen, Learn & Laugh on The Amanda Seales Show. FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: 5:07 – 9:53 Blackurate News – The FDA Approves an over the counter birth control pill. 9:54 –14:55 Rapper Sexxy Redd – Getting backlash for visiting a high school 14:56 – 18:55 We take calls on Sexxy Red – What do the people think? 18:57 – 21:34 60 Second Headlines – Jesse Jackson Steps down from Rainbow Push Coalition… 21:36 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! TO THE LATE NELSON MANDELA 24:16 – 29:44 Blackurate News STORY 1:There's A Federal Probe Of Violent Deputy Encounters Underway. STORY 2: Many Full Time College Students Around The Country Are Struggling With Serious Food Insecurity… Estimates Show That At Least 30% Of College Students Are Food Insecure   34:33 BIG UP -  DIDDY LAUNCHES, EMPOWER GLOBAL… a digital marketplace for consumers to discover, explore, and shop from Black-owned businesses. LET DOWN - THE SYSTEM… Why are we not allowed to buy two boxes of Sudafed, (because they are afraid that I may be cooking meth). HOWEVER, an 18 year old can go in and buy two AR15's and 365 rounds of ammunition and no one bats an eye?! 38:37 We go to the phone lines to talk to a Floridian about Conceal and Carry 41:55 On This Day In History, Leonard C. Bailey, A Black Man Was Granted The Patent For The Folding Bed. It Was Used For Easy Storage And Portability.  The Bed Was Adopted By The US. Army.     JEREMIAH WHAT DO WE HAVE COMING UP THIS HOUR…. BLACKURATE NEWS:  What Restaurant Has Is Enforcing A No Quit Policy In Some Of Their Locations?  GOP House Member Eli Crane Referred To Black Americans Serving In The Military As Colored Live On Tv… How Do You Feel About The Word Colored? 44:21 STORY 1: GOP House Member Eli Craine Referred To Black Americans Serving In The Millitary As “Colored People” Live On C-Span. STORY 2: McDonald's Is Under Fire For Implementing A No Quit Policy In Some Of Their Locations. STORY 2: McDonald's Is Under Fire For Implementing A No Quit Policy In Some Of Their Locations.  1:01 How Black do you feel today? It's Time To Listen, Learn And Laugh… With The Word Of The Day… The Word Of The Day Is: Homily. Merriam Webster Definition: A SHORT TALK ON A MORAL TOPIC.  MAY ALSO REFER TO AN INSPIRATIONAL CATCHPHRASE  1:06 4/2/17 - POLITICIANS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS  58 years - GOP Rep. #TimBurchett last week introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would require transgender men to register for the draft… This is what he said: THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS TUESDAY! Follow The Show On All Socials: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Jackson is stepping down as head of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which, he founded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Natalie Moore about Reverend Jesse Jackson Senior’s work during his time as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.  

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. Robert T. Starks Educator, Political Consultant, Activist Professor: Northeastern Illinois University's Center for Inner City Studies Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Rev. Janette Wilson, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Kevin Lampe Kurth/Lampe Worldwide: Political Strategist/Crisis Management Kitty Kurth Kurth Lampe Worldwide: Public Relations/ Political Strategist

In a historic transition of power, the renowned civil rights organization, established by the Reverend Jesse Jackson in 1984, has announced new leadership. Dallas Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III, who leads Friendship-West Baptist Church, has been appointed as the organization's new head. The momentous occasion was celebrated during a special event held at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, paying tribute to Reverend Jackson's life and legacy. Amidst an atmosphere charged with enthusiasm and reverence, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a heartfelt speech honoring Reverend Jackson's contributions to the civil rights movement and his enduring impact on American society. She also spoke about her personal relationship with Dr. Haynes. "It is my joy to congratulate Reverend Dr. Freddy Haynes. I have known him and worked with him for over 20 years, including when we worked together years and years ago in the early days of the criminal justice reform movement. And I am so confident in his leadership and his ability to carry on the greatest traditions of this organization and to meet the challenges of this moment," she said. The vice president underscored the importance of continuing Jackson's mission of equality, justice, and empowerment. "We celebrate one of America's greatest patriots, someone who deeply believes in the promise of our country, a fighter for freedom and human rights for all people. At the core of Rev's work is the belief that the diversity of our nation is not a weakness or an afterthought, but instead, our greatest strength," Harris added. Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III, widely respected for his unwavering commitment to social justice and equality, has long been recognized as a leading voice within the civil rights community. As the leader of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Haynes has demonstrated his dedication to uplifting marginalized communities and advocating for systemic change. His appointment to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition signifies a new chapter in its history, aligning with the organization's core principles of empowering the disenfranchised and fighting against racial injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dwight McKee Social Scientist Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Chirch Jeff Cohen Co-founder: ROOTS ACTION.org

Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Atty. Erin Connelly COVENANT STRATEGIES Atty Daryl Jones Chairman: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION Medea Benjamin Co-founder: CODEPINK Dwight McKee Social Scientist LINDSAY KOSHGARIAN Program Director: NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist CELEBRATIONS BY US/Shapearl Wells Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Rev. Atty. Janette Wilson Executive Director: PUSH/Excel Education Program Dwight McKee Social Scientist Atty. Erin Connelly COVENANT STRATEGIES Joshua Seftel Film Director: STRANGER AT THE GATE

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Wisconsin State Senator Lena Taylor CELEBRATIONS BY US/Shapearl Wells Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Atty. Robert Patillo Rainbow/PUSH Coalition WAOK AM/ATLANTA Atty. Daryl Jones Chairman: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION Tedra Smith/Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Joseph Kyles Executive Director: Rainbow/PUSH- Memphis Dwight McKee Dean, NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT/ SANKOFA WELLNESS PROJECT