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Last week, Hightower had the absolute pleasure of appearing on Tavis Smiley's live radio talk show—a lot of great laughs, and a lot of good ground covered! From the Texas races, to America at 250, to the idea that fundamental fairness is a sense all humans share, Tavis and Hightower went deep. Tavis and his team have given us permission to share it with you here, and we're so grateful—he's also just started his own Substack newsletter, and we encourage you to subscribe to one of the greats of American media at tavissmiley.substack.com. You can also listen live on KBLA 1580 daily, and subscribe to his podcast. —dzTranscriptEdited lightly for clarityPart 1Tavis Smiley: Tavis Smiley, glad you're with us in the second hour of our program here today.Yesterday, we stepped into what I call the Elders' Skybox to talk to Dr. Johnette Cole. She was absolutely amazing yesterday. If you missed that conversation with Johnnetta Cole yesterday, I encourage you to check out the podcast, now posted. She, of course, is the legendary, the iconic, first African American woman to be president of Spelman. But she's covered so much ground in her amazing career, and she joined us yesterday on the show. And Johnnetta Cole still got it. I mean, she was just blazing yesterday. So if you missed the conversation with Johnnetta Cole yesterday, I encourage you, you will not be disappointed. Check out the podcast, now up, of our dialogue with Dr. Cole yesterday.So we stepped into the Elders Skybox again today to talk to our friend and brother Jim Hightower, the legendary talk show host down in Texas. I quote him oftentimes. When you hear me say that the only thing you find in the middle of the road is a dead armadillo, that was Jim Hightower years ago, and I've never forgotten that line from all those years ago. You can't be middle of the road. We were just talking about that in our hour with Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead about Hakeem Jeffries and some of these Democrats who, on a number of issues, still want to occupy the center, the middle of the road. That is not where one needs to be, especially right about now. Pick a side. Pick a side is my point. And that was Jim Hightower's advice many, many years ago. I never forgot when he said it, and I've held on to it all these years.I invited him on today to talk about this hot Texas Senate race, but more broadly to get his take, as a longtime progressive, on the march that we are witnessing in real time by these progressives after decades of being in the wilderness. With all that said, I'm honored to welcome Jim Hightower to this program. Jim, how are you, sir?Jim Hightower: I'm doing great, Tavis, and all the greater because I get to visit with you.Tavis Smiley: It's my honor to have you on this program. Thank you for those kind words. I meant what I said earlier about having listened to you. I'm at that age now. I just turned 62 a couple of days ago, and I've been at this, what, 35 years. My mom teases me about it, but people come on the show all the time: “Mr. Smiley, I grew up listening to you, I grew up watching you.” So I'm at that age now where I'm getting that. And this is funny, because I can say that to Jim Hightower now. I grew up listening to him and watching him, and so I'm thrilled to have him on this program.Let me just start with this, broadly speaking. I've asked this question of other guests. I've got two minutes now, we've got the rest of the hour when we come forward, but in these first two minutes, I'm asking you the same question I've asked of others. We are inside that eight-week sprint from Labor Day to Election Day. How are you feeling?Jim Hightower: I am feeling more upbeat than I have been in years about Texas politics. Our party has finally come alive down here, as you just indicated. We've had too many corporate centrists trying to dominate our party, thinking we can fool the people if we just tiptoe around our progressivism, rather than recognizing that people themselves are progressive. And if we talk to them in that kind of language, they might respond to us in a more favorable way than they have in the past, or respond at all.I would point out, first of all, Tavis, that Texas is not a right-wing state. It is not a Republican state. It is a non-voting state. And it has not been voting because the Democratic Party, my party, has been over in the ditch somewhere, trying not to be discovered, rather than recognizing that most people are quite progressive. I think of it in terms of my own father, who kept up with politics, but he was not political, particularly. He didn't know he had a political philosophy, but he did, and it was expressed to me many times in these words. He said, “Jim, everybody does better when everybody does better.” And that is what the Democratic Party is supposed to represent.And so that spirit is coming back within the Democratic Party. We have it with James Talarico running for Senate, Gina Hinojosa running for governor, but also let us not forget those down-ballot candidates, who can make such a difference in a campaign. I've been one of those myself, so I can attest to it. And we have a terrific lineup this year, including Clayton Tucker running for agriculture commissioner, a position that most people wouldn't pay a whole lot of attention to until you realize, wait a minute, if you eat, you are involved in agriculture. And we need to make that political as well as edible.Tavis Smiley: Love it. He's already on a roll. That is the Jim Hightower that I grew up listening to. He's wise, he drops these one-liners; as we say these days, he's dropping bars. I love his father's edict that everybody does better when everybody does better. It's so simple. But I want to give him some time to unpack this. I want to interrogate this notion that people themselves are progressive. People themselves are progressive. That line resonated with me; I suspect it did with you as well. I'll let him unpack that and a great deal more. I'm glad to have Jim Hightower for the hour on Tavis Smiley.Tavis Smiley, and longtime progressive activist, legendary talk show host, bestselling author Jim Hightower. So we've stepped into the Elders Skybox to tap into his wisdom in this hour as we are hurtling inexorably toward Election Day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Wanted to check in with him on some national issues, but certainly everybody's watching this Senate race in Texas. I talk to my friends down there all the time, and they are so excited about turning Texas blue. You heard Jim Hightower say a moment ago that Texas is not a Republican state, it's not a red state, it's a non-voting state. I'll let him unpack that as we move through this hour.But just some quick updates here. So you saw the Republican convention, that two-day farce they had down in Texas not long ago. Since that convention, a new poll has come out about the race in Texas. Interestingly, the survey happened on September 13th. That was Sunday, my birthday. And it's good news for James Talarico. The latest poll, this is the SoCal Strategies poll, shows Talarico leading Paxton 50 percent to 45 percent. It's a five-point margin. There had been a two-point lead by Paxton over Talarico. It's fascinating. So before the convention, Paxton was leading Talarico by two points in Texas. Post the convention, it flips. Talarico is now leading Paxton by five points. Not sure what Ken Paxton did or said at that convention that made these numbers flip. Obviously it's very, very tight, and these polls are snapshots in time. We still have weeks to go before Election Day. We'll let Jim Hightower unpack a bit more about the tightness of this race in Texas in this hour.But I want to start right now, Jim, where we left off moments ago, and that is with your suggestion that people are themselves a great deal more progressive than we acknowledge or give them credit for. We've got time. Unpack that for me.Jim Hightower: Well, just go back to your childhood. The very first political expression of a child, maybe at two years old, is “That's not fair.” That is a powerful political sentiment, and it's within all of us. And that's what we're seeing today. The unfairness of the billionaires with their data centers invading our communities. The unfairness of the destruction of voting rights, period. Not just the Voting Rights Act, but voting rights. The unfairness of economic plutocracy, really, and just a general unfairness that pervades our society, including the election itself.The idea that money can control. That happened to Texas, just as it did nationally, in the 1980s, when Tony Coelho, a member of Congress from California, decided that the Democrats didn't need to have all this grassroots stuff. We could just get money from rich people and throw it at television ads, and then we could compete with the Republicans. And the powers that be in the Democratic Party here in Texas agreed with that. So they began to shift away from what Ann Richards and myself and Jim Mattox and Garry Mauro and other good, solid Democrats were winning elections with: a focus on the grassroots people of our state. That got abandoned. Instead they turned to money.And when you turn to money, I can tell you, if you get a corporate check, written on the back of it is the corporate agenda. And they're going to cash that check, not you. That is what happened to Texas. The Democrats quit being Democrats because, well, we don't want to upset those money people, so we'll just tone down our message. And by toning down the message, we tone down our public support, our people's support. If we weren't standing for them, why would they stand for us? And so that's what happened. Our solid Democratic constituencies, which were farmers, working-class folks, teachers, environmentalists, didn't hear themselves in the Democratic message. So they quit voting. It's not that they turned Republican.We consistently had among the top one or two worst voting records in the country in the state of Texas. We have the lowest turnout in our country. Ken Paxton, you just mentioned, is now running for the U.S. Senate on the Republican ticket. Paxton got 68 percent of the Republican primary election that made him their nominee. Sixty-eight percent, boy, that sounds good. He must be very popular, until you realize that is 3.4 percent of the voters of Texas. That's who nominated him. That's his basic support: 3.4 percent. Can we not get 3.5 percent? Well, maybe if we began to organize and mobilize and strategize and do something a little stronger than we had been doing.And that's the good news in Texas. That's what has changed this election cycle over previous ones: our Democratic Party, with a new party chair, and a dynamic bunch of candidates running for statewide office and local office as well. We used to have 50 counties in our state that had no Democratic Party chair, much less a Democratic committee. We had state legislative district after district that had no Democratic contender in it. So we weren't even running. But this year we do. We have candidates, good candidates, in all of those districts. We have vibrant party building in every county in the state. You have to have the infrastructure. It's not just handsome candidates like myself, or smart and sassy people, that make the difference. It is grassroots, fundamentally. And if you abandon the grassroots, then there's no one to appeal to.Part 2Tavis Smiley: Let me ask you this. You said a few things, and I want to go back to them right quick. You're on a roll, and that's what he does every day, and I love it. I just have to keep up with him. Let me start with the money. No naiveté here, but my sense is, even though we've seen efforts, I think of McCain-Feingold, other efforts we've seen over the years, my sense is that at this point that horse has left the barn, and I can't imagine how we get money out of our politics. Citizens United, I can do this all day long, as you could, Jim Hightower. But that trade-off that Democrats made to get access to that money, there's no 180 on this. I mean, the Democratic Party is so broke now, as you know. The national Democratic Party is so broke, they've been borrowing money. So even though your indictment about the money in our politics is spot on, can you imagine any way to get money out of our politics at this point?Jim Hightower: Yes, I can, which is to go to the people with it. It is the most popular polling issue in America and has been for some time: getting corporate money out of politics. It's up at the 90 percent level, including something like 75 percent of Republicans who want to get this corporate money out of our system. So we have the base of support, but we have to have a politics that goes out there and collects that base. And that means running on it again. Our party nationally has quit running on that issue. So we've abandoned one of the very best issues we have, an issue of abject plutocracy over democracy, money over people.And that is what's beginning to change. That's why Talarico is up there, running as our Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. He has raised a ton of money, outraised Paxton himself, because he's getting small-dollar donations from people who are mad as hell about money in politics and how government serves money, not people. And again, Clayton Tucker, running for agriculture commissioner, has a theme that says to beat money power, you have to have people power. You have to organize people against organized money. That is a winning topic, and candidate after candidate around the country this time are beginning to grasp that and make hay with it.Tavis Smiley: Let me ask you this. The other thing you said, I want to come back to it. You're saying so much that's just jumping out at me. I want to come back to this notion of fundamental fairness. I find myself time and time again over the course of my career, Jim, on any number of issues, making the point that it's ultimately about fundamental fairness. Pick the issue, and my moral stance on so many of these issues is that it's ultimately about what I term fundamental fairness.And I loved your suggestion that one of the first things that comes out of our mouths as kids... I don't know where we get this, but when you said it, I smiled. I'm sure every parent listening to this program right now smiled. We've all heard kids say, “That's not fair. That's not fair.” I don't even know where that comes from, but we've all heard babies say that line. So I'm glad you used that.I'm wondering whether or not, in this moment, you believe that everyday people in this country care about fundamental fairness. And before you answer, here's my point. I think that we've become more nativist for a lot of reasons. People are turning inward, they're lashing outward. I'm not sure that we actually believe in meritocracy anymore. We see Donald Trump and the big grift. We see him not playing the game by any set of rules that speaks to any kind of fairness. We see the Supreme Court putting its thumb on the scale in favor of Donald Trump too often. We see a Congress that's doing nothing; they're letting Donald Trump run roughshod. In the legislative branch, the executive branch, or the judicial branch, I don't see any semblance of fairness. Tell me whether or not you believe that everyday people in this nation still believe in the notion. Never mind what we say as a two-year-old: as adults, do we believe in fundamental fairness?Jim Hightower: Yes, we do. And in every case that you mentioned there, Trump being a sleaze, Congress not taking any action, the Supreme Court being a corporate subsidiary, et cetera, their popularity has declined in direct proportion to their abandonment of those values of fairness. That still is within the people. We don't appeal to it. For the most part, we've not had a politics nationwide that appeals to that fairness issue. But again, I think it is so fundamental that it is the core of reestablishing a people's democracy in our country: just to focus on that fundamental issue of fairness.You know, again, back to my upbringing in the little town of Denison, Texas. My parents taught egalitarianism. They didn't know what that word was. Probably couldn't spell it, you know. But they understood it. What they said to me was, “Nobody is better than you, and you're not any better than anybody else.” Again, those are powerful moral sentiments that are deeply imbued, I think, in the human experience.And you see it as people rebel against the privatization of our schools, as people rebel against the monopolization of our food economy, our energy economy, any basic economy you want to talk about, controlled by a handful of billionaires. You see it in the public disgust with Elon Musk and Peter Thiel and Jeff Bezos and these sorts of billionaires who seem to think that because they've got money, they've got brains, and they can just run things. But you can't run over the American people. You know, Lincoln said it: you can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time, but not all the people all the time. And I think those people are on the move.And again, if we have a politics that appeals to “we're going to be a unified country that believes in egalitarianism, that believes in fairness, that believes in economic justice, social justice,” then people will respond. They won't respond to those words, but they will respond to the reality that you put forward. Here's what we mean by that.Part 3Tavis Smiley: I hear it, I hear it. Jim Hightower, still on fire all these decades later. As I said earlier, in case you've just tuned in, people tell me all the time, “I grew up listening to you, I grew up watching you,” and I can say that about Jim Hightower, and now you see where I got it from. So much of the way I approach these issues I learned from Jim Hightower. He just speaks plain. I call it KISS MIP: keep it simple, make it plain. KISS MIP, keep it simple, make it plain. I love his parents' edict that everybody does better when everybody does better. There's a reason why he is the legendary Jim Hightower. You see why I want him on this program. I hope when I achieve his age, my mind is still as sharp as his and still on point the way his is. I am honored to have another half hour with Jim Hightower when we come forward on Tavis Smiley.I just saw the numbers. People are signing up by the hundreds to join us on Saturday, October 3rd. I'm inviting you once again, right now: mark your calendar. This is history in the making, the California Voices Town Hall and Ballot Forum, live from L.A., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All the candidates are showing up, and you should too. The event is free, but you must register. Go to KBLA1580.com right now and get your seat. California Voices, Saturday, October 3rd. Come be a part of history, brought to you by KBLA Talk 1580 and the Community Voter Education Project.And this is what I call wisdom speaking. Wisdom speaking. I am honored to be in conversation with the legendary, the iconic talk show host Jim Hightower, New York Times bestselling author, syndicated columnist, who has his own Substack called the Hightower Lowdown that I encourage you to sign up for: the Hightower Lowdown on Substack, by Jim Hightower. He's still dropping bars as often as he can. And again, I'm just thrilled to have him on this program for the hour. In case you missed the first half hour, you missed a good one. I love this homespun wisdom that he's sharing with us. There are thankfully a few more minutes to go in this dialogue, but check out the podcast of the entire conversation, posted later this evening, if you missed any of the brilliance of Jim Hightower in this first half hour.I want to play a clip for you. Jim and I were talking a little bit ago about the Republican convention, the midterm convention, the first time in 50-plus years that somebody did one of these in the midterms. And it was in Texas, of course, in Dallas. James Talarico is running for Senate in Texas as a Democrat against Ken Paxton. He didn't go to the convention, but post the convention, Talarico got a bump. Typically the guy featured at the convention gets a bump. Didn't work that way. Paxton did not get a bump. Post the convention, the poll indicates that Talarico is now leading Paxton in Texas by five points.If you were listening earlier, you heard Jim Hightower say that Texas is not a red state, not a Republican state, it's a non-voting state. And when you break down the numbers, as he did so brilliantly earlier, you'll see that Texas really is a non-voting state. I was thinking, when Jim was making that point, that if we did the data on every state, we may find out that most of these 50 states are not blue or red. They're all non-voting states. It ain't just Texas. I think Jim is on to something. We should stop this red and blue nonsense, even the purple nonsense, and just call them non-voting states. Jim Hightower once again is giving us something to think about.But Talarico gets a bump out of their convention. He goes up. He's up by five points right now. So all of my friends in Texas are excited about the chance for Texas to turn blue this time around. We will see if Talarico can pull that off.But back to that convention. I want you to listen very carefully. I'm just setting this up now. There was a heckler at this convention when Ted Cruz was speaking. And maybe heckler is the wrong word, because in the Black church we say you've got your amen corner. So I'm not sure he's a heckler as much as he is an amen corner for Ted Cruz, who did nothing to chin-check this guy, to stop this guy from what he was saying repeatedly while Ted Cruz was speaking. Cruz heard it loud and clear. You can hear it on the tape. And at no point did Ted Cruz stop to correct him. But listen to Ted Cruz, and just listen very carefully. You're going to hear it two or three times; see if you can't pick it out for yourself. Give it to me, Miles.Ted Cruz (audio clip): When Mamdani says he wants to seize the means of production, he means it. When Abdul El-Sayed says he has a quote “obligation to comply with Sharia law,” he means it. And when James Talarico says he wants to dismantle capitalism, he means it.Tavis Smiley: Have Miles play it one more time. I want you to hear it now. I'll tell you exactly what you should have heard. Every time he calls out the name of Mamdani, then Abdul El-Sayed, then James Talarico, there's a guy standing not too far from Ted Cruz who yells out, “He should be shot.” Mamdani: “He should be shot.” Abdul El-Sayed: “He should be shot.” James Talarico: “He should be shot.” Now listen again; see if you hear it.Ted Cruz (audio clip, replayed): When Mamdani says he wants to seize the means of production, he means it. When Abdul El-Sayed says he has a quote “obligation to comply with Sharia law,” he means it. And when James Talarico says he wants to dismantle capitalism, he means it.Tavis Smiley: Going back, Jim Hightower, to all of the pronouncements made after the death, the murder, of Charlie Kirk, and now on national television, at a Republican convention, you have someone yelling three times, no less, “He should be shot, he should be shot, he should be shot,” and ain't nobody said nothing about it, Jim Hightower.Jim Hightower: Yes, the silence is the evil. And that's all about Trump. You know, almost no Republican will stand up and say Trump is just full of it. He is espousing hatred, he is espousing misogyny, he is espousing racism, he's espousing xenophobia. He's espousing everything that America is against. Everything America stands for is being rejected by Ted Cruz and Ken Paxton and Donald Trump, et cetera. You know, I heard on TV recently, Tavis, some Republican saying about Ted Cruz, “Well, you know, sometimes Ted is his own worst enemy.” And I said, “Not while I'm alive, he's not.”We have to take on these people. We progressives can't just say, “Well, they're just talking.” No, they're not. They're spewing a doctrine of hatred and of violence, really, as you just portrayed in that amazing work of audio technology that you pulled off. It's very, very telling. And again, you know, I keep coming back to the positive side of it. That is not America. That's what gets portrayed most, but that is not who we are.Part 4Tavis Smiley: Not who we are. You see why I love Jim Hightower. I mean, he said Ted's his own worst enemy? Not as long as I'm living. I love, love, love Jim Hightower. All right, and that's why I invited him on this program for an hour. Let me circle back, Jim, to something else you said earlier, and actually I opined on it myself. I thought about what you said during the break. Based on your analysis and based on your framing, Texas ain't the only non-voting state. So why are we stuck on this red, blue, sometimes purple narrative when the truth is that all of these states are non-voting states?Jim Hightower: Yes. Well, the media, the political consultants, they're the ones who drew this red-blue color map on us. And it is not true. It has never been true. I've got a great story from my campaigning days of going into an area with people who are supposedly right-wing, and being able to talk to them. And we have candidates today doing that. Talarico is doing it, Clayton Tucker is doing it, Gina Hinojosa is doing it: going into areas where people have been told, “You're right-wing,” and they're saying, “Wait a minute, we like what this person is saying. Can't we talk about that?” And so we just have to keep saying it. But that requires, Tavis, that we go back to grassroots people politics again, to where we're talking to the people, not talking through consultants and PR people.You know, I'll tell you, today I'm sitting in my kitchen in Austin, Texas. But I live on the south side of Austin, and we're a little more irreverent over here. We're just a little more spunky. In fact, our slogan over here is “We're all here because we're not all there.”Tavis Smiley: I love Austin, and I'm glad to know that you are in that part of town. As a matter of fact, Austin's my favorite city in Texas. I didn't realize that until 25, 30 years ago, when I started going to the Texas Book Festival, one of the best book festivals in the country. I've been honored to be invited to speak there a number of times over the course of the 24 or 25 books I've written. I've been going to the Texas Book Festival for years. It's in Austin, the state capital. And I remember the first time I went there, I wanted to know where Barbara Jordan sat. That's what I wanted to know. In what seat did Barbara Jordan sit, before she went to Congress, of course? I wanted to find that out. But I've been to Austin a number of times over the years, and I like Austin. It's my favorite city in Texas. I didn't know that's where Jim was today, but I'm glad to know he's there.When we come forward... We've been talking about Texas, and of course a lot of national issues, and I don't want to color this any more than this. I want to give Jim all the canvas he needs to paint. I am curious, given all the years he's been out here espousing these progressive POVs, these progressive points of view, what he makes of the march that progressives are on right now across the country. Call them progressives, call them DSA. What does Jim Hightower think of this march by progressives right about now? And I'm also curious to get his take more broadly on how he sees America at 250. He's been on the front lines as a progressive fighter for a long time, but here we are, 250 years in. What does Jim Hightower make of this moment in this republic? You're listening to Tavis Smiley.Tavis Smiley, with Jim Hightower. Jim Hightower, you've been out here a long time on the front lines of this fight as an unapologetic progressive. What's your read of, as I would term it, this progressive march literally all across the country?Jim Hightower: Well, it is the most encouraging thing I've seen in a long, long time. And it is happening for real reasons, because the powers that be are running roughshod over the powers that ought to be. And people are catching on to that. So they're beginning to rebel, and not just liberals, and not just progressives or populists like me, but everyday working people are saying, as we started our conversation, Tavis, “That's not fair. This ain't right. This is not America.”And so we've been battling for years. We win fights. Again, you know, I was elected in the 1980s, two terms as Texas agriculture commissioner, elected with Ann Richards running for treasurer, Mattox running for attorney general, Garry Mauro running for land commissioner. We ran a unified campaign, because we could then go to people and say, “It's not just about electing poor old Hightower here. It's about electing a government. We can make change.” And that is what's missing in our politics: people believing that change can actually happen. Because, as you indicated so rightly early on, Congress doesn't do anything, the Supreme Court just follows the corporate agenda, and the White House, of course, is the mess that it's in.So we have to have results coming from our work. And that means a long-term view of politics. You know, I ran for office the first time and I lost. I came very close, but I lost. But I was able to turn it around, because even a losing campaign creates energy. It creates new people. It creates talent. And you can apply that to the next campaign, not just for one individual, but for many, many others. As Willie Nelson put it to me once, he said, “Hightower, the early bird might get the worm, but it's the second mouse that gets the cheese.”Tavis Smiley: You can't fade Jim Hightower. You cannot fade Jim Hightower, coming with wisdom of his own, wisdom from his parents, wisdom from Willie Nelson. Love me some Jim Hightower. We'll close this conversation when we come forward with his thoughts on America at 250. You're listening to Tavis Smiley.I've got three minutes left in this hour, which I have enjoyed immensely, stepping into the Elders Skybox. Again, yesterday Johnnetta Cole was here, former president of Spelman. Check out the podcast if you missed that brilliant conversation. And if you missed any of this dialogue with Jim Hightower, there's so much richness in this thing, man. You'll want to hear it again if you heard it once. And if you didn't hear it, check out the podcast, posted tonight. You will not be disappointed in this conversation with Jim Hightower. As they say in Washington, I want to yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Texas. I've got three minutes left. It's all yours, Jim Hightower. Three minutes. Talk to me about America at 250 as you see it, my friend.Jim Hightower: I think America is healthy in a fundamental way. It's very active right now. You know, there are all kinds of great groups out there making fundamental changes, groups that are progressive and inclusive. And all the bad words we're not supposed to say, again: diversity and equity. I mean, what's wrong with diversity? What's wrong with equity? What are they talking about? And I think more and more people are asking that. And we need to have a constant politics that asks that question. Why should we be afraid of diversity? Unless you're a Native American, you are an immigrant. Stop pretending.And I'm talking to our people now, our progressive people. Stop thinking that it's dangerous to say this stuff. It's not dangerous. People want to hear it, and they will be better for hearing it. You'll get called an agitator. Our wonderful friend and mentor Jesse Jackson spoke brilliantly about being an agitator. You know, after all, it was agitators that built America: Thomas Paine, Shays' Rebellion, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, the populists, right on through. And Jesse put it like this. He said the agitator is the center post in the washing machine that gets the dirt out. We need a lot more of that. We need a lot more of that. And people are ready for it.And I would add just another Jesse Jackson moment, which, again, he did brilliantly. He said, “We might not all have come over on the same boat, but we're in the same boat now.” And that is a powerful political reality. So he was able to rally farmers, and I was with him at some of those events in his presidential campaign, and in his Rainbow Coalition and the other coalitions related to the Rainbow Coalition. They all built together. Jesse Jackson had an intentional program to create a little-d democratic, diverse populist movement based on equality for all. Those are old-time American themes. And we have fought for them, and we have won again and again. Let us not forget that we have won this battle before. It's in front of us, but we've got to do it again.Tavis Smiley: There you go, Jim. We say around here all the time, when we fight, we win. When we fight, we win, and you can't win it if you ain't in it. America needs more of Jim Hightower. I declare it. I knew I hadn't talked to Jim in a long time. I knew it'd be a great hour. I didn't know how great it would actually be, but he still got it. And I am pleased that he put me on his schedule for a full hour today. How blessed are we to have heard the insights of this longtime, unapologetic progressive, Jim Hightower, who's feeling himself these days, and I ain't mad at him, about this march that progressives are on. And I close with what his parents said to him many, many years ago: everybody does better when everybody does better. Jim Hightower, thank you, thank you, thank you, my friend.Jim Hightower: Thank you, Tavis.Tavis Smiley: Good to have you on. 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Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

"Narrative of Sojourner Truth" is a powerful account of the life and experiences of Sojourner Truth, as recounted by Olive Gilbert. This remarkable narrative captures Truth's journey as an enslaved woman who became a prominent advocate for abolition and women's rights. The themes of resilience, justice, and the quest for equality resonate strongly today, reminding listeners of the ongoing struggles for human rights and dignity. Truth's unwavering faith and courage in the face of adversity make her story not only a historical testament but also a source of inspiration for contemporary movements advocating for social change. Her legacy serves as a crucial reminder of the power of one voice to challenge injustice and inspire generations.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Meet Sojourner Truth, a brave woman who fought for freedom and equality. Born into slavery, she escaped to become a powerful voice for justice. Sojourner traveled across the country, sharing her story and speaking out against slavery. She was famous for her strong speeches, like the incredible "Ain't I a Woman?" talk. Sojourner also fought for women's rights, believing everyone should be treated equally. Her courage and determination continue to inspire people around the world.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry reading series at the Wild Detectives in Dallas. Curated by Dallas poet Logen Cure, the in-person show is the second Wednesday of every month in the Wild Detectives backyard. We love our podcast fans, so we release recordings of the live performances every month for y'all! On 8/12/26, we featured poet April Sojourner Truth Walker!April Sojourner Truth Walker, PMP is a Dallas native who studied at Emory University in Atlanta and Hollins University in Virginia. Before starting her writing coaching company – A Little More Truth, LLC – in April of 2020, she worked for seven years as a Senior Project Manager at AT&T.April is currently an Adjunct Professor at Dallas College and UNT Dallas. Previously she was an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma City Community College, teaching a myriad of classes in the Humanities. A perfect day for April is one spent in nature with her camera, a cup of tea and nowhere to be.Her current manuscript, Fire Psalm, grapples with how the history of the black community in Dallas is covered up by the city's constant need to revitalize its image. She is also working on a manuscript exploring the role of women in Christianity, Judaism and Islam and how these historically man-made roles manifest in women's lives today. she works as a ghostwriter, writing tutor, and developmental editor.⁠www.innermoonlightpoetry.com

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

This was a live one, recorded on the eve of the 250th at Wake Forest Divinity School with the Double Deans in the room. Corey Walker's Theology Summit lecture — which spent six hours at the top of Substack the week we recorded — uses two moments in American history to name where we are: James Duane's October 1775 letter hoping this winter would bring revolution, and Gil Scott-Heron's 1973 album Winter in America, a lament for the arrested development of democracy after Nixon. Corey's argument is that 2026 is another winter. Bill Leonard, the founding dean who trained a generation to think about dissent, added the second layer: a perfect imperfect storm in which Christian nationalism has fused with authoritarian government and the church is the least helpful it has been in his lifetime. Three questions run through the conversation — Is God dead? (Sojourner Truth to Frederick Douglass in 1850), Is America possible? (Vincent Harding), and What does our religion say to those with their backs against the wall? (Howard Thurman) — and none of them get answered. What they get instead is Corey's proposal that the 250th is calling us to a counter memory — not the memory of those who prevailed, but of Miss Audrey, Mister Pugh, and Mister Linwood, the neighbors whose first names were their titles. Plus the Snake Handler Fund is officially open. Join our Online Summit - ⁠⁠⁠Unsettled Ground: Faith & the American Story at 250⁠⁠⁠ This summer, Diana Butler Bass and I are launching Faith at 250 — ⁠⁠⁠an online summit⁠⁠⁠ featuring scholars like Randall Balmer, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Elesha Coffman, and more, each offering their own take on religion and America at 250 years. We built it so faith communities have something honest and substantive to turn to when the nationalist narratives start flying. Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠www.TheologySummit.com⁠⁠⁠ to get access to every lecture, livestream, and discussion guide. The summit is donation-based, including 0. Dr. Corey D. B. Walker is Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, and inaugural Director of the Program in African American Studies. A native of Norfolk, Virginia and an ordained American Baptist clergyperson, he previously served as Vice President and Dean at Virginia Union University's Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, founding dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education at Winston-Salem State University, and chair of Africana Studies at Brown University. He is a former student of Cornel West at Harvard, and sits on the board of Lincoln University (the country's first HBCU). Books: A Noble Fight: African American Freemasonry and the Struggle for Democracy in America (University of Illinois Press); Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy (co-edited with Melody Barnes and Thad Williamson, Edward Elgar, 2020); and Beyond a Politics of Nostalgia: Religious Freedom and the Ends of Democracy (co-edited with Sabrina E. Dent). Forthcoming: Disciple of Nonviolence: Wyatt Tee Walker and the Struggle for the Soul of Democracy(University of Virginia Press). His Theology Summit lecture — Winter in America — is at theologysummit.com. Dr. Bill J. Leonard is the founding Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity and Professor of Divinity Emeritus. He writes a regular column for Baptist News Global. His most recent book is Appalachian Mountain Christianity: The Spirituality of Otherness (University of Georgia Press, 2024). 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Crippled Man & Sojourner Truth | Jodie by Door of Hope Christian Church

What does it take to stand for truth when the world pushes back?Born into slavery and transformed by faith, Sojourner Truth became one of the most courageous voices in American history—calling a divided nation back to justice, dignity, and God's truth. In this powerful episode of Her God Story, host Jodie Chiricosta steps into an immersive conversation inspired by Sojourner's own words, historical accounts, and deep Christian faith.Through hardship, loss, and unimaginable obstacles, Sojourner discovered a freedom no one could take away—a freedom rooted in Christ. Her story will challenge you to live boldly, trust God fully, and speak truth with grace in your own generation.In this episode, you'll discover:How faith sustained Sojourner through suffering and injusticeThe courageous decision that led her to walk into freedomWhy truth and justice must remain connected to faithBiblical encouragement for standing firm in difficult timesPractical inspiration to trust God with your next stepAs America reflects on 250 years of history, this conversation offers a timely reminder that God still raises up voices of courage, conviction, and hope.If you need fresh faith, renewed courage, or a deeper understanding of freedom through Christ, this episode is for you.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares X: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

When you start critically thinking, American History does not makes since. We are entering the twilight zone of un-Black History. Who is Sojourner Truth? Was she a fictional character? Is she just another rapper-turned actor? Dive in and listen.

Nell Irvin Painter is Edwards Professor of American History, Emerita, Princeton University. She also holds degrees in painting from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers and the Rhode Island School of Design. Painter is the author of many books including Sojourner Truth, A Life, A Symbol; Old in Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over; I Just Keep Talking: A Life in Essays; and the New York Times bestseller The History of White People. She reflects on the origins of A History of White People and her career exploring how race is manufactured and lived along the color line. She also cautions that the race concept structures societies, but that we should always avoid the temptations of race essentialism. Painter counsels that we need to balance hope and pessimism. The Age of Trump is a calamity but this dark time will not last forever. We need to think nationally but work locally to create immediate change in our communities. And Nell Irvin Painter offers some hard-earned advice about being creative for a living, and balancing our personal and familial obligations and material realities such as paying the bills. *This conversation took place in 2024. Given Juneteenth and Trump's escalating assaults on multiracial democracy and the Black Freedom Struggle, I decided that now was the right time to share it with all of you.

In this special America 250 episode, Sal quizzes Sara & Nicole with questions from the US Citizenship Civics test! Explore the path to naturalization, eligibility requirements, and the naturalization process before diving into trivia covering the Constitution, separation of powers, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, key amendments, historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and Sojourner Truth, major events from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf War, and more. Are you becoming a citizen? Did you know the library offers citizenship classes? Contact us to find out about our next sessions. Did you pass the test? Let us know in the comments!

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Veronica Jackson!Who is Veronica Jackson: A Washington, D.C.-bred and Virginia-based visual artist whose foundation is rooted in architecture and museum exhibit design. She critically examines the lives of Black women through innovative visual art, exploring themes of invisibility, hypervisibility, and devaluation—bringing powerful narratives to life using familiar objects, archival texts, and data.In our conversation, Veronica traces her late-in-life arrival to visual art—graduating from grad school in 2016 with plans to teach, then attending a Santa Fe residency where "art just started pouring out of me." She breaks down her seminal piece That's Pop's Money, a data portrait memorializing her grandmother's devalued domestic labor through 813 hand-cranked time cards printed in blue ink on black paper—chronicling 72 years of marriage, nine children, and invisible work. Veronica explains how she pulls from established archives like the Library of Congress, Sojourner Truth's carte de visite statement "I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance," Jefferson's farm book (which listed enslaved workers alongside cattle), and poets like Lucille Clifton ("every day something has tried to kill me and has failed") to tell stories rooted in truth. She discusses her Blacksist series spotlighting 13 understudied Black women from the 1850s, including Anna Julia Cooper—the only woman quoted in every U.S. passport—and reflects on how visual culture shapes perceptions, why Black land ownership matters, and what it means for Black women to mark, claim, and take up space.Don't miss Veronica Jackson's work—her archive-driven, text-based pieces make the invisible visible and challenge how we see history, labor, and value. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

March is Women's History Month where we pay tribute to all of the women who have made a difference and shaped our political and legal landscape. Pioneers like Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Eliza Harriot, Belva Lockwood, Alice Paul, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are a number of women who have made a difference and continue to inspire the women of today.  Craig welcomes Mary Sarah Bilder, historian and the Founders Professor of Law at Boston College Law School, to celebrate Women's History Month. Craig & Mary discuss trailblazing women throughout history, like Eliza Harriot, the barriers they faced, and the impact these women pioneers had on the founding era.    Mentioned in this Episode: Female Genius: Eliza Harriot and George Washington at the Dawn of the Constitution by Mary Sarah Bilder

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Never trusting her voice could add value, host Sarah Jakes Roberts dedicates this solo episode to women who made history by daring to use theirs. Staying quiet after you've been wronged or when you've done wrong may seem safe. But how many of you know that pain is never really silent? It longs for an audible expression. So much so that SJR looks back at women in history who had every reason to remain silent — we're talking Sojourner Truth, Tarana Burke, and the Samaritan Woman at the Well — all to give you the language you need. To all the quiet ones holding back, imagine your voice going rogue: what would it say, who would it move, and how would it impact the world?

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcome on the playwright Karin Abarbanel and welcome back the director Rhonda PASSION Hansome to talk about their latest show, The Dust of Egypt: The Story of Sojourner Truth. This is such a gripping and fascinating true story that just like this conversation, should not be missed. So make sure that you tune in and turn up to support this wonderful show!The Dust of Egypt: The Story of Sojourner Truth March 5th-29th @ The Sheen CenterTickets and more information are available at sheencenter.org or dustofegypt.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: sheencenter.orgdustofegypt.com@dustofegypt@rhondafullrhondahansome.com

February is Black History Month! A time to honor the leadership, scholarship, and activism of African Americans whose contributions have shaped our nation. In this episode of the Advancing Women Podcast, we center and celebrate the Black women whose intellectual and political leadership fundamentally transformed feminism and continue to shape the ongoing work of gender equity. Too often, the history of the women's movement highlights figures like Stanton and Anthony while overlooking the central role Black women played in abolition, suffrage, civil rights, and feminist thought. Long before the term intersectionality was coined, Black women were living and articulating the layered realities of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. We begin with the powerful words of Sojourner Truth and her 1851 “Ain't I a Woman?” speech, and we explore the evolution of the feminist movement through its three waves. We examine how Black feminist thought reshaped and expanded mainstream feminism during the 1960s and 1970s. We honor leaders such as: bell hooks, who defined feminism as “a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.” Audre Lorde, who reminded us, “I am not free while any woman is unfree.” Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, whose legacy of being “Unbought and Unbossed” redefined feminist leadership. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term intersectionality and warned that when movements fail to be intersectional, the most vulnerable fall through the cracks. Angela Davis, whose lifelong commitment to justice reminds us that equity work is not a moment…it's a movement. Maya Angelou, whose words call us forward: “Take up the battle. It is yours.” This episode examines why Black feminism is foundational to inclusive leadership, and why intersectionality is essential to advancing women. If we are not intersectional, we are not advancing all women. If we are not advancing all women, we are not advancing women! This conversation is about honoring legacy, not just in February, but always. It is about recognizing that the unfinished work of equity requires courage, scholarship, service, and collective responsibility. Because together, we rise. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague, a student, or a friend. The work of advancing women requires all of us. Let's Connect: ·        Instagram: @AdvancingWomenPodcast  ·        Facebook: Advancing Women Podcast  ·        LinkedIn: Dr. Kimberly DeSimone 

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Spirit Within: Sojourner Truth Explores Inner Grounding for Hope and Faith. The life and radiant example of Sojourner Truth invites you to rediscover faith as a living force — the quiet, unshakable strength that anchors courage and calls forth beauty in turbulent times. Blending stillness and fire, reflection and action, this episode reveals how divine grounding empowers us to rise in love, speak with truth, and embody hope as a daily practice.   Sojourner Truth (c. 1797 – 1883) was an African‑American abolitionist, women's‑rights advocate, preacher, and mystic whose life defined the marriage of faith and freedom. Her legacy endures as a beacon of courage, compassion, and the triumphant power of the Spirit within.    For 1-1 Mentoring supporting Greater Alignment, Expansion and Freedom in Personal, Business and Soul Life For My Books If you would like a deeper dive into Self as soulmate, explore my book, “Your Journey to Love: Discover the Path to Your Soul's True Mate” *Music License: Envato Artist AudioEra / Content License ID: Epic Elite (Elite Alliance) Newsletter Sign Up Here - Stay Connected / SIMRAN's Community  11:11 Talk Radio... Conversations of energy, growth, truth, and wisdom that expand personal growth, empower conscious living, and raise self-awareness.  Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

Slavery was never passively endured. Sudhir Hazareesingh on the vast, global resistance of the enslaved — from Africa to Haiti. Plus: Jacqueline Sheehan on Sojourner Truth's extraordinary moral courage.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Episode 969 explores how politicians and media use vague phrases like "the American people," "the voters," and "the public" without anyone agreeing on what these terms actually mean. Driftglass and Blue Gal trace these polyfunctional words through American history, from Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth to Nixon's "silent majority" and today's political battles over who gets to speak for the nation. They examine how these phrases do political work rather than descriptive work, often excluding people while claiming to represent everyone. The episode reveals why this ambiguous language matters so much in the ongoing fight over American democracy and who counts as part of "we the people."Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodor Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

In this special episode of CounterPunch Radio, Bill Ayers, friend of Pilsen Community Books and fellow podcaster at Under the Tree, introduces Amos Kennedy and fellow artists and activists Monica Trinidad and Chi Nwosu. This evening at Pilsen Community Books in Chicago included a packed-house crowd for a celebration for the release of Citizen Printer by renowned letterpress printer Amos P. Kennedy, Jr. A self-described “humble negro printer,” Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., is internationally recognized for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked prints made for the masses. Borrowing words from civil rights heroes such as Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth, Kennedy issues fearless statements on race, capitalism, history, and politics—along with plenty of witty truisms—in his exuberant, colorful, and one-of-a-kind posters and handbills. Amos P. Kennedy, Jr. was working a corporate job when, at nearly forty, he discovered the art of letterpress printing on a tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Kennedy then devoted himself to the craft, earning an MFA in graphic design at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He now operates Kennedy Prints!, a letterpress printshop in Detroit. He has exhibited in dozens of museums and galleries across the United States, including the Library of Congress, and the libraries of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Monica Trinidad (she/they) is a queer Latine visual artist, communicator, and cultural strategist. A lifelong Chicagoan, Monica has created zines, graphics, mixed media posters, communication strategies, and plans highlighting youth-led, intergenerational, and intersectional grassroots organizing work in Chicago and nationally. Chi Nwosu is a Black, non-binary, queer, Nigerian artist based in Chicago. Their work is an alchemy of cultural narratives that centres marginalised experiences and utilises potent cultural, political, and spiritual symbols. Chi's art invites viewers to imagine collective liberation, envisioning communities rooted in kindness, compassion, and care. Please, head over to Pilsen Community Books and pick up some books! The post Citizen Printer, Bill Ayers w/ Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Monica Trinidad, and Chi Nwosu appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

Sojourner Truth is a hard-hitting news and public affairs program that brings you views and voices rarely heard in corporate media. Hosted by longtime journalist and activist Margaret Prescod and renowned human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi, the show delivers deep and intersectional analysis of the policies, politics, and movements shaping our world.Each week, Sojourner Truth covers local, national, and international issues, with a focus on how women, communities of color, and other frontline communities are organizing for justice. Whether spotlighting political repression, economic inequality, or global uprisings, the program amplifies grassroots responses and connects the dots between struggles.With sharp headlines, in-depth interviews, and cultural segments, the show explores:• Movement building and abolitionist organizing• Black liberation and international solidarity• The intersection of gender, race, and class• The impact of U.S. and global policy on marginalized communities• The role of art, media, and resistance culture in shaping public consciousnessSojourner Truth is radio in the tradition of radical journalism — unapologetically grounded in truth-telling, community power, and transformative justice.

AI permeates K-12 education, but the rush to adopt new tools often bypasses critical questions about equity, bias, and human connection. On this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath, co-authors of the new book Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy. Together, they dismantle the "myth of inevitability" surrounding EdTech and explore how educators can reclaim agency in the face of rapid technological change with AI. From the historical resistance of Sojourner Truth to the concept of the classroom as a "Home Place," the conversation offers a refreshing, techno-skeptical framework that prioritizes student flourishing over big tech's framing. Key Takeaways: Reframing the Narrative: Why "Justice and Joy" must remain central to education, ensuring schools are spaces of affirmation rather than just sites of data extraction. The "Home Place" Concept: How bell hooks' notion of a "Home Place" helps teachers create safe harbors where students can critically interrogate harmful AI outputs and resist standardized bias. Sojourner Truth as Metaphor: A look at how Sojourner Truth co-opted and subverted the cartes de visites photography of her day to fund abolition—and how modern students and educators can similarly "sell the shadow to support the substance". Pedagogies of Resistance: An overview of culturally sustaining, fugitive, and abolitionist pedagogies that equip teachers to challenge oppressive structures within AI and educational technology. The Four Ps of Action: Practical steps for moving forward through Personal, Professional, Pedagogical, and Participatory action. Why You Should Listen: This conversation moves beyond the basic "how-to" of generative AI tools. Instead, it tackles the moral and ethical dimensions of bringing powerful, often biased technologies into the classroom. If you are an educator, administrator, or parent looking for a way to navigate the AI hype with your values intact, this episode provides the historical context and practical strategies needed to foster true digital agency. Like, Share, and Follow wherever you get your podcasts to stay ahead of the curve on the future of learning. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more. Time Stamps: [00:00] Intro: Criticality in the Age of AI [01:58] Stephanie's Origin Story: From Nursing to EdTech [04:58] Marie's Origin Story: Reluctant Teacher to Critical Scholar [09:25] Writing the Book: Centering Justice in Tech [11:20] Why Justice and Joy Matter [16:00] Bell Hooks and the Classroom as "Home Place" [20:30] Confronting AI Bias: The "High School Boy" Example [23:00] Sojourner Truth and Co-opting Biased Tech [29:00] The Myth of Inevitability: Do We Have to Use AI? [33:00] Culturally Sustaining, Fugitive, and Abolitionist Pedagogies [41:40] The 4 Ps: Taking Action Towards Just AI [44:00] Conclusion

Photography 3/4: Flashes of Brilliance. Anika Burgess The story of the wildest experiments in early photography and the wild people who undertook them. 1890 SAXONY Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous―and many of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors behind them were memorable eccentrics. In Flashes of Brilliance, writer and photo editor Anika Burgess engagingly blends art, science, and social history to reveal the most dramatic developments in photography from its birth in the 1830s to the early twentieth century. Writing with verve and an eye for compelling detail, Burgess explores how photographers uncovered new vistas, including catacombs, cities at night, the depths of the ocean, and the surface of the moon. She describes how photographers captured the world as never seen before, showing for the first time the bones of humans, the motion of animals, the cells of plants, and the structure of snowflakes. She takes us on a tour of astonishing innovations, including botanist Anna Atkins and her extraordinary blue-hued cyanotypes and the world's first photobook; Eadweard Muybridge and Étienne-Jules Marey's famed experiments in capturing motion and their long legacy; large format photography and photographs so small as to be invisible to the naked eye; and aerial photography using balloons, kites, pigeons, and rockets. Burgess also delves into the early connections between photography and society that are still with us today: how photo manipulation―the art of “fake images”―was an issue right from the start; how the police used the telephoto lens to surveil suffragists; and how leading Black figures like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass adapted self-portraits to assert their identity and autonomy. Richly illustrated and filled with fascinating tales, Flashes of Brilliance shows how the rise of a new art form transformed culture and our view of the world. 100 black-and-white and 25 color photos

Photography 4/4: Flashes of Brilliance. Anika Burgess The story of the wildest experiments in early photography and the wild people who undertook them. PARIS 1860 Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous―and many of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors behind them were memorable eccentrics. In Flashes of Brilliance, writer and photo editor Anika Burgess engagingly blends art, science, and social history to reveal the most dramatic developments in photography from its birth in the 1830s to the early twentieth century. Writing with verve and an eye for compelling detail, Burgess explores how photographers uncovered new vistas, including catacombs, cities at night, the depths of the ocean, and the surface of the moon. She describes how photographers captured the world as never seen before, showing for the first time the bones of humans, the motion of animals, the cells of plants, and the structure of snowflakes. She takes us on a tour of astonishing innovations, including botanist Anna Atkins and her extraordinary blue-hued cyanotypes and the world's first photobook; Eadweard Muybridge and Étienne-Jules Marey's famed experiments in capturing motion and their long legacy; large format photography and photographs so small as to be invisible to the naked eye; and aerial photography using balloons, kites, pigeons, and rockets. Burgess also delves into the early connections between photography and society that are still with us today: how photo manipulation―the art of “fake images”―was an issue right from the start; how the police used the telephoto lens to surveil suffragists; and how leading Black figures like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass adapted self-portraits to assert their identity and autonomy. Richly illustrated and filled with fascinating tales, Flashes of Brilliance shows how the rise of a new art form transformed culture and our view of the world. 100 black-and-white and 25 color photos

Photography 2 /4: Flashes of Brilliance. Anika Burgess The story of the wildest experiments in early photography and the wild people who undertook them. 11871 COMMUNE Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous―and many of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors behind them were memorable eccentrics. In Flashes of Brilliance, writer and photo editor Anika Burgess engagingly blends art, science, and social history to reveal the most dramatic developments in photography from its birth in the 1830s to the early twentieth century. Writing with verve and an eye for compelling detail, Burgess explores how photographers uncovered new vistas, including catacombs, cities at night, the depths of the ocean, and the surface of the moon. She describes how photographers captured the world as never seen before, showing for the first time the bones of humans, the motion of animals, the cells of plants, and the structure of snowflakes. She takes us on a tour of astonishing innovations, including botanist Anna Atkins and her extraordinary blue-hued cyanotypes and the world's first photobook; Eadweard Muybridge and Étienne-Jules Marey's famed experiments in capturing motion and their long legacy; large format photography and photographs so small as to be invisible to the naked eye; and aerial photography using balloons, kites, pigeons, and rockets. Burgess also delves into the early connections between photography and society that are still with us today: how photo manipulation―the art of “fake images”―was an issue right from the start; how the police used the telephoto lens to surveil suffragists; and how leading Black figures like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass adapted self-portraits to assert their identity and autonomy. Richly illustrated and filled with fascinating tales, Flashes of Brilliance shows how the rise of a new art form transformed culture and our view of the world. 100 black-and-white and 25 color photos

Photography 1/4: Flashes of Brilliance. Anika Burgess The story of the wildest experiments in early photography and the wild people who undertook them. 1870 PARIS Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous―and many of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors behind them were memorable eccentrics. In Flashes of Brilliance, writer and photo editor Anika Burgess engagingly blends art, science, and social history to reveal the most dramatic developments in photography from its birth in the 1830s to the early twentieth century. Writing with verve and an eye for compelling detail, Burgess explores how photographers uncovered new vistas, including catacombs, cities at night, the depths of the ocean, and the surface of the moon. She describes how photographers captured the world as never seen before, showing for the first time the bones of humans, the motion of animals, the cells of plants, and the structure of snowflakes. She takes us on a tour of astonishing innovations, including botanist Anna Atkins and her extraordinary blue-hued cyanotypes and the world's first photobook; Eadweard Muybridge and Étienne-Jules Marey's famed experiments in capturing motion and their long legacy; large format photography and photographs so small as to be invisible to the naked eye; and aerial photography using balloons, kites, pigeons, and rockets. Burgess also delves into the early connections between photography and society that are still with us today: how photo manipulation―the art of “fake images”―was an issue right from the start; how the police used the telephoto lens to surveil suffragists; and how leading Black figures like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass adapted self-portraits to assert their identity and autonomy. Richly illustrated and filled with fascinating tales, Flashes of Brilliance shows how the rise of a new art form transformed culture and our view of the world. 100 black-and-white and 25 color photos

Greg Jenner is joined in the eighteenth century by Professor Frank Cogliano and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt for a special Fourth of July episode all about the American War of Independence. Also known as the American Revolutionary War, 2025 marks 250 years since the start of the conflict in 1775, when the first battles between the British army and the colonial resistance were fought at Lexington and Concord. But what caused Britain's North American colonies to rebel against the king and government in London? At what point did they start to see themselves as American and not British? And how did a colonial militia take on an imperial superpower? This episode charts the growing rift between Britain and its American colonists, taking in famous events like the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the calling of the first Continental Congress, all the way through to the Declaration of Independence and the course of the revolutionary war itself. We learn how America fought to free itself from the shackles of British rule, and meet some well-known names from history, including Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and George Washington. And we also ask whose freedom was being fought for, and who – such as Black and Indigenous Americans – got left behind. If you're a fan of fearless freedom fighters, political wrangling and stunning military victories, you'll love our episode on the American War of Independence.If you want more American political history, listen to our episode on Becoming America, or episodes on abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth. And for more independence movements, check out our episode on Simón Bolívar.You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past.Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Charlotte Emily Edgeshaw Written by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Ben Hollands Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars