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CBS considers airing PSAs to settle Trump lawsuit, RFK Jr. offers to rescue bird flu-infected ostriches, HHS cuts Moderna’s vaccine funding, and AI threatens half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. News Trump legal team, Paramount mull proposal for CBS to run PSAs for causes favored by prez to break quagmire over $20B lawsuit: sources Behind the Curtain: A white-collar bloodbath HHS cancels funding for Moderna to develop vaccines to combat bird flu RFK Jr offers to save Canadian ostriches with suspected bird flu and move them to US Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Trump admin uses ICE to target political enemies, considers producing a reality show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship, and calls the future of social security into question. DeRay interviews author and activist Sandy Hudson to chat about her new book DEFUND: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All. News DHS official Tricia McLaughlin insists that members of Congress and the Newark mayor "bodyslammed" ICE officers A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It. Why Are So Many Retirees Filing for Social Security Earlier? Officials plead for the public’s help in capturing 7 escaped New Orleans inmates still on the run Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

House Dems face disciplinary action over opposition to ICE, white South African refugees welcomed into U.S. while others refused, a debate on mainstream use of Black revolutionary rhetoric. News Trump admin eyes arrests for House Dems over ICE incident U.S. to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused Shedeur Sanders fan sues NFL for $100 million over draft drop: ‘severe emotional distress’ Multiple ICE impersonation arrests made during nationwide immigration crackdown NEW: Ohio Dad's Son RUNNING For His Life Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Trump approval rate tanks among Latino voters, Met Gala 2025 theme met with mixed emotions, and universal anti-venom develops from man with 200 snake bites. News New polls of Latino voters have warnings for Trump — and Democrats Met Gala makes history with exclusive focus on Black men's fashion Universal Anti-venom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him 200 Times Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Wisconsin judge arrested by the FBI, Kehlani performance cancelled by Cornell University due to anti-war stance, and Mexico's president bans U.S. ads targeting migrants. Myles interviews Alphonzo Terrell, CEO of the first Black-owned social media platform SPILL. News Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI, charged with obstructing immigrant arrest Mexico’s president wants to ban U.S. ads warning against migration Kehlani Responds After Having Cornell University Performance Canceled Due to Stance on Israel NFL is “reviewing” Jeff Ulbrich’s role in the Shedeur Sanders prank call Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reinstates Commonsense School Discipline Policies Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

DOGE places AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave, Google in the hot seat for its search engine monopoly, 'Sinners' dominates the box-office with $45M on opening weekend, and lab-grown chicken nuggets make its way in rotation. News DOGE comes for AmeriCorps staff in Washington and across the country This week in science: Drumming crabs, lab-made nuggets and LSD without the trip 'Sinners' is a box-office winner, making $45 million on its opening weekend The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

DOJ ends agreement to address wastewater problems in rural Alabama, elevated blood levels of mercury and lead found in Palisades firefighters, and mixed feelings on the Dems recent public appearances. Myles interviews actor, performer, and New York Times Best Selling Author Bob The Drag Queen about their new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert. News DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study Quick, No One Tell Trump About Bernie Sanders and AOC’s Crowd Sizes Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

NC Supreme Court blocks order to throw out 60,000 ballots, Barack Obama doubles down on criminalization of Assata Shakur, and a debate on the ethics of genetically screened embryos. News NC Supreme Court temporarily blocks court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race Why Assata Shakur was suddenly promoted to terrorist Should human life be optimized? The Rise and Fall of 'the Resistance' Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Louisiana voters reject far-right constitutional amendments, sudden influx in foreign recruitment of American scientists, Black expats share why they're happier living outside the U.S. DeRay interviews author and law professor Derek W. Black about his new book Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy. News Louisiana voters reject all four constitutional amendments, despite Gov. Jeff Landry's support Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding Black expats share why they’re happier living outside the U.S.: I get to ‘exist in peace’ Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

FDA targets popular gay party drug, majority-Black town starts armed protection group, and Dems draw thousands at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally. Myles interviews filmmakers Charlyn Griffith-Oro and Jeannine Kayembe-Oro to explore their short film The Aunties which shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene. News A majority-Black town starts armed protection group after neo-Nazi rally FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug AOC and Bernie Sanders draw thousands of people at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in Denver Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76 Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

White House ignores federal orders, Fulbright scholars left stranded internationally, and California cannabis contaminated with pesticides. Myles interviews world renowned artist and model Ebonee Davis about her journey toward authorship of her book titled Daughter. News Exclusive: How the White House ignored a judge's order to turn back deportation flights Many Fulbright scholars say they feel stranded after the Trump administration suspended their funding Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agency Vulgar Rangers hat selling big on secondary market as other team hats removed from MLB online shop Follow @PodSavethePeople on Instagram.

The dark history of retinol, the causal myth of bacterial vaginosis, and Abel Selaocoe crosses time and cultures in new album. DeRay interviews Nic Stone about her new book, Dear Manny. News Retinol: The Skin-Care Ingredient With a Horrifying History A Third of Women Get This Infection. The Fix: Treat Their Male Partners. South African cellist Abel Selaocoe fosters dialogue across time and cultures in a new album House votes to censure Rep. Al Green with Democrats' help Louisiana college student's death investigated as possible hazing incident Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Dems veer right, Trump-Zelensky heated exchange, and Curry J. Hackett use of AI in art, design, and urban planning. DeRay interviews former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. News Playbook: Democrats in despair 'It never should have happened': Americans frustrated by Trump-Zelensky spat Curry J. Hackett has a vision for Black futurity that drives his work in art, design, and urban planning Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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AI program jails innocent man for 17 months, Katt Williams imperialist rant, Congress members denied access to Department of Education. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Dr. Brittany Friedman about his new book titled Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons. News Man jailed over police AI program, then freed 17 months after victim raised doubts Trump says he'd deport US citizens convicted of crimes 'in a heartbeat' if legal Members of Congress denied access to Department of Education Musk to rehire DOGE staffer with history of racist tweets Katt Williams Imperialist Rant Akilah Hughes on non-voters Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram

Trump rewrites history on White House website, study on Harvard finds 43 percent of white students are legacy, athletes, or related to donors/staff, and the rise of Black educators on TikTok. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Aaron Robertson about his new book titled The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America. News The Rewriting of a Pioneering Female Astronomer’s Legacy Shows How Far Trump’s DEI Purge Will Go Study on Harvard finds 43 percent of white students are legacy, athletes, related to donors or staff HillmanTok: The rise of Black educators on TikTok Trump pauses 25% tariffs on Canadian goods after deal will Trudeau Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Automated grocery prices increase depending on the shopper, Target follows suit in abandoning DEI initiatives, ICE officers issued an arrest quota, and the legacy of Florence Price - the first Black women to premiere works by a US orchestra. News Automation in Retail Is Even Worse Than You Thought Meet Florence Price, the first Black woman to have her work premiered by a US orchestra Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat Trump officials issue quotas to ICE officers to ramp up arrests Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Whistleblower exposes Russian political interference operation, Louisiana governor evicts homeless people ahead of Super Bowl, Mississippi infrastructure neglect leads to parasites in impoverished residents, and Doechii stuns in Black sitcom inspired music video. DeRay interviews Andrew Bakaj and Naomi Seligman of Whistleblower Aid. News The Westminster whistleblower: how my friend Sergei tried to expose the Kremlin plot against Britain Governor forces removal of homeless people by New Orleans Superdome before Super Bowl Infrastructure neglect and poverty lead to parasites in the Mississippi Delta Watch Doechii’s life literally blow up on ‘Denial is a River Show” Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Meta makes up with MAGA, Black students barred from empowerment clubs, tow companies allowed to sell people's cars, and the legacy of Dada Masilo. Support California wildfire relief efforts with a donation to Vote Save America & Crooked Ideas Action FundDisplaced Black Families GoFundMe DirectoryNews Behind the Curtain: Meta's make-up-with-MAGA map Gone in 15 Days: How the Connecticut DMV Allows Tow Companies to Sell People’s Cars World of dance mourns death of ‘brilliant light’ Dada Masilo at age of 39 DC Public Schools hit with federal civil rights complaint over 'student affinity group' ‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires I talked to Meta’s Black AI character. Here’s what she told me.

An inside look into a white supremacist militia, GOP Congress member goes missing, housing costs force employed people into homelessness, and a new documentary on the late Luther Vandross. News The Militia and the Mole Critically acclaimed Luther Vandross documentary now streaming: How to watch High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People Into Homelessness Driver who exploded Tesla Cybertruck at Trump hotel in Las Vegas was an active-duty Army Green Beret, source says Texas Rep. Kay Granger, 81, who missed six months of key House votes — found living at retirement community that specializes in memory care Republican congresswoman, 81, falls down marble stairs at the Capitol Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.