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Trump faces backlash from MAGA base, UnitedHealth works to silence critics, Mississippi water crisis continues, and the life and legacy of Jewel Thais-Williams. Myles interviews Saul Williams and co-director Anisia Uzeyman about their film Neptune Frost, now streaming on AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. News Trump faces a revolt from his MAGA base over the Epstein files UnitedHealth’s Campaign to Quiet Critics Jewel Thais-Williams, founder of Jewel's Catch One, dies at 86 The Ugly Politics of Jackson, Mississippi’s Ongoing Water Crisis Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

A deceptive “beautiful” bill conceals dangerous policy, Trump administration withholds billions in school funding, Essence Fest faces accusations of cultural erasure, and former politician Rick Perry finds purpose in psychedelics. DeRay interviews Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell on justice, leadership, and protecting communities under threat. News 10 Egregious Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Trump administration withholds billions in school grants for critical programs Is Black American Heritage being pushed out of Essence Fest? Rick Perry: I’m dedicating my life to fighting for a psychedelic drug Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Trump orders US bombing of Iran nuclear sites, ICE impersonations surge amid immigration crackdowns, young men emerge as a swing vote to watch, and Tyler Perry hit with a $260 million sexual-assault and harassment lawsuit. DeRay interviews Deborah N. Archer about her new book Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality. News Trump Claims Success After Bombing Key Iran Nuclear Sites Why Young Men Voters May Be More Likely To Swing Back ICE officer impersonations spike in wake of immigration crackdown What to Know About Tyler Perry’s $260 Million Lawsuit Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Democratic lawmakers attacked in Minnesota, tensions rise between Iran and Israel, SNAP work requirements threaten food access, tech bros’ bizarre transition to the military, and a reflection on the legacy of Living Single. DeRay interviews NYC Comptroller Brad Lander about his mayoral candidacy. News Worsening SNAP’s Harsh Work Requirement Would Take Food Assistance Away From Millions of Low-Income People I’m the CTO of Palantir. Today I Join the Army. Erika Alexander and Kim Coles on ReLiving Single: Why Black Women’s Stories Still Matter Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

AOC backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, DOGE engineer calls federal fraud ‘relatively nonexistent,’ and one far-right influencer finds outrage doesn’t always pay. DeRay interviews Amanda Litman about her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership. News Former DOGE engineer says federal waste and fraud were 'relatively nonexistent' AOC backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor He’s a Master of Outrage on X. The Pay Isn’t Great. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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