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Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonPalestinian Columbia University Student Mohsen Madawi On His Unlawful Arrest At A Naturalization HearingHis Attorney, Nate Wessler, of the Vermont ACLU also joins MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM.Madawi v. TrumpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-07-2857 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson"What Is Your Riverside?" MLK Sunday SermonRev. Mark A. Thompson preaches at The Riverside Church in New York, Jaunary 19, 20205, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. declared his opposition to the Vietnam War, April 4, 1968, one year to the day before his crucifixion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-01-2032 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTrump Won. Now What? Part IIMarkos and Rev. Mark examine the apparent slippage in numbers for the Democratic coalition that previously secured Biden's presidency. Despite the Democrats efforts, the nation experienced a conservative shift, with Trump gaining unexpected traction among low-propensity voters in rural areas.One revelation from the election is the curious shift in high voter turnout benefiting Republicans—a departure from historical trends favoring Democrats. Dramatically, Trump has managed to win over a significant portion of economically marginalized voters, taking 28 of the 30 poorest states. Republicans now align more with lower socioeconomic demographics, traditionally the Democratic stronghold. And what about the infl...
2024-11-2755 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTrump Won. Now What? Part IMarkos and Rev. Mark examine turnout among key Democratic demographics, despite unprecedented enthusiasm and fundraising efforts, and specifically, why Latinos and white women, did not vote as expected. Markos shares insights into cultural aspects that might influence voting behaviors, particularly within the Latino community. Drawing parallels with his home country of El Salvador, he suggests how issues of safety and conservatism could sway voter attitudes, noting that Trump's promises of economic and cultural security resonate deeply with culturally conservative segments.The discussion also raises questions about gender dynamics in presidential politics. The decline in support among certain d...
2024-11-271h 20Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAffordable Care Act and Medicare Workers Have Inadequate Healthcare Themselves and Low WagesOn December 12, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare call center workers at Maximus, the federal government’s largest call center contractor, traveled from across the country to rally and protest outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Workers demanded that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Biden Administration require livable wages of $25 per hour on federal call center contracts, ensure workers have access to affordable health care, and to investigate Maximus’s low road employment practices.After the rally, the workers, members of the Communications Workers of America Union (CWA...
2023-12-1336 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonCeasefire March And Rally at the U.S. Mission to the UNHundreds marched on the U.S. Mission to the United States November 8, 2023 to demand the U.S. support a ceasefire in Gaza. Speakers included (in order of appearance);Rev. Mark Thompson, EmceeRev. Adrienne Thorne, Senior Minister, Riverside ChurchRev. Stephen A. Green, Co-Founder, Faith for Black Lives, Pastor, St. Luke's AME HarlemImam Suhaib WebbCarmen Perez-Jordan, CEO and President, The Gathering for JusticeMarwa Janini,Executive Director, Arab-American Association of New YorkRev. Dr. Jaqui Lewis, Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation...
2023-11-131h 59Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonLIVE From Netroots NationLive from Chicago, at the 17th Annual Netroots Nation, MIP is joined by a number of guests including Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos, Carol Joyner of Family Values Action, Delinda Bryant of the Albany Voters Coalition, Bo Shuff of DC Vote, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and member of Moms RisingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-07-1453 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonWilliam Spriggs Final InterviewAFL-CIO Chief Economist and Howard University Economics Chair Dr. William E. Spriggs joined Make It Plain for the final time May 8, 2023, before his passing, June 6, 2023.Ever the teacher, he compared African American unemployment to the NBA not allowing Black players. And he wished for Affirmative Action to continue.Bill was a revolutionary on behalf of labor rights, civil rights, economic justice, education and freedom. And a beloved, faithful friend.God will certainly seat Bill at His Right Hand. Let us all pray for his immediate family, his AFLCIO and Howard families, and for...
2023-06-1642 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTrump ArraignedMIP's live coverage of Trump's arraignment, including Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's press conference, and guests, David Cay Johnston, unauthorized Trump biographer and Mark Sumner of Daily Kos.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-04-051h 10Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAre We Facing Civil War?The monthly collaboration between Danielle Moodie, host of Woke AF, and MIP continues!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-10-1439 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMidterms, Mar-A-Lago And The MonarchyThe monthly collaboration between Danielle Moodie, host of Woke AF, and MIP continues! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-09-1632 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonWhat's Next In Jalyand Walker Case?The press conference immediately after the funeral for Jayland Walker--shot 60 times by the Akron Police. Speakers are Attorneys Robert DiCello, Paige White, Ken Arbano, Rev. Mark Thompson, Tamika Mallory, and Jayland Walker's cousin, Roddray Walker. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-07-1430 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRemembering Eric Boehlert with Joy Reid and Markos MoulitsasMIP's weekly episode of Thursday Kos begins with tributes to media critic Eric Boehlert from Joy Reid, Host of The Reid Out on MSNBC, and the Kos in Thursday Kos and Daily Kos himself, Markos Moulitsas.Markos also discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-1432 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonWhen MLK "Signed His Own Death Warrant"Those were the compelling words used by the Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Chief of Staff, to describe Dr. King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time To Break Silence," April 4, 1967 at the Riverside Church in New York--one year to the day before Dr. King's crucifixion.Red Letter Christians organized clergy, including Rev. Mark, and activists to read "Beyond Vietnam" at Riverside 55 years later, in a moving tribute to MLK to commemorate his martyrdom, and in consideration of his unfinished work today.In order of appearance:Rev. Michael...
2022-04-0755 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTannia Ventura on Domestic ViolenceThis is a “Best of MIP” episode from the archives. One of the most common reasons a person does not leave a domestic violence situation is because they don’t have the cash to do it. At FreeFrom, an organization dedicated to knocking down the barriers that prevent domestic violence survivors from holding economic and community power, Tannia Ventura and the team work to get direct cash payments to survivors so they regain their power. Tannia is the Director of Service Provider Engagement and Education and in today’s episode, we learn the ins and outs of getting those cash payments...
2022-03-1838 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMark Rank Uncovers the Truths of PovertyThis is a “Best of MIP” episode from the archives. What’s the likelihood of an American experiencing poverty? Turns out, it’s the majority. That’s what Mark Rank covers in his new book (co-authored by Lawrence Eppard and Heather Bullock) out now, “Poorly Understood: What Americans Get Wrong About Poverty.” There’s a common misconception that poverty is an issue of “them” when it’s really about “us” -- not an individual failing, but a structural one. What does that play out in our society and economy? Mark explains that, and what can be done to make systemic changes, in this eye-openi...
2022-03-1726 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRev. Jesse Jackson and Ilyasah Shabazz in SelmaThis is a “Best of MIP” episode from the archives. Closing out our coverage of the 56th Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Mark speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who details the significance of Selma to both himself and the country-at-large. He is then joined by Ilyasah Shabaaz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, as well as author, community organizer, and activist. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-1623 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRev. Barber on Poverty and Voting RightsThis is a “Best of MIP” episode from the archives. Rev. Dr. Willian J. Barber II of the Poor People’s Campaign joined the discussion in Selma last weekend to draw the startling connection between poverty and voting rights. In this episode, Rev. Barber reminds us of the racist Southern Strategy from the 1960s and how it played out with not just Trump’s win, but continues to appear in the GOP’s ongoing efforts to suppress the vote of poor people and people of color. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
2022-03-1523 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMartin Luther King III on His Father’s LegacyThis is a “Best of MIP” episode from the archives. Continuing the discussion and commemoration of the historic Bloody Sunday, last year, Mark spoke with Martin Luther King III while in Selma about his father’s legacy playing out in 2020. He shares his thoughts on his father’s teachings applied today and how he might feel about all that has unfolded recently in the fight for racial justice. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-1423 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonDeja Alvarez for PA State HouseIt’s Women’s History Month and MIP can think of no other way to celebrate than with someone who is working to make her own historic moves, as she runs for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That win would make her both the first Latina and first trans woman to hold the position. Nationally, she would become the first trans Latina to hold a state representative position. Today she shares with Mark her incredible journey; once a victim of repeated police brutality, she now works with the police force on sensitivity training for the LGBTQ+ community, and...
2022-03-0129 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnthony T. Browder on Films & HistoryAnthony T. Browder is continuing his residency on MIP for Black History Month and today covers a wide range of subjects and their link to Kemetic ancestry, including literature, mysticism, religion, and film. Did you know George Lucas was inspired by the power of myth and changed his major from philosophy to filmmaking? That’s why he starts his films “a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.” Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Projec...
2022-02-2223 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnthony T. Browder on AstrologyThere’s nothing forbidden about astrology, despite the controversy it can stir up in our modern culture. Anthony T. Browder, MIP’s guest of honor for Black History Month, teaches us how astrology was once used in Kemet (and elsewhere) as a tool to determine where we are and how we’re moving through space and time. He also shows us how an ancient Kemetic story appears in the beloved movie Black Panther. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the AS...
2022-02-2117 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnthony T. Browder on Kemetic AstrologyAnthony T. Browder continues his Black History Month lessons on MIP, and today, he and Mark take a look at the stars. Modern astronomy and astrology owe much to Kemetic ancestors, including the 365 day calendar and other important astrological symbols. And as Anthony reminds us, we have a responsibility to read about and listen to this history now, in honor of all the ancestors who could not read it for themselves. Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA...
2022-02-1520 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnthony T. Browder of ASA Restoration ProjectAnthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. He’s joining Mark for Black History Month on MIP, and today they begin with the origin of the ASA Restoration Project, which stems from a deeply personal loss for Anthony, and what it has and will continue to become. He also explains the Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt and the complications of racism in early Eg...
2022-02-0821 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnthony T. Browder and Chad StoneAnthony T. Browder continues his Black History Month lessons MIP and today digs into a religious word we’re all familiar with: “Amen.” Did you know it’s actually an ancient Egyptian term? Anthony is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, as well as the director of the ASA Restoration Project, and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Diving further into language origins, Anthony shows us how it is crucial in reclaiming history. And did you know we’re all using “pharaoh” incorrectly? A...
2022-02-0743 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnthony Browder and Congressman Ro KhannaToday marks the beginning of Black History Month, and MIP will be honoring this month with daily conversations with Anthony T. Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant. Anthony is also the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 43 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture, which is where today’s discussion begins. After the discussion with Anthony, you’ll hear from Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, but he’s recently published a book titled “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of us.” Rep. Khanna brings us into this...
2022-02-0131 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMarkos Moulitsas of DailyKos and CiviqsMarkos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast “The Brief” is back for another #ThursdayKos installment and they kick it off discussing Mark’s time on Capitol Hill and witnessing the floor debate around voting rights in the Senate gallery; but they inevitably dig into 2022/2024 strategy and where he’s finding optimism these days. Following Mark’s conversation with Markos, you’ll hear a press conference held yesterday by the Congressional Black Caucus, featuring the voices of Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Congressman James Clyburn, followed by closing thoughts from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Br...
2022-01-2035 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonSecretary of Energy Jennifer GranholmSecretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm is back on MIP for an exciting new announcement from the Biden administration: they are adding renewable clean energy that will both create jobs and lowers the cost. As Secretary Granholm explains, adding renewable energies onto the grid is a huge benefit–but they’re also working to expand grid capabilities that will allow for communities to continuously access that energy and not go dark in stormy weather (think Texas and Louisiana). And as for the jobs this will add, they’re promising higher paying union positions. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP En...
2022-01-1415 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonDr. Amara Enyia of Movement for Black LivesIn this "best of MIP" episode, Dr. Amara Enyia of the Policy and Research Coordinator for Movement for Black Lives details a report the organization released, which demonstrates how the United States government persecutes activists with the hope of dissuading them from taking any kind of political action. Though it’s easy to blame red states like Florida for putting laws in place that would criminalize peaceful protest, the Biden administration is not off the hook, as they have yet to take meaningful action to prevent that criminalization of protestors. Dr. Enyia also points to the disparity in language when di...
2022-01-0624 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonScott Dworkin of the Democratic CoalitionIn today's "best of MIP" espiode, Scott Dworkin, who is also Founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition and host of podcast “The Dworkin Report,” is here to download us on all sorts of strategy and analysis of what’s up ahead for 2022 and 2024. He shares that it’s believed Trump plans to announce a 2024 run early next year, before primary season, for one specific reason--but could that help Democrats in the long-run? Scott also shares his biggest concerns for 2022, and fills us in on a key race in Virginia, where Terry McAuliffe is back for another run. Breaking from the...
2022-01-0542 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonClimate Scientist Dr. Katharine HayhoeToday is a "Best Of MIP Episode" with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, the author of “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World.” In the episode she impresses the importance that we all have a critical role to play in slowing climate change. Building off some details from a recent conversation with the White House Climate Advisor, Dr. Hayhoe and Mark examine heat-related deaths disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities. And as Dr. Hayhoe outlines for us, climate change is responsible for 9 million deaths every year, but is never framed as a life-or-death emergency and is...
2022-01-0431 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonVirginia, Toni Morrison, and Mark TwainWhat is the connection between the Virginia governor’s race, Toni Morrison, and Mark Twain? Those are the ties made in today’s conversation with James Henry Harris, Distinguished Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology and a research scholar in religion and humanities at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He’s also author of the book “N: My Encounter with Racism and the Forbidden Word in An American Classic,” a memoir recounting a semester spent in a graduate course studying Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn,” where the n-word is used more than 200 times, which granted a sort o...
2021-12-3143 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMark Rank Uncovers the Truths of PovertyWhat’s the likelihood of an American experiencing poverty? Turns out, it’s the majority. That’s what Mark Rank covers in his new book (co-authored by Lawrence Eppard and Heather Bullock) out now, “Poorly Understood: What Americans Get Wrong About Poverty.” There’s a common misconception that poverty is an issue of “them” when it’s really about “us” -- not an individual failing, but a structural one. How does that play out in our society and economy? Mark explains that, and what can be done to make systemic changes, in this eye-opening episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distri...
2021-12-2925 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRobert P. Jones on White Supremacy and ReligionHappy Holidays MIP family! We're bringing you some of the year's most popular episodes while our team takes a break. Enjoy this throwback episode and a restful, joyful holiday season! Robert P. Jones is the author of “White Too Long” (which recently received the American Book Award), as well as a leading commentator on the crossroads of politics and religion. He brings us his expertise in data and theology with what he has titled the “racism index,” a scale used to examine the impact religion has had on a person’s potential racism through a series of racial attitude questions. His result...
2021-12-2431 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonCarol Joyner of Labor Project for Working FamiliesHappy Holidays MIP family! We're bringing you some of the year's most popular episodes while our team takes a break. Enjoy this throwback episode and a restful, joyful holiday season! America is the wealthiest country in the world and yet our federal paid leave, or rather, lack thereof, comes up way short in comparison to other countries. Carol Joyner is the Director of Labor Project for Working Families and in today’s episode, she explains that we’re at a pivotal moment in our country’s history where we have the potential to pass the first federal paid leave mandate--but how li...
2021-12-2333 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBrittany Temple on Surviving Sexual AssaultHappy Holidays MIP family! We're bringing you some of the year's most popular episodes while our team takes a break. Enjoy this throwback episode and a restful, joyful holiday season! You know Brittany Temple as the Producer behind the scenes of Make It Plain, but she’s also a writer and publisher of a bi-weekly newsletter, Write All Along. Her most recent issue was inspired by Bill Cosby’s release from jail--she wasn’t surprised it happened, and felt frustrated with the continued fixation on big headline stories, when sexual assault is happening in our communities every day. She chose to sha...
2021-12-2238 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonNovember Jobs Report UnpackedThis month is special for our jobs report recap, as we have two experts on the subject. First up is Angela Hanks, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training at the Department of Labor. She details the work her department is doing to develop more efficient pathways to jobs for those who are looking. Next up is MIP’s resident economist, Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, who helps us understand how the jobs report is so much more than just jobs gained or lost, and he breaks it down in a way th...
2021-12-0631 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMake It Effing WokeWhy do Mark and Danielle believe that December do-or-die for Democrats? We’re fighting to save Roe v. Wade, prevent gerrymandering, stop the disintegration of voting rights, and so much more. But that’s exactly why this is NOT the time to get jaded, and Danielle and Mark break down the realities of the moment in order to ignite the fight within each of us. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-0348 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMake It Effing WokeMark teams up with Danielle Moodie, fellow DCP Entertainment broadcaster and Host of WokeAF, to bring you our first episode of our crossover series “Make It Effing Woke.” On the first Friday of every month, Mark and Danielle will bust open the day’s biggest stories, combining their powerhouse truth-telling to “make it effing woke.” And in our first episode, the question is: why the heck did we try to run Terry McAuliffe in Virginia again? Yes, the question is coming too late, but it’s important to take a look at exactly what happened so Dems don’t make this mistake a...
2021-11-0531 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonVirginia, Toni Morrison, and Mark TwainWhat is the connection between the Virginia governor’s race, Toni Morrison, and Mark Twain? Those are the ties made in today’s conversation with James Henry Harris, Distinguished Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology and a research scholar in religion and humanities at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He’s also author of the book “N: My Encounter with Racism and the Forbidden Word in An American Classic,” a memoir recounting a semester spent in a graduate course studying Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn,” where the n-word is used more than 200 times, which granted a sort o...
2021-11-0143 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonClimate Scientist Dr. Katharine HayhoeDr. Katharine Hayhoe is the author of “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World,” and in today’s episode, she impresses the importance that we all have a critical role to play in slowing climate change. Building off some details from a recent conversation with the White House Climate Advisor, Dr. Hayhoe and Mark examine heat-related deaths disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities. And as Dr. Hayhoe outlines for us, climate change is responsible for 9 million deaths every year, but is never framed as a life-or-death emergency and is not often being discusse...
2021-09-2731 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonSecretary of Labor Marty WalshSecretary of Labor Marty Walsh returns to MIP to discuss the $3.5 trillion dollar budget resolution recently passed by the House, which advances a bipartisan infrastructure bill and brings us a step closer to sweeping protections to our voting rights. Secretary Walsh explains how the infrastructure plan will leave no community behind, in an attempt to right the wrongs of history that previously left marginalized people out. He details the tangible ways we’ll see improvements in our communities as a direct result of this investment. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
2021-08-3012 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMisinformation on the Afghanistan WarFox News would like to you believe that the Afghanistan war is President Biden’s fault, but the irony is that some of the talking heads on the network were literally part of the administration that started it all with George Bush. Mark plays some network clips for us and discusses the origin of the war, and how the GOP would like to ignore the reality of history. Mark also gives us some more information on this weekend’s Make Good Trouble Rally happening in Washington D.C.. More information: www.makegoodtroublerally.com Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Dist...
2021-08-2421 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTim Black of Tim Black TVMark reconnects with Tim Black, Host of Tim Black TV (link below), to continue their discussion on H.R. 40, where they have different points of view on how reparations should be carried out in America. We also get Tim’s take on voting rights, the situation with the filibuster, and the frustration that sits at the core of his criticism of how Democrats are handling business on Capitol Hill. Tim also discusses Nina Turner’s run for a seat in the U.S. House in Ohio’s 11th District, and if she’s getting the type of support she deserves. And the...
2021-07-3025 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBlack Men for Voting Rights: Part ThreeLast week, Black male leadership gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the largest attack on voting rights since the civil war and reconstruction. An epic lineup delivers inspiration and hard truths about what’s at stake as we look to the next midterm and presidential elections. We close out the event with words from our very own Mark Thompson. After the speakers concluded, Mark and the other demonstrators were arrested for standing up for the right to vote. Speakers: Ty Hobson Powell, Community Activist in Washington D.C.; Tamir Harper, Assistant Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.; Richard P...
2021-07-2927 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonPoverty and Voting RightsThis is a summer rerun episode! Mark returns next week, and until then, we're taking a look back at some of the year's best episodes. In today's throwback, Rev. Dr. Willian J. Barber II of the Poor People’s Campaign joined Mark in Selma to draw the startling connection between poverty and voting rights. Rev. Barber reminds us of the racist Southern Strategy from the 1960s and how it played out with not just Trump’s win, but continues to appear in the GOP’s ongoing efforts to suppress the vote of poor people and people of color. Executive Producer: Adell...
2021-07-2222 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe 4th of Their LieIn observance of the 4th of July, and in honor of Frederick Douglass, Mark Thompson brings you a Make It Plain special segment: The 4th of Their Lie. In today’s episode, Mark passionately recites the beginning of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” And on this holiday, we especially honor the slaves who did not know of their freedom until June 19th, 1865. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-0526 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBlack Voters Matter Freedom Ride: Day 1Mark is on the road with Black Voters Matter, as they recreate the historic 1961 Freedom Rides and to fight for voting rights and against voter suppression. In today’s travels, Mark talks with Tennessee State Senator Brenda Gilmore on what they are doing in the state to protect voting rights, including restoring that right for convicted felons. But before we hear from Mark on the bus, we first get word from the CDC’s Director of Preparedness and Emerging Infections, Dr. Henry Walke. He fills us in on the major concerns with the coronavirus variant known as delta, including who is h...
2021-06-2221 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMarch on ManchinYesterday, Mark was on the ground in West Virginia, led by Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Poor People’s Campaign, to march on the office of Senator Joe Manchin following his hypocrisy and lack of support for voting rights and access. Mark speaks with his constituents who are angry with the man they elected for failing to follow through on promises and support their basic civil rights. Tension was in the air as Manchin’s staff attempted to placate the crowd with comment cards, but the people who showed up to march were not havi...
2021-06-1514 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonCOVID-19 Vaccine and the Black CommunityThrowback episode! While you enjoy your Memorial Day, we’re bringing you this panel discussion from March 2021. As more people gain access to the coronavirus vaccine, this panel discussion provides insight from leaders of both medicine and faith. Moderated by our own Mark Thompson, the panelists explore how the vaccine works, community fears and hesitations, and what outstanding questions remain.  Panelists: Dr. James K. Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College; Rev. A. Oveta Fuller, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Michigan Medical School; Dr. Chu Chu Onwauchi-Saunders, Pediatrician and Medical Epidemiologist; Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson, Leading Pastor at Con...
2021-05-3140 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAngelo Carusone of Media Matters for AmericaAngelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America, is back to MIP for an update on what the conspiracy factory known as Fox News is up to -- especially since the latest campaign to get companies to divest from the media conglomerate. Also on today’s agenda is CNN finally sending Rick Santorum packing for his inaccurate and racist comments on Native Americans and the history of the United States. Also out of CNN is the revelation that media personality Chris Cuomo had been participating in official planning conversations, complete with PR team, to advise his brother, New York Gov. An...
2021-05-2830 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAnoa Changa of NewsOneAnoa Changa is a journalist, retired attorney, and host of the podcast "The Way with Anoa.” She joins MIP today to discuss some of her latest reporting, which includes the revisionist history that Rep. Justin Lafferty recently pushed while discussing the three-fifths compromise, and how this rhetoric speaks to a larger problem with what's being taught in classrooms about American history. Anoa also digs into New York Attorney General Letitia James’ recent project: coming for the GOP candidates who are trying their hand at disinformation and voter suppression. Mark and Anoa also unpack Rep. Cori Bush’s recent remarks on “Black bi...
2021-05-1132 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBiden’s First 100 Days: Part TwoIn the final half of this two-part panel, hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, panelists dig deeper into the topics President Biden covered in his first formal address to Congress. LaTosha Brown opens with remarks on voter suppression and then participants provide additional analysis and reflection on topics including unemployment, international relations, reparations, and police violence. The panel closes with moving remarks by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi. Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer Panelists: Dr. E...
2021-05-0441 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBiden's First 100 Days: Part OneIn this annual panel (and two-part MIP series), hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, these Black leaders reflect on President Biden’s first 100 days in office and assess what, if anything, has been accomplished that will advance the goals of the Black community-at-large. These leaders also consider what Black voters can and should do to hold the Biden administration accountable. Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer Panelists: Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; La...
2021-05-0343 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRev. Michael Battle on Desmond TutuReverend Michael Battle’s latest book, “Desmond Tutu: A Spiritual Biography of South Africa’s Confessor,” gives an unprecedented closeup of one of the most visible figures of the anti-apartheid movement. Rev. Battle has known Archbishop Tutu for more than 25 years, once living in residence with him in South Africa, serving as his chaplain and eventually getting ordained by him. In that time, he became deeply acquainted with the spirituality that helped Tutu tackle apartheid. In today’s episode, he talks about what he learned from his mentor, how he came to be in that position as his mentee, who Archbishop...
2021-04-2628 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAsh-Lee Woodard Henderson on Fighting White SupremacyAsh-Lee Woodard Henderson is the Co-Executive Director of the Highlander Research and Education Center (the first Black woman to hold the position), a catalyst for grassroots organizing and movement building in Appalachia and the South. This renowned civil rights center suffered an arson attack in 2019, complete with a “white power” tag found at the scene. Ash-Lee and Mark discuss not just the fire, but the white supremacy that fueled it, and why events like these are “not surprising” to Ash-Lee, her colleagues, or the communities they look to serve. Ash-Lee and Mark discuss white supremacy through the lens of some of the b...
2021-04-0846 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonCOVID-19 Vaccine and the Black CommunityAs more people gain access to the coronavirus vaccine, we’re bringing you insight from a panel discussion with leaders of both medicine and faith. Moderated by our own Mark Thompson, the panelists explore how the vaccine works, community fears and hesitations, and what outstanding questions remain. Panelists: Dr. James K. Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College; Rev. A. Oveta Fuller, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Michigan Medical School; Dr. Chu Chu Onwauchi-Saunders, Pediatrician and Medical Epidemiologist; Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson, Leading Pastor at Concord Baptist Church of Christ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP...
2021-03-2540 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMark Rank Uncovers the Truths of PovertyWhat’s the likelihood of an American experiencing poverty? Turns out, it’s the majority. That’s what Mark Rank covers in his new book (co-authored by Lawrence Eppard and Heather Bullock) out now, “Poorly Understood: What Americans Get Wrong About Poverty.” There’s a common misconception that poverty is an issue of “them” when it’s really about “us” -- not an individual failing, but a structural one. How does that play out in our society and economy? Mark explains that, and what can be done to make systemic changes, in this eye-opening episode. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distri...
2021-03-1725 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRev. Jesse Jackson and Ilyasah Shabaaz in SelmaClosing out our coverage of the 56th Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Mark speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who details the significance of Selma to both himself and the country-at-large. Mark is then joined by Ilyasah Shabaaz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, as well as author, community organizer, and activist. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-1622 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonSenate Dems and African American Media Roundtable, Pt. 2Today brings us part two of the African American Media Roundtable with Senate Democrats (roll back to Friday’s episode for part one), and we hear questions from reporters at Politico, the New York Times, Huffington Post, and more, including the kick-off question from our very own Mark Thompson. In this second part, the senators answer questions on the reparations bill (H.R. 40), where we stand on $15/hour federal minimum wage, increasing vaccinations and preventing exploitation from outsiders in communities of color, student debt forgiveness, schools reopening, and minority representation in the senate and how to increase that in 2022. Nearly th...
2021-03-0834 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonHBCUs Part Three: Howard U Basketball Coach Kenneth BlakeneyAthletics are an integral part of HBCU life, and today Mark is joined by Howard University men’s basketball coach Kenneth Blakeney, who knows the challenges and the rewards all too well. He reflects on the importance of sustaining HBCU athletic programs and why Howard is looking for someone who brings more than athletic ability to the table. Coach Blakeney successfully recruited a 5-star center in Makur Maker to Howard over the Power 5 Conferences. The two discuss why African Americans often make up the majority of many athletic teams, but there are less than 5-percent of Black students at those sa...
2021-02-1938 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBest of MIP: Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky on the 25th Amendment*This episode originally aired on October 12th, 2020.* There’s been a lot of talk about the 25th Amendment lately, as Speaker Pelosi publicly questioned Trump’s mental fitness. Today’s show features some explanation from Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, presidential historian and the author of “The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.” She gets into the origin of the 25th Amendment and its intended purpose, how the cabinet can and should function around a president as aid to his governance, and Supreme Court precedent and the possibility for change. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Enterta...
2021-02-1528 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonHBCUs Part Two: The Presidents of Howard, Fisk, & UDCA university president serves as the guiding force behind the development and progress of a school’s organization, and today Mark speaks with three powerhouse individuals leading the way at some of the most prominent HBCUs in the country. First up is Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University, followed by Dr. Vann Newkirk, President of Fisk University, and lastly Dr. Ronald Mason, President of The University of the District of Columbia. In each of these unique conversations, Mark and his guests explore university history, discuss the impact of coronavirus on HBCUs and their universities in particular, and re...
2021-02-1256 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonHBCUs Part One: Dr. Jelani M. FavorsThis Black History Month, MIP is honoring the Historical Black Colleges and Universities in our country. We begin this four part series with a deep dive into the history of HBCUs, featuring Dr. Jelani M. Favors, author of “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism." This conversation sheds light on the complicated history of HBCUs, where white people came into the equation, and how HBCUs helped shape Black women into “weapons against white supremacy.” Dr. Favors reminds us that we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Britta...
2021-02-0545 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMark Responds to Capitol Hill Violence and Part 2 of Assessing the Impact of the 2020 Presidential Election on Black America and the Pan African WorldMark responds to the horrific, violent display on Capitol Hill yesterday by Trump supporters, followed by part two of yesterday's panel discussion. Panelists: Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ; Marc Morial, President/CEO, National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President/CEO, NAACP; Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary, Rainbow/PUSH; Rev. Dr. E. Faye Williams, Chairperson/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; Melanie Campbell, President, National Coalition of Black Civic Participation; Barbara Anrwine, Founder/President, Transformative Change Coalition; Marbre-Stahly-Butts, Convener, Policy Table, Movement for Black Lives; Jasiri X, hip hop Activist, Founder, One Hood Media Center; Janice Mathis, Executive Director, National Council of...
2021-01-071h 06Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAssessing the Impact of the 2020 Presidential Election on Black America and the Pan African World pt. 1, Co-moderated by Mark Thompson and Dr. Julianne MalveauxPanelists: Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ; Marc Morial, President/CEO, National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President/CEO, NAACP; Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary, Rainbow/PUSH; Rev. Dr. E. Faye Williams, Chairperson/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; Melanie Campbell, President, National Coalition of Black Civic Participation; Barbara Anrwine, Founder/President, Transformative Change Coalition; Marbre-Stahly-Butts, Convener, Policy Table, Movement for Black Lives; Jasiri X, hip hop Activist, Founder, One Hood Media Center; Janice Mathis, Executive Director, National Council of Negro Women; Pastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC; Larry Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization for Progress; Fredrica Bey, Founder, Women In Su...
2021-01-0658 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Sixth Day of Kwanzaa - Kuumba, CreativityThis year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. On this sixth day of Kwanzaa, we look back at Mark’s conversation with Jessica Care Moore, a critically acclaimed poet with numerous collections, the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and Founder of the literacy-driven Jess Care Moore Foundation. Her latest poetry collection, "We Want Our Bodies Back," is out now...
2020-12-3138 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Fifth Day of Kwanzaa - Nia, PurposeThis year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. For this fifth day of Kwanzaa, we take a listen to Mark’s conversation with DCP Entertainment CEO Chris Colbert, who introduced us to his new podcast project, “Say Their Name,” which features stories he collected while traveling around the country speaking to Black families who lost loved ones to police violence. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brit...
2020-12-3023 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Fourth Day of Kwanzaa - Ujamaa, Cooperative EconomicsThis year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. For this day of Kwanzaa, we’re featuring Mark’s conversation with Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, who says the phenomenon of today in Black America is the working poor: great jobs, prestigious degrees, but salaries that haven't kept up with inflation and therefore keeps Black people earning an average of $30,000 dollars less than white f...
2020-12-2931 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Story of Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson with Co-Author of “I Came As a Shadow: An Autobiography” Jesse Washington and former Championship Hoya Point Guard Michael JacksonBasketball coaching giant John Thompson’s posthumously published autobiography is out today and Mark is joined by co-author Jesse Washington and star point guard for Thompson’s championship Hoya’s Michael Jackson. Jesse shares his first meeting with Coach, how he landed the position of co-author on the book, and how he challenged him as a writer throughout the experience. Michael also shares his experience playing on Coach’s team and how he was ever the teacher, giving his most important lessons off the court. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast...
2020-12-1544 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonIf You Have Economic Anxiety, Mark Blyth, Author of "Angrynomics," Has News For YouHow is it possible for a country to triple its wealth while also doubling the amount of citizens living in poverty? This type of question is at the heart of Mark Blyth’s work and his new book (co-written with Eric Lonergan) titled “Angrynomics.” In today’s conversation, the Marks get into what makes the economy angry: increasing uncertainty, division of class and wealth, and political and economic elites poor excuses and justifications for why things are the way they are. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for priva...
2020-11-1735 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonA Tribute to Hall of Fame Basketball Coach John Thompson with Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo, and David AldridgeHall of Fame Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson would have been 79 years old today. On his birthday, we're commemorating his life, career, and the impact he had on those he knew and coached, including Mark himself, who worked under Coach as Manager of the Georgetown Men's Basketball team from 1986-88. The first conversation is with the iconic Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, who led Coach's teams to three Final Fours and a National Championship. Their intimate discussion is followed by another legendary name who also considered Coach to be like a father to him, NBA Hall of Famer and Georgetown...
2020-09-0253 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonGlenn Kirschner on Steve Bannon's Arrest PLUS Keynote Convention Speakers Sen. Raumesh Akbari and Rep. Malcolm KenyattaAt the top of the show Mark talks to former Assistant U.S. Attorney Glenn Kirschner who breaks down Steve Bannon's arrest (which was handled by the Postal Inspection Service, also known as the Post Office Police...as Mark calls it, "poetic justice"). We then get to hear from two of the keynote DNC speakers: first is Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari on Marquida Bradshaw making history as the first black woman to be the nominee for a major party in a statewide race in Tennessee, followed by Congressman Malcolm Kenyatta on Black men, criminal justice, and Senator Kamala Harris...
2020-08-2154 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTrump Jumps Back On the Birther Train and the Press Fails to Call It, with Eric Boehlert of Pressrun.mediaIf Trump ran another country, the press wouldn't hesitate to call him an authoritarian, says Eric Boehert, Publisher of Pressun.media. But he doesn't, so they won't -- and they continually fall short, now seen with Senator Kamala Harris' appointment to VP by Joe Biden. The birther claims began quickly, and some of the biggest publications in the country are failing to call it what it is: racist. They're also missing the mark when reporting on his comments regarding the post office and Jared Kushner's alleged illegal meeting with Kanye West. Eric is calling 'em all out in today's...
2020-08-1700 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Real Number: 12.9 Million Jobs LOST Since Coronavirus Hit, with Chad Stone of the Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesThe jobs report is more complicated than just how many jobs were added. That's an important piece of the conversation, says Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, but considerations must be made well beyond that marker. Gaining 1.8 million jobs in July is definitely a good thing--but we're still in a MASSIVE deficit (to the tune of 12.9 million jobs) since February. And it should come as no surprise that ALL of this has been harder on the Black community. Mark and Chad break down the need-to-know information on jobs, unemployment benefits, and the state of...
2020-08-1126 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRacism, Lying, Propaganda, and Conspiracies: Unpacking Trump's Fascism with Author and Expert Dr. Jason StanleyThe word "fascism" gets thrown around a lot these days -- but do we know exactly what we're saying? Dr. Jason Stanely, professor and author of the book "How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them," has studied the patterns of behavior throughout history, including the likes of Hitler, Putin, and now Trump. He breaks the ideology down into 10 pillars that make it easy to recognize and identify, and now especially in the midst of a pandemic, we can see how it is coming to life here at home. Mark and Jason get into the topics of propaganda, conspiracies, t...
2020-08-0752 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonCoronavirus is Trump's Genocide, with Mark Sumner of DailyKosMark Sumner, author and writer at DailyKos, has been writing about coronavirus since December of 2019, before the U.S. had even counted its first case. He's written more than 100 stories on the virus, and he remembers the day of March 13th when Donald Trump, flanked by multiple big-box CEOs, promised extensive testing and tracking across the country. But as we know now, that didn't happen -- not even close. So, now we must ask: did Trump commit criminal negligence or genocide through malice? Mark Sumner says it deserves to be investigated, and the Marks crack into all that and more...
2020-08-0630 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBlack Voters Matter Fund Has Your 2020 Marching Orders from Co-Founders LaTosha Brown and Cliff AlbrightThe mission of the Black Voters Matter Fund (BVMF) is to increase power in communities, and they know that starts with voters. Co-Founders LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright join Mark today to discuss mobilizing and organizing for 2020, what the priorities and targets are, and what we're up against in the more challenging southern races like Amy McGrath in Kentucky, Lucy McBath in Florida, Mike Espy in Mississippi, and Senator Doug Jones in Alabama. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising I...
2020-08-0458 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonWe Are 99 Days from Election Day with Tom Perez, Chairman of the DNCThere are 99 days until Election Day, and as Mark states plainly, "this is it." The Democratic Party is set to assemble virtually to officially nominate Joe Biden, and Chairman Tom Perez joins Mark to discuss strategy and what the convention will look like in this unprecedented format. As for the election itself, the Chairman says there is "no overconfidence" on the democratic side, as he thinks we took too much for granted in 2016 and does not want to see a repeat. He also touches on our chances of winning the Senate majority, and how the troubling events in Portland are...
2020-07-2730 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonJohn Lewis Describes Bloody SundayAt the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee in 2006, Rev. Mark mic'd John Lewis, so he could describe what happened every step of the way on Bloody Sunday. From Brown Chapel, where the March 7, 1965 march began to the other side of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, here is raw audio of John Lewis describing the 1965 March during the 2006 March. You will hear the voices of Martin Luther King, III and the SNCC Freedom Singers. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.A...
2020-07-2051 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAre We Unconsciously Letting Our Bosses Control Us? Dr. Erin Hatton Shines a Light on the Systemic Abuse Through CoercionWhat kind of power does your boss have over you? What does it mean, in this pandemic world, to think about the conditions under which we work? Are we even conscious of these conditions? This is what Mark explores today with Professor of Sociology and Author Erin Hatton. While researching her book, “Coerced: Work Under the Threat of Punishment,” Dr. Hatton interviewed four groups of people: prisoners, student athletes, welfare recipients, and graduate students. These groups are extremely different from one another, but they have a similar type of coercion, and that is what Dr. Hatton calls “status coercion,” where their bo...
2020-07-1537 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTucker Carlson...for President? Angelo Carusone of Media Matters Weighs InTucker Carlson hasn’t explicitly said that he wants to run for president, but he’s also not denying it, or taking an opportunity to humiliate the reporter who asked about a 2024 run. So, is he really considering it? Angelo Carusone, President of MediaMatters.org, says Carlson is grasping for power as his show's advertising dollars dwindle to nothing, save for MyPillow (remember their CEO at the Trump rally?). Fox insists it doesn’t hurt their bottom line, but Angelo notes some changes in how the network has been promoting the show itself that indicates otherwise. Speaking of presidential runs, Angelo...
2020-07-1040 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonNo Lives Matter Under the Trump Administration says Igor Volsky of Guns Down America"Gun rights" supporters are invested in protecting the 2nd Amendment, but often conveniently forget the 1st. Igor Volsky, Executive Director of Guns Down America, is back for today's episode of MIP and the first order of business is the intersection of gun violence and the recent protests for #BlackLivesMatter. Igor and his team looked at instances of firearms at protests from late May into early June, and found that out of 130 instances, 60 appear to be connected to white nationalists and white supremacists. And while we're raising our standards for gun ownership in this country, we should also be raising our...
2020-07-0143 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonDr. Judy Lubin on Racial Disparities and Data Collection75-percent of coronavirus cases have no race and ethnicity data, despite the fact that it's a basic principle of public health. Dr. Judy Lubin, President of The Center For Urban and Racial Equity, explains that the data is critical in order to track the virus and target resources--and not having those numbers can creat a domino effect in unexpected ways. Dr. Lubin explores that and more in today's episode of MIP--be sure to catch her announcement for the upcoming webinar focusing on black public health and organizing around that. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For...
2020-04-3030 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonSenate Democrats In Conversation With the Black PressMark took a trip to Capitol Hill to meet with nearly HALF of Senate Democrats, for what was a productive round-table discussion between lawmakers and African American journalists. No topic was off limits in this intimate conversation, including discussion on the Coronavirus outbreak (made worse for Americans by Trump's incompetent mishandling, according to Sen. Schumer), the disparities in our health care system, problems and proposed changes to our criminal justice system, the 2020 election, reparations, and more. Senators in attendance: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Bob Casey, Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Catherine Cortez...
2020-03-1352 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTurning the Mic on Ari MelberAri Melber is usually the one asking the questions, but this time, Mark turns the mic on him. The legal analyst and host of MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber” joins Mark to discuss the Trump administration’s erosion of the constitution, the rule of law, and pressing candidates like Bloomberg on their controversial backgrounds.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-02-2125 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Power of the March: MLK and a Legacy of Activism, Part 2PART TWO of a two-part series featuring an incredible panel discussion, moderated by Mark Thompson, titled “The Power of the March: MLK and a Legacy of Activism.” The second half of the panel brings us the rhymes of Professor Lyrical, the history of protests and organized labor, and an analysis on the power of protests today. Featuring: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; Denise Rolark Barnes, Publisher of The Washington Informer and chairman of Washington Informer Charities; Dr. Eric Arnesen, GWU Professor of Modern American Labor History; Professor Lyrical, Associate Professor at the University of the District of Columbia  See acast.com/priva...
2020-02-1455 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Power of the March: MLK and a Legacy of Activism, Part 1PART ONE of a two-part series featuring an incredible panel discussion, moderated by Mark Thompson, titled “The Power of the March: MLK and a Legacy of Activism” This powerful panel explores the importance and effectiveness of marching and organizing, marked with personal stories, historical revelations, and a discussion on how to tell and report on important stories from within communities of color in a way that the mainstream media does not. Featuring: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; Denise Rolark Barnes, Publisher of The Washington Informer and chairman of Washington Informer Charities; Dr. Eric Arnesen, GW Professor of Modern American Labor History; Prof...
2020-02-0748 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonUnderstanding Food Insecurity with WhyHungerYou might not know it, but you probably know someone who is food insecure. It affects 42.2 million Americans, which means they are often forced to skip meals, eat less food at meals, buy cheap non-nutritious food, or feed their children but not themselves. The team at WhyHunger believes nutritious food is a human right, and Senior Director of Programs Alison Cohen joins to educate us on food insecurity and the shocking statistics, draws the connection to poverty, and shares how we can work to end hunger. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For a...
2019-12-1238 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonJohnson's Impeachment Is The Same As Trump'sBrenda Wineapple, author of “Impeachers - The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation,” sets the record straight that was virally flawed by Prof. Jonathan Turley during this week’s House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-12-0647 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonHow Ukrainegate Proves Trump Is A Russian AssetMilitary intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance on his new book, "The Plot To Betray America." Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-11-1558 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonKingdom Choir Director Karen GibsonKaren talks with Mark about the influence gospel music in the States has had upon her, and the Royal who actually invited the Choir to sing at the Royal Wedding. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-11-0854 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBershan Shaw On Beating Cancer--Hers & YoursCancers as in personal setbacks and demons...She also talks about her new podcast, "Buckle Up with Bershan." Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Editor: Ryan Woodhall Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-11-0132 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonProf. David Carroll of "The Great Hack" on Suing Cambridge AnalyticaProf. David Carroll, featured in Netflix documentary The Great Hack, describes what's going on with our personal data, declares that "Mark Zuckerberg is the most powerful man in the world;" and Mark Thompson asks, "If Facebook tuned over every piece of information it has on us, would we even need a census?"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-10-1146 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonNona Hendryx, A Cyborg?!Nona Hendryx pays tribute to Sun-Ra, enlightens on Afrofuturism and plans to become a cyborg. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-09-131h 09Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonDemocracy In Peril: Part IIMark Thompson presents part 2 of a UDC Institute for Politics, Policy & History panel on disinformation & voter suppression in 2016 and 2020, moderated by Mark Thompson and featuring former Naval Intelligence Officer Malcolm Nance, Ambassador Daniel Fried, the League of Women Voters' Virginia Kase, and U of Baltimore Prof. Gilda Daniels. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri...
2019-09-0644 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonDemocracy In Peril: Part IMark Thompson moderates a UDC Institute for Politics, Policy & History panel on disinformation & voter suppression in 2016 and 2020 with former Naval Intelligence Officer Malcolm Nance, Ambassador Daniel Fried, the League of Women Voters' Virginia Kase, and U of Baltimore Prof. Gilda Daniels. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-08-3048 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonTony & Lauren Dungy on Faith and FamilyThis week, Mark Thompson is joined by former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and author & early education specialist Lauren Dungy to discuss their books We Chose You: A Book About Adoption, Family and Forever Love, and Carson Chooses Forgiveness. They also discuss Jay-Z's collaboration with the NFL, and family separation at the border. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Marshello Talent Bookers: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-08-2330 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonScared Of Revolution: Umar Bin HassanPoet and activist Umar Bin Hassan joins Mark Thompson in studio to discuss his life, decades of work, and the new documentary about his life, Scared of Revolution: The Untold Story of the Godfather of Rap. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Marshello Talent Bookers: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-08-1632 minMake It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBehind Every Great Movement There Are Women In The ForefrontMark Thompson sits amongst a panel of women at the NAACP convention in Detroit. With Canada serving as their back drop they discuss the all to real fears of deportation, asylum, and safe spaces for those that don’t belong here according to Trumps Presidency. They also discus the importance of removing hate speech, and how they’re not only empowering each other but their various communities to restore peace amongst diverse communities. It is now more important than ever to call out hatred and promote love and community. They elaborate on how we can do just that. Host: Mark Thomp...
2019-08-0951 min