Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Hosted by Dakari Eli, The Bigger Picture features commentary on a wide range of subjects including news, politics, music and social issues with specially invited guests, experts, and celebrities.
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Rembert Browne, writer and former New York Magazine and Grantland journalist, hosts a 24-hour podcast at the Anchor HQ to raise money for his former youth tennis camp, Coach Wink's NJTL, in Atlanta to attend the US Open. The podcast features conversations with various special guests recorded over 24 hours straight and published in one-hour episodes. Tune in all day and night starting Thursday, August 30th. You can donate to the cause at advantagekids.co/donate
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The Bigger Picture with Dakari Eli Episode 56 featuring DeRay Mckesson
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews prominent civil rights activist and educator DeRay McKesson in a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. McKesson, known for his impactful role in the Black Lives Matter movement and his work advocating for social justice, shares his experiences and insights on activism, systemic change, and t…
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A deep dive into the self harm occurring within a Virginia Supermax prison, Putin's efforts to market Russia to Africans, and the declining reputation of the Black church. News Prisoners Intentionally Burned Themselves at Troubled Virginia Supermax The Black Church is Cooked Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Inside the Effort to Market Russia and Pu…
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Schools eerily quiet about election results, Bernice King 2017 election advice resurfaces, an ode to Ella Jenkins legacy in children's music and Malcolm Peacock uses art to push boundaries. News Schools Are Eerily Quiet About the Election Results, Educators Say Ella Jenkins, Chicago's first lady of children's music, dies at 100 Malcolm Peacock Asks…
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Experts, local business managers talk economic impact of National Zoo pandas' return
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On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen dive into how the return of pandas at the National Zoo will affect the local economy through conversations with Larry Yu, a professor of hospitality management, Seleni Matus, executive director of GW's International Institute of Tourism Studies and local bu…
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Brit Barron on Navigating Complicated Relationships
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Hosts gather for a post-election reflection episode. Myles interviews author Brit Barron about her new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma?. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.By DeRay McKesson, De'Ara Balenger, Kaya Henderson, Myles E. Johnson
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Don’t Sleep on the Vote with Cassandra Welchlin
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Election day is here: Kamala Harris makes SNL appearance, jury convicts former officer Brett Hankison of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor, a debate on celebrity in politics, and an ode to late music icon Quincy Jones. Kaya interviews Cassandra Welchlin, executive director of Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable. News 2024 Pre-Election Cold O…
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Foggy Bottom leader unpacks DC’s 911 response issues
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On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with a member of the Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission about the problems that have disrupted DC's 911 response system, potentially putting residents at risk.By The GW Hatchet
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George Johnson on Narrative Reclamation
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Tensions high as the presidential election draws near, personal phones lawfully tracked to abortion clinics, and influential hip-hop producer Clark Kent passes from colon cancer. Myles interviews award winning author and producer George Johnson about their newest book titled Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known. News DJ Clark …
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 55 featuring Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews renowned eclectic artists Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise for an insightful interview. Kuf Knotz, a versatile MC, and Christina Elise, a classically trained harpist, have gained recognition for their unique fusion of hip-hop, soul, and classical music.During the interview, the duo talked about their …
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Death row inmate receives life-saving subpoena, member of the school-integrating Little Rock Nine passes at 83, and Black US surfers reclaim the waters. DeRay interviews Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes about her ongoing advocacy around issues related to Black maternal health, domestic violence, abortion, and more. News Robert Roberson set to testif…
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 54 featuring J'Nai Bridges
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews Grammy Award-winning opera singer J'Nai Bridges. Join us as the world-renowned vocalist reveals the fascinating story of her operatic journey and emphasizes the crucial role of social activism in music.By Dakari Eli
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Alaska exposed as state with the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation, Harris releases campaign agenda for Black men, pushback against racism's classification as health threat, and the resurfaced story of the soul group Superiors. DeRay interviews New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie about his ongoing Congressional efforts and NYC mayo…
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Schools, Supreme Court, and Stylistics
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Elite college students struggle with literacy, U.S. Supreme Court kicks off a new term, Mississippi voter suppression, and Israel marks one year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Myles interviews Herb Murrell of the Stylistics about their October 11th return to Carnegie Hall. News The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books Call her Daddy Podcast with…
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New York City Council decriminalizes jaywalking, Black New Orleanians reclaim historical beach, and Questlove to direct documentary on Earth, Wind, and Fire. News NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council In New Orleans, a ‘Black Beach’ Is Being…
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On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen speak with a pair of GW historians to learn about the University's football team and why it no longer exists.By The GW Hatchet
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Bodies of the poor leased for cash without family consent, independent grocery stores suffer under inflation, and a 1833 meteor shower falls on America's Deep South. DeRay interviews Jessica Pishko about her new book THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy. News Cut up and leased out, the bodies of the p…
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A study exposes superfluous hiring of D.C. patrol officers, a grant program for Black women disbanded after right-wing pushback, and an overdue conversation about the depreciation of journalism. News Study Finds D.C. Doesn’t Need More Police Officers Walking the Beat. Will Anyone Listen? Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for B…
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GW College Democrats and GW College Republicans share plans for 2024 election programming
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On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with executive board members of GW College Democrats and GW College Republicans to discuss their plans to mobilize student voters.By The GW Hatchet
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Harris campaign releases initiatives ahead of presidential debate, American adults struggle with illiteracy, childcare funding under attack, a nonprofit newsroom receives past due support, and Sade teases new music as part of Transgender Awareness Compilation. News Harris/Walz: A New Way Forward A Fifth of American Adults Struggle to Read. Why Are …
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Introducing Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
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The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday …
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How faculty, student leaders are implementing textiles, dress and fashion studies at GW
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On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with members of GW's Fashion Business Association and the program associate at the George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum to better understand the University's new textiles class offered this fall and the potential new textiles and…
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Myths uncovered: The 1994 Crime Bill, Democratic National Convention, and Black horror films. The Biggest Myth About the 1994 Crime Bill Still Haunts Joe Biden. It Shouldn’t. Minyon Moore Helped Harris Rise. Now She’s Leading Her Convention. Ganja & Hess: The 50-year-old vampire movie masterpiece critics got all wrong Follow @PodSavethePeople on In…
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