236 Days to Save Democracy feat Jemele Hill

Mar 12, 2026

Jemele Hill, journalist and podcaster who blends sports and politics. They dive into Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point night and its cultural meaning. They unpack deceptive Jim Crow-style mailers in Virginia and aggressive redistricting tactics. Conversation also covers raids, Stop the Steal momentum, and the broader fight to protect democratic institutions.

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ProPublica Reveals Widespread Trump Administration Conflicts

ProPublica found extensive conflicts of interest across the Trump administration's financial disclosures.
Angela Rye pointed to over 3,200 disclosures showing officials had personal ties to entities they regulated, revealing systemic looting of government.

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Bam Adebayo's 83 Point Night And Black Love

Jemele Hill recapped Bam Adebayo's 83-point game and highlighted the public celebration with partner A'ja Wilson at his press conference.
The hosts used the moment to celebrate Black love and mutual inspiration between NBA and WNBA stars.

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Fox News Recycles Footage To Sanitize Trump At Dover

Fox News aired archival Dover footage instead of recent footage showing President Trump failing to remove his hat during a dignified transfer.
Hosts condemned the manipulation as propaganda meant to sanitize presidential behavior toward fallen soldiers.

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On episode 122 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest co-host, Jemele Hill.

Jemele Hill is a renowned sports journalist known for fusing politics and sports. She’s worked for major outlets like ESPN and The Atlantic, and now hosts her own podcast, S’politics, on our very own Reasoned Choice Media network.

FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:

1. Financial Disclosures from the Trump Administration

2. Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points, Breaks Kobe Bryant’s Record

3. Fox News Covers for Trump, Runs Old Dover-Dignified-Transfer Footage

4. Governor Kay Ivy commutates the Sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton

5. Georgia Special Election to Fill Majorie Taylor Greene’s Seat

6. Voter Suppression: Redistricting Efforts in Various States

You have to check out this CRAZY Jim Crow mailer that Republicans are sending out in Virginia to try to stop Democrats redistricting efforts. Democrats in Virginia are trying to counter Republican gerrymandering in states like Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina.

Plus, Trump’s “Stop the Steal” movement is apparently never ending, and now has the weight of the federal government behind it. NLP covers the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to investigate the 2020 election.

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