Pod Save the People

Beto O’Rourke suggests Democrats should combat redistricting challenges with aggression. Trump’s release of school grants comes with strings attached, leaving funds largely tied up. The preservation of Zora Neale Hurston’s final home offers a glimpse into cultural legacy efforts. Discussions touch on grassroots activism against ICE, the infiltration of white supremacy in institutions, and corporate ethics amid scandals. The podcast delves into mental health access and the impact of conservative media narratives on public perception and political engagement.

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. NewsTrump faces a revolt from his MAGA base over the Epstein filesUnitedHealth’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. News10 Egregious Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill ActTrump administration withholds billions in school grants for critical programsIs 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. NewsTrump Claims Success After Bombing Key Iran Nuclear SitesWhy Young Men Voters May Be More Likely To Swing BackICE officer impersonations spike in wake of immigration crackdownWhat 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. NewsWorsening SNAP’s Harsh Work Requirement Would Take Food Assistance Away From Millions of Low-Income PeopleI’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. NewsFormer DOGE engineer says federal waste and fraud were 'relatively nonexistent'AOC backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayorHe’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. NewsTrump legal team, Paramount mull proposal for CBS to run PSAs for causes favored by prez to break quagmire over $20B lawsuit: sourcesBehind the Curtain: A white-collar bloodbathHHS cancels funding for Moderna to develop vaccines to combat bird fluRFK 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. NewsDHS official Tricia McLaughlin insists that members of Congress and the Newark mayor "bodyslammed" ICE officersA 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.  NewsTrump admin eyes arrests for House Dems over ICE incidentU.S. to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain pausedShedeur Sanders fan sues NFL for $100 million over draft drop: ‘severe emotional distress’Multiple ICE impersonation arrests made during nationwide immigration crackdownNEW: 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.  NewsNew polls of Latino voters have warnings for Trump — and DemocratsMet Gala makes history with exclusive focus on Black men's fashionUniversal Anti-venom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him 200 Times Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.