About the show

Everything’s Political with Junius Williams examines the politics we don't see that shape our lives. Through conversations about social justice issues, Junius and his guests help the listener connect the dots to reveal the true American experience, as it plays out in the community, or in our living room. Junius Williams is a civil rights organizer, lawyer, community leader, musician, and author of the book Unfinished Agenda: Urban Politics in the Era of Black Power. Join us for a conversation about the hidden side of politics.

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Episodes

  • Democracy in Action: Governor Murphy on Vote16 and Youth Empowerment

    March 13th, 2025  |  Season 5  |  21 mins 59 secs
    elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements

    In this inspiring conversation with host Junius Williams, Governor Murphy champions the transformative power of youth leadership through the Vote16 initiative, emphasizing that "when young people lead, our democracy is reborn," as he actively works to empower emerging voices and expand voting rights.

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    Young, Empowered, and Ready: Preparing the Next Generation of Voters

    February 26th, 2025  |  Season 5  |  30 mins 36 secs
    elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements

    In this installment of our Vote 16 series, host Junius Williams talks with Jennifer Made, Director of Youth Programs at the Abbott Leadership Institute, about how Newark’s 16- and 17-year-olds are preparing to vote in school board elections for the first time.

  • When we come together

    February 1st, 2025  |  Season 5  |  26 mins 13 secs
    elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements

    Listen to the full episode on @everythingspoliticalpodcast to learn more about #Vote16 and its impact on the school board election, as well as empower our younger generations to revive their passion for democracy and give them a seat at the table.

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    Gen Z, Power, and the VOTE!

    September 30th, 2024  |  Season 5  |  21 mins 55 secs
    elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements

    In our newest season of Everything’s Political Podcast, we explore how Newark high schools break barriers by allowing students 16 and above to participate in school board voting

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    Environmental Justice

    July 8th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  31 mins 34 secs

    Season 4, Episode 6 takes you to the heart of the battle for environmental justice. Witness firsthand how community advocates challenge the status quo, pushing for transformative change.

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    Artificial Intelligence & Technology

    June 12th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  36 mins 30 secs

    In Episode 5, we delve into how AI and more broadly, technology, redefines efficiency and creativity in education and our daily lives.

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    Affirmative Action

    March 28th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  46 mins 14 secs

    Episode 4 dives deep into the complexities of affirmative action, its impact on admissions, and the real-life stories of students facing the consequences of the Supreme Court ruling.

  • School Desegregation

    February 15th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 6 secs

    In episode three, Gen Z weighs in on the complexities of school desegregation, resource equity and building an inclusive educational future for all.

  • Immigration Fairness

    January 10th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  38 mins 34 secs
    assylum, daca, gen z, gen-z, immigration

    In episode two, we’re talking about paper. No really, a piece of paper.

  • Standing On Business

    November 29th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  36 mins 37 secs

    In episode one, Junius and Francesca sit down with students from one of Newark's highest ranked high schools to talk about standing on business — including how Gen Z balances parent expectations with exploring big authentic dreams. They answer the question: do college and success really go hand-in-hand?

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    Ask Me Anything

    May 31st, 2023  |  Season 3  |  57 mins 26 secs

    Are you an avid listener of Everything's Political? In this special episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past and answering your burning questions. Francesca and Junius will be going over all the best questions from season 3.

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    You Can't Build a Movement Without Some Money

    April 4th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  55 mins 51 secs
    black power, civil rights, fundraising, grassroots, history, sncc, social justice

    The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), was one of the most effective protest and community-building organizations in the Civil Rights Movement and a vanguard of Black Power. They committed themselves to full-time organizing from the bottom up, and this approach empowered existing efforts and facilitated the emergence of powerful new grassroots voices. In this episode, we chat with two SNCC veterans, Karen Spelman and Freddy Biddle, on one of the crucial realities of movement building- raising money to fund organizing efforts.