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.

Newark's Guaranteed Income Pilot saved my life

February 27th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  34 mins 57 secs

economy, newark, public policy, social justice, ubi

What does a future look like where families no longer need to worry about having enough money to make ends meet? In Newark, Mayor Ras Baraka is leading the way with his pilot program that provides guaranteed income to residents in Newark.

Episode 3: The New Money

December 14th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  57 mins 35 secs

bitcoin, black crypto, black tech, black wealth, blockchain, cryptocurrency, ftx, web3, women in tech

Cryptocurrency: Is it play money or is it the real thing? And what are the politics that surround it?

In Episode 3: The New Money, Junius and Francesca are sitting down with guests Lisa V. Arrington (Ecovert Wallet) and Anthony Avent (Make Me a Prodigy) to discuss the rise of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the recent collapse of FTX.

Food for Thought

November 23rd, 2022  |  Season 3  |  44 mins 20 secs

food, food scarcity, food sovereignty, self-development, sustainability

Junius and Francesca sit down with experts to discuss food sovereignty and steps to promote sustainable food growth in vulnerable communities.

Marijuana: Who Makes Money, Who's in Jail?

October 26th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  41 mins 53 secs

civil rights, decriminalization, equity, incarceration, legislation, marijuana, new jersey, social justice, weed

In the season premiere of Everything's Political Season Three, Junius Williams and co-host Francesca Larson sit down with experts to discuss the organization, economics and fairness behind the recent legalization of marijuana in New Jersey

The Power of the Vote – Part 2

May 13th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  50 mins 20 secs

bloody sunday, civil rights, community, nonviolence, politics, selma, social justice, voting

In the last episode of Everything's Political season two, we're once again challenging our listeners to weigh in on The Power of the Vote! Junius Williams sits down with W. Mondale Robinson, principal of the Black Male Voter Project, to discuss the current state of voting, and shares more clips from his trip to this year's Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee.

The Power of the Vote – Part 1

April 13th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 5 mins

bloody sunday, civil rights, community, nonviolence, politics, selma, social justice, voting

In this episode, Francesca speaks with Junius about his sudden decision to attend the 57th Anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee. Do you know the story of Selma? Wondering why Junius was moved to attend this year?

Healing

March 9th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  55 mins 21 secs

civil rights, community, detroit, healing, mental health, newark, nonviolence, politics, social justice, trauma

In Episode 6, “Healing,” host Junius Williams shows a community undergoing the healing process in Newark and Detroit — and why people can’t just heal alone. Engaging the community is an important step in normalizing mental health support and nonviolence…but how do we do it?

Do Women Make the Best Organizers?

February 9th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  59 mins 35 secs

america, black america, black power, black women, elections, feminism, mothers, organize, politics, usa, women

Junius and Francesca sit down with Dr. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Asst. Professor of Religion at the University of Florida and Megan Douglass, Digital Director of For Our Future Michigan, to discuss the present state of community organizing for women — how the experiences of yesterday can help women navigate male chauvinism in grassroots organizations.

How Black Are You, Baby?

January 19th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  48 mins 59 secs

african american, biracial, black america, black identity, black power, education, intersectional identity, intersectionality, lgbtq, multiracial identity, organize

When did you first consider yourself to be Black? Junius and Francesca are joined by Sam Anderson, Darnell L. Moore, and Che Williams to explore questions of intersectional Black identity and how it impacts our organizing.

A Dying Mule Always Kicks the Hardest - The Power of Story (ft. Beloved Community Center + Raise UP for $15)

December 8th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 32 secs

america, black america, black power, critical race theory, education, elections, fight for 15, governor, greensboro, minimum wage, north carolina, organize, politics, reconciliation, story, truth, usa, virginia

We know when our story hits home because the opposition fights so hard. A dying mule always kicks the hardest. In Episode 3, Junius and Francesca are joined by North Carolina organizers from the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Beloved Community Center and Raise UP for $15 to explore the power of story in organizing.  

Episode 2: What does it mean to be organized? (ft. Detroit Will Breathe's Praveen Loganathan)

November 10th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  52 mins 42 secs

action, ahmaud aubrey, breanna taylor, detroit, george floyd, organizing, praveen

How have different circumstances prescribed different definitions of organization and what is the recipe for justice today? In Episode 2, Junius and Francesca are joined by Detroit Will Breathe organizer Praveen Loganathan to talk about the tactics used by organizers today to keep people engaged and governments accountable.