Episode 9: Thoughts with Junius Williams: 2026 Election Recap | The Power of the Vote

November 6th, 2026  |  Season 7  |  15 mins 15 secs

Civic Engagement, Politics, american politics, black voters, black women, civil rights, democracy, elections, grassroots organizing, junius williams, midterm elections, political accountability, political commentary, voting rights, youth voting

The votes are in, but what happens next?

In this special edition of Everything's Political, host Junius Williams shares his analysis of the 2026 midterm elections, exploring the influence of Black voters, historic political developments across the South, and the emerging coalitions shaping American politics.

Drawing on his experiences and the legacy of the civil rights movement, Williams examines races in Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, raising questions about political representation, grassroots organizing, and the Democratic Party's responsibility to the communities that support it.

He also highlights the involvement of HBCU students, the political influence of Black women, and the need for elected leaders to address economic security, healthcare, and voter concerns.

Can this political momentum lead to lasting change, or will the promises of election season fade?

Listen as Junius Williams reflects on the power of the vote and the future of American democracy.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hCMq-Siai5s

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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.

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

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

New Jersey, civil rights, decriminalization, equity, incarceration, legislation, marijuana, 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

Politics, Voting, bloody sunday, civil rights, community, nonviolence, selma, social justice

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

Politics, Voting, bloody sunday, civil rights, community, nonviolence, selma, social justice

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

Detroit, Politics, civil rights, community, healing, mental health, newark, nonviolence, 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?