Civic Cipher

Bobby Nichols is Tempe, Arizona's first Democratic Socialist City Councilmember and one of a slate of candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Bobby is the former Phoenix Democratic Socialist of America's chapter chair and current member. He is the founder of Arizona Works Together, a pro-union political action committee operating at the state level. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civicci...

Bobby Nichols is Tempe, Arizona's first Democratic Socialist City Councilmember and one of a slate of candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Bobby is the former Phoenix Democratic Socialist of America's chapter chair and current member. He is the founder of Arizona Works Together, a pro-union political action committee operating at the state level. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civicci...

Today's show focuses on documentary filmmaker Matthew Solomon. Matthew Solomon is an award-winning film director, conflict resolution facilitator, and adjunct professor. his films include SEEDS for LIBERATION - which centers Palestinian voices and experiences while connecting the Free Palestine movement to Black, Chicano, and other collective struggles. His Film "Reimagining Safety" has received a...

The first part of our show features Nicole Mikhael—the founder of Reconstruction After Cancer (RAC). RAC funds cancer survivors reconstructive care when insurance doesn’t cover the cost because feeling confident matters too. RAC was created by Nicole Mikhael after her own breast cancer and reconstruction journey at 26yrs old. Knowing firsthand that being cancer-free doesn’t alway...

The second part of our show features John Hope Bryant discussing the future of Black wealth taken straight from our conversation at the 2026 Congressional Black Caucus. While speaking to Arizona State University Students in a lecture hall in Washington, D.C., John discusses what Black youth can do to ensure fiscal viability and maintain fiscal responsibility well into the future. Support the show:...

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took several years of insults and economic attacks, but Canadians are finally starting to dislike the USA. A survey released Saturday by polling firm Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an “enemy” nation thanks to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on their economy and national sovereignty. The poll finds that 41% of Canadians now consider the U...

It took several years of insults and economic attacks, but Canadians are finally starting to dislike the USA. A survey released Saturday by polling firm Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an “enemy” nation thanks to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on their economy and national sovereignty. The poll finds that 41% of Canadians now consider the U...

In the first half of the show, we are visited by Dr. Corinice Wilson. Dr. Corinice Wilson is an educator, advocate, and proven leader committed to building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous city in Tulsa, OK. She appears today to discuss the importance of community leadership, local politics, and the impact that individuals can have in their own day-to-day realities. Support the show: https:/...

The second half of the show we talk with Senator Mark Kelly. Senator Mark Kelly is an American politician and a retired astronaut and naval officer. He is the senior United States senator from Arizona, a seat he has held since 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Party Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest, Ami Horowitz is an American conservative documentary filmmaker and activist. He is the writer, producer, and director of Ami on the Loose, a satirical short film series. He is also the host of the recent documentary The Art of War—a look into the practices of the IDF. Ami went to Los Angeles Southwest College to ask students to take a blind taste-test challenge to see if...

Karma Cottman is CEO of Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, where she leads policy work with legislators and government agencies on behalf of survivors. A Washington, D.C. native with over 20 years in the field, she previously served a decade as Executive Director of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a decade at the National Network to End Dome...

Tyler McBrien is the managing editor of Lawfare. He previously worked as an editor with the Council on Foreign Relations and a Princeton in Africa Fellow in South Africa. He is joining us to discuss his recent article in Lawfare, "The Justice Department Erases History; Lawfare Restores It" Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Seth’s articles about press freedom have been published by outlets like The Guardian, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and Columbia Journalism Review. Seth and FPF’s advocacy teamwork in collaboration with independent bloggers, incarcerated journalists, major national news outlets and civil liberties organizatio...

Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Seth’s articles about press freedom have been published by outlets like The Guardian, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and Columbia Journalism Review. Seth and FPF’s advocacy teamwork in collaboration with independent bloggers, incarcerated journalists, major national news outlets and civil liberties organizatio...

Gillen Tener Martin is a journalist and the Features Editor at the Washington Monthly, which recently published her article entitled "Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness" We speak with Gillen via Zoom for the first half of the show. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Nichols is Tempe, Arizona's first Democratic Socialist City Councilmember and one of a slate of candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Bobby is the former Phoenix Democratic Socialist of America's chapter chair and current member. He is the founder of Arizona Works Together, a pro-union political action committee operating at the state level. Additionally, Bobby Nichols works for the Office...

Uranium mining on Navajo Nation land began in 1944 to supply the U.S. government with the radioactive ore used in nuclear bombs. About 30 million tons of uranium were extracted by the time operations on the reservation ceased in 1986. The environmental contamination from this effort left much of the Navajo Reservation uninhabitable and has had severe health consequences on residents to this day. T...

Uranium mining on Navajo Nation land began in 1944 to supply the U.S. government with the radioactive ore used in nuclear bombs. About 30 million tons of uranium were extracted by the time operations on the reservation ceased in 1986. The environmental contamination from this effort left much of the Navajo Reservation uninhabitable and has had severe health consequences on residents to this day. T...

Kamal Johnson is a former mayor of Hudson, New York, community leader, and youth advocate. Raised in Hudson and elected as the city’s youngest mayor, and first African American to hold the position. Kamal built a reputation for leading with honesty about issues many public officials avoid discussing openly — trauma, violence, poverty, mental health, generational survival, and what it m...

Kamal Johnson is a former mayor of Hudson, New York, community leader, and youth advocate. Raised in Hudson and elected as the city’s youngest mayor, and first African American to hold the position. Kamal built a reputation for leading with honesty about issues many public officials avoid discussing openly — trauma, violence, poverty, mental health, generational survival, and what it m...

Jamie Lee is a Native American kidnapping survivor whose story gives insight into the scores of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and the hardships they endure getting support. This conversation includes support organizations as well as other helpful tools that give insight into this heartbreaking issue. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com...