Civic Cipher

For the second part of today’s episode, we explore a few recent examples of hypocrisy from the right including a state representative telling an indigenous candidate to go back to where she came from, the outrage at President Biden’s lie when he suggested that he would not pardon Hunter Biden, but the lack of outrage over Trump appointing Project 2025 architects to key cabinet positions, and a Tru...

Before, during, and after election season, many people encounter misinformation, disinformation, or what they consider bad political takes from across the aisle. Add to it that gloating sometimes ensues after the opposition wins and takes their victory lap. We break down our experiences with this phenomenon and help you decide if unfollowing the political opposition is the right move. Support the...

Our Way Black History Fact covers the historical mass-switching of Black people from the Republican party to the Democratic party. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the second part of today’s episode, we take a look at the police shooting death of Brandon Durham in Las Vegas. He called them to his home to apprehend an intruder, but the police ended up shooting him dead and taking the intruder into custody. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast host Jacquees Thomas joins us to discuss her show BLK LIT. We chat about everything from readership in Black communities, to protecting Black literature from political attacks, to books best suited for allies!  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councilwoman Anna Hernandez joins us for the first half of today’s episode where we discuss key roles in local politics and how they shape communities around the country. She explains the process for launching a political career, and how to make inroads without using established political party frameworks. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/l...

Our Way Black History Fact covers the mysterious circumstances surrounding the assassination of Malcolm X. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councilwoman Anna Hernandez sticks around for the second half of today’s episode to discuss the role local politics can play in combating Trump’s agenda on the ground in communities around the country. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Rita Omokha joins us to discuss her new book Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America. We discuss the reelection of Donald Trump, historic and modern forms of activism, and the place literature has in the future of this country. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first half of today’s episode is dedicated to addressing the increase in what we are deeming Anti-Woman Hate Speech. We track the increases across online platforms and offline institutions as well. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Way Black History Fact discusses the erasure of Black History from the National Archives Museum. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of today’s episode, we try to determine how both political parties are supposed to work together to make the country work as well as it can. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first half of today’s episode sees us processing Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump. We reflect on some of Trump’s promises and what they mean for our future as a people in this country. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Way Black History Fact discusses the first woman to be arrested for failing to give up her bus seat—Claudette Colvin. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of today’s episode we reflect on the shortcomings of the Democrats and how they missed the mark for this election. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Army Veteran, Social Worker, and Arizona State NAACP President Sarah Tyree to discuss navigating the NAACP agenda in a swing state during a presidential election, issues that people should remain mindful of when voting, police reform, and activism in our current political climate. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/list...

Today's Way Black History Fact examines the roots of the best known civil rights organization in the United States--the NAACP. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of today's episode, we are joined by Army Veteran, Social Worker, and Arizona State NAACP President Sarah Tyree to discuss navigating the NAACP agenda in a swing state during a presidential election, issues that people should remain mindful of when voting, police reform, and activism in our current political climate. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_sour...

Recently we had a live event called Courageous Conversations where we sat down in front of a group of Black men to discuss some of the pressing questions surrounding the election and politics in general. We had several questions we weren't able to address while at the event, but we promised to answer them here! We discuss everything from what Democrats have done for Black people to what are best p...

Nicole Tisdale joins us to discuss the security of the U.S. Election, the tactics used by foreign agents to interfere with public opinion, and the importance of having faith in our democracy. The conversation covers steps people can take to ensure they are consuming valid information, the differences in policy from the two competing administrations, and other pertinent things to keep in mind befor...

Camille Stewart Gloster joins us to discuss national security threats, online best practices, and election integrity ahead of Tuesday's election. She helps us identify vulnerabilities in our digital lives as well as in the fabric of our country! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode was necessary to highlight the Trump effect on the population. We discuss the racist rhetoric spewed from the Madison Square Garden stage and how Trump is very much responsible for the political climate in which we live. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime friend of the show Jacob Raiford AKA Roqy Tyraid joins us to discuss other ways people can get engaged and push an agenda forward ahead of the election...and what to do afterwards! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The younger sister of the Vice President, Maya Harris joins us to discuss her sister's bid for the presidency, address some of the misinformation surrounding her bid for the White House, and what it was like growing up with the most powerful woman in the world! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony West is an attorney, former government official, and the Senior Vice President and chief legal officer of Uber. Before Uber, he was Associate Attorney General of the United States under President Obama and general counsel of PepsiCo. He previously served as the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division, the largest litigating division in the Department of Justice...oh and he's also the...