Habari Live

Welcome to Habari Live! Is the Democratic Party undergoing a major ideological shift? This week, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into the history of socialism, democratic socialism, and the rise of progressive candidates across the United States. We break down the recent primary victories of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidates, discuss what Zohran Mamdani's...

Did the Supreme Court just reshape America's future? This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down several major Supreme Court rulings that could have lasting consequences for immigration, asylum policy, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). We examine what the Court actually decided, who could be affected, and what these decisions mean for the balance of power between Con...

This week on our Members-Only Clips of the Week, we break down a series of stories that raise serious questions about power, democracy, media influence, and political accountability. We start overseas as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushes forward with a controversial social media crackdown despite warnings that Donald Trump and major U.S. tech companies could retaliate. Is this a fight against...

Is justice truly blind, or does America apply self-defense differently depending on who is involved? This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into one of the most controversial questions facing the American justice system: Who gets self-defense? Using decades of research, FBI data, and legal studies, we examine racial disparities in self-defense rulings, Stand Your...

In this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the heartbreaking case of retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones, who died after his insurance provider denied coverage for a cancer treatment prescribed by his oncologist. Jones spent 17 years serving his community before being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, raising difficult questions about healthcare access, insuran...

Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari LiveTonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing redistricting battle sweeping across the South as Alabama lawmakers push for new congressional primaries while courts fight over voting maps and Black representation. Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia are now all at the center of a p...

Tonight on Habari Live, we expose the growing controversies shaking America from Washington to local communities fighting for survival. Republicans erupt over a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to Trump allies and possible January 6 compensation, while the Supreme Court weighs Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil. We break down the dang...

Tonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down a shocking week in American politics and policy. We dive into the Trump administration freezing $1.3 BILLION in Medicaid reimbursements to California, the growing skepticism surrounding claims of healthcare fraud, and what it could mean for seniors, disabled Americans, and working families across the country. We also examine the Supreme Court’s ex...

On this Saturday morning edition of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing chaos surrounding Trump’s Iran conflict as the Strait of Hormuz erupts again despite White House claims that the ceasefire remains intact. We discuss U.S. naval clashes with Iran, Marco Rubio declaring “Operation Epic Fury” over, rising fears of a wider regional war, and why gas prices are skyrocketing across A...

This week on *Habari Live*, we break down a major Supreme Court decision that could reshape voting rights for a generation. In *Louisiana v. Callais*, the Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district — a ruling critics say weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and threatens minority representation across the South. Then we dive into a chaotic week from Donald Trump —...

TOTAL CHAOS: Trump HUMILIATED, Courts BLOCK Agenda, Allies TURN & Truth EXPOSED**Habari Nation, this episode is PACKED.A federal appeals court just BLOCKED Trump’s asylum crackdown, ruling his “invasion” claim does NOT override U.S. law. At the same time, the DOJ drops MAJOR charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center—sparking a national debate about politics, power, and justice. But it do...

This week on Habari Live Saturday, Damon and Iesha unpack a series of explosive developments shaking politics, media, and global affairs. We examine the growing controversy surrounding the Epstein files as lawmakers raise questions about secrecy, power, and who may be protected. Why do transparency battles refuse to fade — and what does it say about institutional trust? We break down sharp critici...

On this episode of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down a rapidly shifting political landscape as tensions rise across the board. From Donald Trump threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to growing fractures within the MAGA movement, the cracks are becoming impossible to ignore. Former allies are now speaking out, economic concerns are mounting, and questions around leadership,...

Habari Live | News Our Way This week on  Habari Live , we break down the stories shaping the moment—from a fragile Iran ceasefire that could collapse at any time, to political fallout here at home that’s raising serious questions about power, accountability, and timing. Vice President JD Vance is now leading high-stakes negotiations as tensions with Iran remain dangerously close to escalation. But...

Episode Description: Is Iran really negotiating—or is the war escalating faster than we’re being told? In this episode of  Habari Live , we break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down, raising serious questions about control, strategy, and what’s actually happening on the ground. While U.S. leadership suggests talks may be underway, Iran is denyin...

📺 Episode DescriptionOn this episode of Habari Saturday, Damon and Iesha break down some of the biggest stories shaping America right now — from the push to dismantle the Department of Education, to the growing cost of the Iran war, to new questions about media pressure, the FCC, and the Epstein files. The Trump administration is seeking $200 billion more in military funding after the Iran confli...

**Episode Description — *Trump, War & Power: Fed Case Collapses, Iran Conflict Grows, and the Politics Behind It All***In this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha break down a week of major political and global developments shaping America and the world. A federal judge blocks the Justice Department’s case against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling the investigation political...

New developments connected to the  Epstein files  are once again putting former President Donald Trump under renewed scrutiny, as questions resurface about sealed records, past associations, and what information has yet to be fully released to the public. In this episode of  Habari Live , Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down the latest allegations tied to court documents, testimony, and ongoin...

In this rapid-fire Habari Live breakdown, we examine a series of explosive moments shaping America right now.• ICE holding pregnant teens in a Texas detention facility• A former ICE trainer tells Congress that agents are being trained to ignore the Constitution• FBI Director Kash Patel’s controversial public behavior• Trump’s 2026 State of the Union fallout• Tariffs replacing income tax?• Medicaid...

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On this powerful two-hour edition of **Habari Live Podcast**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down the forces shaping America today. We examine how billionaires spent a historic **$2.6 billion** to influence the 2024 election—and how ordinary Americans are now paying the price. From the impact of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision to the growing dominance of ultra-wealthy donors, we...

Tonight on **Habari Live**, we break down two major stories that reveal a dangerous pattern of power, secrecy, and accountability failures — at home and abroad. We begin in **Minnesota**, where state officials say they’ve been shut out of the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of **Renee Good**, a 37-year-old mother of three. As a new video contradicts the federal government’s account of th...

were In this episode of  Habari Live , we break down the  Minnesota Somali daycare fraud allegations  — what sparked them, what authorities are actually saying, and who is paying the price right now. A viral video ignited claims of massive fraud, federal payments were frozen, investigations launched, and Somali-owned centers faced threats and vandalism. We separate  allegations from facts , discus...

This week on **Habari Live**, we break down a pattern that’s becoming impossible to ignore. Donald Trump and his allies suffer multiple legal losses as federal courts shut down attempts to block California’s redistricting and rule that ICE cannot hide detention facilities from congressional oversight. Judges make clear: power does not exist without accountability. We then examine Trump’s address t...

In this explosive episode of  Habari Live , we break down Donald Trump’s latest rally remarks where he openly praises “white countries” while attacking Black and brown nations, Somali communities, and Rep. Ilhan Omar. We examine how this rhetoric isn’t accidental — it’s part of an authoritarian immigration agenda that includes expanded status checks, ICE raids, and the criminalization of entire co...