The Benjamin Dixon Show

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News and commentary from a progressive perspective. Cautiously idealistic yet reasonably pragmatic: as hopeful for the future as he may be, Benjamin Dixon isn't afraid to tackle the issues of today. The Benjamin Dixon Morning Show is the go-to source thanks to the talent and power of our team including Rebecca Azor, DJ XXXclusive, independent journalist Georgia Fort, Dr. Carl Mack, and our producers that make everything happen behind the scenes.

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The Benjamin Dixon Show

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Like It Or Not: Ft Mandela Barnes | Biden’s COVID Speech | Sharon Goes Karen 12.03.2021 2:01:11

On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes to discuss what's needed beyond the COVID relief bill. We’ll also cover Biden’s national address that focused on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharon Osbourne's Karen moment, and honor the legendary Shirley Chisholm. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Like It Or Not: Ft Ahmed Baba,Kamau Franklin & Kalonji Changa | $1400 Coming | Farage Erases History 11.03.2021 1:52:35

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Ahmed Baba joins us to discuss his work building independent media at Rantt Media, and Kamau Franklin & Kalonji Changa of Renegade Culture come through. Also, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue officials in Austin if they did not lift COVID restrictions and...

Like It Or Not: Ft Akela Lacy & Bärí Williams | New Cuomo Allegations | Stimulus & Black Farmers’ Aid 10.03.2021 1:48:01

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by Akela Lacy to discuss efforts to abolish qualified immunity and recent wins in Nevada for Democratic Socialists of America, and Bärí A. Williams joins us to address congress not wanting to pass a COVID bill nor a living wage. Also there are women that have c...

Like It Or Not: Ft Torraine Walker, & Jonathan Smucker | CDC Update | Royal Racism | Media Stupidity 09.03.2021 1:58:48

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by journalist and filmmaker Torraine Walker to discuss the progressive movement and dealing with centrism, as well as political organizer Jonathan Smucker to talk about organizing in the Biden era. Also We’ll take a look at new guidelines issued by the CDC for...

Like It Or Not: Ft Egberto Willies,T. Greg Doucette,Brianna Westbrook | Sinema Antoinette | Masks Burn 08.03.2021 1:49:11

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by guests Egberto Willies of Politics Done Right to discuss the comments by Senator Joe Manchin and the problems he’s continuing to create for Democrats, as well as attorney T. Greg Doucette on the current state of our politics, and Brianna Westbrook to dig int...

Like It Or Not: Ft Cliff Albright & David Faris | Trump’s Decline | Right’s Lunacy 05.03.2021 1:40:36

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We have the privilege to be joined by Cliff Albright, activist & Co-Founder of Black Votes Matter, and Professor and writer David Faris. We’re covering Trump’s fear of irrelevancy as indicated by his statements yesterday, plus we’ll look at the right’s idiocy starring Jim J...

Like It Or Not: Ft Renitta Shannon & Matt Sienkewicz | Biden Striking Out | Cori Bush SLAMS Police 04.03.2021 1:47:19

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were joined by Georgia state Representative Renitta Shannon to discuss her work in the state’s legislature, as well as Professor Matt Sienkewicz to get his perspective on the latest news. Also, President Biden denounced the governors of Mississippi and Texas for lifting...

Like It Or Not: Ft Nina Turner & Ken Klippenstein | No More Masks? | Snoop Snaps 03.03.2021 1:45:09

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were joined by former Ohio state Senator Nina Turner to discuss congressional campaign, and we spoke with Ken Klippenstein about his last projects. Also, Mississippi and Texas are lifting their mask mandates and Snoop Dogg went the hell off during livestream on Twitch. A...

Like It Or Not: Ft Anthony Clark & Isiah James | John Brennan’s Shame | Illinois End Cash Bail 02.03.2021 2:07:22

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were joined by Anthony Clark and Isiah James to discuss their activism and campaigns. We also connected with music artist Jovonte Arnold and showcased one of his songs. Plus, the state of Illinois has passed legislation that will eliminate cash bail. And former CIA Direc...

Like It Or Not: Ft Anthea Butler & Marianne Williamson | Trump’s CPAC 2021 | Cuomo Scandal Erupts 01.03.2021 2:09:27

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’ll be joined by Professor Anthe Butler and Marianne Williamson. We’ll also take a look at what went down at CPAC 2021, including the idolization of Donald Trump. Plus NY Governor Andrew Cuomo is engulfed in scandal. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Like It Or Not: Ft Omari Hardy & Francesca Fiorentini | Biden Strikes Syria | GOP Transphobia 26.02.2021 1:57:10

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Florida state Representative Omari Hardy & Francesca Fiorentini join us! Breaking overnight, the Biden administration launched strikes in Syria and Democrats are allowing the Senate Parliamentarian to stop the $15 minimum wage from being included in the COVID relie...

Like It Or Not: Ft Brian Murphy & Chris Rabb | Romney on “Trump 2024” | Jordan & Connolly Fight 25.02.2021 1:46:53

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We'll speak with historian Brian Murphy as well as Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb. Also, Mitt Romney has predictions on “Trump 2024”, and Representatives Jim Jordan & Gerry Connolly got into a heated exchange yesterday. All that and more on Like It Or...

Like It Or Not: Ft Harvey Kaye & Christian Smalls | Cruz & Johnson Shenanigans | Biden’s Got a Facility 24.02.2021 1:46:40

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Professor Harvey Kaye joins us to give his insight on all that is happening, and Christian Smalls comes through to discuss his work and activism. Also, Ted “Cancun” Cruz plays the victim and Ron Johnson pushes Insurrection conspiracy theory. Plus a migrant facility...

Like It Or Not: Ft Carl Hart & Georgia Fort | 500K COVID Deaths | Herschel Walker Anti-Reparations 23.02.2021 1:45:02

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We speak with neuroscientist and professor Dr. Carl Hart as well as producer and journalist Georgia Fort. Also, we'll discuss Herschel Walker's testimony to Congress against reparations. President Biden addresses the US passing 500,000 COVID deaths and Meghan McCai...

Like It Or Not: Nabilah Islam on Organizing & GA Politics | Chuck Modiano's DC Protests Coverage 22.02.2021 1:14:23

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We speak with Nabilah Islam about her organizing efforts in Georgia, as well as Chuck Modiano about his coverage of BLM protests over the past year.

Like It Or Not: Ft Shevrin Jones & Rosa Clemente | Ted Cruz Bails on Texans | NASA Rover On Mars 19.02.2021 1:54:06

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Like It Or Not: Ft Congressman Ro Khanna & Professor Jared Ball | The Worst of Rush Limbaugh 18.02.2021 1:40:56

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We'll speak with Representative Ro Khanna and Professor Jared Ball. Also, long-time conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh died yesterday, we'll take a look at some "memorable" moments. Plus Los Angeles' School Board defunded their police. All that and more on...

Like It Or Not! Biden Townhall | Reparations & COVID | Haiti Deportations 17.02.2021 1:43:02