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The Kristal Knight Show
Kristal Knight delivers a grassroots progressive perspective where politics and pop-culture collide. Interviews featuring politicians, celebrities, and activists from all walks of life will attempt to answer a question on many Americans’ minds: where is the future of the Democratic Party headed, and is there a place for both progressives and moderates under the Dems’ “big tent?”
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Episodes
Final Thoughts 26.10.2023 9:16
In this final episode, Kristal shares her thoughts on Donald Trump's legal battles and the new House majority leader, Mike Johnson (R-LA). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Is Ending Cash Bail Smart? (Feat: Sharone Mitchell Jr) 12.10.2023 37:49
After Illinois became the first state to end cash bail, Cook County Chief Defender Sharone Mitchell Jr. (@cookcodefender @sharonmitchjr) joins Kristal to discuss whether or not this controversial move is a good idea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Fight for the Youth Vote in 2024 (Feat: Rep. Jasmine Crockett) 03.10.2023 26:50
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D - Texas) joins Kristal during the Congressional Black Caucus convention to discuss why the youth vote is so important ahead of the 2024 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Is This the Year of the Strike? 28.09.2023 33:35
With workers across a number of sectors currently on strike, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo de la Cruz (@seiu2015 @arnulfoseiu2015) joins Kristal to discuss what these strikes mean for the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Does the Right Care About the Truth? 07.09.2023 16:22
Kristal discusses Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY.) troubling health issues and the latest sentencing for members of the Proud Boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
More Mass Shootings and More Rhetoric (Feat. Pastor Mike McBride) 31.08.2023 32:41
Pastor Michael McBride (@iampastormike_), Executive Director of Live Free (@livefreeus) and co-founder of the Black Church Pac (@blackchurchpac), joins Kristal to discuss the recent racially motivated shooting that took place at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
What Do Trump's Indictments Mean for 2024? 24.08.2023 31:21
Lindsay Schubiner, Dir. of Programs at Western States Strategies (@wstatescenter @lschubiner), joins Kristal to discuss Trump's latest indictment, the GOP's anti-democracy antics, and how it will affect their 2024 primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Hip Hop Caucus: Moving Democracy Forward (Feat. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.) 17.08.2023 35:55
Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.(@revyearwood), President and CEO of The Hip Hop Caucus (@hiphopcaucus), joins Kristal to discuss what his organization does, the 50th anniversary of the Hip Hop genre, and its effect on culture and politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Biden's Approval Ratings Ahead of 2024 10.08.2023 21:05
In this episode, Kristal does a deep dive into President Biden's recent poll numbers and discusses what Democrats need to do in order to ensure victory in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Danger in Shifting the Slavery Narrative 26.07.2023 23:55
In this episode, Kristal discusses Florida schools teaching that some black slaves actually learned useful skills while in bondage, the 'women vs trans women' fight, and the Carlee Russell hoax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
LGBTQ Protections Gutted by SCOTUS 13.07.2023 41:43
In this episode, David Johns (@mrdavidjohns), Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (@nbjconthemove), joins Kristal to discuss the recent SCOTUS ruling in the case of 303 Creative LLC vs Elenis and how it could strip away LGBTQ protections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Moms Rising: Fighting Back on Education in America (Feat: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner) 06.07.2023 33:15
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (@rowefinkbeiner), executive director of Moms Rising (@momsrising), joins Kristal to discuss how various issues surrounding education in America are driving voters in the 2024 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action: How Will it Affect Black Voters? (Feat: Adrianne Shropshire) 30.06.2023 36:56
Adrianne Shropshire (@AdrianneShrop), Executive Director of BlackPac (@voteblackpac), joins Kristal to discuss the recent SCOTUS ruling that struck down affirmative action and how that could affect the black vote in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
SCOTUS Ruling on Redistricting 29.06.2023 30:29
Mark Gaber (@markpgaber), Senior Director of Redistricting for Campaign Legal Center (@campaignlegal), joins Kristal to discuss the recent SCOTUS ruling on redistricting and how it might affect the 2024 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
What if SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action? (Feat: Rashad Robinson) 22.06.2023 37:18
Rashad Robinson (@rashadrobinson), President of Color of Change (@colorofchange), joins Kristal to discuss two landmark discrimination cases that are heading to SCOTUS and the possibility of the court overturning affirmative action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Trump's New Legal Trouble 15.06.2023 10:42
Kristal weighs in after Donald Trump pled not guilty to 37 charges surrounding his classified documents case in Florida and what that could possibly mean for the 2024 presidential primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Is tipping out of control? 08.06.2023 34:53
Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage and Director of Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley, breaks down the surge in tipping across the country with your host Kristal Knight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Florida Legislation and the Debt Crisis (Feat: Congressman Maxwell Frost) 31.05.2023 22:42
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost (@maxwellfrostfl) joins Kristal Knight to discuss Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-immigrant legislation in Florida as well as the current debt crisis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Florida's Anti Immigrant Legislation (Feat. Yadira Sanchez of Poder Latinx) 25.05.2023 23:57
Yadira Sanchez of Poder Latinx (@poderlatinx) joins Kristal Knight to discuss Governor Ron DeSantis and anti immigrant legislation in Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Florida's Anti-Education Legislation (Feat: Jasmine Burney-Clark) 18.05.2023 30:43
Jasmine Burney-Clark, Executive Director of Equal Ground Florida, joins Kristal to discuss recent legislation passed in Florida which bans the teaching of DEI and CRT in schools and universities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
TV Writer's Strike 10.05.2023 27:29
Leann Bowen, television writer for shows like Ted Lasso and Dear White People, joins Kristal to discuss the current writer's strike going on in Hollywood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mainstream Media's Obsession with Kamala Harris 04.05.2023 10:07
Kristal discusses the mainstream media's recent questioning of whether or not Vice President Kamala Harris should be President Biden's 2024 running mate after recent polling data shows her losing popularity with voters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Biden's Reelection and Tennessee GOP Fallout (Feat: Katrina Robinson) 28.04.2023 41:35
Katrina Robinson, former Tennessee State Senator, joins Kristal to discuss Biden's reelection campaign and the GOP fallout following the Tennessee three controversy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Intersection of Tech and Daily Life (Feat. Jotaka Eaddy) 20.04.2023 41:30
Jotaka Eaddy, strategist, investor and founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, joins Kristal to discuss how tech affects our daily lives, employment, the economy and politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Tennessee Three 13.04.2023 20:54
Kristal discusses the recent expulsion and reinstatement of Tennessee House representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, following their protest on the state House floor in the wake of the March 27 Nashville Covenant School Shooting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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