The Politicrat

An overview of the mixed and confusing messages sent to the general public by politicians like Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Republican governors and some Democratic governors and the US corporate news media regarding the coronavirus. Dr. Amy Acton, the Ohio Health Dept Head, has countered this confusion with her leadership, her clear messages and heavy doses of truth, honesty and comfort. People i...

The life and times of the architect of rock and roll. Celebrating the one and only Little Richard, who passed away today at 87. RIP Little Richard. Omar Moore looks at the man, the music and the stories. Includes an audio clip from at least one memorable TV appearance. May 9, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicra...

On what would be Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday, a pledge to all (if you can) to run (or walk) with Ahmaud for 2.3 miles this weekend in support of the Arbery family at http://runwithMaud.com. Omar Moore takes a look at the Glynn County, GA District Attorney and expresses concern given its previous conflicts of interest with Ahmaud’s killers Gregory McMichael (who worked at the GCDA until recently)...

In this episode of The Politicrat Omar Moore speaks to Susan Demas, editor-in-chief of Michigan Advance, about Michigan, the state’s Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican state legislature trying to override her powers as a duly elected governor. Other topics: the Flint Water Crisis, voter ID laws and Republican vote-stealing, former Michigan GOP governor Rick Snyder, the coronav...

Ahmaud Arbery lived life. And life was cruelly, criminally taken from him. Please go to https://runwithMaud.com and help his family. Omar Moore talks about Ahmaud Arbery. His cowardly, vicious killers must be arrested now. May 6, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet t...

The schizophrenia and insanity of 42 states in the US reopening during the coronavirus pandemic when none of these states have even met basic CDC guidelines and rates of infection grow. What a country. Omar Moore also looks at the dangers of Trump and Fox News and what the solutions are in response to a toxic and vulnerable USA. May 5, 2020. REMINDER: Register to vote and pass around these numbers...

(*-Hopefully.) Omar Moore with important information and tips about checking on the status of your stimulus check at http://www.irs.gov. People on Social Security Income or VA benefits who also have children under 17 MUST submit info to the IRS website NO LATER THAN MAY 5, 2020 to get their stimulus payment this year. You will want to listen to this episode as Omar takes you through the process st...

Omar Moore on men and the critical mission of unlearning toxic male behavior and more. May 2, 2020.

The Democratic Party leadership and its senior members had a bad week while Donald Trump lied relentlessly as many thousands of Americans died from coronavirus and Trump’s inaction. Joe Biden’s delayed response to Tara Reade’s rape allegations and the New York State Democratic Party shutdown of the state’s Democratic presidential primary are part of the bad week Democrats had. Omar Moore on this a...

As Joe Biden finally answers Tara Reade’s allegations of rape against him on Morning Joe today, Omar Moore explores the issue of systems that protect powerful men and the lack of systems and infrastructure for survivors. The question is not “do you believe Tara Reade?”, the question is, “do you believe Joe Biden?” May 1, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Face...

Virologist, gynaecologist and scientist Dr. Cindy Duke talks to Omar Moore about the Black community in the US and beyond regarding health, and the coronavirus. Dr. Cindy, as she’s called, also gives advice about protecting yourself against the coronavirus, and speaks about Black women and health outcomes, in a discussion that encompasses issues around information deficit in large parts of Black c...

As Donald Trump continues to try to kill as many Americans as he can before he is voted out of office this November, Omar Moore looks at what *feels* like the sad, slow death of the US as a nation. Joe Biden’s campaign must get wise, and fast, as he must pick a VP now and speak publicly about Tara Reade. April 29, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook pa...

This episode is about all of us. Leave a voice message here with your comment about whether Trump and Biden should withdraw their presidential candidacies: https://bit.ly/2xfFXZ4 ‬ ADVISORY: Some people may be triggered. This episode contains graphic language. Listener discretion is advised. April 28, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bi...

As we try to cope with existing and surviving with the coronavirus deaths mounting around the globe including in the US, where is the sacrifice of every person in the US—especially when some people in the country are sacrificing so much? Omar Moore examines this question and counts on a prominent person’s message from the recent past for solutions and the need to reconnect ourselves to sacrifice f...

A slew of news headlines to start Sunday with, followed by a look at those selfish few thousand people who are defying stay at home bans by going to beaches and parks while 55,000 people are dead and more are dying. Omar Moore on the lack of sacrifice and what needs to be done about it. April 26, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/...

Did you get your stimulus check yet? A month after the $2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed, promising needed monetary relief to millions of Americans, Omar Moore examines the one-percent realities that have stalled any of the 99 percent’s $1200 windfall. The discussion is supplemented by a new aid bill which fails to provide for healthcare workers, the average person living paycheck to paych...

Now that a pandemic has gripped the globe and caused such devastation and fatality, is it the event that defines who a hero is or is it the person themselves or both? Or are frontline workers heroes daily? Or not? Or is calling frontline workers heroes a patronizing thing in a privileged society that largely takes them for granted in the best or better of times? Omar Moore inquires. April 24, 2020...

The news headlines that you may have missed late night into early morning in the US. Omar Moore with some of the lesser reported news stories. April 23, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet to Omar: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

A how-to-guide on registering to vote. Rock The Vote (http://www.rockthevote.org) and When We All Vote (http://www.whenweallvote.org) or your state or county board of elections are good places to start. Omar Moore guides you through exactly how to register to vote, in this first of a series of voting guides and information. And: Earth Day 50 is here. April 22, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: ht...

Now is the time to register to vote. You can register online. Tell your family and friends to do so and check your registration and get involved in registering people to vote. Omar Moore offers some tips and advice on organizations you can join or consult that will assist in registering people to vote, in this April 20 excerpt from Facebook Live. April 21, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https:...

Commemorating and celebrating Prince and his all-time genius, exactly four years after his shocking death. Omar Moore remembers the grandest of legends and a man far ahead of his time. April 21, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet to Omar: http://twitter.com/thepopco...

What does optimism mean to you? Especially in these times that are adversely affecting the globe? Is “optimism” a sentiment predominantly of the privileged and wealthy, or is it something deeper, humanistic and universal? Are you optimistic? About the future amidst the coronavirus pandemic? Omar Moore ruminates on this. And music can and will get us through. Maxine Nightengale, Sounds Of Blackness...

Mental health, tips, counseling hotlines and information you or someone you know may need. One such number in the US is 877-726-4727 for counseling assistance in your area. Here is a link to numerous helpful phone numbers and resources: bit.ly/2VjeRtl. Omar Moore also talks news headlines and Charles Barkley on CNN, scolding Black communities across the US in the wake of high death rates of Black...

Another look at the high-rate of Black deaths due to COVID-19, numerous news headlines you may have missed; tips on staying safe; scientists say coronavirus may have started last September; did Trump have COVID-19 or a heart attack last November?, and the insanity of #NeverBiden during a pandemic and Trump’s mendacity no less—among a small but vocal number of Bernie Sanders supporters. Omar Moore...

Where love and acts of love must thrive in these times. Omar Moore looks at love manifesting itself in simple acts of kindness and compassion, through leaders, celebrities and everyday people. Also: Headlines from around the world of the most important news you need to know. April 17, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The...