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Here's a special Friday bonus for my "All Over the Place" community. Every now and then, I'd like to share conversations from The Front Page as an added benefit of your subscription, and this week's interview felt like the perfect place to start.

I sit down with journalist Garrison Hayes for a thoughtful conversation about Power, Politics & the Black Vote. We discuss the shifting political landscape, voter engagement, the strategies shaping Black political influence, and what the headlines often miss about this moment.

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Black women saw the warning signs around Graham Platner long before many others did. Instead of asking why they were concerned, too many people dismissed those concerns as divisive, irresponsible, or politically inconvenient. Now, with serious allegations emerging, I want to revisit that moment and ask a bigger question: Why are Black women's instincts so often questioned until it's too late?

In this episode, I explore the history behind that pattern, why credibility is so unevenly distributed in our politics, and what this moment reveals about who we choose to believe.

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If you enjoy thoughtful, historically grounded conversations that go beyond the headlines, consider subscribing. Premium members receive three exclusive audio podcasts every week, where I take a deeper look at the news, politics, history, and the issues shaping our culture. I hope you'll join me.

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Independent journalist Georgia Fort joins Dara Starr Tucker for a powerful conversation on the state of journalism, threats to press freedom, political violence, and the urgent fight to protect democracy.

From her firsthand experience covering protests in Minneapolis and being targeted while reporting, to her perspective on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security scare, Georgia breaks down why independent journalism matters now more than ever. She discusses the growing attacks on the free press, the dangers of misinformation, the role mainstream media has played in amplifying propaganda, and why truth-telling has become one of the most important acts of resistance in this political moment.

The conversation also explores the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Project 2025, voter suppression, racial backlash in American politics, and what citizens must be willing to do to protect democracy before it slips away.

This is an honest, urgent, and necessary discussion about power, accountability, race, media, and the future of this country.

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Independent journalist Georgia Fort joins Dara Starr Tucker for a powerful conversation on the state of journalism, threats to press freedom, political violence, and the urgent fight to protect democracy.

From her firsthand experience covering protests in Minneapolis and being targeted while reporting, to her perspective on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security scare, Georgia breaks down why independent journalism matters now more than ever. She discusses the growing attacks on the free press, the dangers of misinformation, the role mainstream media has played in amplifying propaganda, and why truth-telling has become one of the most important acts of resistance in this political moment.

The conversation also explores the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Project 2025, voter suppression, racial backlash in American politics, and what citizens must be willing to do to protect democracy before it slips away.

This is an honest, urgent, and necessary discussion about power, accountability, race, media, and the future of this country.

Subscribe, like, and share to support independent Black media and conversations that matter.

Follow Georgia Fort:
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Website: GeorgiaFort.com

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#GeorgiaFort #DaraStarrTucker #TheFrontPage #PressFreedom #VotingRights #IndependentJournalism #BlackMedia #Democracy #Project2025 #CivilRights

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Can social media reshape a political race? And what do voters really need to know before heading to the polls?

In this episode, Dara Starr Tucker sits down with Arielle Fodor (Mrs. Frazzled), a former educator turned political commentator, to break down the rapidly evolving California gubernatorial race.

They discuss:

• The current state of the race and who the strongest candidates are
• How California’s “top-two” primary system could lead to unexpected outcomes
• The growing influence of independent content creators in political discourse
• And the controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell, including allegations that have impacted his campaign and the role social media played in bringing attention to them

Arielle shares insight into her journey from classroom teacher to trusted online voice, and how she approaches responsibility, research, and impact in a digital age where information moves fast—and consequences move faster.

This is a conversation about power, accountability, media, and what it means to be an informed voter in 2026.

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Can social media reshape a political race? And what do voters really need to know before heading to the polls?

In this episode, Dara Starr Tucker sits down with Arielle Fodor (Mrs. Frazzled), a former educator turned political commentator, to break down the rapidly evolving California gubernatorial race.

We discuss the current state of the race and who the strongest candidates are

How California’s “top-two” primary system could lead to unexpected outcomes

The growing influence of independent content creators in political discourse

And the controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell, including allegations that have impacted his campaign and the role social media played in bringing attention to them

Arielle shares insight into her journey from classroom teacher to trusted online voice, and how she approaches responsibility, research, and impact in a digital age where information moves fast—and consequences move faster.

This is a conversation about power, accountability, media, and what it means to be an informed voter in 2026.

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All Over the Place closes out 2025 with a warm, wide-ranging wrap-up from Dara Starr Tucker and Greg Bryant. Dara reflects with gratitude on a dream year meeting three of her lifelong icons: India.Arie, Dick Van Dyke, and Stevie Wonder. Greg shares life adjustments on the West Coast, hitting the road with his band, Concurrence, and (as a broadcaster) interviewing many of today’s top jazz voices. It’s a joyful, thoughtful look back before turning the page. Honest stories, big moments, and optimism set the tone.

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You'll see a lot more of Greg Bryant going forward on the podcast. I think that will be a net positive for us all. We'll focus more on in-depth conversations around race, culture, politics, current events, and the arts. Much like we did at the start of the podcast. 

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Join me for a powerful conversation with writer, activist, and cultural critic Kevin Powell — one of the most influential voices on politics, hip-hop, and American power. We dig into the patterns of silence and dominance that shape our culture, the battle over the Epstein files, and what true accountability looks like in this moment. This is a deep, necessary talk about gender, power, survival, and the future of our democracy.

Find Kevin Powell on all platforms at @poetkevinpowell

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What a morning on The Front Page with the brilliant and hilarious Raeshanda Lias in studio! Her mix of truth-telling, humor, and deep love for our community is exactly what keeps folks plugged in when the world feels heavy. We laughed, we learned, and we LEFT lifted. 

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