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On Feb. 17, 1942, Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana. He would go on to co-found the Black Panther Party and become one of the most influential figures in the Black Power movement. This episode revisits his legacy, the rise of the Panthers and the impact of their community programs and activism.

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The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal budget deficit, now at $1.9 trillion, will rise to $3.1 trillion by 2036. According to the CBO, deficits will grow relative to the size of the economy, driven largely by rising net interest costs. The projection comes amid scrutiny of tax cuts and federal benefits passed under the Trump administration.

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Though the exact date of his birth is unknown, Frederick Douglass chose Feb. 14 as his birthday — a deeply personal decision tied to his mother, Harriet Bailey. That choice laid the groundwork for Douglass Day and later Black history observances. A century after Negro History Week was founded, Douglass’ legacy continues to shape conversations about freedom, justice and equality.

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President Donald Trump praised January’s jobs report after employers added 130,000 positions, calling the number “greater than expected.” But revised government data shows weaker annual job growth in 2025, and Black unemployment among men rose to 7.3%, well above the 4.3% national rate. Economists warn that limited job growth could leave workers in slower-growing sectors facing longer job searches.

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Gallup has announced it will no longer track presidential approval ratings, marking a significant shift in public opinion polling after more than eight decades. The decision, first reported by The Hill, comes as President Donald Trump begins his second term — during which he has recorded some of the lowest approval ratings in Gallup’s modern tracking history.

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The House has passed the Republican-backed SAVE Act, a bill that would require Americans to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The measure passed 218-213 and now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain path. Supporters say the bill strengthens election security, while critics argue it could disproportionately impact millions of eligible voters who lack ready access to citizenship documents.

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A century ago, historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week to highlight the overlooked contributions of Black Americans. That effort evolved into what we now know as Black History Month. This episode explores the origins, evolution and lasting impact of Woodson’s vision.

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., stood with Epstein survivors at a news conference ahead of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Jayapal described reviewing unredacted files and accused top officials and elites of believing they were above the law, urging accountability as the Justice Department maintains there is nothing further to investigate.

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Utility prices continue to climb across the U.S., with electricity bills up 30% since 2021 and gas bills rising 40% since 2019, according to a new report from PowerLines. Nearly 80 million people are struggling to pay their utility bills, and advocates warn the problem could worsen in the years ahead.

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Progressive Democrats in Congress are demanding answers from President Donald Trump over what they describe as an “unprecedented assault” on diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government. In a letter led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, lawmakers cite federal job losses, funding cuts and executive orders they say undermine civil rights protections.

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