Civic Cipher

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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to eng

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How many episodes does Civic Cipher have?

The podcast currently has 488 episodes available.

Civic Cipher episodes:

April 20, 2024 042024 Headlines of Police Misconduct (Part 2)
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In the second half of today’s show, we cover some recent headlines detailing police misconduct…including an officer placing a Black man into an illegal chokehold, another Black man dying in restrained police custody after asking for water, and another still where an officer planted evidence on a Black commuter and was caught on video doing so.
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Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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April 20, 2024 042024 More Money in Law Enforcement Doesn’t Equal Less Crime (Part 1)
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During the first half of today’s show, we discuss a report that was released detailing the increase in spending on law enforcement and a decrease in crimes solved. With this being the opposite of what people expected, there was an opportunity for us to reexamine the capacity of police to decrease crime rates.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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23min
April 20, 2024 042024 Way Black History Fact - Indigenous People's Path to U.S. Citizenship
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Our Way Black History Fact details the path to U.S. citizenship and voting rights for the indigenous people in this country.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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April 13, 2024 041324 The Role of Black Women in Our Democracy w/ Shavon Arline-Bradley (Part 2)
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In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the voter suppression initiatives enacted by governments across the country, as well as other attacks on our democracy. Shavon Arline-Bradley also shares with us some best practices for fighting for a more equitable future for us all.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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April 13, 2024 041324 The Role of Black Women in Our Democracy w/ Shavon Arline-Bradley (Part 1)
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Shavon Arline-Bradley joins us from the National Council of Negro Women—a historical civil rights institution that ensures political organization and representation for Black women. As the president and CEO of the organization, she is able to craft and continue initiatives that benefit our democracy. In the first half of the show, she shares a few of the things the NCNW is doing to protect some of the progress made during the civil rights movement. She also speaks to some of the recent attacks on CRT, Affirmative Action, and DEI initiatives.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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24min
April 13, 2024 041324 Way Black History Fact Jerry Lawson Inventor of the Video Game Cartridge
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Our Way Black History Fact is about Jerry Lawson…the man who pioneered the video game cartridge.
Support the Show.
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Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 06, 2024 040624 Real Migrants Love America (Part 2)
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In the second half of today’s show, we remember the migrant workers who lost their lives during the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland. We try to reclaim the original narrative suggesting that most folks are as hard working as these individuals who died while making this country better.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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23min
April 06, 2024 040624 How Effective are “Tough on Crime” Laws? (Part 1)
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The first half of today’s show is dedicated to discussing how ineffective “Tough on Crime” laws are. There is a wave of politicians campaigning on how stricter laws and increased police presence will make things safer, but the data simply doesn’t support that conclusion.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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23min
April 06, 2024 040624 Way Black History Fact - The Lynching of Willie James Howard
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Our Way Black History Fact is about Willie James Howard—the young man who was lynched in a very similar way to Emmett Till.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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5min
March 30, 2024 033024 Some Happier Headlines (Part 2)
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In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the recent news stories that had positive (or at least not negative) outcomes for those of us seeking social justice in this country.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FAQs about Civic Cipher:

How many episodes does Civic Cipher have?

The podcast currently has 488 episodes available.

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