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 489 episodes available.

Civic Cipher episodes:

August 06, 2022 Civic Cipher 080622 What are the Repercussions of Police Misconduct? (Part 2)
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In the second part of the show, we identify what is done with complaints against officers. We cite sobering statistics that paint a picture of police brutality and misconduct being positioned well behind the blue wall of silence.

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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
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August 06, 2022 Civic Cipher 080622 To Whom are Police Accountable? (Part 1)
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In the first half of today's episode, we discuss accountability in policing. We use the example of Army lieutenant Caron Nazario and his interaction with police to illustrate what police misconduct often looks like and how little to nothing is done to hold officers accountable.
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
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25min
July 30, 2022 Civic Cipher 073022 Why Do We Support Systems Rooted in White Supremacy (Part 1)
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In the first half of today's episode, we cover lots of articles that have come up this week that point to racist practices at different points of society accross the country. We normally don't get to stories like these, but this week they piled up on us and we ask the obvious question..."Why do we keep supporting these systems?"
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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26min
July 30, 2022 Civic Cipher 073022 How Does Real Government Accountability Look? (Part 2)
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In the second half of the show we discuss the disconnect the government has from our reality. We tell real stories about what life is like day-to-day and how divorced our elected officials are from that. Our Way Black History Fact discusses the origins of policing 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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34min
July 23, 2022 Civic Cipher 072322 Black Children Ignored at Sesame Street Parades (Part 1)
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In the first half of today's episode, we talk about the viral videos circulating of Black children being ignored by famous characters at theme park parades and the correct action that should be taken to address this issue.
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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26min
July 23, 2022 Civic Cipher 072322 Racist Sports Fans (Part 2)
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In the second half of the show we discuss racist sports fans and how confusing and unsettling this behavior is. We cite examples from LeBron James and Ja Morant alongside other well-known athletes. Our Way Black History Fact covers Jim Crow Laws.
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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34min
July 16, 2022 Civic Cipher 071622 What is the Purpose of Police (Part 1)
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In the first half of today's episode, we talk about the failure of police in the Uvalde school shooting after looking at a newly released video of the officer's response to the mass shooting. We take the time to examine the role of police and to determine if the institution of policing is living up to its values.
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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26min
July 16, 2022 Civic Cipher 071622 Black on Black Crime is a Falsehood (Part 2)
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In the second half of the show we challenge the idea of Black on Black crime. We delve into the history of the narrative and discuss why it has persisted as a harmful and hateful political talking point. We discuss the 3/5th compromise for our Way Black History Fact.
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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34min
July 09, 2022 Civic Cipher 070922 Sixty Police Bullets Fired Into Jayland Walker (Part 1)
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In the first half of today's episode, we talk about the Akron, OH man who was shot 60 times after fleeing from police. The 25 year old Black man named Jayland Walker is the subject of our discussion and we do our best to go over the many details leading up to his death.
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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25min
July 09, 2022 Civic Cipher 070922 Police Take Mass Shooters Into Custody Alive (Part 2)
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In the second half of the show today, we juxtapose how police often take mass shooters into custody, yet will execute black people at the mere thought of them being potentially dangerous. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the very Black origins of the 4th of July celebrations 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 489 episodes available.

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