For Justice! With Rakim Brooks

On this episode, Rakim gets real about why he’s choosing joy this 4th of July. Despite the nonstop noise in the news cycle, he’s focused on what truly matters—time with family, friends, and celebrating the freedom we still have. But that doesn’t mean he’s ignoring the headlines entirely. Rakim also takes a deep dive into the GOP’s latest spending bill, exposing the flaws and calling out the political games being played behind the scenes. 

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Rakim dives into the shockwaves from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary — a result few saw coming. He breaks down what this upset means for the Democratic Party, the real challenges Mamdani faces heading into the general election, and why this could be a turning point for the progressive left. Plus, Rakim owns up to what he got wrong and lays out where the conversation needs to go next.

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Rakim reflects on the deep meaning of Juneteenth and what true freedom really looks like. He explains why the fight to honor the legacy of enslaved people is far from over — and challenges us to grow, reflect, and ask the hard question: Who are we as a nation, really?

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Trump’s trillion-dollar “spending spree” isn’t just hypocritical—it’s a slap in the face to fiscal conservatives and a blatant rip-off of Democratic ideas. Rakim calls out the GOP for their budget betrayal and slams ICE agents for hiding behind masks during aggressive raids across the country.

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This week, Rakim dives into Original Sin—the book lighting up Washington—and explains why it completely misses the real issue at the heart of the Biden presidency. He also makes a bold case for why Democrats must stop looking in the rear view mirror and start planning for the future. Plus, Rakim wraps with a wild story revealing just how many people would choose their pet over their partner. You won't believe the numbers.

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On this episode, Rakim exposes how President Trump is once again ignoring the Constitution—this time by openly accepting a gift from a nation known for supporting terrorism. From shady memecoins to unchecked power and privilege, Rakim unpacks the layers of corruption surrounding Trump. Plus, how it all connects to your wallet—and why a new wave of inflation could be coming.

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On this episode, Rakim unpacks a whirlwind week in politics—from Trump welcoming Canada’s new Prime Minister to claiming he’s not running again (for now). He breaks down the president’s latest off-the-wall ideas and his surprising beef with a major conservative newspaper. On the left, Rakim calls out a reckless comment from Stephen A. Smith and reveals the unexpected new face leading the House Oversight Committee.

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In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s turbulent first 100 days, spotlighting its missteps and daily assaults on democratic norms. Rakim examines the rise of unprecedented lawfare tactics and what progressives can do to push back. We close with a look at the Democratic Party’s path forward—and how one governor’s bold moves could be laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.

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On this episode Rakim kicks things off with the seismic news of Pope Francis' passing and what’s really at stake as the Catholic Church gears up to choose a new leader—this isn’t just about religion, it’s about power, politics, and the global ripple effect.

Then, he goes in on the Trump administration’s war on higher education, calling out the hypocrisy and explaining why pushing back isn’t just brave—it’s necessary.

To wrap it up, he breaks down what he saw at the latest TED Talks, including one clear message: AI isn’t the future—it’s the now. And pretending otherwise won’t stop what’s coming.

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Rakim kicks things off by questioning the significance of Bill Maher’s recent meeting with President Trump at the White House—can we really take these moments seriously? Brooks breaks down the chaos in the stock market and the president’s on-again, off-again tariff strategies. The episode ends on an inspiring note with Rakim celebrating a history-making Blue Origin space flight led by women—and the empowering message that came with it.

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