In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses various pressing political issues, including Donald Trump's health check, the indictment of Letitia James, and the implications of political prosecutions. The conversation highlights the importance of civic engagement, particularly in the context of the upcoming mayoral election in New Orleans, where Black representation is at stake. Joy draws parallels between the erasure of history in Nigeria and current educational policies in the U.S., emphasizing the need for unity among the African diaspora. The episode concludes with a discussion on the government shutdown and the accountability of Republican leadership. In this engaging conversation, Joy Reid and her guests discuss the current political landscape, focusing on the government shutdown, social media's role in shaping political narratives, and the emergence of new alliances like the 'Purple Revolution.' They explore the impact of disinformation, the challenges posed by organizations like Turning Point USA on college campuses, and the importance of accountability in politics, particularly regarding figures like Letitia James. The discussion also highlights the rise of new media platforms like Fanbase as alternatives to traditional media, emphasizing the need for independent voices in the current media landscape.Follow our guests: Khalil Greene at History Can't Hide on Substackhttps://historycanthide.substack.com/The Merc at Alkebulan on Substack:https://www.alkebulan.media/Gary Chambers @garychambersjr on all social media and garychambersjr.comIsaac Hayes III and Tamisha Harris of Fanbase.app

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