Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

A 2018 study by ProPublica Reporter Sophie Chou and WRAL Reporter Tyler Dukes found that ballots mailed in by Black voters during the midterm elections were more than twice as likely as those mailed in by white voters to be rejected. What’s worse? So far, 2020 mail-in ballots are showing a similar pattern of rejection. Today’s episode will let you know what you should be double-checking when filling out your ballot, and how to follow-up to make sure your vote is counted. Read the full story here: https://www.propublica.org/article/in-north-carolina-black-voters-mail-in-ballots-much-more-likely-to-be-rejected-than-those-from-any-other-race Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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What will Americans do to stop the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett? What CAN we do? Ana Maria Archila knows a thing or two about confirmation hearings -- you might remember her from the moment she called out Senator Jeff Flake at the confirmation hearing for accused sexual assailant and now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She's also the Co-Executive Director at the Center for Popular Democracy, and she has some ideas on what we can do to protect the confirmation process, especially with the Affordable Care Act hearing coming up on November 10th. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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The headlines tell us how many jobs were added in September, but where does our economy REALLY stand? Chad Stone is Chief Economist for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and he’s here to deliver the hard news: we’re not near where we were in February when the economy crashed, and job growth has steadily slowed over the last five months. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird’s mother was only 16 years old when she was born, and despite her hard work and relentless efforts, they struggled to make ends meet throughout Delegate Aird’s adolescence. But no politicians came to help, no policies were created to alleviate their pain, so she decided to get into politics and be the change she wanted to see. In today’s episode, we talk about her career as the youngest woman ever elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 63rd District, and the type of work she’s now doing in the state to fight for criminal justice reform, including getting Breonna’s Law passed. She also shares why she feels confident in Sen. Harris’ VP nom and points out the hypocrisy in criticizing the senator’s record. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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Why is the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court dangerous? Joan McCarter of DailyKos explains how her confirmation would give Trump two seasoned election judges on his side--both of which were involved in Bush v. Gore in 2000. BUT, will Republicans get cold feet in backing the nomination? Joan says maybe, and she gets into all that, plus what our chances are looking like for winning the senate, Trump's taxes, and more. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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Michelle Cirocco and Donna Hylton are working with Represent Justice towards two key goals: get more states to pass voter rights restoration laws, and correct any existing misconceptions on eligibility to vote for those who are previously incarcerated. They join the show today to discuss the Free Our Vote initiative, which not addresses those goals, but also provides a toolkit to update formerly incarcerated individuals on their voting eligibility status and their rights at the poll. MORE INFORMATION on Free Our Vote Initiative: https://www.representjustice.org/programs/free-our-vote/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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Kyle Rittenhouse is the most recent example of how dangerous and deadly radicalization can be, and with the help of coronavirus, Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss wants you to know that we are in the midst of a "perfect storm" of extremist recruitment. Dr. Miller-Idriss is the author of "Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far-Right," and in today's episode she points to how teens are especially vulnerable to the ways extremists weaponize youth culture and what parents can look out for. Beyond teenagers, they discuss Donald Trump and if he is a direct or indirect instigator, the multiple arms of extremist movements, and what can we actually DO to fight against it. BUY Dr. Miller-Idriss' book here: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691203836/hate-in-the-homeland Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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THROWBACK EPISODE! Arkansas State Senator Joyce Elliott is running to represent the state's 2nd congressional district, and she's currently within one point of the Republican incumbent. If she wins, she will be the first Black person to be elected to congress from the state. But this isn't the first historic move Senator Elliott has made in her career OR her personal life. In today's episode, she digs in to tell us her personal backstory that has informed her leadership, as she integrated her school first as a young student, and again when she became an educator. She understands the struggles of the middle and working class, having spent time living off Beanie Weenies to stretch a dollar, which is a far-cry from that of her bankrolled opponent who "does a good job looking out for the wealthy." Get to know this incredible leader and how she wants to upgrade Arkansas' healthcare, education, and infrastructure. (Original air date: 9/16/20). DONATE: https://www.joyceelliott.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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THROWBACK EPISODE! Listen to Black women, win with Black women -- that's our strategy for the 2020 election. Each week we'll hear from powerful Black women on their strategies, concerns, and plans of action leading up to November, because we don't just want the presidency, we want the whole dang hill. We're kicking this series off with a killer lineup, featuring Jotaka Eaddy, Convener of the #WinWithBlackWomen Movement, Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, Mamee Groves, Hospitality Professional for the largest private club company in North America, Karen Finney, Communications Strategist for the Democratic Party & CNN Political Commentator, Christina Cue, Former Obama Administration Official, Staffer for Castro and Warren Campaigns, Lead Principal of OneCue Management Group, and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Movement. (Original air date: 8/19/20). Share this episode and hashtag #WinWithBlackWomen Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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THROWBACK EPISODE! MJ Hegar is on the heels of Senator John Cornyn in Texas, so we're re-introducing you to this candidate -- share with all your friends in Texas! MJ Hegar is a combat veteran, a working mother, and a Texan who is fed up with Senator John Cornyn accepting big payouts from corporations that leave his constituents struggling to make ends meet -- that's why she's running against him in November. In today's episode, MJ lays out her plans to prioritize the working class and expand healthcare coverage, all without big donors in her pocket calling the shots. Hear how her years of training in crisis management informs her strategy that is without Sen. Cornyn's politicization and focuses solely on protecting citizens. (Original air date: 9/9/20). To donate or learn more about MJ, CLICK HERE: https://mjfortexas.com/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com 

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