On the Record with Ebony McMorris

On the Record with Ebony McMorris

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On the Record with Ebony McMorris episodes

  • #WhiteHouseWednesdays: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy & Impact on Civil Rights

    KEY TOPICS:

    - Contrasting Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric with Rev. Jesse Jackson’s vision and activism

    - The enduring influence of Jackson’s progressive agenda on current politics

    - The importance of “sweat” over “sympathy” in driving change through grassroots organizing

    - Economic empowerment, early advocacy for DEI, and Jackson’s Wall Street activism

    - Personal stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and Jackson’s connection to D.C.

    - Resources to honor and continue Reverend Jackson’s legacy

     

    KEY MOMENTS:

    00:00 - Preview of a discussion on political narratives and the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson

    01:18 - Ebony McMorris sets the stage for deeper insights into Jackson’s character and organizing philosophy

    01:49 - Todd Yeary reflects on Jackson’s impact compared to current political discourse

    03:16 - The meaning of “sweat for change” and keys to effective organizing

    04:46 - Jackson’s economic activism and little-known personal stories

    05:59 - How to connect with Todd Yeary and ways to continue Jackson’s work

    06:28 - Ebony McMorris on Jackson’s deep ties to D.C. and where to pay respects


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    8 min
  • 38 | Black Farmers Fight Back: Farm Crisis Under Trump’s Tariffs

    What You’ll Learn:

    - The sweeping impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on agricultural tariffs and why John Boyd Jr. calls it a “life-saving victory” for farmers

    - How recent White House policies and meetings have excluded Black farmers and what that means for the future of Black agriculture

    - The devastating financial and mental health toll tariffs have taken on farmers, including farm bankruptcies, foreclosures, and suicides

    - Why foundational support and community action are critical for Black farmers’ survival

    - The legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in fighting for economic justice and rural America

     

    EPISODE MOMENTS

    00:00:00 Introduction & SCOTUS ruling reaction

    00:01:17 President’s response and personal challenges for John Boyd Jr.

    00:03:09 How tariffs devastated farm incomes and markets

    00:05:11 Exclusion of Black farmers from key White House meetings

    00:08:01 The realities of farming: lost land, financial strain, and market loss

    00:10:12 Why prices collapsed and mental health struggles emerged

    00:13:23 What’s next: calls for foundational and community support

    00:14:31 The legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and lessons for today

    00:18:20 How to support Black farmers and get involved


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    19 min
  • 38 | Dr. Nola Haynes on: The Current Political Landscape, Foreign Policy and Diasporic Unity (CBCF 2025)

    Chief Strategist, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security, Dr. Eboni 'Nola' Haynes breaks down foreign policy and why it matters to life at home. She also stresses the importance of Black diasporic unity and the need for fighters on the frontlines.


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    9 min
  • 34 | Caleen Allen on: Sisters Network, Inc and Black Women's Health (CBCF 2025)

    Vice President of Sisters Network, Inc., Caleen Allen speaks on the disparities in health care for Black women and how her organization is placing a priority on the health of Black women, stressing the importance of early diagnoses in cases of breast cancer, as well as preventive measures.



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    8 min
  • 32 | Antoine Thompson on: Racial Disparities in Environmental Legislation & the Need for Advocacy (CBCF 2025)

    Antoine Thompson, CEO/Executive Director, Greater Washington Region

    Clean Cities Coalition unravels the unknown disparities that exisit within environmental laws and how Black and brown communities are disproportionately affected.


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    9 min

About On the Record with Ebony McMorris

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On the Record with Ebony McMorris is the essential podcast dedicated to sharing stories that matter most to Black America. Take a dive deep into current events, news, policy, education, economics, history, and culture with AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris, who lives up to her mantra: “When I Go In, We Go In.”