Rukia Lumumba, director of the electoral justice project at the Movement for Black Lives, joins the show to discuss the organizing work happening across the country, five years after George Floyd's murder. She also highlights the work of the electoral justice project and building governing power. Lawyer and movement journalist Anoa Changa provides opening commentary about the current political moment and the work ahead.

Marissa Jackson Sow, associate professor of law at the University of Richmond School of Law, discusses the recent arrival of white South Africans known as Afrikaners and Trump's hypocritical refugee policy. Professor Jackson Sow and Adrianne also talk about the impact of Trump's feeding into the false claim of white genocide and the potential impact on our communities.

Demetria McCain, director of policy at the Legal Defense Fund, joins Adrianne to discuss the recent voting rights win in Alabama and lessons in resilience and resistance from the civil rights organization’s 85-year history.

Adrianne is joined by Sonya Lockett, founder and chief impact officer at The New Slate, in discussing Pope Leo XIV and his possible Black roots. Tracie Powell, founder of the Pivot Fund, later joins the show to discuss recent attacks on publicly funded media and the importance of community-based media options.

Leslie Mac, founder and CEO of Leslie Mac Consulting, joins Adrianne to discuss news of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest and the impact culture has on how we connect and build community. Leslie also shines light on the role of digital organizing in today's political landscape and raises awareness about support for advocates like Mari Copeland, aka Little Miss Flint.

Adrianne continues exploring Trump's first 100 days and spotlighting Black-led organizing efforts at the local, state, and national levels. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates joins Adrianne to talk about the mass mobilization on May Day and how local labor organizers are standing in the gap for our communities.

Adrianne discusses the impact of Trump's first 100 days and how communities are stepping up and fighting back. Gabby Seay, founder and principal of Seay Strategies, and Dwight Bullard, senior political advisor at Florida Rising, join Adrianne in conversation.

Adrianne discusses the upcoming State of the People Power Tour. Angela Rye, CEO and Principal of IMPACT Strategies, and Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, join her.

Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice and In Our Own Voice Action Fund, joins Adrianne to talk about reproductive justice and the impact of the current administration's policy decisions on Black health outcomes.

SEIU President April Verrett joins Adrianne in a conversation about the power and importance of organized labor.