In this episode we talk #occupiedDC with Rev. Mark Thompson, host of Make it Plain, and former DC Metro police officer and January 6 hero Michael Fanone, host of the Michael Fanone Show on Substack, about Trump's latest Epstein files distraction: his militarized takeover of the nation's capital.

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In this episode, we talk Texas gerrymandering, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the implications of the October 7 attack. Joy talks with legendary journalist Chris Hedges, whose new book, A Genocide Foretold, details the moral catastrophe in Gaza. Then we spoke with Beth Miller, Political Director of Jewish Voice for Peace and Jewish Peace Action, Barry C. Trachtenbert, the Michael R. and Deborah K. Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History - Wake Forest University and Dove Kent, U.S. Senior Director, Diaspora Alliance, about The Esther Project -- the insidious new plan from the people who brought you Project 2025. Finally, we spoke with Amazon labor activist Chris Smalls, the lone Black male activist detained by Israeli forces aboard the Handala last month, who says he was beaten and threatened by Israeli troops for his activism trying to feed the people of Gaza.Get Hedges book here:https://bookshop.org/p/books/requiem-for-gaza-chris-hedges/21791000?ean=9781644214855&next=t&next=t&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=coop_prh&utm_content=prh_dsa&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=bookshop_dsa_prh&utm_term=&utm_content=177949575354&utm_page={lpurlpath}&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItMug_4mJjwMVA2BHAR2VVCLtEAAYASAAEgKCnfD_BwE&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=22224636854Read the New York Times report on the Esther Project here:https://contendingmodernities.nd.edu/global-currents/jvp-rejecting-project-esther/

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In this episode of the show, Joy speaks in-depth with former Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil about his arrest and detention, which he endured for more than 100 days with no charges. Then, she speaks with author and internationally renowned global economic scholar, Dr. Dan Steinbock about the absolute moral catastrophe of the genocide Israel is perpetrating in Gaza. And finally, Joy speaks with Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones, about the ongoing racist gerrymander crisis triggered by Donald Trump and his subordinate, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.Support Rep. Jones here:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jolanda-jones-1Find the Texas Black Democratic Coalition here:https://www.txblackdems.com/

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This conversation explores the alarming parallels between the dystopian world depicted in 'The Handmaid's Tale' and the real-life implications of Project 2025, a plan by the Heritage Foundation to impose a Christian nationalist agenda in America. The discussion highlights the historical context of maternity homes and adoption practices, particularly focusing on the Liberty Godparent Home at Liberty University, which has been accused of coercing young women into giving up their babies for adoption. The conversation emphasizes the intersection of abortion bans and adoption practices, the experiences of women in these homes, and the urgent need for legislative reform to protect vulnerable women.

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On this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy talks with Texas State Rep Aicha Davis, who's serving in her first term in the Texas House of Representatives in House District 109 in Southern Dallas County. Representative Davis is one of more than a dozen Texas Democrats who have left the state for blue states like Illinois and Massachusetts to deny Republicans a quorum as they seek to obey Gov. Greg Abbott and Donald Trump in their demand to gerrymander Texas to create five additional Republican seats. ABOUT JOY REID:

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On this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Howard University law professor and former LDF Director Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill breaks down what's at stake in the fight over Texas non-census-year redistricting, as Democrats flee the state to try to stop it, and the case winding its way to the Supreme Court that could further gut the Voting Rights Act. Then, Joy speaks with Texas candidate for governor, rancher and former firefighter Bobby Cole, whose candidacy against Greg Abbott is unique, in that it's so ... normal. Read the LDF explanation for Louisiana vs. Calais here:https://www.naacpldf.org/case-issue/louisiana-v-callais-faq/Check out Bobby Cole's campaign website here:https://www.coleforgovernor.com/ABOUT JOY REID:

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In this episode of the Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses the ongoing Epstein cover-up, the implications of Trump's regime, and the troubling trends in American politics, including historical revisionism and human rights violations. We spoke with Casey McManus and Karress Marie, co-founders of The People’s Sick Day movement, Yale professor Harold Koh and Texas congressman Al Green.TakeawaysThe Epstein cover-up is a significant issue in current politics.New evidence raises questions about Epstein's death.Trump's name being redacted from Epstein files indicates a cover-up.Ghislaine Maxwell's legal troubles continue to unfold.The Trump regime aims to fulfill Trump's personal ambitions.Taxpayer money is being used to support Trump's ventures.Historical revisionism is a tactic used by the Trump administration.Human rights violations are escalating under Trump's policies.The fight against these issues requires collective action.The media plays a crucial role in uncovering these truths.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Show Overview00:28 Epstein Cover-Up and New Revelations01:22 Questions Surrounding Epstein's Death04:24 Trump's Connection to Epstein and Political Implications08:15 Human Rights Violations and the Fight Against AutocracySUBSCRIBE to The Joy Reid Show channel so you never miss a moment! https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1Watch the Dr. G. Explains the Epstein surveillance video and what sure looks like a government cover-up:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ONQxsH3V3E&ab_channel=Dr.GExplainsRead more about The People's National Sick Day:https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/nationwide-peoples-sick-day-set-1278797

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On this episode of the Joy Reid Show, Michael Cohen joins us to talk Trump, Epstein, and what he says is Trump's inexplicable failure to get himself out of the Epstein mess. Next, Joy is joined by Tennesseee State Rep Justin Jones, who was locked out of a hearing on a plan by Tennessee Republicans to hand over land in Jones' district to Elon Musk to build a Tesla super-tunnel, regardless of the impact on the community. Then, Peter Beinart joined to talk about the starvation of Palestinians in Gaza by the Israeli government, and U.S. complicity, even as Israel detains U.S. citizens who tried to deliver food to the beleaguered strip.Subscribe to Michael Cohen's Substack here:https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/Subscribe to the Beinart Notebook here:https://peterbeinart.substack.com/Find Rep. Justin Jones' official page here:https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H52

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On this episode of The Joy Reid Show, we talk with Texas congressional candidate Isaiah Martin about his confrontation with state officials who are seeking to gerrymander his state, and we ask May Wiley of the Leadership Council for Civil and Human Rights whether Democratic-run states could survive court challenges if they retaliate in kind. And we host our pre-August Moral Monday with Bishop William Barber, on what policies and issues really matter to Americans. VISIT the Isaiah Martin for Congress website here:https://www.isaiahmartin.org/Visit Repairers of the Breach here:https://breachrepairers.org/

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In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy proposes the following truth that she believes: the U.S. and Israel are the two biggest human rights abusers in the world right now; given the abuse and terrorizing of migrants by the Trump regime and the starvation and genocide Benjamin Netanyahu's government is unleashing on the Palestinian people -- in Gaza AND the occupied West Bank. Then, our political panel talked Epstein cover-up, Ghislaine Maxwell's potential pardon, and the Columbia University and Paramount sellouts. Joining the show: Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), the largest Black-led racial justice and immigrant rights organization in the US.Nana: Instagram @attorneynanaBAJI: Instagram - @instabajiTwitter. - @BAJItweetAngela Fernandez, Executive Director of Safe Passage Project.Angela:www.instagram.com/safepassageprojecthttps://www.youtube.com/@SafePassageProjecthttps://www.tiktok.com/@safepassageprojecthttps://www.threads.com/@safepassageprojectRula Jebreal, award-winning journalist, international bestselling author, and foreign policy analyst renowned for her groundbreaking work in Europe, the United States, and across the Middle East. IG: @rulajebreal

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