On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the significant news items in America on the penultimate Friday in January. Plus: Roland Martin breaks down the multiple Reconstruction eras for Black people in the U.S.

Recorded January 24, 2025.

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The 50-page document that has all the cuts Republicans want to make that will hurt the everyday person:

https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/28cb85c5ed1f6c52/44e83eb4-full.pdf

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the Trump Justice Dept freezing its civil rights division. Why that spells trouble. Also: Democrats must stop hiding and get aggressive and proactive. And, in a feel-good San Francisco story: The uplifting and inspiring story of Pamela Dorsey.

Recorded January 23, 2025.

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The 50-page document that has all the cuts Republicans want to make that will hurt the everyday person:

https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/28cb85c5ed1f6c52/44e83eb4-full.pdf

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore reads every executive order Donald Trump has issued so far. Plus: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde pleads with the devil.

Recorded January 22, 2025.

All Trump executive orders here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II with his important speech on MLK Day 2025. Plus: A San Francisco museum gets it all wrong on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Recorded January 21, 2025.

Read the book: "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos Or Community?", by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Second recommended book read: "In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy In Art And Public Space"

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the speeches of Reverend Dr. Bernice A. King and her father Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, on MLK Day 2025. Recorded January 20, 2025.

Read the book: "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos Or Community?", by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Read: "Letter From Birmingham Jail (April 16, 1963), by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - https://letterfromjail.com/

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on President Joe Biden's farewell address to the nation. The complete audio, and reaction. Recorded January 16, 2025.

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on what is his 96th birthday. Plus: Key book recommendations re: Dr. King. Also: A related personal story in 2025. Recorded January 15, 2025.

Letter From Birmingham Jail (April 16, 1963), by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - https://letterfromjail.com/

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore plays clips of the US Senate Arms Service Committee confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Also: Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party in Canada, has a civics lesson or two about Canadian parliamentary political process for Americans, including convicted felon Donald Trump. Recorded January 14, 2025.

Special Counsel Jack Smith's partial report (174 pages) :

https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/76c2c1e8fe2e5ae7/d2d77a9c-full.pdf

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on rekindling a spirit of giving. Plus: Tips and ways for Black people to improve, monitor and strengthen their overall health. A must-listen episode. Recorded on January 13, 2025. 

The books recommended in this episode:

"Legacy", by Dr. Uche Blackstock

"Healthy At Last", by Eric Adams

"How Not To Die", by Dr. Michael Greger

Federal judge orders white supremacist group to pay $2.7 million to Charles Murell III, whom they racially and violently attacked in Boston in 2022: (the article below may be paywalled)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/13/metro/patriot-front-civil-rights-black-musician-boston-attack/

Please help Walt Butler, 83, a generous soul who lost his home in Altadena due to the Eaton fire (official GoFundMe page) in the Los Angeles area :

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on a freaky Friday that includes Donald Trump getting sentenced as a convicted felon to no time in jail, earthquakes in San Francisco, fires raging on in the greater Los Angeles area and the importance of preparing for an emergency. Also: Eviscerating lies about the LA wildfires. Recorded on January 10, 2025. 

No, the LA City Council and Mayor Karen Bass DID NOT cut $17.6 million from the LA Fire Department - quite the opposite in fact - MORE money was spent on the LAFD (January 10, 2025):

https://www.dailynews.com/2025/01/09/factcheck-was-the-lafd-budget-cut-no-it-actually-increased-heres-how/

Please help Walt Butler, 83, a generous soul who lost his home in Altadena due to the Eaton fire (official GoFundMe page) in the Los Angeles area :

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Full White House briefing of President Biden and Vice President Harris (January 9, 2025):

https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/president-biden-briefs-on-california-wildfires-response/654251

AUDIO: Trump sentencing hearing in New York City (January 10, 2025): https://www.c-span.org/program/public-affairs-event/president-elect-trump-sentenced-in-new-york-hush-money-case-audio-only/654278

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