John speaks with actor/ activist Elliot Page, educator Tramelle Howard and political strategist Ameshia Cross, and National Director of Policy & Government Affairs at the ACLU Mike Zamore.

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In this compelling episode, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella discuss critical issues facing Indigenous communities today. From the alarming plans of ICE to detain immigrant families on contaminated land to the historical parallels with Indian boarding schools, they shed light on the ongoing struggles against environmental racism and the fight for recognition and rights. They also explore the importance of Indigenous voices in political discussions and the need for allyship in these battles. Tune in for a powerful conversation that challenges the status quo and advocates for justice.

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John talks about Speaker Mike Johnson's nonsensical handling of the Homeland Security shutdown and the subsequent funding bill showcasing the disconnect between political rhetoric and action. He also discusses a recent White House report that claims Christians are the most persecuted group in America today. John argues that the true victims in this political landscape are often those who are marginalized and overlooked. Then, he interviews Lexi Doherty, a rising star in Georgia politics running for Congress in the 10th district. Lexy became a poll worker to give back and invest in her community. She learned firsthand in 2020 how important elections are to ensure unfair factors like the bureaucratic elites don’t override the will of the people.

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