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democracy-ish is a bold political podcast with hosts Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, tackling white supremacy and the fight for a multiracial democracy with sharp, real, and entertaining discussions that cut through the noise of mainstream media.
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BREAKING: Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon & Georgia Fort | democracyish LIVE
01:28:24|Today, federal agents arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in connection with their coverage of a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota — reigniting a nationwide debate over press freedom and the First Amendment.Lemon — a longtime national news anchor — and Fort — an independent journalist — were taken into federal custody after covering a demonstration that disrupted services at Cities Church, where protesters confronted a pastor alleged to be affiliated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Federal prosecutors have alleged violations related to the disturbance, but critics and civil rights advocates argue these arrests represent an unprecedented crackdown on journalists simply doing their jobs.At the same time, federal agents executed a court-authorized raid on the Fulton County, Georgia Election Hub, seizing 2020 ballots and election records — a move that has drawn sharp criticism from election officials and democracy watchdogs alike.In this podcast:🔹 What reporters were doing at the church — and why the DOJ pursued arrests.🔹 How this intersects with broader federal action on election materials.🔹 Legal and constitutional implications for journalism and democratic norms.
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Trump's Regime IS Out Of Control
01:17:05|On this episode of Democracyish Live, we break down the shocking federal immigration enforcement operation shaking Minneapolis — including the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by Border Patrol/ICE agents and how bystander video contradicts official narratives. We dig into the rollback of oversight and body-camera requirements, bipartisan demands for accountability, and the sprawling “Operation Metro Surge” that’s sparked protests and renewed questions about power, transparency, and democratic norms in the United States.
ICE Detains 5-Year-Old as Protests Erupt | Democrats Fund ICE | Trump Melts Down
01:08:49|Protests are spreading after ICE detained a five-year-old child in Minnesota, allegedly to draw his father into custody, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement tactics. At the same time, seven House Democrats joined Republicans to continue funding DHS and ICE, igniting backlash across the progressive base.Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s global standing continues to erode. After backing down from threats to seize Greenland, he is again attacking NATO while sinking in the polls. Facing mounting pressure, Trump has escalated further, filing lawsuits against major institutions and framing his legal troubles as political conspiracy.This episode breaks down the protests, the political fallout in Washington, and Trump’s growing reliance on lawsuits as a political weapon.
MLK Warned Us: White Nationalism, Jim Crow Politics & America Today
56:37|Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered as a dreamer—but he was, above all, a truth-teller. Decades after his assassination, his words still cut through America’s moral contradictions with unsettling precision. In this episode, we revisit Dr. King’s most powerful quotes not as history, but as living warnings. As white nationalism resurfaces, racial resentment is normalized, and Jim Crow–style politics return in new forms, King’s message feels more urgent than ever. The moral arc does not bend on its own. The question remains: are we willing to pull?
American Style Hunger Games
01:16:43|This week made one thing painfully clear: America is under strain from every direction at once. From Donald’s tariff policies driving inflation and job losses, to record-breaking food bank lines, to the alarming return of preventable diseases, the cracks in the system are impossible to ignore. Add to that the looming release of Epstein-related files, and long-simmering questions about power, accountability, and transparency are back at the forefront. In this episode, we break down how these crises are connected—and why this moment may mark a turning point for the country.
Violence Without Action
32:18|A mass shooting in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah leaves 15 people dead and sparks urgent calls for accountability and reform. At the same time, another mass shooting in the United States pushes this year’s total to 380—met, once again, with political paralysis and empty platitudes.As Australian leaders signal possible legislative action, American officials offer thoughts and prayers instead of solutions. Meanwhile, ICE escalates aggressive enforcement efforts, with consequences that now hit the halls of power itself when a U.S. congresswoman’s son is caught in the fallout.In this episode, we connect the dots between global political violence, failed gun policy, and unchecked state power—and why these crises are not isolated, but deeply intertwined.
Supreme Court Now Decides: Will US Kill Birthright Citizenship?
01:26:58|The Supreme Court has taken up Donald’s unprecedented challenge to end birthright citizenship—directly targeting a constitutional guarantee that has defined America for more than 150 years. In this episode, we unpack the Fourteenth Amendment, the landmark Wong Kim Ark decision that secured citizenship for children of immigrants, and why the Trump regime is now trying to unravel that legacy.We break down what Donald’s lawyers are claiming, what legal scholars are warning, and what’s truly at stake: the status, security, and futures of tens of thousands of U.S.-born children. This isn’t just a court case—it’s a battle over the meaning of America itself.Subscribe and stay tuned. The decision ahead could redefine who gets to call themselves a citizen by birth.