Hosted by Newsweek · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 34 episodes
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Join Rakim Brooks, legal expert and public interest attorney, as he navigates the complex intersections of constitutional principles, and the diverse narratives that shape our ongoing quest for a fair and just democracy.
Newsweek hosts For Justice! With Rakim Brooks, a news show with 34 episodes published.
On this episode, Rakim gets real about why he’s choosing joy this 4th of July. Despite the nonstop noise in the news cycle, he’s focused on what truly matters—time with family, friends, and celebrating the freedom we sti
Rakim dives into the shockwaves from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary — a result few saw coming. He breaks down what this upset means for the Democratic Party, the real challenges Mamdani faces
Rakim reflects on the deep meaning of Juneteenth and what true freedom really looks like. He explains why the fight to honor the legacy of enslaved people is far from over — and challenges us to grow, reflect, and ask th
Trump’s trillion-dollar “spending spree” isn’t just hypocritical—it’s a slap in the face to fiscal conservatives and a blatant rip-off of Democratic ideas. Rakim calls out the GOP for their budget betrayal and slams ICE
This week, Rakim dives into Original Sin—the book lighting up Washington—and explains why it completely misses the real issue at the heart of the Biden presidency. He also makes a bold case for why Democrats must stop lo
On this episode, Rakim exposes how President Trump is once again ignoring the Constitution—this time by openly accepting a gift from a nation known for supporting terrorism. From shady memecoins to unchecked power and pr
On this episode, Rakim unpacks a whirlwind week in politics—from Trump welcoming Canada’s new Prime Minister to claiming he’s not running again (for now). He breaks down the president’s latest off-the-wall ideas and his
In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s turbulent first 100 days, spotlighting its missteps and daily assaults on democratic norms. Rakim examines the rise of unprecedented lawfare tactics and what prog
On this episode Rakim kicks things off with the seismic news of Pope Francis' passing and what’s really at stake as the Catholic Church gears up to choose a new leader—this isn’t just about religion, it’s about power, po
Rakim kicks things off by questioning the significance of Bill Maher’s recent meeting with President Trump at the White House—can we really take these moments seriously? Brooks breaks down the chaos in the stock mar
What’s really at stake in the Singalgate controversy? Rakim explores the hidden consequences of the leaked Yemen strike chat and what most people are overlooking. Brooks explains why Democrats’ concerns aren’t just polit
Are political fights within the Democratic Party really a bad thing? This week, Rakim argues that internal debate in Washington, D.C., can actually be a sign of strength. Meanwhile, Brooks unpacks how the Trump administr
This week, we’re cutting through the noise. Rakim breaks down the misleading claims from Trump’s congressional speech, while Brooks digs into the GOP’s growing dilemma as a government shutdown looms. And to cap it off, w
This week, Rakim discusses the blatant disrespect President Trump and Vice President Vance showed toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Brooks highlights how Trump and Vance continue to push Russian talking poin
This week, Rakim takes an optimistic tone, reflecting on the significant events that unfolded in the Southern District of New York last week. He also explains why he views House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as the dri
In this episode, Rakim Brooks examines President Trump's ongoing attacks on the Constitution and explores what can be done to push back. He also highlights the return of a key White House staffer who, just days after Sen
In this episode, Rakim breaks down Trump’s brief tariff war with two of America’s biggest allies and explains why the GOP has strayed far from the party of Reagan. He also takes a deep dive into Trump’s policies, analyzi
Rakim takes a deep dive into the first full week of the Trump Administration, examining some of its most controversial decisions. He discusses the proposed birthright citizenship ban, explaining why it’s just the beginni
Rakim Brooks analyzes the troubling executive orders signed by President Trump since taking office. He delves into Trump’s flawed immigration policy and its potential long-term consequences. Brooks also critiques the biz
Rakim explores a whirlwind week of major events, including Trump’s official status as a convicted felon, Jimmy Carter’s funeral, and Trump’s agenda for his first 100 days. He delves into the political and social implicat
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