Pod Save the People

On Pod Save The People, host DeRay Mckesson explores social justice, culture, politics – and the various ways they all collide – with cohosts Myles E. Johnson and Sharhonda Bossier. Each Tuesday, the crew digs into the current events driving the political discourse – bringing cultural context, actionable insights, and a hot take or two – to help empower listeners to engage as thoughtful members of their communities…and their group chats. Alongside special guests, the show uplifts overlooked news stories that impact people of color and amplifies underrepresented voices who are working to create meaningful change.

Pod Save the People is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 437 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Pod Save the People, a news show with 437 episodes published.

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  Episode #425

  425: Selective Accountability w/ Chenjerai Kumanyika

  Mar 24, 20261h 37m

  A federal appeals court revives a lawsuit against DeRay McKesson, prompting warnings that the decision could threaten First Amendment protections. In Los Angeles, a former police commander wins a $5.7 million judgment after alleging she was held to a different standard than her male colleagues. And in culture, Telfar announces it will donate 100% of net profits to global liberation efforts. DeRay interviews researcher and journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika about his podcast Empire City : The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Judge warns revival of lawsuit against Black Lives Matter organizer 'imperils' First Amendment LAPD commander fired over drunken incident wins $5.7 million lawsuit Did Telfar just begin the revolution? And by a Black Muslim woman at that. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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  Episode #424

  424: Mastering the Algorithm w/ Jesse Johnson

  Mar 17, 20261h 18m

  Kash Patel announces that UFC fighters will help train FBI agents, the Washington Post experiments with subscription prices set by algorithms using readers’ personal data, and after years helping run one of morning TV’s biggest shows, a CBS News producer Shawna Thomas steps away with a simple message: “I’m tired”. DeRay interviews former Washington State Representative for the 30th Legislative District Jesse Johnson . News 'I’m tired y’all': CBS producer Shawna Thomas leaves network to prioritize rest Kash Patel Confirms UFC Fighters Will Train FBI Agents: "Historic Opportunity" The Washington Post Is Using Reader Data to Set Subscription Prices. How Does That Work? Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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  Episode #423

  423: They’re All in Cahoots

  Mar 10, 20261h 6m

  A growing “pardon industry” helps wealthy offenders hire lobbyists to secure clemency from the White House, Chinese billionaires use surrogacy to produce dozens of U.S.-born heirs to inherit their empires, and Jill Scott tops the R&B charts with “Pressha,” a reminder that while the powerful build dynasties, the culture does too. News Pardon Industry Offers Rich Offenders a Path to Trump Chinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business Jill Scott's 'Pressha' Hits No. 1 at R&B Radio Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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  Episode #422

  422: Bought, Sold, and Silenced

  Mar 3, 20261h 14m

  A tech billionaire makes a $108 billion push to continue the conservative takeover of traditional media, Kansas orders trans residents to surrender their driver’s licenses on one day’s notice, and at the BAFTAs, a racial slur interrupts a celebration of Black artistry. News A Father, a Son and Their $108 Billion Push for Media Moguldom Kansas Orders Trans Drivers to Surrender Licenses With One Day’s Notice Anti-blackness is the Grammar of the World: The BAFTAs and the AfterMath Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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  Episode #421

  421: Survival of the Richest

  Feb 24, 202659 min

  Middle-class Americans are increasingly selling their own plasma to keep pace with an economy that keeps taking more than it gives, election officials in Georgia find fraudulent ballot applications tied to a PAC backed by Elon Musk, and international travelers are skipping the United States as ICE and aggressive border enforcement make visiting America feel less like a vacation and more like a risk. News Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump Turns Out There Was Voter Fraud in Georgia—by Elon Musk Middle-class Americans are selling plasma to keep up with rising costs Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

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