Pod Save The People Archives

Activism. Social Justice. Culture. Politics.

On Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with Sam Sinyangwe, Kaya Henderson and De’Ara Balenger. They offer a unique take on the news, with a special focus on overlooked stories and topics that often impact people of color.

There’s also a weekly one-on-one interview with DeRay and special guests, from singer/songwriter John Legend to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders who come on the show go deep on social, political, and cultural issues. New episodes every Tuesday.

Latest Episodes

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The Blackest State (with Soledad O’Brien)

Jun.30.20

DeRay, Sam, De'Ara, and Kaya tackle this week’s overlooked news, including poisoned baby powder, DC statehood, major strides in police reform, and school reopening issues.

EP 168/

Jun.30.20

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What Comes Next (with Joanna Schwartz)

Jun.23.20

They discuss LA evictions, climate change impact on pregnancy, immigration policy, and defunding police foundations

EP 167/

Jun.23.20

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We Deserve Better (with Angie & June Provost)

Jun.16.20

This week DeRay sits down with Black farmers Angie & June Provost to talk about their unique experiences and challenges, including racist limitation

EP 166/

Jun.16.20

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What Science Says About Police (with John Rappaport)

Jun.9.20

This week DeRay sits down with John Rappaport, a law professor and research scholar examining criminal procedures in the justice system.

EP 166/

Jun.9.20

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Keep the Fight (with Justine Barron and Amelia McDonell-Parry)

Jun.2.20

This week DeRay, Brittany, Sam, and Clint discuss the murder of George Floyd and the protests around the nation. Then, DeRay sits down with Justine Barron and Amelia McDonell-Parry, who have been researching the death and cover-up of Freddie Gray.

EP 165/

Jun.2.20

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