Pod for the Cause Podcast
1) S08 E04: Law and Disorder: Immigration, Policing, and Community Distrust
In this episode, we explore the harms of the Trump Administration’s “unleashing” of law enforcement and what that means for immigration enforcement and policing. As ICE raids and deportations increas...Show More
2) S08 E03: Counting Chaos: The Fight for a Complete Census and Dependable Data
April 1 was the commemoration of Census Day, but the numbers that shape our country are under attack. From erasing critical datasets on government websites to revoking the census practice of counting ...Show More
3) S08 E02: The Ballot & The Book: Access to Voting and Education Upon Selma’s 60th
On the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we explore the deep connection between education and voting rights—two pillars of democracy that have long been intertwined. For decades, education determined...Show More
4) S08 E01: Solidarity & Strategy: We the Majority Fighting Back
In this episode we will tackle how to respond to the new administration’s early attacks on civil rights. With a wave of executive actions already rolling back key protections—harming immigrants, under...Show More
5) S07 E12: Building an America as Good as It’s Ideals: A Year in Review
When season seven started in January of 2024, we set out to explore the progress and challenges in building a more equitable society. Anchored by milestone anniversaries — Brown v. Board of Education ...Show More
6) S07 E11: We Are Still The Majority: A Post-Election Conversation
In this episode, we dive into the post-election political and policy landscape, analyzing how recent election outcomes will impact the future of civil rights in America. Our guest experts will discuss...Show More
7) S07 E11: Protecting the Vote 2.0: "And Still I Vote"
In this episode, we sit down with Khalid Pitts, Executive Vice Preside of Campaigns and Programs at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, to discuss the "And Still I Vote" campaign. Jus...Show More
8) S07 E10: Protecting the Vote, Preserving Democracy
With the historic and high stakes 2024 presidential election upon us, Americans must be vigilant in protecting their right to vote. Modern day voter suppression takes on various forms. It can look lik...Show More
9) S07 E09: Civil Rights Act at 60 and Project 2025
This episode commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reflecting on its profound impact in dismantling legalized segregation, securing voting rights, and expanding protection...Show More
10) S07 E08: Freedom Summer at 60: The Fight for Voting Rights Continues
In this episode commemorating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, we delve into the pivotal 1964 campaign that aimed to register African American voters in Mississippi and the Deep South and chall...Show More