Civil rights attorney Ben Crump talks to the Madison Show audience about how to support Ajike “AJ” Owens' family now that Susan Lorincz has been arrested and charged for her death. Donate to the family GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Justice-for-Ajike-Owens
Jun 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 511
Too many people don't know that Memorial Day began with Black men and women who memorialized the dead at the end of the Civil War. Historian David Blight sets the record straight about Decoration Day and its real founders — America's freed slaves.
May 30, 2023•20 min•Ep. 510
Joe Madison sits down with Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, to donate his father's and grandfather's military documents and preserve them as a piece of American history. Connect with VHP to enshrine your family legacy at the Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project
May 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 509
Jim Brown answered every single one of Joe Madison's questions in the special broadcast "Jim Brown: The Athlete, The Activist, The Actor." Madison previews the special and explains what made Jim Brown a hero on and off the field. Listen to the complete special broadcast on the SXM App by clicking here and searching "Joe Madison."
May 24, 2023•24 min•Ep. 508
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, explains how the civil rights organization came together and issued a formal travel advisory against Florida's regressive, racist policies. Read the entire statement here: https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-issues-travel-advisory-florida
May 22, 2023•14 min•Ep. 507
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz joins Madison in the Eagle's Nest to talk about the powerful reach of satellite radio and the future of connecting listeners to streaming, podcasting and the content they love.
May 17, 2023•17 min•Ep. 506
As Black Americans face microaggressions, discrimination and systemic racism, Zee Clarke gives Joe Madison and his audience advice on how to handle chronic stress through mindfulness and breathing exercises. Buy her book "Black People Breathe" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702697/black-people-breathe-by-zee-clarke/
May 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 505
Joe Madison slams CNN's decision to legitimize Donald Trump by featuring him in a town hall conversation on May 10.
May 10, 2023•18 min•Ep. 504
Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson, who was expelled and reinstated to the Tennessee General Assembly, talks with Joe Madison about his advocacy and the ongoing fight for voting rights, civil rights, democracy and gun control. Donate to his campaign here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/justinjpearson86
May 05, 2023•17 min•Ep. 503
Joe Madison talks about the critical need for swimming lessons in the Black community and shares a story about when he almost drowned. Get swimming safety tips and find a class from the American Red Cross here: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/swim-safety.html
May 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 502
Joe Madison interviews Barbara Shipley, Senior VP of Brand Integration for AARP, about why people under 50 can and should join the organization, as well as their "badass" contest with a $50,000 grand prize. Learn more about AARP's "badass benefits" and how to enter the contest here: https://sweeps.aarp.org/benefitsbadass
Apr 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 501
You're in for a treat. In this special interview, Joe Madison talks with Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley ahead of the first-ever HBCU Chess Classic taking place in Atlanta on April 22, 2023. Read the flyer for the HBCU Chess Classic by clicking here .
Apr 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 500
Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt, who is part of the legal team for Ralph Yarl in Kansas City, makes the call for a special prosecutor in the shooting case and reflects on Yarl's miracle recovery.
Apr 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 499
Joe Madison talks about how President Biden needs an adviser like Vernon Jordan: a mentor or friend who is passionate, will talk to him candidly and who understands the Black community.
Apr 20, 2023•18 min•Ep. 498
Tax expert and attorney Lou Hutt, who also hosts his own show on SiriusXM Urban View, gives last minute tips and reminders for filing your taxes or requesting an extension before Tax Day on April 18.
Apr 18, 2023•17 min•Ep. 497
Joe Madison goes into the archive for this interview from 2019 with Yale Professor Jason Stanley, who addresses the history of fascism and what it looks like in America today.
Apr 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 495
Joe Madison draws parallels between his platform and audience and the mission of the legislators who demanded righteous action to address gun violence in Tennessee.
Apr 12, 2023•24 min•Ep. 494
After Tennessee Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled for their activism against gun violence, Kimberly Owens-Pearson calls Joe Madison to praise her son's work as an advocate and champion for his community. Donate to Justin Pearson & Justin Jones by going to www.actblue.com .
Apr 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 493
Joe Madison breaks down Alvin Bragg's case against Trump step-by-step and show why it's the real deal.
Apr 06, 2023•18 min•Ep. 492
Joe Madison remembers where he was when Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago and compares that time with the world we are living in today.
Apr 04, 2023•12 min•Ep. 491
As Donald Trump faces as many as 30 fraud-related charges for hush money payments before the 2016 election, Joe Madison praises District Attorney Alvin Bragg and spars with listeners about the punishment Trump should face for his crimes.
Mar 31, 2023•31 min•Ep. 490
Should the government ban TikTok in the United States? Should it be sold to an American company? Joe Madison, his team of producers and his listeners weigh in.
Mar 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 489
Joe Madison responds to the news that a school district in Florida is attempting to censor the story of Ruby Bridges, who integrated an all-white school in 1960, when she was only 6 years old.
Mar 29, 2023•21 min•Ep. 488
Joe Madison invites Minnesota State Representative Ruth Richardson to explain the work of a one-of-a-kind office she has fought for that will investigate the thousands of cases of missing and murdered Black women and girls. Contact Representative Richardson at repruthrichardson@house.mn.gov and get an office started in your state!
Mar 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 487
March 22 is Red Cross Giving Day. Joe Madison hears powerful stories from his listeners as well as Red Cross Vice President Jennifer Pipa about why you should give to make a difference. Give today: https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/giving-day.html
Mar 22, 2023•23 min•Ep. 485
With Donald Trump facing indictment in New York for his hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, lawyer and SXM host Dean Obeidallah breaks down the other major cases against the former president. Listen to Dean Obeidallah on SiriusXM Progress: https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/siriusxm-progress...
Mar 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 484
Joe Madison unleashes righteous anger in response to a plan to whitewash how Rosa Parks's story is taught in Florida schools.
Mar 21, 2023•16 min•Ep. 483
Rev. Amos Brown, President of the NAACP San Francisco chapter and Pastor of San Francisco's Third Baptist Church, lays down the truth on the NAACP's position on reparations and what the city must do to provide true healing for its Black residents.
Mar 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 482
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump calls for justice for Rasheem Carter, who was found dead and dismembered in Mississippi after police said there was "no foul play" in his death.
Mar 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 481
Kevin Cohee, the Chairman and CEO of OneUnited Bank, explains what happened that caused Silicon Valley Bank to fail and why you can continue to have confidence in the banks you use. Bank with OneUnited today at https://www.oneunited.com.
Mar 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 480