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Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

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The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well.

Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts.

Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.

Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.

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Episodes

Dirty Rubles & Dirty Lira

Dirty Rubles author Greg Olear discusses the evolution of Trump's relationship with Russia and Russia's intersection with Turkey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 25, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ben Crump on "Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People"

Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney and author of Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People, discusses continuing the work of Paul Robeson and W.E.B. DuBois and presenting a genocide petition to the United Nations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 18, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Prof. David Carroll of "The Great Hack" on Suing Cambridge Analytica

Prof. David Carroll, featured in Netflix documentary The Great Hack, describes what's going on with our personal data, declares that "Mark Zuckerberg is the most powerful man in the world;" and Mark Thompson asks, "If Facebook tuned over every piece of information it has on us, would we even need a census?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 11, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Othello or Keith Hamilton Cobb--Who's Moor?

The thespian and playwright behind American Moor discusses his take on playing Othello, and being Othello in everyday life as a Black man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 04, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Lauren Duca: How To Start A Revolution

The millennial revolutionary, Teen Vogue writer, and author of How to Start a Revolution talks about mobilizing her generation, overcoming haters and "effing s*** up." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 27, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 11

"The Great Hack" and Big Data

The film's editors discuss the ways in which social media manipulates us, during election years and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 20, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Nona Hendryx, A Cyborg?!

Nona Hendryx pays tribute to Sun-Ra, enlightens on Afrofuturism and plans to become a cyborg. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 13, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Democracy In Peril: Part II

Mark Thompson presents part 2 of a UDC Institute for Politics, Policy & History panel on disinformation & voter suppression in 2016 and 2020, moderated by Mark Thompson and featuring former Naval Intelligence Officer Malcolm Nance, Ambassador Daniel Fried, the League of Women Voters' Virginia Kase, and U of Baltimore Prof. Gilda Daniels. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content Subscribe to the ...

Sep 06, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Democracy In Peril: Part I

Mark Thompson moderates a UDC Institute for Politics, Policy & History panel on disinformation & voter suppression in 2016 and 2020 with former Naval Intelligence Officer Malcolm Nance, Ambassador Daniel Fried, the League of Women Voters' Virginia Kase, and U of Baltimore Prof. Gilda Daniels. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri ...

Aug 30, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Tony & Lauren Dungy on Faith and Family

This week, Mark Thompson is joined by former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and author & early education specialist Lauren Dungy to discuss their books We Chose You: A Book About Adoption, Family and Forever Love, and Carson Chooses Forgiveness. They also discuss Jay-Z's collaboration with the NFL, and family separation at the border. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Marshello Talent Bookers: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for priva...

Aug 23, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Scared Of Revolution: Umar Bin Hassan

Poet and activist Umar Bin Hassan joins Mark Thompson in studio to discuss his life, decades of work, and the new documentary about his life, Scared of Revolution: The Untold Story of the Godfather of Rap. Host: Mark Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Marshello Talent Bookers: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 16, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Behind Every Great Movement There Are Women In The Forefront

Mark Thompson sits amongst a panel of women at the NAACP convention in Detroit. With Canada serving as their back drop they discuss the all to real fears of deportation, asylum, and safe spaces for those that don’t belong here according to Trumps Presidency. They also discus the importance of removing hate speech, and how they’re not only empowering each other but their various communities to restore peace amongst diverse communities. It is now more important than ever to call out hatred and pro...

Aug 09, 201952 minEp. 4

The Rev. Kaji Douša A Ministry for Immigrants and Asylum Seekers

The Rev. Kaji Douša, Pastor of Park Avenue Christian Church in NY and Co-Chair of the New Sanctuary Coalition on her ministry with immigrants and asylum seekers. During a recent trip to the border, Rev. Douša was detained and interrogated by Customs and Border Protection. She has since been placed on a watchlist. She has filed a federal lawsuit alleging her First Amendment Rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act have been violated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...

Aug 02, 201945 minEp. 3

A Forever Freedom Fighter

93 year old, Mildred Roxborough recounts her life of service to the NAACP for the past seven decades . She has worked with amazing Civil Rights Leaders such as Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, Dr King, Thurgood Marshall and many more. #getwoke Subscribe to the Make It Plain LIVE Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 26, 201957 minEp. 2

Tamika Mallory On The State of the Women’s March

Mark talks with Tamika Mallory, co founder of the Women’s March, about the state of the women’s movement, Black women and feminism, Eric Garner, the 2020 presidential race and she offers advice for women going through their own trials. For more Subscribe to the Make It Plain Live Daily Call-in Show Mon-Fri 7-9a ET at makeitplain.com Producer, Arafat Arman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

Jul 18, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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