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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

Poverty Kills: The Moral Mandate for Ending Poverty in America

The Poor People's Campaign Moral Poverty Action Congress held a panel entitled, "Poverty Kills: The Moral Mandate for Ending Poverty in America," on Juneteenth 2023. Moderated by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, panelists included: Dr. David Brady Dr. Valerie Wilson Dr. Gregg Gonsalves Valerie Eguavoen and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 14 min

William Spriggs Final Interview

AFL-CIO Chief Economist and Howard University Economics Chair Dr. William E. Spriggs joined Make It Plain for the final time May 8, 2023, before his passing, June 6, 2023. Ever the teacher, he compared African American unemployment to the NBA not allowing Black players. And he wished for Affirmative Action to continue. Bill was a revolutionary on behalf of labor rights, civil rights, economic justice, education and freedom. And a beloved, faithful friend. God will certainly seat Bill at His Righ...

Jun 16, 202343 min

Before the Courts: Trump, Student Debt and Affirmative Action

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins to discuss student debt and Affirmative Action before SCOTUS, and also on access to affordable high speed internet for students. And Markos for Thursday Kos on Trump before Federal Court. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 15, 202335 min

Trump Arraignment TODAY

Attorney Elie Mystal and US Intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance preview Trump's arraignment today and his imminent trial. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 13, 20231 hr 4 min

Myrlie Evers On The Assassination of Medgar Evers

In an emotional interview which originally aired in 2013 during the 50th year commemoration of Medgar Evers martyrdom, NAACP Chairman Emeritus Myrlie Evers recounted the climate in Jackson, Mississippi in 1963, her husband's relationship with Dr. King, the details of her husband's assassination and, announced for the first time publicly, the NAACP's apology for denying her husband protection. "This is something that I have just revealed publicly in this 50th Anniversary, where representatives fr...

Jun 12, 202328 min

The Republican Primary Battle Is Joined

Markos forecasts turbulence in the Republican Primary on Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 08, 202333 min

Atlanta City Council Votes To Approve Cop City

Coverage of the rally and testimony at Atlanta City Council Hearing before vote to approve Cop City. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 06, 202321 min

Who Won The The Debt Limit?

Markos joins for Thursday Kos . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 01, 202331 min

The Latest on the Debt Limit

Executive Associate Director of the White House Office on Managment and Budget joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 30, 202315 min

Hate Crimes And Domestic Terrorism Rise One Year After Buffalo

Keisha Deonarine , NAACP Director of Opportunity, Race, and Justice, on NAACP’s advocacy to address the spread of domestic terrorism following the mass shooting in Buffalo last May, and on racially motivated hate crimes and white supremacy are on the rise including recent attacks in Allen and Brownsville , TX. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 22, 202317 min

African American Unemployment Reaches Historic Low

The unemployment rate for African Americans in April 2023 fell below 5% for the first time in history. White House Economic Council Deputy Director Joelle Gamble, Center On Budget Chief Economist Chad Stone and AFL-CIO Chief Economist & Howard University Economics Professor William Spriggs all join. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 10, 20231 hr 8 min

Madison's Militia: The Hidden History of the Second Amendment

Prof. Carl T. Bogus on his much awaited book revealing the real reason the Founders wrote the Second Amendment was to quell slave rebellions, not necessarily to preserve individual liberties. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 05, 202351 min

"I am confident that the House will be Democratic after next year."

On this week's installment of Thursday Kos , Markos of Daily Kos discusses Roe being the GOP's undoing, the NC Supreme Court and Tucker Carlson's texts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 04, 202327 min

The Debt Limit Battle

Deputy Chair of the White House National Economic Council joins to discuss the debt limit. And Adrian Shropshire of BlackPac.com joins to talk Biden's re-election. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 28, 202323 min

Biden Announces Re-election Campaign

Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic Party, joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 26, 202315 min

Chad Stone on the March 2023 Jobs Report

The Chief Economist for the Center on Budget explains the numbers to us. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 17, 202316 min

Cop City Town Hall

This Town Hall explores the controversial Cop City proposed for Atlanta. Panelists include the Rev. Keyanna Jones; Georgia NAACP State Conference President Gerald Griggs; Color of Change Senior Campaign Director Kyle Bibby; journalist George Chidi; and co-moderated by Kiddada Grey of Community First Solutions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 16 min

How To Rig An Election

Jeffery Robinson, founder and executive director of The Who We Are Project , discusses his collaboration with Tom Hanks on the new animated documentary “How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 07, 202326 min

Trump Arraigned

MIP's live coverage of Trump's arraignment, including Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's press conference, and guests, David Cay Johnston, unauthorized Trump biographer and Mark Sumner of Daily Kos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 04, 20231 hr 11 min

MLK and "Holy Week: The Story of a Revolution Undone"

On the 55th anniversary of MLK's martyrdom, Vann Newkirk discusses his in-depth podcast on MLK's last campaign. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 04, 202326 min

Biden Administration on African American Studies Ban and the ACA Anniversary

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the Florida ban, and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on the 13th anniversary of the ACA. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 24, 202324 min
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