6-28-21 | The Battle Over History & Ensuring Truth Survives
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Jun 28, 2021•2 hr 26 min
The Benjamin Dixon Show
News and commentary from a progressive perspective.
Cautiously idealistic yet reasonably pragmatic: as hopeful for the future as he may be, Benjamin Dixon isn't afraid to tackle the issues of today. The Benjamin Dixon Morning Show is the go-to source thanks to the talent and power of our team including Rebecca Azor, DJ XXXclusive, independent journalist Georgia Fort, Dr. Carl Mack, and our producers that make everything happen behind the scenes.
Cautiously idealistic yet reasonably pragmatic: as hopeful for the future as he may be, Benjamin Dixon isn't afraid to tackle the issues of today. The Benjamin Dixon Morning Show is the go-to source thanks to the talent and power of our team including Rebecca Azor, DJ XXXclusive, independent journalist Georgia Fort, Dr. Carl Mack, and our producers that make everything happen behind the scenes.
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6-25-21 | Inconvenient Truth
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Jun 25, 2021•2 hr 36 min
6-24-21 | White Performance or White Allyship
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Jun 24, 2021•2 hr 5 min
6-23-21 Do Black Voters Matter?
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Jun 23, 2021•2 hr 3 min
6-22-21 | Two Systems of American Justice: Black and White
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Jun 22, 2021•2 hr 37 min
6-21-21 Juneteenth and Prison Abolition | Filibuster and Evangelicals
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Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 11 min
My Black Child - By Benjamin Dixon
Sometimes I look at my black child and want to apologize, Because we birthed them into a society that can be so cruel and so uncivilized. The very thought of my black child venturing into this world without me silently terrorizes A lingering torment I’ve been forced to compartmentalize Because you see their black child could very well have been my own Empathy is when we grieve for their black child just like you would grieve for your own, Sometimes I look at my black child and wanna level with t...
Jun 21, 2021•2 min
6-17-21 | "How Long For Your Progress?"
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Jun 17, 2021•2 hr 19 min
6-16-21 | Lipservice Versus Real Action | Margorie Taylor Green Discovers the Holocaust
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Jun 16, 2021•2 hr 12 min
6-15-21 | Trauma in our DNA | The Connections that Bind
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Jun 15, 2021•2 hr 27 min
6-14-21 When The System Reacts to Our Movement | Protestor Killed By Counterproster in Vehicle
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Jun 14, 2021•2 hr 10 min
6-11-21 | Homophobic Terrorism 5 Years Later | White Supremacy Interrupts
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Jun 11, 2021•2 hr 32 min
6-10-21 | Colonizing Black Trauma | White Supremacy and Religious Homophobia
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Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 58 min
6-9-21 When People Show You Who They Are | On the Clock | Like It Or Not
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Jun 09, 2021•2 hr 10 min
(6-8-21) Interruptions: Voting Rights, Filibuster and Black Wall Street
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Jun 08, 2021•2 hr 16 min
6-7-21 Will Democrats Choose The Filibuster Over Black People? Over Democracy?
From voting rights to civil rights, everything we're fighting for hinges on whether Democrats will kill the filibuster or leave democracy at the mercy of the conservative movement. Georgia Fort is On the Clock to discuss yet another case of police murder and why Democrats need to pass the "For the People" Act. We're also joined by Mary Angela Perna, Professor Harvey Kaye, and more. Rebecca and James are in the house as always to help move the conversation forward. Let's go!...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 14 min
Bipartisanship Facade, Pan-Reactionaries & Bad Faith Actors | Ft Nomiki Konst & Jabari Brisport (6-3-21)
On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Reactionary movements across the globe are coalescing and gaining strength. This is partly because of the power of reactionary media from Fox News to Social Media. More about this in our interview with Nomiki Konst. Later, New York state senator Jabari Brisport joins us to discuss the ongoing push for universal, single-payer healthcare in New York. All that and more on Like It Or Not!
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Like it Or Not! The Politics of Resentment, Dehumanization, and Fear. Guest: Cliff Albright (6.2.21)
On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Segment 1: Ron Desantis signs an Anti-Trans bill into law. He says that this isn't a sign to the LGBTQ community, but he signed the bill on the first day of Pride. We hear you loud and clear, DeSantis. Segment 2: Cliff Albright joins us to discuss the voter suppression attempts throughout the nation. We also take a look at the attempts that were thwarted in Texas by the Democratic walkout. Segment 3: Rebecca reviews the Nao...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Tulsa Race Massacre - How Many Times Have We Had To Survive?
Just some thoughts.
Jun 02, 2021•30 min
Like It Or Not! Tulsa Race Massacre 100 Years Later | Biden Admin Gives Trump a Break
*** Twice the content with NONE of the ads! Patreon.com/LikeItOrNot *** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: 100 Years later: the Tulsa Race Massacre is finally getting recognized across the country and finally recognized as a massacre instead of a “riot.” Also, former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has called for a Myanmar-style coup of the United States government. The Biden administration is seeking to have a lawsuit filed by protesters against the...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Special Edition: 3 Brothers Discuss Star Trek TNG S1 EP8: "Justice"
What is Justice? I had a chance to hang out with my brothers over the holiday weekend and watch an episode of Star Trek TNG that discusses this topic. Hope you enjoy. We'll be back tomorrow!
May 31, 2021•48 min
Like It Or Not! Senate Vote on 1/6 Commission | Qualified Immunity | Right-Wing Ridiculousness
** Get twice the content with none of the advertisements. Patreon.com/LikeItOrNot ** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: The Senate was active late through the night ahead of a vote on the proposed January 6th Commission. Arizona Republican state Senator & Majority Whip Borrelli called Mail-in Voters lazy. And we’re roasting the totally ridiculous coming from the right-wing. All that and more on Like It Or Not!
May 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Like It Or Not! Slain Capitol Officer’s Mother Confronts GOP | Central Park Karen Strikes Again
On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: The mother of Brian Sicknick who died after the attack on January 6th went to Capitol Hill and confronted every Senate Republican she could meet with demanding they stop blocking the independent commission. Also, AZ Republicans move to block the Democratic Secretary of State from being able to defend election lawsuits. Howard University names its school of fine arts after the late Chadwick Boseman. Finally, Elizabeth Warren...
May 27, 2021•57 min
Like It Or Not! Kristen Clarke Confirmed |Trump Case Grand Jury Convened | GOP in Disarray
On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Kristen Clarke has been confirmed as the first Black woman to lead the Civil Rights department of the Department of Justice. The Manhattan District Attorney has convened a grand jury in the criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. Rand Paul has called for Republicans to leave Twitter after he was sent a suspicious powder. And the GOP’s civil war is deepening by the day. All that and more on Like It Or Not!
May 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
How George Floyd Changed The World
For Gianna
May 26, 2021•17 min
Like It Or Not! Biden Turns on Students | Roman Protasevich Detained | CRT ‘Defining America’
*** Get twice the content with none of the commercials: Patreon.com/LikeItOrNot *** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon: The Biden administration appears to be dropping support for student debt forgiveness, a major campaign promise from candidate Biden. Meanwhile, the administration has announced a new protective status for Haitians, protecting thousands from deportation. Also, the world is reacting to Belarus after authorities forced a commercial flight to reroute under false...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Like It Or Not! Politics of COVID | Cops Claim Ashes Were Drugs | 1 Year After George Floyd
On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Even as America begins to get the pandemic under control, the United States continues to grapple with the politicization of COVID-19. CNN tried to quietly fire Rick Santorum. Also, an Illinois man is suing Springfield police over their accusation that his daughter’s ashes were drugs. And Georgia Fort joins us to discuss the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. All that and more on Like It Or Not!
May 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Like It Or Not! January 6th Commission | Sanders Calls for Ceasefire | Nour Alshaer Live from Gaza
*** Warning: During Nour's interview you can hear the explosion from a bomb that was dropped as we spoke. This is how drastic the situation currently is. *** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: With only 35 Republicans in support of the bill, the House of Representatives passed legislation that creates a 9-11 styled commission to investigate the events of January 6th 2021. Senator Bernie Sanders makes an impassioned plea for a ceasefire in the Israeli attacks...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Like It Or Not! Criminal Probe into Trump Org | Colombia’s National Strike | ‘Fake’ Insurrection
*** Get twice the show with none of the ads -- patreon.com/LikeItOrNot *** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: New York Attorney General Leticia James announces a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization. Also, an under-reported uprising and national strike in Colombia has turned violent with unofficial martial law in place and has been ongoing for three weeks. President Biden was confronted about the crisis in Gaza by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and met wit...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
How Far Will The Powerful Go To Protect Their Power?
How Far Will The Powerful Go To Protect Their Power? The question I'd like you to answer is this: If we no there is no limit to what the powerful are willing to do to protect their power, how do we win? Leave your answer in the comment section for us to discuss.
May 19, 2021•36 min
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