Who Was Jesse Jackson? The Preacher Who Kept Hope Alive.
Who was Jesse Jackson? This is the full biography of the civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. who marched at Selma, built the Rainbow Coalition, ran for president in 1984 and 1988, taught a generation to chant “I am somebody,” and told America to keep hope alive. Rev. Jesse Jackson died in February 2026 at age 84, this is his story. For more shows and community, subscribe to Gadfly City at gadflycity.com, Spotify, Instagram, and Apple Podcasts. Fly back soon!
29 Jun 2026
The Goofy Traveler Episode 2: The Costume
In an era where cartoonish corporate villains have sprung to life across technology, healthcare, Wall Street and beyond, this tale presents an ordinary man walking the halls of a fictional company run by such a tycoon and creating a little mischief along the way. The eponymous character is a lifestyle columnist and this first volume involves his coverage of a corrupt pharmaceutical company. Follow him as he breaks bad, for good, after the outbreak of a new virus called the Sillies in The Goofy Traveler and the Silly Escapade. For more shows and community, subscribe at www.gadflycity.com or follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts at Gadfly City Presents! Fly back soon!
18 Jun 2026
Whats up in Washington Dick Polman
What’s making headlines in Washington this week?
Join Monica Cardenas and veteran political journalist Dick Polman as they break down the latest developments coming out of the nation’s capital. From major policy decisions and political battles to the stories driving the news cycle, they offer insight, context, and analysis on what matters most.
Whether you're a political junkie or just trying to keep up with the headlines, this conversation helps make sense of the rapidly changing world of American politics.
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