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Habari Live
Claim This Podcastby Damon Ellison
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Breaking News, Politics, Entertainment, and more with Iesha and Dip. Catch our guest commentary and Trivia game with Iesha
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June 14, 2026
WHO GETS SELF-DEFENSE? Justice, White Nationalism & Trump's America | Habari Live
<p>Is justice truly blind, or does America apply self-defense differently depending on who is involved?This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into one of the most controversial questions facing the American justice system: Who gets self-defense?Using decades of research, FBI data, and legal studies, we examine racial disparities in self-defense rulings, Stand Your Ground laws, youth sentencing, and the role implicit bias may play in determining who receives the benefit of the doubt in court.We also investigate the growing influence of white nationalist movements in the United States and abroad. From record levels of extremist propaganda and organized hate groups to the spread of political rhetoric across social media, we explore how these movements are shaping conversations in America, Ireland, South Africa, and beyond.Plus, in our Clips of the Week segment, we break down:🔹 Donald Trump walking out of a Meet the Press interview🔹 The latest Epstein-related developments🔹 Rising beef prices and the New World Screwworm outbreak🔹 Coal vs. renewable energy investments🔹 RFK Jr. refusing questions from reporters🔹 Healthcare frustrations impacting everyday Americans🔹 Congressional accountability and political theater🔹 Immigration, foreign policy, and moreJoin the conversation as we tackle race, justice, extremism, accountability, and the future of American democracy.👇 Let us know in the comments:Do all Americans receive the same benefit of the doubt when claiming self-defense?#HabariLive #SelfDefense #JusticeSystem #CivilRights #WhiteNationalism #StandYourGround #DonaldTrump #Politics #NewsOurWay #HabariEntertainment</p>
June 7, 2026
Denied Cancer Care, Then He Died?! Epstein & Voting Rights
<p>In this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the heartbreaking case of retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones, who died after his insurance provider denied coverage for a cancer treatment prescribed by his oncologist. Jones spent 17 years serving his community before being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, raising difficult questions about healthcare access, insurance companies, and whether life-saving treatment decisions should be determined by doctors or corporate policies.The conversation expands into the broader healthcare debate, including insurance denials, Medicare regulations, first responder cancer risks, and growing calls for healthcare reform in America.We also break down the biggest political clips and stories of the week:🔥 Jon Ossoff attacks Trump's proposed White House ballroom project and raises new questions about Jeffrey Epstein.🔥 Rep. Madeleine Dean presses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Epstein files and demands transparency.🔥 Senators introduce legislation aimed at ending Trump's controversial $1.8 billion fund.🔥 Senator Ron Wyden challenges Treasury officials over allegations of special treatment for powerful political figures.🔥 Marco Rubio faces an embarrassing fact-check after claiming he has never seen Donald Trump asleep.🔥 Donald Trump appears to fall asleep during a major coal industry announcement.🔥 Maya Rupert warns that Washington has no serious plan to address the economic disruption caused by artificial intelligence.🔥 Bernie Sanders proposes a dramatic new plan to ensure AI wealth benefits workers and the public.🔥 USDA data reveals which Americans receive SNAP benefits, challenging common political narratives.🔥 The Supreme Court allows Alabama to use a congressional map critics argue discriminates against Black voters.🔥 Cory Booker clashes with Republicans over Iran policy.🔥 Protests erupt in Albania over a Jared Kushner-linked luxury development project.🔥 Young Kenyans rally against reports involving U.S. Ebola quarantine plans.Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Do insurance companies have too much power over medical decisions?Should AI profits be shared with workers?Is the Supreme Court weakening voting rights protections?Subscribe, like, and share to support independent journalism.#HabariLive #KenJones #Healthcare #CancerCare #Insurance #EpsteinFiles #DonaldTrump #VotingRights #AI #BernieSanders #Politics #NewsOurWay</p>
May 31, 2026
Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari Live
<p>Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari LiveTonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing redistricting battle sweeping across the South as Alabama lawmakers push for new congressional primaries while courts fight over voting maps and Black representation. Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia are now all at the center of a political war over district lines, voting rights, and control of the U.S. House.The discussion explores how recent court rulings and weakened Voting Rights Act protections are reshaping elections, why Black lawmakers and civil rights activists are sounding the alarm, and whether mid-decade redistricting is being used to dilute Black political power. From protests outside the Alabama Statehouse to lawsuits in Tennessee, Habari Live examines the national implications of these moves and what they could mean for democracy heading into the next election cycle.Are these maps about fairness — or political power?Is Black voting strength being intentionally weakened?And what happens when voters feel like politicians are choosing their districts instead of districts choosing their politicians?🔥 Join the conversation in the comments.👍 Like, Share & Subscribe to support independent Black media.#HabariLive #VotingRights #Redistricting #BlackPolitics #Alabama #Tennessee #CivilRights #Democracy #Congress #Gerrymandering #Politics #BlackVoices #NewsOurWay</p>
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