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The Math Ain't Mathing

Trump fires head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over poor jobs report, a new tactic weaponizes state systems to crush opponents' credit, and a new spotlight shines on self-taught artist Bill Traylor. NewsWATCH: ‘I think their numbers were wrong,’ Trump says after firing BLS head over jobs reportHow people are weaponing state systems: ‘We file liens that crush their credit’The Utterly Original Bill Traylor Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Epstein Files, ICE Control, Truth Revealed

Trump named in Epstein files, ICE expands GPS ankle monitoring for immigrants, L.A. prosecutor struggles to land protest-related indictments, and a long-overlooked Black tech pioneer finally gets his due. NewsICE moves to shackle some 180,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitorsTrump’s top federal prosecutor in L.A. struggles to secure indictments in protest casesAnother Hidden Figure: The Black Man Behind the Computer Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

No Strings Attached

Beto O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight “fire with fire”, Trump releases frozen school grants with strings attached, and Zora Neale Hurston’s final home is rescued from disrepair. O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight ‘fire with fire’ in redistricting battleTrump releases frozen school grants with conditions; most funds for California still in limboZora Neale Hurston’s Last Home Saved From Disrepair, To Be Preserved By Florida Foundation Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Dreaming Beyond the Now w/ Saul Williams & Anisia Uzeyman

Trump faces backlash from MAGA base, UnitedHealth works to silence critics, Mississippi water crisis continues, and the life and legacy of Jewel Thais-Williams. Myles interviews Saul Williams and co-director Anisia Uzeyman about their film Neptune Frost, now streaming on AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. NewsTrump faces a revolt from his MAGA base over the Epstein filesUnitedHealth’s Campaign to Quiet Critics Jewel Thais-Williams, founder of Jewel's Catch One, dies at 86 The Ugly Politics of Jackson, Mississippi’s Ongoing Water Crisis  Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

Leadership as Resistance w/ AG Andrea Joy Campbell

A deceptive “beautiful” bill conceals dangerous policy, Trump administration withholds billions in school funding, Essence Fest faces accusations of cultural erasure, and former politician Rick Perry finds purpose in psychedelics. DeRay interviews Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell on justice, leadership, and protecting communities under threat. News10 Egregious Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill ActTrump administration withholds billions in school grants for critical programsIs Black American Heritage being pushed out of Essence Fest?Rick Perry: I’m dedicating my life to fighting for a psychedelic drug Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.