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The Politicrat
Politics, entertainment, news, advice and information. Mostly politics. The Politicrat daily podcast website: https://ThePoliticrat.com The Politicrat Daily Podcast Shop: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.com Tweet to Omar: https://twitter.com/thepopcornreel The official The Politicrat Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3bU1O7c Moore On Medium: https://omooresf.medium.com
Episodes
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Examining A Bizarre News Report By Jeff Zeleny About North Carolina Undecided Voters
With critical thinking Omar Moore scritinizes and breaks down a Jeff Zeleny report on CNN about undecided voters in North Carolina on Sept. 11, 2020. Fasten…
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Full Audio Of The “I Am Not Your Negro” Zoom Conversation On James Baldwin And Racism In The USA
Omar Moore hosted an August 7, 2020 Zoom conversation for the Mechanics Institute in San Francisco for their series Black Lives In Film. The conversation was…
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September 11, 2001 and September 11, 2020
Omar Moore remembers September 11, 2001 and looks at the day 19 years later. Also: A look at Wisconsin, Texas, South Carolina in a voting focus. And: Easing…
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America, Vote Out A Murderer Of 192,000 People From The White House—Do It Now
More on the Bob Woodward “Rage” Tapes. Omar Moore on the murderer Donald Trump, on the cowardice of Jim Mattis (though he later wrote a story in The Atlantic)…
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Orange Sky Death Cult
The Bob Woodward “Rage” Tapes. Omar Moore on the guilt and willfulness of Donald Trump, all on tape and not surprising. Plus: The orange Sky and climate change…
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Are You Better Off Now Than You Were In July? The Latinx Community And A Surprise Segment
FIFTY-SIX DAYS LEFT of election season. The key to winning the election is MASSIVE EARLY VOTING TURNOUT. Vote EARLY. Omar Moore on the disaster that is the…
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Cesar Chavez
FIFTY-SEVEN DAYS LEFT of election season. The key to winning the election is MASSIVE EARLY VOTING TURNOUT. Vote EARLY. On this special Labor Day edition of THE…
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Ask For Your Absentee Ballot Now; The Manchurian Trumpeter In The White House
FIFTY-EIGHT DAYS until the US presidential election. The key to winning the election is MASSIVE EARLY VOTING TURNOUT. Omar Moore on Joe Biden and the U.S…
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If You Vote Early, Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Will Win This Election
FIFTY-NINE DAYS until the US presidential election. The key to winning the election is MASSIVE EARLY VOTING TURNOUT. Joe Biden will win this election if you…
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Anita Bryant, Values And The Myth Of The Single-Issue Voter
What is a “single issue voter”? Do such individuals really exist? What are your values? What do you hold dear? And where Anita Bryant (and Karl Rove) connects…
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Get Busy Voting Or Get Busy...
Omar Moore on the imperative over the next 61 days of making Indvidual One and thing of the hellish, traumatic past and present this November 3. It’s voting…
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We The People 2020
Omar Moore on the Progressive movement and change in the United States and the imperative of voting. The survival of the USA literally depends on people…
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The Way To Vote, Biden’s Speech, Trump As Drunken Sailor And Wise Words From Rev. Howard-John Wesley
Omar Moore looks at Joe Biden’s speech yesterday condemning violence and Trump, and offers critical advice about voting for Biden. Plus: audio of must-hear…
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, Voting And The Violence, Lawlessness And Disorder Of Donald Trump
The leadership of Portland, Oregon mayor Ted Wheeler, as viewed by Omar Moore, who emphasizes voting and looks at the orchestrated violence by Donald Trump and…
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Jacob Blake, Inhumanity And White Innocence
A look at the assassination attempt on Jacob Blake exactly one week ago today. Omar Moore on the inhumanity of the police officer who tried to kill Mr. Blake…
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Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman passed away yesterday at 43 of colon cancer. The shocking, sad and devastating passing of the actor and humanitarian stunned so many millions…
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March On Washington And The Full MLK “I Have A Dream” Speech; Trump Speech Lies
Omar Moore on the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention, and the many lies Donald Trump told in his 70-minute speech last night on the…
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Lying Liars On Night Three Of The RNC Convention; White Terrorist Killer In Kenosha; The NBA & WNBA
Omar Moore on night three of the Republican National Convention, and the endless lies told at the RNC Convention. Factchecking galore. Plus: The corporate news…
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Night Two Of The Republican National Convention And A Look At The 1968 Call Between LBJ and Dirksen
Omar Moore on night two of the Republican National Convention, and why a 1968 phone call between LBJ and Everett Dirksen ties in to Donald Trump. August 26…
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Fact-Checking Speakers On Night One Of The RNC; A Mythical “Great” Economy Under Trump; Jacob Blake
Omar Moore fact-checks some of the speakers on night one of the Republican National Convention. Also: The fallacy that the economy is doing well under Donald…
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Why You Must Vote—And Early
Omar Moore on the imperative of voting in the 2020 general election. And voting early. August 24, 2020. Omar’s voter education videos: Facebook…
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Audio Of Maryanne Trump Barry Indicting Her Brother; Remembering Yusuf Hawkins; And: RNC Convention
Omar Moore plays the five audio clips of Maryanne Trump Barry indicting her brother, courtesy of Mary Trump. Plus: Remembering Yusuf Hawkins on this fateful…
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Inside The Tangled Relationship Mika & Joe (And The Media) Had With A Racist In The White House
Omar Moore takes a comprehensive look at Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough’s relationship with a racist in the White House. Features lots of audio clips…
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Biden’s Big Night At The DNC Convention And Democratic Party Outreach
Omar Moore looks at the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, including Joe Biden’s acceptance speech for the Democratic Party’s…
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President Obama On The End Of Democracy And Kamala Harris On The Future On An Historic Night Three
Omar Moore looks back at Night Three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention and focuses on and plays the full audio of the speeches of both President Obama…
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Dr. Jill Biden And Other Highlights Of Night Two Of The DNC Convention Plus A Night Three Preview
Omar Moore looks back at Night Two of Democratic National Convention, including Dr. Jill Biden’s keynote speech, the Democratic Party and night two themes of…
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Michelle Obama Turns Out Night One Of The Virtual DNC Convention
Omar Moore looks at the highlights and lowlights of night one of the Democratic National Convention—the first political convention to be virtual in the history…
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Yes We Can—And Yes We Will! (Vote Early)
Keep your head up and vote early. Omar Moore implores you to vote early (preferably in person) and offers encouragement amidst the gloom, anxiety and fear many…
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Barbara Jordan And Her 1976 DNC Speech, And The 2020 DNC Convention Preview
A look at U.S. congresswoman Barbara Jordan’s famous speech at the 1976 Democratic National Convention In New York City. Omar Moore also previews the DNC…
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Three Important Things: Vote Early (In Person), Be Proactive, Educate/Share Info With Family/Friends
We, The People will WIN this November in the US if we do these three things: vote as early as possible (preferably in person), be proactive, and share…
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Social Security Is 85 Years Old Today—And Donald Trump’s 2021 Budget Eviscerates It
Social Security turns 85 today. On August 14, 1935 FDR signed the Social Security Act into law, and Social Security—despite attacks over the decades from…
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Our (and CNN/Fox’s) Failing Grade On Combatting Misogyny And Sexism
The women’s equality organization Time’s Up Now issued an open letter on August 6, 2020 to all news directors, executives, anchors and reporters of news…
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Kamala Harris And Heather Heyer
On this day exactly three years after the killing of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, Virginia a look at Kamala Harris, who spoke about Heyer today, and at…
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Senator Kamala Harris And An Historic Day For Black Women
Senator Kamala Harris was named Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential pick. Omar Moore on this historic day in America. August 11, 2020. Please check your voter…
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Unpacking Trump’s Failed eCONomy, His Desire To Cut SocSec And Medicare, And Larry Kudlow’s Con Game
In detail Omar Moore analyzes and unpacks Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order that won’t actually benefit anyone but the rich. The order has no…
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No Sure Win For Biden This November
Despite the multitude of polls and pundits breathlessly predicting a massive election win for Joe Biden, Omar Moore cautions against celebrating early. Please…
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Richard Nixon, “I Am Not Your Negro” And Whiteness
Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the White House exactly 46 years ago today, citing the Watergate Break-In and scandal and need for America to have…
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Why Did You Vote For Donald Trump In 2016?
Why Did You Vote For Donald Trump In 2016? Omar Moore asks the above question and supplies a shortlist of just a few answers. To whom this applies: Why did you…
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The Voting Rights Act In America, Exactly 55 Years Later
The 55th Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act, Diane Nash, Amelia Boynton, Dr. King, John Lewis, LBJ and where we are in 2020. Omar Moore on all of the above…
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Cori Bush And The Rising Progressive Political Movement In America
In the Missouri primary last night Progressive Democrat, Black Lives Matter activist and working class mother Cori Bush scored a sensational, earthshaking…
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Susan Rice Will Be Biden’s VP (Guaranteed)
Omar Moore makes the case (again) for Ambassador Susan Rice as the VP pick of Joe Biden, who has now delayed his announcement until at least next week. Plus…
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U.S. Federal Judge Esther Salas Has A Very Important Message For You
First: Important voter information for Kentucky and Louisiana. Kentucky voters: https://elect.ky.gov Louisiana voters: https://sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting…
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James Baldwin, On His 96th Brithday (And: Voter Info-IA, KS)
James Baldwin would turn 96 years old today. Omar Moore looks at Baldwin the philosopher, activist, writer, thinker, scholar, intellectual and anti-racist…
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Far-Right Racist Infiltrations In Government And Police In Germany And U.S. (Voting Info: IL, IN)
Omar Moore looks at infiltrations of police and government in Germany and the U.S. Plus: A look at Jo Cox, the late MP for Batley And Spen in West Yorkshire…
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Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat On Authoritarianism, 20th Century Strongmen, Donald Trump And Our Response
A conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, historian and professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. Professor Ben-Ghiat talks to Omar Moore…
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The Boy From Troy Goes Home (And: Voting Info For FL, GA)
On this moving day John Lewis is laid to rest in Georgia. Omar Moore looks a final time at freedom fighter and American statesman-hero John Lewis…
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Barr Door Smashed Open By House Democrats (And: Important Voter Info For CT, DE)
Omar Moore reviews the House Judiciary Committee hearing yesterday where Attorney General Bill Barr testified after an 18-month delay. With clips from the…
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You Must Early Vote For Nov. 3 (And: Important Voter Info: AR, AZ, CA, CO)
With Donald Trump slowing down the U.S. mail (have you noticed a slowdown and less mail? See “All In With Chris Hayes” July 27, 2020), vote by mail ballots may…
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Paula GomezStordy Of National Latino Network On Domestic Violence, Survivors, Nuance And Systems
Paula GomezStordy of the National Latino Network talks with Omar Moore about her organization Casa De Esperanza and the support systems it offers survivors of…
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100 Days Until The November 3 U.S. Presidential Election (Voting Guide For Alabama & Alaska)
In this very important episode Omar Moore underlines the critical mission and hard work American voters must do right now in July to ensure a victory for…
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Why The Refrain “Stick To Sports!” Is Illogical And Ahistorical
The refrain “stick to sports!” is often heard from those who take issue with a socially conscious stand an athlete (or any other famous person for that matter)…
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AOC, Ted Yoho’s Toxic Masculinity And Male Responsibility To End Misogyny
After Rep. Ted Yoho’s misogynist assault against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week on Capitol Hill, Omar Moore examines misogyny and male responsibility…
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The Portlandia Mix Tape: Language, Trump/GOP Fascism, The Patriot Act And What You Can Do About This
What is happening under Trump in Portland, Detroit, Chicago and numerous other majority Democratic voter U.S. cities is fascism and voter suppression through…
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A Musical And Political Conversation With Lady A And John Oliver III
A conversation with musician, artist, activist Lady A and her Seattle music producer John Oliver III. Omar Moore delves into the Lady Antebellum erasure and…
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The UK Bombshell Russia Report
Omar Moore on the bombshell report released today by the UK Intelligence And Security Committee that concludes that Russian officials interfered with…
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The News Media You Watch And The News Media You Must Watch
A look at the news media in the US as it stands in these times in 2020 and Omar Moore’s recommendations of news media and news people you must watch to stay…
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What On Earth Is Going On At Watford Football Club?
A departure from politics to talk about sports: Nigel Pearson, who rescued them from danger in the Premier League, has inexplicably been fired as the head…
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John Lewis
John Lewis, the American hero, activist, congressman and statesman passed away late on Friday night at age 80. Omar Moore speaks about Lewis, his leadership…
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What Does “Democracy” Mean When Twitter Gets Hacked For Bitcoin?
The Russians, the fragility of voting in the U.S. due to Republicans, and Twitter under siege due to a massive hack over Bitcoin. How the Mueller Report…
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Nick Cannon, DeSean Jackson And The Fight Against Anti-Semitism
Omar Moore looks at recent anti-Jewish statements made by some high-profile Black men. Nick Cannon and DeSean Jackson have been among them—and now both…