Shadow Politics

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics February 9, 2025

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

An Uncertain Future - what does this mean for America and the world? Our guest is Former USAID Administrator J. BRIAN ATWOOD. The Trump administration is putting all staff at the United States Agency for International Development on administrative leave as of 11:59 pm on Friday, February 7th. View the official message on the website of the USAID — the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty and engaging in democratic reforms. What does this mean for the government agency's mission? Former USAID Administrator J. Brian Atwood will give us his take on this recent development and what this means for the agency's 10,000 employees across the globe.

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics January 26, 2025

Mon, Jan 27, 2025

I've known Kalyn Free for more than 15 years. I've worked on political campaigns with her and helped her train candidates to run for public office, many of whom were successful. She's an amazing organizer, fundraiser and political activist. It's obvious that the Democratic Party must change and Kalyn and I will discuss what those changes need to be and how we can effectuate them. Join me and my new co-host Liberty Jones as we discuss the future of the Democratic Party along with Kalyn Free, Vice Chair Candidate.

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics January 5, 2025

Mon, Jan 6, 2025

Our guest is Marianne Williamson! On December 26, 2024, Marianne announced her candidacy in the election of the Democratic National Committee Chairperson. She is determined to make a difference in politics in America and within the Democratic Party, in particular. Marianne cares about poverty; international peace; an Economic Bill of Rights — including universal health care, tuition-free college and tech school, and a guaranteed living wage; the establishment of a Department of Peace and the Department of Children and Youth; the declaration of a Climate Emergency to mass mobilize for the development of a green energy grid; and ending America’s Drug War. I will discuss these and other issues with this important voice in today's political dialogue. After more than 25 years' experience with the Democratic National Committee, including working on the campaign to elect Ron Brown Chairman, we will have a lot to talk to about. Tune in and listen to this interesting and provocative discussion where Marianne explains what she's up to now.

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics December 8, 2024

Mon, Dec 9, 2024

Ground Zero?...Will DC Become the Testing Ground for the New Republican Radical Agenda? A Conversation with Former Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans! Councilmember Evans was on the DC Council while the Control Board ran Washington, DC. I will discuss with him, what that was like, and whether it can happen again. What can we expect from President-elect Donald Trump who has vowed to seek retribution on the Democrats who live in our hometown. What's next, what can we do, and how will this shape our city moving forward?

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics November 24, 2024

Mon, Nov 25, 2024

Did we elect Donald Trump because he's a celebrity? Our guest, DR. PAUL HARRISON, will break down celebrity obsession disorder! Since November 5th, Democrats have been looking for the answers on what they could have done differently. What we need to do really, is focus on who we are and how we came to elect a man who is so unfit to serve. Tune-in as Dr. Harrison and I discuss how our biology makes us act in certain ways and ultimately affects the decisions that we make. Are we fated to be attracted to celebrity more than substance or can we still make rational decisions? Do our perceptions of reality override our DNA or are we slaves to our biology?