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Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns

Auteur(s): Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IV
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 On Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies.

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  • Gutting the Voting Rights Act w/ Cliff Albright

    Gutting the Voting Rights Act w/ Cliff Albright
    Dec 2 2025
    The Supreme Court just heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais—a case that could dismantle what's left of the Voting Rights Act and eliminate up to 19 majority-Black congressional districts nationwide. Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter Fund, was there on the front lines.

    In this urgent and essential conversation, Cliff takes us from his journey in Selma, Alabama—witnessing the 2000 mayoral election that finally ousted the mayor who presided over Bloody Sunday—to standing outside the Supreme Court fighting for Section 2 protections. He explains in plain speak what Louisiana v. Callais actually means: Louisiana had one majority-Black district despite Black people making up one-third of the state. A court ordered a second district. Then "non-African American voters" sued, claiming race-based representation violates the 14th Amendment—the very amendment designed to guarantee Black people equal rights.

    Cliff breaks down the 2017 Alabama Senate race that put Black Voters Matter on the map, why "The Blackest Bus in America" matters, how disinformation targets Black voters, what organizing with joy actually looks like, and the concrete actions people can take right now. This isn't just about one Supreme Court case—it's about whether our votes matter, whether our communities get representation, and whether the law will protect us or be weaponized against us.

    Resources: blackvotersmatterfund.org

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    58 min
  • Black Women's Political Power w/Glynda Carr

    Black Women's Political Power w/Glynda Carr
    Nov 25 2025
    In this conversation, Glynda Carr—co-founder, president, and CEO of Higher Heights—joins Dr. David J. Johns to discuss Black women's unwavering commitment to democracy, even as their political power faces unprecedented attacks. From the Brooklyn café where Higher Heights was born to the dungeons of Ghana where ancestors dreamed of freedom, Glynda traces the through-line of Black women's political organizing across generations.

    Glynda breaks down why Black women voters feel their power decreasing despite being democracy's most reliable defenders, how to navigate the current assault on election integrity, and what it means to "run toward your power" when authoritarianism is rising. She shares the "Kamala Effect," discusses the importance of creating political budgets, and issues a rallying cry: we are the ones we've been waiting for—our ancestors could see us, and we must build the yellow brick road to the possibilities they dreamed of.

    This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to defending democracy, understanding Black women's political power, and building the multiracial, multigenerational coalition necessary for this moment.

    Content Warnings

    This episode contains discussions of:
    • Historical and contemporary violence against Black people, including slavery and the Middle Passage
    • Political persecution and attacks on Black women leaders
    • Gun violence and the murder of Jordan Russell Davis
    • Systemic oppression and racial trauma
    • Election-related anxiety and grief
    Listener discretion is advised. Please practice self-care while engaging with this conversation.

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    50 min
  • Unbought and Unbossed: Joy-Ann Reid on Independent Black Media

    Unbought and Unbossed: Joy-Ann Reid on Independent Black Media
    Nov 18 2025
    In a moment when major media companies are bending to power and silencing truth-tellers, Joy-Ann Reid is building something different. Fresh from her historic run as cable's first Black woman to host a primetime news program, Joy joins the class to talk about getting fired on her day off, launching The Joy Ann Reid Show the very next day, and what it really means to refuse fear in the face of autocracy.

    This conversation goes deep—from the behind-the-scenes call that ended The ReidOut, to standing firm when Trump targets you by name, to why your voice is the one thing they can never take. Joy breaks down the business of building independent Black media, the freedom that comes from owning your platform, and why resistance starts with refusing to be silent.

    If you've ever wondered what courage looks like in practice, or how to keep fighting when institutions fail us, this is your episode.

    Show Notes:
    • Follow Joy Ann Reid: The Joy Ann Reid Show | Substack: joyannreid.com
    • Read Joy's books including Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America
    • Support independent Black journalism and subscribe to Joy's platforms
    This episode of Teach the Babies features candid conversation about serious topics. The discussion includes:
    • Strong language (we believe in authentic conversation)
    • Detailed accounts of sudden job loss and workplace trauma
    • Discussion of threats and intimidation from political figures, including threats of arrest and imprisonment
    • References to police violence against Black people
    • Discussion of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and violence against Palestinians
    • Frank talk about media censorship and institutional failures
    Why We're Not Sanitizing This Conversation:
    At Teach the Babies, we believe our community—especially our young people—deserves to hear truth-telling in its full complexity. Joy Ann Reid's story and voice represent the courage and clarity we need now. We trust you to engage with this content in ways that serve your own well-being while honoring the importance of what's being said.

    Take care of yourself: If you need to pause, step away, or return to this episode when you're ready, that's completely valid. Your well-being matters.

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    45 min
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