Civic Cipher
Civic Cipher
Playlist by Civic CipherCivic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage…Follow the podcast:
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A Conversation with Marc Morial—President of the National Urban League (Part 1)
Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. Our conversation with Marc Morial begins with some of the biggest political lessons we have learned in 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026. We also…
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A Conversation with Marc Morial—President of the National Urban League (Part 2)
Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. In the second half of the show, we discuss a variety of things ranging from the impact of tariffs on Black Americans to the future of DEI. Marc also leaves …
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Trump Refuses to Rule Out Summary Executions / The FBI Infiltrated BLM Protests to Undermine the Movement (Part 1)
In the first half of the show, we are discussing Trump refusing to rule out summary executions, how the FBI infiltrated BLM protests to undermine the movement.
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Phoenix Adopts Idea from the Defund the Police Movement / Trump Weighs in on National Tragedies Making Things Worse (Part 2)
In the second half of the program, we discuss how Phoenix adopted an idea from the Defund the Police movement and how when Trump weighs in on national tragedies, he often ends up making things worse.
23:30
The Invisible Problems in the Prison System (Part 2)
In the second half of the program, we examine several of the problems that have arisen (or otherwise been exacerbated) within the carceral system under the current administration.
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A Conversation with Gigi Assi (Part 1)
Today’s guest, Gigi Assi is the Founder and CEO of Prodigy Pathways, a national nonprofit focused on expanding access to elite sports development and mentorship for underserved youth.
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What You Need to Know About Immigration Crackdown in N.C. (Part 2)
In the second half of the program, we discuss the consequences of unchecked power and anonymity given to ICE agents and how they have deployed their terror campaign in North Carolina.
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Is the Cash Bail System Racist? -A Chat with Conservative Commentator Ami Horowitz
Today’s guest, Ami Horowitz is an American conservative documentary filmmaker and activist. He is the writer, producer, and director of Ami on the Loose, a satirical short film series. He is also the host of the recent documentary The Art of War—a look into the practices of the IDF We dive deep in…
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The New Class of Democratic Female Leadership (Part 1 of 2)
In the first half of the show, we discuss the newly elected female Democratic leadership, several reasons people dislike Trump, and how the president has been flip-flopping with his position on whether or not to allow SNAP benefit payouts
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Do Ex MAGA Deserve Forgiveness? (Part 2 of 2)
In the second half of the show, we discuss a DL Hughley interview with TMZ and ask ‘Do ex-MAGA deserve forgiveness? We also discuss a forthcoming nationwide economic boycott blackout scheduled to start Nov. 25th. We give the reasons behind the move, the potential impact, and how to be most effectiv…
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