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Habari Live
Hosted by Damon Ellison · EN
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SLEEPING THROUGH CRISIS? Trump, Big Tech, DC Threats & Global Pushback | Members Only
5d ago02:52:52Tap to summarizeThis week on our Members-Only Clips of the Week, we break down a series of stories that raise serious questions about power, democracy, media influence, and political accountability.We start overseas as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushes forward with a controversial social media crackdown despite warnings that Donald Trump and major U.S. tech companies could retaliate. Is this a fight against online harm, or the beginning of a larger battle over free speech and government control?Back in the United States, we examine Donald Trump's comments suggesting a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. if progressive mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George wins, and what those remarks could mean for local democracy and self-governance. We also discuss Trump's appearance at the White House UFC event, Gavin Newsom's allegations that the Trump administration is politically targeting him and his wife, and the growing tensions between political leaders and federal institutions.Plus, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defends immigration as a core part of Canada's identity, cleanup crews battle an algae outbreak at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and we look at several key primary elections shaping the political landscape across the country.Join Damon and Iesha for the analysis, context, and conversations you won't find in the mainstream media.#HabariLive #MembersOnly #Trump #Politics #BigTech #Democracy #GavinNewsom #KeirStarmer #JaneeseLewisGeorge #Canada
Transcribe →WHO GETS SELF-DEFENSE? Justice, White Nationalism & Trump's America | Habari Live
2w ago02:35:54Tap to summarizeIs justice truly blind, or does America apply self-defense differently depending on who is involved?This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into one of the most controversial questions facing the American justice system: Who gets self-defense?Using decades of research, FBI data, and legal studies, we examine racial disparities in self-defense rulings, Stand Your Ground laws, youth sentencing, and the role implicit bias may play in determining who receives the benefit of the doubt in court.We also investigate the growing influence of white nationalist movements in the United States and abroad. From record levels of extremist propaganda and organized hate groups to the spread of political rhetoric across social media, we explore how these movements are shaping conversations in America, Ireland, South Africa, and beyond.Plus, in our Clips of the Week segment, we break down:🔹 Donald Trump walking out of a Meet the Press interview🔹 The latest Epstein-related developments🔹 Rising beef prices and the New World Screwworm outbreak🔹 Coal vs. renewable energy investments🔹 RFK Jr. refusing questions from reporters🔹 Healthcare frustrations impacting everyday Americans🔹 Congressional accountability and political theater🔹 Immigration, foreign policy, and moreJoin the conversation as we tackle race, justice, extremism, accountability, and the future of American democracy.👇 Let us know in the comments:Do all Americans receive the same benefit of the doubt when claiming self-defense?#HabariLive #SelfDefense #JusticeSystem #CivilRights #WhiteNationalism #StandYourGround #DonaldTrump #Politics #NewsOurWay #HabariEntertainment
Transcribe →Denied Cancer Care, Then He Died?! Epstein & Voting Rights
3w ago02:50:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the heartbreaking case of retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones, who died after his insurance provider denied coverage for a cancer treatment prescribed by his oncologist. Jones spent 17 years serving his community before being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, raising difficult questions about healthcare access, insurance companies, and whether life-saving treatment decisions should be determined by doctors or corporate policies.The conversation expands into the broader healthcare debate, including insurance denials, Medicare regulations, first responder cancer risks, and growing calls for healthcare reform in America.We also break down the biggest political clips and stories of the week:🔥 Jon Ossoff attacks Trump's proposed White House ballroom project and raises new questions about Jeffrey Epstein.🔥 Rep. Madeleine Dean presses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Epstein files and demands transparency.🔥 Senators introduce legislation aimed at ending Trump's controversial $1.8 billion fund.🔥 Senator Ron Wyden challenges Treasury officials over allegations of special treatment for powerful political figures.🔥 Marco Rubio faces an embarrassing fact-check after claiming he has never seen Donald Trump asleep.🔥 Donald Trump appears to fall asleep during a major coal industry announcement.🔥 Maya Rupert warns that Washington has no serious plan to address the economic disruption caused by artificial intelligence.🔥 Bernie Sanders proposes a dramatic new plan to ensure AI wealth benefits workers and the public.🔥 USDA data reveals which Americans receive SNAP benefits, challenging common political narratives.🔥 The Supreme Court allows Alabama to use a congressional map critics argue discriminates against Black voters.🔥 Cory Booker clashes with Republicans over Iran policy.🔥 Protests erupt in Albania over a Jared Kushner-linked luxury development project.🔥 Young Kenyans rally against reports involving U.S. Ebola quarantine plans.Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Do insurance companies have too much power over medical decisions?Should AI profits be shared with workers?Is the Supreme Court weakening voting rights protections?Subscribe, like, and share to support independent journalism.#HabariLive #KenJones #Healthcare #CancerCare #Insurance #EpsteinFiles #DonaldTrump #VotingRights #AI #BernieSanders #Politics #NewsOurWay
Transcribe →Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari Live
4w ago02:11:02Tap to summarizeRepublicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari LiveTonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing redistricting battle sweeping across the South as Alabama lawmakers push for new congressional primaries while courts fight over voting maps and Black representation. Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia are now all at the center of a political war over district lines, voting rights, and control of the U.S. House.The discussion explores how recent court rulings and weakened Voting Rights Act protections are reshaping elections, why Black lawmakers and civil rights activists are sounding the alarm, and whether mid-decade redistricting is being used to dilute Black political power. From protests outside the Alabama Statehouse to lawsuits in Tennessee, Habari Live examines the national implications of these moves and what they could mean for democracy heading into the next election cycle.Are these maps about fairness — or political power?Is Black voting strength being intentionally weakened?And what happens when voters feel like politicians are choosing their districts instead of districts choosing their politicians?🔥 Join the conversation in the comments.👍 Like, Share & Subscribe to support independent Black media.#HabariLive #VotingRights #Redistricting #BlackPolitics #Alabama #Tennessee #CivilRights #Democracy #Congress #Gerrymandering #Politics #BlackVoices #NewsOurWay
Transcribe →TRUMP’S AMERICA EXPOSED?! Jan. 6 Payouts, Birthright Citizenship & WATER CRISES | Habari Live
May 2402:19:41Tap to summarizeTonight on Habari Live, we expose the growing controversies shaking America from Washington to local communities fighting for survival. Republicans erupt over a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to Trump allies and possible January 6 compensation, while the Supreme Court weighs Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil. We break down the dangerous historical parallels to Dred Scott, the 14th Amendment, and why civil rights groups say these attacks threaten constitutional protections for everyone.We also react to explosive clips featuring Bernie Sanders calling out billionaire influence and demanding a ban on Super PACs, residents in Wisconsin sounding the alarm over data centers draining local water supplies, AOC confronting officials over undrinkable water in Georgia communities, Trump claiming affordability concerns are “made up,” and JD Vance defending Trump on insider trading concerns. From political corruption to environmental injustice, Habari Live connects the dots that mainstream media ignores.#Trump #AOC #BernieSanders #BirthrightCitizenship #SupremeCourt #JDVance #WaterCrisis #Politics #HabariLive #NewsOurWay #January6 #SuperPACs #TrumpNews #CivilRights #BreakingNews
Transcribe →TRUMP’S AMERICA IN CRISIS?! Voting Rights GUTTED, Medicaid Frozen & Americans Going BROKE | Habari Live
May 1702:15:41Tap to summarizeTonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down a shocking week in American politics and policy. We dive into the Trump administration freezing $1.3 BILLION in Medicaid reimbursements to California, the growing skepticism surrounding claims of healthcare fraud, and what it could mean for seniors, disabled Americans, and working families across the country.We also examine the Supreme Court’s explosive Louisiana v. Callais ruling and how critics say it guts the Voting Rights Act, opening the door for aggressive redistricting efforts across Southern states that could dramatically reshape Black political representation before the 2026 and 2028 elections.Plus, our Saturday Notes segment covers rising gas prices, insider trading controversy in Congress, CNN’s alarming reports on America’s economic struggles, Trump’s comments about Americans’ financial pain, Jeffrey Epstein survivor backlash, wealth inequality, and the growing frustration many Americans feel toward political elites.🔥 Is America heading toward deeper political and economic instability?🔥 Are voting rights and healthcare protections being dismantled in real time?🔥 Why are so many Americans losing faith in the system?Tap in and join the conversation.#HabariLive #Trump #VotingRights #Medicaid #Politics #NewsOurWay #Economy #SupremeCourt #Congress #BlackPolitics #JDVance #CNN #Redistricting #Healthcare #AmericanPolitics
Transcribe →TRUMP’S IRAN CHAOS BACKFIRES?! Gerrymandering, $8 Gas & America Spiraling Out Of Control
May 1002:17:22Tap to summarizeOn this Saturday morning edition of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing chaos surrounding Trump’s Iran conflict as the Strait of Hormuz erupts again despite White House claims that the ceasefire remains intact. We discuss U.S. naval clashes with Iran, Marco Rubio declaring “Operation Epic Fury” over, rising fears of a wider regional war, and why gas prices are skyrocketing across America.We also take a deep dive into gerrymandering and the ongoing fight over voting rights in states like Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The show examines how modern voter dilution tactics connect to the historical legacy of Jim Crow and the weakening of the Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling.Plus, we react to the week’s biggest viral political clips:* Trump claiming “4 or 5 snipers” killed 42,000 Iranians* Jensen Huang saying he doesn’t mind paying taxes* Jeanine Pirro and accusations of weaponized justice* JB Pritzker questioning Trump’s mental fitness* Bernie Sanders warning about AI catastrophe* Joy-Ann Reid blasting MAGA judicial nominees* Americans blaming Trump for $8 gas prices* The bizarre Kid Rock helicopter investigation endingHabari Live brings serious political analysis, media criticism, and cultural commentary — News Our Way.#Trump #Iran #Gerrymandering #Politics #HabariLive #NewsOurWay #VotingRights #GasPrices #AI #MarcoRubio #JeaninePirro #BernieSanders #JBPritzker #JoyAnnReid
Transcribe →**DEMOCRACY UNDER FIRE: SCOTUS Gut Punch, Trump’s CHAOTIC Week & Power EXPOSED**
May 402:25:11Tap to summarizeThis week on *Habari Live*, we break down a major Supreme Court decision that could reshape voting rights for a generation. In *Louisiana v. Callais*, the Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district — a ruling critics say weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and threatens minority representation across the South.Then we dive into a chaotic week from Donald Trump — from new tariffs on Europe and Iran war tensions to troop withdrawals, a government shutdown ending, and a high-profile indictment involving James Comey. What does it all mean for the economy, global alliances, and democracy at home?We close with the week’s most viral clips — covering race, war, political accountability, and the growing questions surrounding power in America.**Topics include:*** Supreme Court ruling & impact on Black voters* The future of the Voting Rights Act* Trump’s economic and foreign policy moves* Iran war tensions & military leadership* Epstein files controversy & government transparency* The week’s most talked-about viral momentsHabari Live — News Our Way.
Transcribe →DISASTER: Trump Agenda COLLAPSES, Courts STRIKE BACK, Allies TURN
Apr 2602:54:24Tap to summarizeTOTAL CHAOS: Trump HUMILIATED, Courts BLOCK Agenda, Allies TURN & Truth EXPOSED**Habari Nation, this episode is PACKED.A federal appeals court just BLOCKED Trump’s asylum crackdown, ruling his “invasion” claim does NOT override U.S. law. At the same time, the DOJ drops MAJOR charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center—sparking a national debate about politics, power, and justice.But it doesn’t stop there…We break down viral moments shaking the political landscape:* RFK Jr’s bizarre math claims 🔢* Joe Rogan getting FACT-CHECKED live 🎙️* AOC claps back on gerrymandering 💥* Elon Musk’s data centers hit with a lawsuit over pollution ⚠️* Election officials SOUND THE ALARM on interference 🗳️* Trump allies turning against him 👀* Epstein questions resurface 🔍PLUS: Rising global tensions as the U.S. heads into high-stakes Iran talks.This is more than headlines—this is the FULL BREAKDOWN of power, misinformation, and accountability in real time.👉 Watch till the end and drop your thoughts: Is this accountability… or political chaos?---**📺 Watch • Comment • Subscribe**Join the conversation every **Habari Saturday at 11AM (AZ Time)**---## **📌 Sources & Receipts*** PBS NewsHour (Election Interference Report)* ProPublica Investigation by Jen Fifield* DOJ & Federal Court Filings* NPR, AP News, and more---## **⚡ Hashtags**#Trump #BreakingNews #Politics #HabariLive #Election2026 #DOJ #AOC #RFKJr #JoeRogan #ElonMusk #Iran #SupremeCourt #News #PoliticalNews #MeidasTouchStyle---## **🚀 SEO Tags (Copy & Paste)**trump news today, trump blocked court, trump asylum ruling, breaking political news 2026, habari live podcast, meidas touch style news, election interference 2026, rfk jr math clip, joe rogan fact check, aoc gerrymandering response, elon musk lawsuit memphis, southern poverty law center charges, doj news today, trump allies turn on him, epstein questions trump administration, kash patel controversy, tucker carlson comments patriarchy, hasan piker wage theft, us iran talks 2026, middle east war updates, political meltdown usa, viral political clips, news breakdown analysis, independent news commentary
Transcribe →🔥 “They Don’t Want This Aired: Epstein Files, Billionaires, Tariffs & Gaza Power Plays”
Apr 1902:19:08Tap to summarizeThis week on Habari Live Saturday, Damon and Iesha unpack a series of explosive developments shaking politics, media, and global affairs.We examine the growing controversy surrounding the Epstein files as lawmakers raise questions about secrecy, power, and who may be protected. Why do transparency battles refuse to fade — and what does it say about institutional trust?We break down sharp criticism of immigration enforcement narratives, the role of billionaires in American elections, and claims of media suppression after a blocked television interview sparks debate about corporate influence and political pressure.Plus, we dive into the Supreme Court’s major ruling limiting presidential tariff authority, the economic and legal fallout that could follow, and the new trade measures already emerging.Finally, we analyze President Trump’s $10 billion Gaza reconstruction pledge, why it’s generating international backlash, and the deeper questions about sovereignty, development, and power.From accountability and media control to economic policy and global politics — this episode connects the dots behind the headlines.
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