Joy, Justice, and the Junk in That Spending Bill

Joy, Justice, and the Junk in That Spending Bill

On this episode, Rakim gets real about why he’s choosing joy this 4th of July. Despite the nonstop noise in the news cycle, he’s focused on what truly matters—time with family, friends, and celebrating the freedom we still have. But that doesn’t mean he’s ignoring the headlines entirely. Rakim also takes a deep dive into the GOP’s latest spending bill, exposing the flaws and calling out the political games being played behind the scenes.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Progressive Power Play: Mamdani’s Big Win

Rakim dives into the shockwaves from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary — a result few saw coming. He breaks down what this upset means for the Democratic Party, the real challenges Mamdani faces heading into the general election, and why this could be a turning point for the progressive left. Plus, Rakim owns up to what he got wrong and lays out where the conversation needs to go next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Juneteenth: A Legacy Still Unfinished

Rakim reflects on the deep meaning of Juneteenth and what true freedom really looks like. He explains why the fight to honor the legacy of enslaved people is far from over — and challenges us to grow, reflect, and ask the hard question: Who are we as a nation, really? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Trump Spending Bill Is Slap in the Face to Fiscal Conservatives

Trump’s trillion-dollar “spending spree” isn’t just hypocritical—it’s a slap in the face to fiscal conservatives and a blatant rip-off of Democratic ideas. Rakim calls out the GOP for their budget betrayal and slams ICE agents for hiding behind masks during aggressive raids across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Why 'Original Sin' Falls Short — and What Democrats Need to Hear

This week, Rakim dives into Original Sin—the book lighting up Washington—and explains why it completely misses the real issue at the heart of the Biden presidency. He also makes a bold case for why Democrats must stop looking in the rear view mirror and start planning for the future. Plus, Rakim wraps with a wild story revealing just how many people would choose their pet over their partner. You won't believe the numbers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].