WHO GETS SELF-DEFENSE? Justice, White Nationalism & Trump's America | Habari Live

WHO GETS SELF-DEFENSE? Justice, White Nationalism & Trump's America | Habari Live

Is 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

Denied Cancer Care, Then He Died?! Epstein & Voting Rights

In 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

Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari Live

Republicans 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

TRUMP’S AMERICA EXPOSED?! Jan. 6 Payouts, Birthright Citizenship & WATER CRISES | Habari Live

Tonight 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

TRUMP’S AMERICA IN CRISIS?! Voting Rights GUTTED, Medicaid Frozen & Americans Going BROKE | Habari Live

Tonight 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