Pod for the Cause

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

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About Pod for the Cause

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights launched “Pod for the Cause” podcast to expand the conversation on critical civil and human rights challenges of our day: census, justice reform, policing, education, fighting hate & bias, judicial nominations, fair courts, voting rights, media & tech, economic security, immigration, and human rights. Through this expanded dialogue, we want to spur activism that drives change in our communities and country. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and leave a 5-star review.

Language: English
Type: podcast

Latest episodes(50)

1S08 E04: Law and Disorder: Immigration, Policing, and Community Distrust
29 May 202553m
In this episode, we explore the harms of the Trump Administration’s “unleashing” of law enforcement and what that means for immigration enforcement and policing. As ICE raids and deportations…
2S08 E03: Counting Chaos: The Fight for a Complete Census and Dependable Data
29 Apr 202553m
April 1 was the commemoration of Census Day, but the numbers that shape our country are under attack. From erasing critical datasets on government websites to revoking the census practice of counting…
3S08 E02: The Ballot & The Book: Access to Voting and Education Upon Selma’s 60th
1 Apr 202552m
On the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we explore the deep connection between education and voting rights—two pillars of democracy that have long been intertwined. For decades, education determined…
4S08 E01: Solidarity & Strategy: We the Majority Fighting Back
27 Feb 202556m
In this episode we will tackle how to respond to the new administration’s early attacks on civil rights. With a wave of executive actions already rolling back key protections—harming immigrants,…
5S07 E12: Building an America as Good as It’s Ideals: A Year in Review
17 Dec 202447m
When season seven started in January of 2024, we set out to explore the progress and challenges in building a more equitable society. Anchored by milestone anniversaries -- Brown v. Board of Education…
6S07 E11: We Are Still The Majority: A Post-Election Conversation
20 Nov 202449m
In this episode, we dive into the post-election political and policy landscape, analyzing how recent election outcomes will impact the future of civil rights in America. Our guest experts will discuss…
7 S07 E10: Part 2 – Protecting the Right to Vote
29 Oct 202414m
In this episode, we sit down with Khalid Pitts, Executive Vice Preside of Campaigns and Programs at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, to discuss the "And Still I Vote" campaign.…
8S07 E10: Protecting the Vote, Preserving Democracy
11 Oct 202443m
With the historic and high stakes 2024 presidential election upon us, Americans must be vigilant in protecting their right to vote. Modern day voter suppression takes on various forms. It can look…
9S07 E09: Civil Rights Act at 60 and Project 2025
26 Sept 202445m
This episode commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reflecting on its profound impact in dismantling legalized segregation, securing voting rights, and expanding…
10S07 E08: Freedom Summer at 60: The Fight for Voting Rights Continues
26 Jul 202442m
In this episode commemorating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, we delve into the pivotal 1964 campaign that aimed to register African American voters in Mississippi and the Deep South and…

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