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Civic Cipher
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Civic 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 directly with diverse populations across the country. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse. FB/Instagram/Fanbase: @civiccipher
Episodes
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Nicole Mikhael Discusses Reconstruction After Cancer (Part 1 of 2)
The first part of our show features Nicole Mikhael—the founder of Reconstruction After Cancer (RAC). RAC funds cancer survivors reconstructive care when insurance doesn’t cover the cost because feeling confident matters too. RAC was created by Nicole Mikhael after her own breast cancer and...
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John Hope Bryant on the Future of Black Wealth (Part 2 of 2)
The second part of our show features John Hope Bryant discussing the future of Black wealth taken straight from our conversation at the 2026 Congressional Black Caucus. While speaking to Arizona State University Students in a lecture hall in Washington, D.C., John discusses what Black youth can…
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A Trip to Palestine PART 3 of 4
Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See...
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A Trip to Palestine PART 4 of 4
Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See...
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A Trip to Palestine PART 1 of 4
Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See...
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A Trip to Palestine PART 2 of 4
Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See...
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Professor Brian Rathbun on U.S. – Canada Relations Under Trump’s Second Administration (First Half)
It took several years of insults and economic attacks, but Canadians are finally starting to dislike the USA. A survey released Saturday by polling firm Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an “enemy” nation thanks to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on their...
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Professor Brian Rathbun on U.S. – Canada Relations Under Trump’s Second Administration (Second Half)
It took several years of insults and economic attacks, but Canadians are finally starting to dislike the USA. A survey released Saturday by polling firm Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an “enemy” nation thanks to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on their...
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Dr. Corinice Wilson on the Importance of Local Politics (First Half)
In the first half of the show, we are visited by Dr. Corinice Wilson. Dr. Corinice Wilson is an educator, advocate, and proven leader committed to building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous city in Tulsa, OK. She appears today to discuss the importance of community leadership, local…
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Senator Mark Kelly on the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Act (Second Half)
The second half of the show we talk with Senator Mark Kelly. Senator Mark Kelly is an American politician and a retired astronaut and naval officer. He is the senior United States senator from Arizona, a seat he has held since 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Party Support the show:...
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Ami Horowitz Discusses Whether Black People are More Conservative than Expected (FULL)
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. Ami went to…
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Karma Cottman CEO of Ujima Discusses Violence Against Women in the Black Community (First Half)
Karma Cottman is CEO of Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, where she leads policy work with legislators and government agencies on behalf of survivors. A Washington, D.C. native with over 20 years in the field, she previously served a decade as Executive...
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Tyler McBrien managing editor of Lawfare Discusses the Justice Department Deleting Press Releases (Second Half)
Tyler McBrien is the managing editor of Lawfare. He previously worked as an editor with the Council on Foreign Relations and a Princeton in Africa Fellow in South Africa. He is joining us to discuss his recent article in Lawfare, "The Justice Department Erases History; Lawfare Restores It"…
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Seth Stern on Daniel ‘Dez’ Sanchez’s 30-Year Prison Sentence for Transporting Zines (First Half)
Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Seth’s articles about press freedom have been published by outlets like The Guardian, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and Columbia Journalism Review. Seth and FPF’s advocacy teamwork in collaboration with independent...
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Seth Stern on Daniel ‘Dez’ Sanchez’s 30-Year Prison Sentence for Transporting Zines (Second Half)
Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Seth’s articles about press freedom have been published by outlets like The Guardian, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and Columbia Journalism Review. Seth and FPF’s advocacy teamwork in collaboration with independent...
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Gillen Tener Martin on Gavin Newsom’s Approach to Dealing with Homelessness in California (First Half)
Gillen Tener Martin is a journalist and the Features Editor at the Washington Monthly, which recently published her article entitled "Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness" We speak with Gillen via Zoom for the first half of the show. Support the show:...
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Bernie Sanders-Endorsed Councilman Bobby Nichols Discusses the Recent Slew of Wins by Democratic Socialists (Second Half)
Bobby Nichols is Tempe, Arizona's first Democratic Socialist City Councilmember and one of a slate of candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Bobby is the former Phoenix Democratic Socialist of America's chapter chair and current member. He is the founder of Arizona Works Together, a pro-union...
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Anna Rondon Discusses Toxic Uranium Mining on Navajo Tribal Lands (First Half)
Uranium mining on Navajo Nation land began in 1944 to supply the U.S. government with the radioactive ore used in nuclear bombs. About 30 million tons of uranium were extracted by the time operations on the reservation ceased in 1986. The environmental contamination from this effort left much of...
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Anna Rondon Discusses Toxic Uranium Mining on Navajo Tribal Lands (Second Half)
Uranium mining on Navajo Nation land began in 1944 to supply the U.S. government with the radioactive ore used in nuclear bombs. About 30 million tons of uranium were extracted by the time operations on the reservation ceased in 1986. The environmental contamination from this effort left much of...
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A Conversation with Kamal Johnson—Former Mayor of Hudson, NY (First Half)
Kamal Johnson is a former mayor of Hudson, New York, community leader, and youth advocate. Raised in Hudson and elected as the city’s youngest mayor, and first African American to hold the position. Kamal built a reputation for leading with honesty about issues many public officials avoid...
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A Conversation with Kamal Johnson—Former Mayor of Hudson, NY
Kamal Johnson is a former mayor of Hudson, New York, community leader, and youth advocate. Raised in Hudson and elected as the city’s youngest mayor, and first African American to hold the position. Kamal built a reputation for leading with honesty about issues many public officials avoid...
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women—A Conversation with Survivor Jamie Lee
Jamie Lee is a Native American kidnapping survivor whose story gives insight into the scores of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and the hardships they endure getting support. This conversation includes support organizations as well as other helpful tools that give insight into this...
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Nancy Lieberman Discusses Transitioning World-Class Athleticism into World-Class Charities (First Half)
Nancy Lieberman is a Hall of Fame basketball legend, pioneer, coach, broadcaster, and lifelong advocate for underserved youth. A two-time national champion at Old Dominion University and one of the most respected voices in basketball, she has dedicated her life to creating opportunity, hope, and...
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Nancy Lieberman Discusses Transitioning World-Class Athleticism into World-Class Charities (Second Half)
Nancy Lieberman is a Hall of Fame basketball legend, pioneer, coach, broadcaster, and lifelong advocate for underserved youth. A two-time national champion at Old Dominion University and one of the most respected voices in basketball, she has dedicated her life to creating opportunity, hope, and...
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5 Tactics MAGA Uses to Avoid Discourse (First Half)
In the first half of the episode, we discuss 5 tactics MAGA uses to avoid healthy discourse in conversations and ways you can identify and steer the conversation in a healthier direction. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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The Politics of Consequence by Stacy Muhammad (Second Half)
In the second half of the episode, we discuss an essay by Stacy Muhammad entitled ‘The Politics of Consequence’ and connect Hollywood’s influence on culture to the division we are seeing in American life today. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See...
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Rich is Good…Wealthy is Better! A Conversation with Dr. Willie Jolley on Building Wealth for the Historically Marginalized (First Half)
Willie Jolley is a man on a mission! He is a Hall of Fame speaker, singer, best-selling author, and popular media personality. In January 2023, he received the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. In July 2023, he was the recipient of The National Speakers Association’s…
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Where are Democrats Falling Short? A Conversation with Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee (First Half)
Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and...
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Where are Democrats Falling Short? A Conversation with Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee (Second Half)
Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and...
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Guest Interview with Political Influencer Kim Hunt @SlaytheGOP (First Half)
Today’s guest is Kim Hunt—better known on social media as @SlaytheGOP. She is a political science major who has studied journalism and amassed a social media following of over 650,000 active supporters. Her experience in the foster care system has given her a unique perspective of various…
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Guest Interview with Political Influencer Kim Hunt @SlaytheGOP (Second Half)
Today’s guest is Kim Hunt—better known on social media as @SlaytheGOP. She is a political science major who has studied journalism and amassed a social media following of over 650,000 active supporters. Her experience in the foster care system has given her a unique perspective of various…
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Doordash Grandma Delivers to Trump / Fox News Publishes More Articles about Trans People than Anyone Else (First Half)
In the first half of the show, we share the latest coming from the White House beginning with the Doordash Grandma that grabbed headlines earlier this week. We then discuss Fox News’ obsession with running stories on trans people. We finish the first half by sharing the Trump administration’s...
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Data Shows Increase in Negative Views of Israel / Kamala Harris Teases New White House Run (Second Half)
For the second half of the show, we discuss Pew Research data showing an increase in unfavorable views of Israel and Netanyahu among younger voters in particular. We also discuss Kamala Harris teasing another White House run. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search...
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An Update on Palestine with Suzanne Yatim (First Half)
Suzanne Yatim is a human rights major former Miss Arab USA, actress, filmmaker, author, and activist. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peace keeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation. She can be found online...
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An Update on Palestine with Suzanne Yatim (Second Half)
Suzanne Yatim is a human rights major former Miss Arab USA, actress, filmmaker, author, and activist. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peace keeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation. She can be found online...
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Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee, and SRP Board Presidential and VP Candidates Sandra Kennedy and Casey Clowes Discuss the Importance of Local Elections (First Half)
First Half: Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical,...
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Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee, and SRP Board Presidential and VP Candidates Sandra Kennedy and Casey Clowes Discuss the Importance of Local Elections (Second Half)
Second Half Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical,...
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Raven Schwam-Curtis Discusses the Political Intersection of Black and Jewish Americans Under Trump (First Half)
(First Half) Raven Schwam-Curtis is a Black and Jewish content creator, advocate, and speaker. An academic turned content creator, Raven is an alumna of Cornell University and Northwestern University, and her work uniquely blends personal storytelling with social justice advocacy. She elevates...
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Raven Schwam-Curtis Discusses the Political Intersection of Black and Jewish Americans Under Trump (Second Half)
(Second Half) Raven Schwam-Curtis is a Black and Jewish content creator, advocate, and speaker. An academic turned content creator, Raven is an alumna of Cornell University and Northwestern University, and her work uniquely blends personal storytelling with social justice advocacy. She elevates...
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Jolly Good Ginger Discusses What White People Still Need to Learn About White Supremacy (First Half)
(First Half) Russell "Jolly" Ellis, known as Jolly Good Ginger, is a North Carolina-born social media activist and former contestant on *Survive the Raft*. With millions of followers across social media, he focuses on deconstructing his upbringing in a racist, white supremacist household to…
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Jolly Good Ginger Discusses What White People Still Need to Learn About White Supremacy (Second Half)
(Second Half) Russell "Jolly" Ellis, known as Jolly Good Ginger, is a North Carolina-born social media activist and former contestant on *Survive the Raft*. With millions of followers across social media, he focuses on deconstructing his upbringing in a racist, white supremacist household to...
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Non-Citizen Voting Cases Used to Justify Changes to Elections / Viral Video of Police Profiling (First Half)
First Half: In the first half of the episode, we discuss the purported justification for sweeping changes to U.S. elections using data from right-wing think-tanks. We also discuss a viral video of a Black woman being profiled by police as a crack dealer when she was handing a cup of coffee to her...
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The NFL is a Socialist Enterprise (Second Half)
Second Half: In the second half of the show, we discuss how religion has begun to infiltrate the command structure of our military and the implications thereof. Finally, we discuss how the NFL is a socialist enterprise. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See...
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Ronald Reagan’s Impact on Black America (First Half)
First Half: In the first half of the episode, we discuss the impact of the Raegan administration on Black Americans and explain the harms that are still being felt today. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DEI Helped White Women More Than Other Groups (Second Half)
Second Half: In the second half of the show we explain how DEI positively and disproportionately impacted White women relative to other groups. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump’s Immigration Policy Sees 80% Drop in Immigrant Jobs / Donald Trump Tries to Dodge Racism Claims at WH BHM Event (1 of 2)
First Half: In the first half of the episode, we discuss the implications for the MAGA voter base of Trump’s immigration policy and its effect on the job market. We also discuss how Trump and other conservatives hide racism behind their proximity to Black conservatives and how this phenomenon is...
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MAGA Christians Call ‘Empathy’ Sinful / Data Shows Shifting Identities in U.S. Black Population (2 of 2)
Second Half: The second half of the show sees us discussing a new trend of MAGA Christians referring to empathy as ‘sinful’ and ‘toxic’ as a way to provide cover for their extreme beliefs. We also discuss the shifting trends in Pew Research data of Black Americans over the last quarter-century…
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Things a Racist Might Say (First Half)
First Half: In the first half of the episode, we comb through several statements typically made by folks who intend to distance themselves from racists but they end up sounding racist themselves. We examine the intention typically found behind these statements, but also how they can be perceived…
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The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse (Second Half)
Second Half: The second half of the show is dedicated to The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse—a supposition by the professor that segments different White identities based on their level of racist/anti-racist behavior. We give our thoughts on this insightful chart and share examples of how we…
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What is Needed in Congress? A Conversation with Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee
In This Episode Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Civic 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 directly with diverse populations across the country. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse. FB/Instagram/Fanbase: @civiccipher
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