Civic Cipher
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
First Half:
We begin this segment by discussing the importance of Black women and the fact that they continually work to heal this country and save America from itself. We also discuss a new study that reveals the lifelong effects of enduring racism and how it leads to early deaths in the Black population.
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Second Half:
Today’s Guest is the author of the book “Navigating School Board Politics” and an associate professor at Arizona State University. Dr. Carrie Sampson joins us again to discuss National School Choice Week here in the U.S. and what it means for communities across the country.
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First Half:
ICE Spending and Using Influencers to Recruit New Agents
Uvalde Officer Found Not Guilty in School Shooting Trial
Ted Cruz leaves Texas Ahead of Inclement Weather Again
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Second Half:
Football Player Fined for Wearing “Stop the Genocide” across his face
The Black Panther Party Challenges ICE in Philadelphia
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First Half:
Trump Says Civil Rights Left White People ‘Very Badly Treated’
White Cop Shoots Black Cop 10 Times Mistaking Him for Suspect
Trump is Changing Midterm Election Rules
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Second Half:
Jesse Lee Peterson Says Former NFL Star Speaks Like a White Man
A Few Statements from MLK that Can't Be Whitewashed
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In the first half of the show, we discuss how an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis
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In the second half of the show, we discuss how January 6th is being whitewashed by the United States Government and how the US abducted the president of Venezuela.
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In This Episode:
Civic Cipher On the Ground in 2025
Guests of 2025
Shameful Moments of 2025
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In This Episode:
Assata Shakur 1947-2025
Stories we Covered in 2025
Entertainment News Reflections
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Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.
Our conversation with Marc Morial begins with some of the biggest political lessons we have learned in 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026. We also discuss the rise of Democratic Socialism and the impact of Mamdani’s campaign in NYC.
Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.
In the second half of the show, we discuss a variety of things ranging from the impact of tariffs on Black Americans to the future of DEI. Marc also leaves us with some solid advice to fortify us in the new year.
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In the first half of the show, we are discussing Trump refusing to rule out summary executions, how the FBI infiltrated BLM protests to undermine the movement.
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In the second half of the program, we discuss how Phoenix adopted an idea from the Defund the Police movement and how when Trump weighs in on national tragedies, he often ends up making things worse.
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In the second half of the program, we examine several of the problems that have arisen (or otherwise been exacerbated) within the carceral system under the current administration.
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Today’s guest, Gigi Assi is the Founder and CEO of Prodigy Pathways, a national nonprofit focused on expanding access to elite sports development and mentorship for underserved youth.
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In the second half of the program, we discuss the consequences of unchecked power and anonymity given to ICE agents and how they have deployed their terror campaign in North Carolina.
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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
We dive deep into the merits and drawbacks of the cash bail system by examining racial biases, data, and conversations from actual people ca...
In the first half of the show, we discuss the newly elected female Democratic leadership, several reasons people dislike Trump, and how the president has been flip-flopping with his position on whether or not to allow SNAP benefit payouts
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In the second half of the show, we discuss a DL Hughley interview with TMZ and ask ‘Do ex-MAGA deserve forgiveness? We also discuss a forthcoming nationwide economic boycott blackout scheduled to start Nov. 25th. We give the reasons behind the move, the potential impact, and how to be most effective with boycotting in general.
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