Mic'd Up
An unapologetic, Lowcountry-based podcast from the Charleston Activist Network. Hosted by activist/organizer, Mika Gadsden
Episodes
On August 9, 2023, the Mika Gadsden for Mayor campaign invited author and environmental historian, Caroline Grego to Charleston to discuss her book, Hurricane Jim Crow. The discussion about this book along with critical contributions from artist/griot, Sara Makeba-Daise, MA and environmental educator/hydrologist Rebecca Fanning helps the public understand our region's response to challenges brought about by the climate crisis.
...On April 19, 2023, I sat down with author and Harvard Law professor, Susan Crawford, to discuss her recently released book Charleston: Race, Water and the Coming Storm. Here's audio from that evening.
Susan's Book: tinyurl.com/23duy7zr
NYT Book Review: tinyurl.com/2s3w5hr5
Please consider supporting this grassroots mayoral race by visiting votemika.com and tapping the 'Donate' button in the top right corner. Al...
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Here's a bonus snippet of Mika's interview with Charleston, SC based engineer and Citadel alum, Alvin Johnson.
Part 2 of 2: In this portion of my interview with local engineer and Citadel alum, Alvin Johnson, I ask Alvin to detail his experience as the Economic Empowerment chair with the Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation.
Reporting from the Post and Courier:
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-city-council-votes-no-on-forming-new-racial-conciliation-commission/article_babf3dd8-1657-11ec-96f5-3bc14ece...
Part 1 of 2: Listen in as I sit down with the homie, Alvin Johnson. Alvin is a Black Citadel alum, and engineer, former All American D1 athlete and the Director of Due Diligence and Entitlements with Crescent Homes.
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A Video Podcast Debut: The following podcast episode was originally recorded LIVE at 8 am on Twitch! Video starts at the 1 min 20 sec mark.
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Here are my Top 5 (of the moment) Must-Read Books and Authors.
Book/Author List + Media Included in Episode:
They Were Her Property - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcGBC4K8NnA&t=323s
Rise of the Warrior Cop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWy8tjTiTw&t=187s
Beverly Jenkins - https://youtu.be/0bCpBtSQsfs?t=212 and this podcast episode... https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/02/11/966404855/the-queen-of-blac...
⚠ Content Warning: White supremacist terror and violence is discussed in this episode.
Reflections on the historic $88M settlement from the federal government to be paid to the victims of the horrific massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
News Media Included in Episode:
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/88m-settlement-reached-with-survivors-families-those-killed-2015-charleston-church-massacre/SYU5Y2U3PRHKDD6MBYDLOW3TAE/
Read This...
Here More Info. on the Water Equity Podcast Collaboration with Policy Link:
"Cultural organizer and activist Mika Gadsden will lead discussions where we will highlight frontline community voices and discuss important water equity and climate resilience issues with experts and advocates. Each episode will consist of lyrics from A Water Album, broken down by Benny in “live liner notes” style, to engage guests in conversation aro...
Listen in as I continue a Twitch conversation about Green Infrastructure. This time with friend and fellow organizer, Taylor Schenker.
Let's be 'Friends' - www.friendsofgadsdencreek.com
Suggested Reading & Viewing:
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This week local Latinx journalist and friend to Mic'd Up, Fernando Soto Gualden joins me for an interview. Together, Fernando and I discuss the lack of diversity within the local media landscape, Sheriff Graziano's surveillance scandal and local media's reaction to said scandal.
Find Fernando Here: LocalSpanishNews.com or on Twitter.
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On this episode of The Mic'd Up Podcast, I chat with my friend and organizer, Lexi Coburn. We discuss politics in the South, what to watch for during as the Midterms approach and more!
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On this episode of The Mic'd Up Podcast I discuss the bombshell police surveillance story from Live 5 News involving the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and their monitoring of local justice activists. Also, share my thoughts on Tim Scott's appearance on Face the Nation on Sunday, Sept. 26th and the failed bipartisan effort to draft sweeping police reform legislation at the federal level.
The local coverage of the Murdaugh family and their innumerable scandals has been respectable. However, both national and area coverage has focused largely on presenting content that's heavy on "true crime" sensationalism and stingy with providing important historical framing as well as a critical race and class analysis. Here are my thoughts on how this historically unethical family was able to build-out an exclusive justice syste...
Mika here! On this episode of Mic'd Up I discuss how local conservatives are working to scapegoat one Democratic member of law enforcement as they provide cover for the Republicans...including the Post & Courier. Also, hear the latest bombshell regarding fired Sherriff's Deputy Fickett.
For those listening, this is audio from this morning's Twitch livestream. If you have trouble following along, click here to watch on YouTube.
Taking a closer look at the Jamal Sutherland killing at the Al Cannon Detention Center (Charleston County Jail) as word leaks that the video may be released.
Initial Reporting on Jamal Sutherland
Post and Courier Article re: death (April 2021)
For those listening, this is audio from this morning's Twitch livestream. If you have trouble following along, click here to watch on YouTube.
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Mika here, listen in as I play sound from local news including a jaw-dropping exhibition of foolishness at a Dorchester County school board meeting. Plus, I share my thoughts on the popular GigPro app.
Clips: WCBD News 2 and WLTX 19
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With so many troubling headlines, perhaps we all need a bit of a break from the media. Or at least, we can think about how to make an appeal to those vying for our vote. Also, after an "interesting" Twitter encounter, I felt compelled to give my (hopefully) FINAL thoughts on S*uthern Ch*rm!
Taking time away from Twitch to give you my take on the latest news here in Charleston, SC! Remember, use your library card to access local print publications if you can!
Information & Headlines explored in this episode:
The ACLU and the People's Budget Coalition
https://www.aclusc.org/en/news/charleston-peoples-budget-coalition-renews-call-full-transparency-charleston-police-department
Senate OKs New Open Carry Bill
https://ww...
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