Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts. Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights. Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee. For full bio, click here.

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September 4, 2025 17 mins

The Mayor joins to discuss Trump's threats to occupy Chicago



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Workers Circle President Ann Toback calls for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.



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His Attorney, Nate Wessler, of the Vermont ACLU also joins MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM.

Madawi v. Trump



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July 24, 2025 69 mins

Markos joins this week's Thursday Kos to discuss the Epstein files.



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July 21, 2025 26 mins

Nana Gyamfi of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration joins.



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The former NAACP President, Million Man March Executive Director and current President of the National Newspaper Publisher Association joins.



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April Albright of Black Voters Matter joins!

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On WPFW FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio, Nathan Taylor of the Election Truth Alliance joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark and Joy Reid to discuss his research on the 2024 election.



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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.



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Frederick Douglass's speech on July 5, 1852. A Make It Plain tradition.



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July 3, 2025 38 mins

Markos joins for Thursday Kos.



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June 5, 2025 48 mins

Also, How "progresive" became "elite.." Markos joins for Thursday Kos.



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May 5, 2025 32 mins

Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact introduces us to the Digital Green Book and Aisha!



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April 30, 2025 24 mins

American Federation of Teachers Secretary Treasurer Fedrick Ingram on civil rights, democracy and public education.



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Markos joins for Thursday Kos.



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Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary, joins to discuss the intersection of faith, social justice, and the critical roles of individuals and institutions in times of social conflict. Dr. Jones reflects on the legacies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the modern parallels in today's climate. She shares her experiences engaging with communities across the U.S., and offers valuable insigh...

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Markos Moulitsas of dailykos.com joins for Thursday Kos!



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The first-term Mayor is a member of the Democratic Mayors Association.



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The Rev. Drs. Susan Smith, Janelle Wood, Aidsand Wright-Riggins and Warren H. Stewart, Sr. join.


Read the CREDO to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition here.



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