# episode justice (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode justice. Page: Feed: --- ## Participatory Budgeting: Real Money, Real Power _2026-08-17 · Justice Above All_ What if communities had a real say in how their local government spends public money? In this episode of Justice Above All , we explore participatory budgeting, a process that gives residents a direct role in deciding how a portion of public funds is spent. Dr. Sandhya Kajeepeta speaks with organizers and advocates about how participatory budgeting can strengthen democracy, advance racial justice,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/19648866-participatory-budgeting-real-money-real-power.mp3) ## Nikole Hannah-Jones on The Role of Race in Our Nation's Founding _2026-07-23 · Justice Above All_ Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, sat down with Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund, to discuss the role of race in our nation's founding. You can view the full video interview here on YouTube and learn more about the episode here . If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/19532587-nikole-hannah-jones-on-the-role-of-race-in-our-nation-s-founding.mp3) ## The Role of Race in Our Nation's Founding _2026-07-03 · Justice Above All_ "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." All Americans are familiar with these famous words at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence. However, far fewer people are familiar with the words at the end of the Declaration, and their significance in solidifying the role of race in the founding of our nation. In this episode, we dive into history and probe… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/19437615-the-role-of-race-in-our-nation-s-founding.mp3) ## Black Trans Women: Beyond Resistance, to a Future of Joy and Justice _2026-06-28 · Justice Above All_ This Pride Month, Justice Above All celebrates the resilience, joy, and leadership of Black trans women. From Stonewall to the present, Black trans women have been at the forefront of civil rights struggles, transforming resistance into systems and institutions that support equality for all. Yet despite their leadership, they have often borne the brunt of discriminatory policing, harassment, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/19401659-black-trans-women-beyond-resistance-to-a-future-of-joy-and-justice.mp3) ## Safety is What We Carry _2026-06-01 · Justice Above All_ Black communities hold the intergenerational wisdom to address community violence and deliver safety without relying on punishment. In this episode of Justice Above All, guests explore approaches to violence prevention that are rooted not in punishment, but rather in Black communities’ wisdom around safety, accountability, resistance, and healing. Guests spotlight the Safe Streets program in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/19274360-safety-is-what-we-carry.mp3) ## Segregation Rebranded: All-White Settlements vs. Fair Housing _2026-04-28 · Justice Above All_ This episode of Justice Above All investigates one way in which segregation has been rebranded in the twenty-first century: all-white, or “whites-only,” settlements. In recent years, there has been an alarming rise in these settlements across the United States. Attempts to build all-white settlements represent a modern rebranding of segregationist housing practices like restrictive covenants.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/19084775-segregation-rebranded-all-white-settlements-vs-fair-housing.mp3) ## Toxic Beauty: Racial Disparities in Black Women’s Health _2026-03-25 · Justice Above All_ Toxic beauty—the presence of harmful chemicals in common beauty products—is a public health crisis rooted in systemic racism. In this episode of Justice Above All, guests discuss how various beauty products marketed to Black women contain toxic chemicals that contribute to serious health disparities. Guests highlight how racialized beauty standards, and the marketing and availability of cosmetics… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/18902561-toxic-beauty-racial-disparities-in-black-women-s-health.mp3) ## Re-Air: How Does Racism Undermine Scientific Innovation? _2026-02-13 · Justice Above All_ In honor of the 100th anniversary of what we now know to be Black History Month in the U.S., we are re-airing a special episode. In the roughly two years since we recorded this episode, public education, especially STEM education and research, has been under attack. This presents a formidable threat to the success of Black innovators today and in the future. Elijah McCoy, Garret Morgan, George… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/18672014-re-air-how-does-racism-undermine-scientific-innovation.mp3) ## What Is Originalism, and Who Does It Leave Out? _2026-01-28 · Justice Above All_ The United States is at a tipping point, as the anti-truth movement attempts to erase the history of pivotal moments that advanced racial justice. Related to this movement, the legal theory of originalism falls short of a truthful retelling of history and therefore threatens America’s cultural memory. This episode of unpacks originalism and how it has helped fuel recent efforts to dismantle… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/18578901-what-is-originalism-and-who-does-it-leave-out.mp3) ## Responsibility and Repair: The Promises of Restorative Justice _2025-12-15 · Justice Above All_ Too often, the criminal legal system fails people who experience harm or violence. At the same time, it also often fails the communities that harmed people are members of. In many cases, survivors and the accused belong to the same community. Restorative justice centers the specific needs of people who have experienced harm or violence with an eye towards healing both the harmed individuals along… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/18347545-responsibility-and-repair-the-promises-of-restorative-justice.mp3) ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lfXr7IOwxKNg) _2025-12-15 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## Democracy Disrupted: How Federal Takeovers Target Black Communities _2025-11-10 · Justice Above All_ Today, cities such as Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City are under heightened scrutiny, with political narratives around “crime” fueling discussions of potential federal or state intervention. These dynamics echo a long history of power struggles—from Reconstruction, when the federal government deployed forces to protect Black citizens, to the Civil Rights Movement, when… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/18145973-democracy-disrupted-how-federal-takeovers-target-black-communities.mp3) ## Essential Infrastructure: How Transportation Shapes Our Lives _2025-10-15 · Justice Above All_ Every day, transportation is an essential thread woven into the fabric of our lives. Public transportation systems have silently shaped the landscapes of communities, perpetuating disparities and reshaping urban environments in ways that often go unnoticed. Historically, accessible and equitable public transportation infrastructure has been crucial for low-income communities. However, systemic… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/18009445-essential-infrastructure-how-transportation-shapes-our-lives.mp3) ## Who Controls Our Water? _2025-09-15 · Justice Above All_ Local officials have a great deal of power and authority over both our access to water and our water quality. For that reason, water is frequently on the ballot in local elections. Currently, Black communities are not being well served by water utilities, including water infrastructure and billing policies. The guests on this episode will walk listeners through the water justice crisis as it… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/17833997-who-controls-our-water.mp3) ## Gang Policing: The Truth Revealed _2025-08-11 · Justice Above All_ Police departments claim that gang policing is a crucial, precise crime prevention strategy. In reality, gang policing operates as a racially discriminatory police practice, targeting thousands of Black and Latinx boys and young men and labeling them as “gang members” without justification. In this episode, the Justice Above All team will demystify gang policing and describe the real harm it… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/17629671-gang-policing-the-truth-revealed.mp3) ## Driving While Black _2025-07-14 · Justice Above All_ Content Warning: Themes of racism, violence, and police brutality are discussed throughout this episode. Please proceed with caution and care. The U.S. has persistently relied on armed law enforcement to enforce traffic laws. However, existing evidence does not support the notion that police traffic enforcement improves public safety. In fact, police traffic enforcement has serious adverse… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/17480224-driving-while-black.mp3) ## Brown at 70: The Continued Struggle for Education Equity _2025-06-16 · Justice Above All_ In 1955, the Supreme Court instructed the states to begin desegregation plans with "all deliberate speed." This episode of Justice Above All highlights the complexities of realizing equal educational opportunities through desegregation. We explore how even decades after Brown, schools in America today are deeply segregated and unequally funded by race and class. We discuss what is truly needed to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/17309676-brown-at-70-the-continued-struggle-for-education-equity.mp3) ## Brown II at 70: The Fourteenth Amendment and the Myth of Neutrality _2025-06-03 · Justice Above All_ This episode of Justice Above All examines how the Supreme Court interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), and how today’s legal arguments decontextualize the Amendment’s historical context in which it was ratified—during Reconstruction, to secure full citizenship and legal equality for formerly enslaved Black people. Today, multiple… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/17253437-brown-ii-at-70-the-fourteenth-amendment-and-the-myth-of-neutrality.mp3) ## Reproductive Justice and the Role of Birthing Centers _2025-05-11 · Justice Above All_ This episode of Justice Above All highlights the centrality of birthing centers, which provide historically informed and culturally competent care to Black birthing people, to the realization of reproductive justice. We will discuss a wave of new state-level regulations that are severely impacting the ability of midwives and other birthing center staff to provide their services. We will also… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/17108253-reproductive-justice-and-the-role-of-birthing-centers.mp3) ## The Promises and Threats of Algorithms in Housing _2025-04-14 · Justice Above All_ Algorithms and predictive technologies are being used to an increasing extent in housing (i.e., tenant screening, lending, appraisals, housing advertising). While algorithms have the potential to increase equity by removing human bias from decision-making, there is very little transparency and oversight over these tools and there is a real threat that these technologies are in fact replicating and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/16975007-the-promises-and-threats-of-algorithms-in-housing.mp3) ## Who Holds Sheriffs Accountable? _2025-03-31 · Justice Above All_ Despite being the only elected law enforcement officials, sheriffs operate with impunity. In fact, many people are not aware of the sweeping power that sheriffs hold over law enforcement, jails, and to an increasing extent national politics and election administration. In this episode of Justice Above All, we highlight the role of sheriffs in our law enforcement systems and discuss how sheriffs… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/16889698-who-holds-sheriffs-accountable.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NmrBlpJMz77e) _2025-03-31 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## Democracy at a Crossroads: Voter Challenges and Turnout _2025-03-19 · Justice Above All_ This episode of Justice Above All discusses voter challenges and voter turnout ahead of the November 5, 2024 election. Our guests explain how voter intimidation and voter suppression tactics continue to pose systemic barriers to Black voters. Even while this is occurring, Black voices are not being completely silenced: organizers are building Black political power in the South and celebrating… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/16818719-democracy-at-a-crossroads-voter-challenges-and-turnout.mp3) ## Real Talk: What Project 2025 Means for Your Life _2025-02-17 · Justice Above All_ In 2023, The Heritage Foundation, a think tank focused on promoting conservative public policies, published Project 2025 as a blueprint to consolidate power within the executive, or the office of the president, and weaken democratic structures. In speaking with experts, this episode of Justice Above All breaks down Project 2025 and anticipates how its implementation will directly impact… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852994/episodes/16603552-real-talk-what-project-2025-means-for-your-life.mp3)