In this week’s segment we discuss the need for self-defense against racist, white supremacist forces. But first we hear about efforts to Build and Fight through a solidarity economy, self-determination, economic independence, and building communities that can sustain the many crises we face.

Black Agenda Radio September 26, 2025

In this week’s segment we discuss a lawsuit on behalf of the Shabazz family, seeking information on law enforcement coverups and possible involvement in the assassination of Malcolm X. But first we hear about politics in the UK, immigration, racism and how the ruling class maintain their power amidst societal crises. 

Black Agenda Radio October 3, 2025

Ben Passmore is the author of the newly published graphic novel: “Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance,” published by Pantheon publishing. Ben Passmore is an award winning political cartoonist, including having contributed to Black Agenda Report. Black Arms to Hold You Up takes readers through more than a century of Black resistance against the state from Rober Charles shootout with the police in 1900 to the Black power movement of the 1960s and the George Floyd uprisings of 2020. Ben Passmore joins us from Philadelphia. 

Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance

Frank Chapman is Executive Director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. He joins us from Chicago, which Donald Trump has targeted with an onslaught of federal law enforcement agencies and even deployed National Guard units from the state of Texas, all in what he claims is a crime fighting effort. On September 30th, residents of a Chicago apartment building were attacked by ICE, the FBI and the ATF, who detained adults and children, broke down doors, ransacked apartments and arrested 37 people. But the people of Chicago are fighting back.

Chicago Mobilizes Against Trump

In this week’s segment we hear about a graphic novel which presents the history of Black armed resistance in the U.S. But first we discuss the city of Chicago and how activists and communities are mobilizing against the Trump administration’s deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard under the guise of fighting crime, but in reality fighting what Trump calls an “enemy within.”

Black Agenda Radio October 10, 2025

We speak with Kali Akuno, co-founder and Director of Cooperation Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. He joins us from Jackson to discuss the construction of an Amazon web services data center and the negative impact that data centers and A.I. are having on that community and the nation.

Data Centers, A.I., and State Repression

In this week’s segment we hear analysis of the Gaza peace agreement, why it took place, and the future of Palestine. But first we hear about data centers, A.I., and their negative impact on the people of Jackson, Mississippi and beyond.

Black Agenda Radio October 17, 2025

Our guest is Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of Pan African Newswire. He joins us from Detroit to discuss the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations. African nations such as Ghana have agreed to accept deported nationals from other countries. Why are they going along with this Trump administration policy? What is the impact on their own people?

African Governments Participate in Trump's Third Nation Deportations

In this week’s segment, we focus on Africa. We hear about the Black Alliance for Peace Month of Action Against AFRICOM and about African governments that cooperate with the Trump administration's third-nation deportation policy.

Black Agenda Radio October 24, 2025

Margaret Kimberley was recently a guest on James Fauntleroy’s Youtube program, Jaybefaunt. They discussed the upcoming mayoral election in New York City that pits the Democratic Party nominee, Zohran Mamdani, against a republican and former governor Andrew Cuomo who is running as an independent. In these excerpts of their conversation, they discussed why this local election is of national importance.

Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Mayor's Race

Gerald Perreira is the chairperson of the Organization for the Victory of the People in Guyana. He joins us from Guyana to discuss Donald Trump’s regime change threats against neighboring Venezuela which has included the extra judicial killings of people said to be drug traffickers. The U.S. military buildup in the region and US diplomacy includes getting support from the Guyanese government and others in the region, to the detriment of the sovereign rights of their people. 

U.S. Threats Against Venezuela Target the Entire Region

This week’s segment includes excerpts of a discussion regarding the New York City mayor’s race and the focus on Zohran Mamdani. But first we hear from an organizer in Guyana who discusses how a U.S. attack on neighboring Venezuela would negatively impact his nation and the Caribbean region.

Black Agenda Radio October 31, 2025

David Hundeyin is a Nigerian investigative journalist, bestselling author and founder of West Africa Weekly, an independent Pan-African digital news publication focusing on West Africa and the Sahel region. He joins us from Accra, Ghana to discuss the claim that there is a Muslim genocide against Christians taking place in Nigeria. President Trump and Secretary of War Hegseth vowed to kill “Islamic terrorists” there but major power competition, a puppet government, and a search for a source of rare earth minerals are behind the headline grabbing narrative. 

Major Power Politics, Rare Earth Minerals, and Claims of Genocide in Nigeria

Lance Hawkins joins us from New York City to discuss the recent election of Zohran Mamdani, who will take office as the mayor of New York City on January 1. Lance Hawkins is community, labor, anti-war organizer, and a proud socialist born and raised in Harlem, New York. Lance is a former shop steward with Teamsters local 851 and former member of SEIU 1199 and currently is a non-union healthcare worker in New York City. We discuss how the left should respond to a Mamdani mayoral administration.

Zohran Mamdani and the Left

In this week’s segment we examine claims of a genocide against Christians in the African nation Nigeria, and the geopolitical strategems behind the narrative. But first we discuss the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City and what his victory means for the left.

Black Agenda Radio November 7, 2025

The Trump administration’s threats against Venezuela are a reminder that U.S. aggression is thoroughly bipartisan. In 2019, Glen Ford provided this analysis of a Democratic Party presidential debate, in which even progressives were prepared to support Trump’s regime change plans.

Glen Ford on the Bipartisan Nautre of American Exceptionalism

The U.S. regime change effort against Venezuela has recently intensified with the killings of Venezuelans, Trinidadians, and Colombians said to be drug traffickers, the latest salvo in the long U.S. war against Venezuela’s Bolivarian revolution. Now, an aircraft carrier strike group heads toward Venezuela amidst threats of direct military action. Our guest is Erica Caines, co-coordinator of the Black Alliance for Peace, one of the organizations calling for a week of action in solidarity with Venezuela beginning on November 15. Erica Caines joins us from Baltimore.

Week of Action in Solidarity with Venezuela

In this week’s segment we hear about an international tribunal for Palestine which will document and render a ruling on evidence of genocide in Gaza and the West Bank. We also examine the bipartisan nature of US imperialism, as the late Glen Ford explained in 2019. But first we will begin with discussion of a campaign to organize solidarity for Venezuela as the U.S. threatens a military attack.

Black Agenda Radio November 14, 2025

In this week’s segment, we discuss a march to support Mumia Abu Jamal and all political and elder prisoners. But first, we hear about the latest climate change conference, COP30, and the limits of that process in preventing climate disaster.

Black Agenda Radio November 21, 2025

Samy Feliz is an organizer with the Justice Committee, a grassroots organization dedicated to building a movement against police violence and systemic racism in New York City and empowering low-income Latinx and other people of color to address these issues. Samy Feliz is also the brother of Allan Feliz, who was killed by an NYPD officer in 2019. That officer did not face legal or departmental charges.  Samy Feliz joins us from New York City to discuss the implications of Zohran Mamdani's reappointment of Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner.

Mamdani Reappoints NYPD Commissioner Who Refused to Punish Killer Cops

Jacqueline Luqman is a radical activist based in Washington, DC, and the co-founder of Luqman Nation, an independent Black media outlet. She joins us from Washington to discuss a newly published book, "China Changes Everything: An anthology by social justice activists, journalists, and commentators." She and Margaret Kimberley are both contributors to this anthology.

China Changes Everything

In this week’s segment we talk to a man whose brother was killed by an NYPD officer who the police commissioner, reappointed by Zohran Mamdani, refused to fire from his job. But first we discuss a new anthology, China Changes Everything, with one of the contributing authors.  

Black Agenda Radio November 28, 2025

The West African nation of Guinea-Bissau recently experienced an aborted electoral process followed by what was called a coup d’etat. But the reality differs from the narrative presented by the neo-colonial, western-backed state. Imani Umoja of the PAIGC (African Party of Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde) provides analysis from Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau Coup Protects Its Neo-Liberal State

Margaret Kimberley was a guest on the Jamarl Thomas YouTube Channel and discussed her contribution to the new anthology China Changes Everything. Her chapter is entitled "China Cannot Be Contained" and analyzes why U.S. efforts to diminish China's economic power fail and the connections with international and domestic policies.

China Cannot Be Contained

In this week’s segment, we hear about events in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau, a disputed election, and a so-called coup that was actually carried out on behalf of the president. But first, Margaret Kimberley discussed her contribution to the new anthology, China Changes Everything, and the many failed efforts to contain China’s power, and how those are connected with U.S. policies.

Black Agenda Radio December 5, 2025

The Peoples Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty of Our Americas  convened in Venezuela but many delegates were unable to attend due to the Trump administration declaring a no fly zone. The Workers World Solidarity Center hosted a press conference on December 10th to express condemnation of this illegal action. Margaret Kimberley was among the speakers along with William Camacaro, Sara Flounders, Drea Somers, Suzanne Adely, Roger Wareham, Corinna Mullin and others. These are excerpts of their remarks.

Press Conference Challenging Trump's Venezuela No Fly Zone

Abayomi Azikiwe, Editor of Pan-African Newswire, joins us from Detroit to discuss the recent coup attempt in the West African nation of Benin. The coup ended with assistance from neighboring Nigeria and from France. Abayomi Azikiwe provides analysis on events in Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, the Alliance of Sahel States, other West African nations and the enduring impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism in the region.

Coup Attempt in Benin and Neo-Colonialism in West Africa

In this week’s segment we hear from a press conference called in support of the sovereign rights of Venezuela and the rights of those who support them to meet in that country. But first we hear about a coup attempt in the west African nation Benin and how the entire region is impacted by continued neo-colonial destabilization.

Black Agenda Radio December 12, 2025

Margaret Kimberley was recently a guest on the Black Liberation Media program, Saturdays with Renee, with Renee Johnston and Jared Ball. They discussed the issue of birthright citizenship in light of the Supreme Court agreeing to hear arguments on Trump’s proposal to restrict birthright citizenship to the children of citizens and permanent residents. She presented her concern that modifying birthright citizenship in any way would provide the Trump administration or any future administration with the ability to change the definition of citizenship in ways that would be detrimental to Black people. Here are excerpts of the program entitled, Birthright Citizenship and the African World.

Birthright Citizenship and the African World

John Parker is the coordinator of the Harriet Tubman Center For Social Justice In Los Angeles  and a leading member of the Struggle for Socialism Party. He is joining us from Los Angeles to discuss his recent trip to Venezuela as part of the Peoples Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty of Our Americas which many delegates were unable to attend due to Trump’s declaration of a no fly zone. John Parker discusses his experience and the need to oppose U.S. military and other intervention.

John Parker on Solidarity with Venezuela

In this week’s segment we present a conversation about birthright citizenship, its benefits to Black people and why it is under attack. But first we hear from a U.S. activist who recently traveled to Venezuela as the Trump administration threatens military action against that country.

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