On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore asks, how well do you know the country you are living in? This is by no means a trick question. An exploration and explanation follows. Plus: Acts of kindness and boosting your mental health. Also: A word of inspiration at the very, very end of this episode--you'll want to stay tuned.

Recorded July 9, 2025.

THE POLITICRAT SUMMER 2025 BOOK READING LIST:

https://substack.com/@politicrat/note/c-133449058?r=judrw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

NEWS ARTICLE:

"Dramatic budget cuts at NOAA could put weather forecasts in peril, lives in danger", by Dinah Voyles Pulver

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/24/noaa-budget-cuts-weather-forecasts-dire-impact/84064074007/

BOOK MENTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

"Advertising Revolutionary: The Life And Work Of Tom Burrell", by Jason P. Chambers

"Brainwashed: Challenging The Myth Of Black Inferiority", by Tom Burrell

PRESSURE DEMOCRATS to keep reminding the American public about the damage the Big BS Bill will do. Call 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to a Democratic congressperson.

READ

The Big BS Bill in full: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_one_big_beautiful_bill_act.pdf

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast on July 4th, Omar Moore reads a portion of the legendary speech by abolitionist, educator, orator, leader, women's suffrage activist and formerly enslaved Black man Frederick Douglass entitled "What To The American Slave Is The Fourth Of July?"

Recorded July 4, 2025.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

"My Bondage And My Freedom", by Frederick Douglass

plus

"Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave", by Frederick Douglass

PRESSURE DEMOCRATS to keep reminding the American public about the damage the Big BS Bill will do. Call 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to a Democratic congressperson.

READ

The Big BS Bill in full: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_one_big_beautiful_bill_act.pdf

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the evil that is the Big BS Bill, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives 218-214. Plus: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries delivers a record eight-hour 44 minute speech before the vote. Also: A flashback to a horrendous clip on MSNBC in August 2024--you won't want to miss it.

PRESSURE DEMOCRATS to keep reminding the American public about the damage the Big BS Bill will do. Call 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to a Democratic congressperson.

READ

The Big BS Bill in full: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_one_big_beautiful_bill_act.pdf

Recorded July 3, 2025.

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Black-owned media matters:

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