Democracy Under Fire!

Ukraine Must Not Fall

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:02:59 GMT

Author and Attorney Rich Procida leads a discussion about the war in Ukraine and the current threat to democracy in the United States and around the world. Author and Attorney Rich Procida is the founder of the Truth and Democracy Coalition and the producer of Democracy Under Fire!, a show covering the threat to democracy and what we can do about it. He studied law and international service at American University in Washington, D.C. He authored a textbook on global studies and writes for LAProgressive.com and Buzzflash.com.

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Organizing Across Political Lines, Part 2

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:45:04 GMT

Minister and activist Dom Jones led a discussion about race, political division, and Ukraine, among other things.

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Race and Democracy, Part 1

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:03:41 GMT

If we are going to save democracy, we are going to need to reach across political lines. We will need the support of more than half of Americans should we have to overthrow a dictatorship. 50% of the vote may not even be enough to win elections in the future. We need to reach out to the center whether we like it or not.

Dom Jones is a minister and community activist who works with businesses and community leaders in Huntington Beach, California, to address the problem of homelessness and to advocate for youth and community services. As an African American Woman in a conservative community, she organizes across racial lines daily. As a minister, she seeks to bring communities together.

Dom Jones led a discussion about the following: 1. How do we build unity across political lines? 2. How does race affect politics? 3. How can we demystify politics for the masses so engagement increases? 4. What are the roots of American democracy as instituted by the "founder fathers" and what were their true intention? 5. What was the great American Experiment truly about and how can we achieve these ideals with real collaboration? 5. How do we uphold the values of freedom for all people, establish and maintain a true citizenry-led democratic government, and ensure a better democracy for future generations? 6. How can we collectively create a people not easily undermined by charlatans seeking power, money, and influence?

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Are States "Laboratories of Autocracy?" with author David Pepper

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 01:49:48 GMT

American democracy is under attack. There is precious little time to save it. Many still aren’t focused on the greatest risk: Statehouses! Corrupt politicians in statehouses across the country are experimenting with ways to undermine democracy in a cynical quest for power. David Pepper, author of "Laboratories of Autocracy," joins us to talk about this ongoing threat and what we must do about it. David Pepper is the author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines." He is a lawyer, writer, political activist, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021. He has engaged in numerous fights and extensive litigation over voter suppression and election laws in the Buckeye State. He will talk about the assault on democracy at the state and local levels and what to do about it.

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Announcement of Organizing Across Political Lines with Dom Jones

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:22:08 GMT

Announcement of an upcoming event with local activist and minister Dom Jones.

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NATO Should Establish a No-Fly Zone in Ukraine

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:26:21 GMT

Here is my short argument for why the Free World must defend democracy in Ukraine.

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No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine?

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:49:21 GMT

Should NATO establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine? Some say no but I argue otherwise.

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The Assault on Ukraine's Democracy: Biden and the Ukrainian Ambassador

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 02:53:20 GMT

In this episode, we hear the Speech of the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations and President Biden's speech the day after Russia invaded Ukraine. Raw, factual, and straight from the source, the elegance of President Biden and the Ukrainian Ambassador is contrasted with the comments of President Trump about Russia and Ukraine and the other sources of disinformation on the Right.

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Laboratory of Democracy Preview

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:25:39 GMT

Preview advertisement for Laboratories of Autocracy event.

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Why Progressives Lose Votes

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:04:51 GMT

Elias of the PEER podcast and I discuss the variety of ways in which propagandists on the Left can sometimes undermine democracy and the progressive movement. We talk about a number of controversies, including antiracism, CRT, pronouns, Christian Nationalism, anti-Americanism, and the many ways Progressives push Americans away.

Politically Entertaining with Evolving Randomness (PEER) by Elias: 95- Interview with Richard Procida on Religious Politics, Blockchain is creeping into gaming, Interview with Sean Munger on environmental history and films on Apple Podcasts

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The Global Collapse of Democracy and What We Must Do About it

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 03:07:37 GMT

We begin with U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock. Then we hear from U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings. Then Rich Procida Dicussess the global collapse of democracy and what we must do about It.

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Jesus Confronts Disinformation (Matthew 15:1-20)

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 23:12:30 GMT

Jesus confronts ancient disinformation and the misuse and abuse of the Law.

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Crisis of Democracy Ad

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 23:09:47 GMT

Advertisement addressing the threat to American democracy.

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Best Democracy Announcement

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:02:44 GMT

Join us on Sunday, February 6th at 2 pm Pacific Time for "Making Democracy Better" with Jesse Kumin of Best Democracy.

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Biden's January 6th Speech

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 01:20:14 GMT

President Biden's speech on January 6, 2022, about the Insurrection.

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Leftist Messaging to Avoid: Real Messaging to Save Democracy Part 2

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:26:03 GMT

There is propaganda on both sides. Here's some Leftist propaganda to avoid.

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Messaging for Moderates: Real Messaging to Save Democracy, Part 1

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:29:41 GMT

We need the whole of America on our side if we have to resist another authoritarian take over of America. We must never let our nation be overthrown and ruled by a dictator. We need the support of Americans and American institutions if we are to save democracy and the American way. In part one of the three-part episode, I present messaging designed to reach out to moderates and conservatives or to at least not alienate them.

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America's Ideals and Her Racist Past

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 08:43:34 GMT

Mondale Robinson of the Black Male Voter Project and Rich Procida, Founder of the Truth and Democracy, ask whether there is a political middle in this country and if so, is it worth reaching out to. While America has failed to live up to its ideals, upholding America's ideals is necessary if we ever hope to heal this nation's wounds and rally the American people to fight for democracy and voting rights.

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Debating the Freedom to Vote Act

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:56:51 GMT

Rich Procida debates the Freedom to Vote Act with black conservative Javier Javier on the Right to Reason podcast with Robert Stanley.

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From Q to Christian Bogeyman: "Peril" Part 3

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:19:51 GMT

In the final part of our study of the book "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, we begin talking about propaganda and then look at the use of and attitudes toward religion, specifically Christianity, on the Left.

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Awaking From "Wokeness:" "Peril" With Rich Procida

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 06:36:24 GMT

Rich Procida leads this second part of our discussion of "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. What are the lessons for those of us on the Left? Are both the Left and the Right caught up in their own propaganda? Is one side may be more pernicious and deceptive? While propaganda is often half-true, as we have seen some can be completely false, such as conspiracy theories and the "Big Lie." Many people simply follow the leader. How do we awake from false beliefs we don't believe we have?

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"Peril" Book Study with Alice Smith

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 23:42:14 GMT

Alice Smith, Executive Director of the National Voter Corps leads a discussion of Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's Book "Peril" about the insurrection.

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Do you have Electile Dysfunction?

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:00:49 GMT

A spoof about democracy and the Freedom to Vote Act.

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Democracy or Voting Rights? Leftist Propagandists Ban Democracy

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:45:10 GMT

Leftist propagandists have recently banned the use of the word "democracy" and have replaced it with "voting rights." Why? Why can't we use both words? Beware: Both sides propagandize their constituents.

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The Global Collapse of Democracy and Its Implications

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:45:44 GMT

Democracy is collapsing worldwide. The failure of democracy in the United States will have a disastrous effect on democracy around the globe, especially in Central and South America. Both Democrats and Republicans are concerned about democracy. Conservatives are concerned about election integrity and Progressives want to protect voting rights. The Freedom to Vote Act addresses both of these concerns. We must defend the Constitution and fight for democracy if we want to keep our freedoms.

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The Threat to Democracy and the Freedom to Vote Act

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:07:53 GMT

The widespread dissemination of disinformation by major media networks, political parties and politicians, and foreign governments has caused great division in American and constitutes a major threat to democracy. The Freedom to Vote Act addresses these concerns. It secures our elections and protects our right to vote. We will go over what the bill does and what we are doing to pass it.

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Days That Will Live in Infamy: Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and January 6th

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:56:07 GMT

When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared it a “day that will live in infamy.” On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked our nation. They destroyed the World Trade Center and attempted to destroy the Pentagon. They had another target in mind, possibly the Capital. On January 6, 2021, domestic terrorists finished the job. These are days Americans should never forget.

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Your Vote Counts!

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:25:54 GMT

In this episode, we talk about democracy at the local level with Whittier Mayoral candidate Rolando Cano. We discuss the ultimate voter suppression: believing your vote doesn't count. When we understand what's at stake and recognize that our vote does count, we become more involved.

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This is Civil War and the Election is the Endgame

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:44:05 GMT

America is at war, but this civil war is not just being fought with guns, violence, and brutality, but with disinformation, voter suppression, and foreign interference as well. Our democracy is under attack and we must stand up and fight back. On Juneteenth weekend, Rich Procida, Andy Miller, and Lynne Mystic-healer talk about the threat President Trump poses to our democracy and our constitutional and civil rights.

Who should we listen to and who can we trust? Hint: It's not politicians or the media. The federal employees willing to sacrifice their careers to protect us from dictatorship are the real heroes of this era. Federal appointees and military brass have not sounded this loud of an alarm about an incompetent and corrupt President in the history of this nation. Let's pray that their sacrifices are not in vain.

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Trump and Systemic Racism

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 05:30:04 GMT

Systemic racism is complex and multifaceted. Ira Dotson, Director of the ReJOYce in Jesus Campus Fellowship at the University of Southern California, will tell us about his feelings and experience as a black man in America. Rich Procida will describe how propaganda stokes racial animus and increases institutional violence. In conversation with Ira Dotson is Varun Soni, Vice Provost for Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention and the Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California. Dean Soni received his Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law where he also completed the Critical Race Studies Program. He earned his Ph.D. through the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town.

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Inalienable and Free: Spiritual Activism and Impeachment

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:13:21 GMT

This show is part one of a two-part show I did with creative genius Johnny Blue Star on his podcast “Inalienable and Free: Voice of the Coalition.” Johnny Blue Star is an artist and spiritual activist who creates media projects through his company “New Galaxy Enterprises.” On this show, we talk about progressive Christianity and spiritual activism and then move to a discussion about the media and the issue of impeaching Donald Trump. This show was recorded before the opening of an impeachment inquiry by Nancy Pelosi and contains insight into why the impeachment debate went at it did with such a rapid and sudden change after months or even years of delay.

I hope you enjoy this episode, part one of two on spiritual activism and impeachment.

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Impeachment and the Anointing of Jesus at Bethany

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 02:47:48 GMT

Know What the Times Call For: Impeachment and the Anointing of Jesus at Bethany

July 24, 2019

On this episode we read the story of the anointing of Jesus at Bethany from the Gospel of Mark 14:1-11. We will also read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Then we will have a theological reflection on the issue of impeachment followed by our panel discussion. Our panel include Professor of Philosophy, Joseph Dowd; Musician and Veteran David Dykstra, and technological activist Andy Miller.

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