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Far too often, people don’t know that when they are facing a problem – like a landlord who won’t give back a security deposit, or a denial of a program like food stamps – that they have legal rights, and there are ways to advocate for those rights in the civil legal system. Granite Justice: conversations about the civil legal system with Shane Cooper, an Associate Dean at UNH Franklin Pierce, aims to provide a road map of sorts. By the end of an episode, we hope more people will recognize an ...
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The Activist Files Podcast

Center for Constitutional Rights

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The Activist Files is a podcast by the Center for Constitutional Rights where we feature the stories of people on the front lines fighting for social justice, including activists, lawyers, and storytellers.
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Independent media that won't reinforce tribalism. We have one Planet; nobody's leaving so let’s reason together!! Darrell, McClain is a Military veteran with an abnormal interest in politics, economics, religion, philosophy, science, and literature. He was born and raised in Jacksonville FL, and went to Edward H white High School where he wrestled Under Coach Jermy Smith and The Late Brian Gilbert. He was a team wrestling captain, District champion, and an NHSCA All-American in freestyle Wre ...
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Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter & columnist writing from the frontlines of Chicago's rough & tumble politics. Hanania writes a syndicated column on politics, media, and a wide range of topics including seniors and humor. He also writes and host a radio show on Middle East issues for the prestigious Arab News Newspaper at ArabNews.com/rayradioshow. You can subscribe to his 4-Times Weekly Syndicated columns by visiting https://RayHanania.com
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Send us a Text Message. Is the American judicial system being weaponized for political gain? That's the question we tackle as we dissect Donald Trump's fervent call for Hillary Clinton's indictment and the trial of Theresa. We scrutinize Trump's claims of political motivation behind the trial and its strategic timing during his presidential campaig…
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Legal tech researchers discuss their recent field study of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal aid on Talk Justice. Colleen Chien and Miriam Kim authored a paper on their research, “Generative AI and Legal Aid: Results from a Field Study and 100 Use Cases to Bridge the Access to Justice Gap,” which was published in April. The co-autho…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the mixed signals in the latest jobs report and what they mean for the economy. Did the Labor Department's numbers indicate growth or stagnation? With a gain of 272,000 jobs in May and an uptick in the unemployment rate to 4%, we dissect the implications for the Federal Reserve, market reactions, and President Biden…
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06-06-24 S3E16 A look back at D-Day; Giving VA benefits to Americans serving in a foreign country, Trump's legal challenges and the Lewinsky scandal, and Illinois election restrictions Hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the sacrifice that American soldiers made to defeat the Nazis during World…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a former President faces 34 felony convictions? We unravel the historic and unprecedented conviction of Donald Trump, exploring the key testimonies from Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels that sealed his fate. We'll navigate the critical involvement of Stormy Daniels and the corroborative timeline that fortif…
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05-30-24 Trump Trial, Kennedy censored by media and Sam Alito's upside down flag Hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss former President Donald Trump's trial on 34 charges of allegedly falsifying business records, the bias of the news media engaging in the trial and the Democrats doing everything they possibly can to prevent Trump from returni…
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Guests from a successful St. Louis collaboration discuss Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s (LSEM) Neighborhood Advocacy Program on Talk Justice. There are 24,000 vacancies and abandoned properties in St. Louis. LSEM was inspired by Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Adopt-a-Neighborhood program in Kansas City to start their own revitalization proje…
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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be thrust into the very heart of American political drama as I, Darrell McClain, lead you through the intricacies of the impending presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump. Feel the tension rise as we dissect the unprecedented decision to bypass the Commission on Presidential Debates…
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Send us a Text Message. Facing the tempest of media bias and the elusive quest for true free speech, I, Darrell McClain, step up to the mic with a critique that cuts through the noise. Public figures like Bill Maher often stand in the spotlight, wielding influence with a possible disconnect between their words and actions. Ever wondered why certain…
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Legal tech experts discuss their research and experiments with generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal services on Talk Justice. Executive Director of the Legal Design Lab Margaret Hagan talks about her research into whether AI is worth the hype for access to justice. Lawyer and NYU professor Sateesh Nori shares his experience with utiliz…
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Send us a Text Message. When the U.S. funds military actions abroad, should we ignore the resulting humanitarian crises? This episode of the Darrell Mcclain Show takes a hard look at the dichotomy of American politics concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict, especially in light of the recent Israeli ground invasion of Rafah. I peel back the layers…
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In episode 57 of The Activist Files, we’ll hear a discussion around Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that went before the Supreme Court on April 22, 2024. According to the National Homelessness Law Center, “this case will decide whether cities are allowed to punish people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are …
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Send us a Text Message. Navigate the shifting sands of the US job market with me, Darrell McClain, your captain through the complex tides of economic change. This episode promises insights into the latest job report's ramifications, where a notable slowdown in job growth and a slight uptick in the unemployment rate have stirred a pot of mixed react…
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5-03-24 Should Robert F. Kennedy Jr. be part of the Trump-Biden debates? And, comparing student protests today with 1968S3E14 Two Guys on Politics: Hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest. Lipinski and Hanania explore the upc…
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Send us a Text Message. As the solemn memory of my late grandfather Johnny McClain Sr.'s life in music and service lingers, I, Darrell Mcclain, share a slice of my own life, reflecting on a subdued birthday spent wrapped in the warmth of family. The episode then pivots to a courtroom drama that has captivated a nation: the trial of former President…
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04-24-24 S3E13 Israel, Ukraine & Taiwan Aid; Tiktok influence; Hollywood's anti-Trump movie "Civil War," & Robert F. Kennedy Jr's challenge to become president Two Guys on Politics Episode Hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midw…
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Bestselling author and lawyer John Grisham joins LSC Board Member Robert Grey for a conversation on how his journey from small-town lawyer to big-time author influenced his philanthropic priorities and made him an advocate for access to justice. Grey, who serves as president of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, interviewed Grisham at a D.C…
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04-18-24 S3E12 The Iran attac on Israel and Reagan's strategic defense initiative; Kennedy Family abandon's RFK Jr, and Donald Trump on trial A Two Guys on Politics podcast Hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest. Lipinski an…
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Send us a Text Message. Are we witnessing a sea change in Middle Eastern alliances, or is this just another twist in a long saga of regional complexities? Tune in as we peel back the layers of Iran's brazen attack on Israel, revealing the political chessboard that underpins this new chapter of hostility. You'll grasp the gravity of the situation th…
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Send us a Text Message. Navigating the turbulent waters of responsibility and accountability, I offer a piercing look into the often unseen consequences of addiction, sharing a narrative that stretches far beyond the individual. The sobering reality of substance abuse is laid bare through a colleague's heart-wrenching ordeal of losing family to fen…
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04-11-24 S3E11 Two Guys on Politics: the OJ SImpson judicial flaw; non-citizens voting, and seniors turning to gambling when government doesn't do enough for them“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest. Hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss:1 - OJ Simpson finally…
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Guests from the online bankruptcy service Upsolve and Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) discuss a new, free web resource for people struggling with student debt on Talk Justice. PLA received funding from a 2023 LSC Technology Initiative Grant for the project and brought on Upsolve to develop the tools. Their goal is to raise awareness of availabl…
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04-04-24 S3E10 Two Guys on Politics: WSJ poll shows Trump leading Biden; Israel losing American public support, RFK & No Label Updates. Is RFK addressing the right issues? A "TWO GUYS ON POLITICS" podcast for the "Ray Hanania on Politics" podcast seriesHosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss a recent poll by the Wall Street Journal showing Trum…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever met someone with a life story so compelling it sounds like a movie script? Mitch Aguiar is that person, and he's our honored guest, opening up about his transformation from a Virginia native into a decorated Navy SEAL and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. With a life marked by extreme challenges and profound in…
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03-29-24 S3E9 Joe Lieberman, the neverending elections counts, Kennedy's vice president, and Council Wars II This is a TWO GUYS ON POLITICS podcast (merged with RAY HANANIA ON POLITICS podcast.Two Guys on Politics: Lipinski and Hanania discuss thew passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman; the fact that nearly two weeks since the March 19 Democratic Pri…
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Former legal aid program directors discuss their lessons learned and current concerns on Talk Justice. Jon Asher, former executive director of Colorado Legal Services with 51 years in civil legal aid work, hosts the conversation with guests Marilyn Harp, former Kansas Legal Services executive director for 17 years, Steve Gottlieb, former Atlanta Le…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a theological odyssey as we invite Josh Scott from Over Opinionated into our sanctuary of discourse, dissecting the nuanced doctrines of Calvinism and Arminianism. We promise to shed light on the intricate dance between divine predestination and human free will, navigating through the rich tapestry of Protestant tr…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the charged landscape of American politics where silence speaks volumes and ideologies clash. As we celebrate our 400th episode, we navigate through the treacherous waters of this election season, dissecting the unnerving quiet from both presidential camps during the primaries. What does this mean for the future of …
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Send us a Text Message. Could TikTok's dance be coming to an end on the world's stage? We're peeling back the layers of this hot-potato issue to give you an unprecedented look at the labyrinth of concerns surrounding the app's potential ban. Today's show will leave you equipped to navigate the murky waters of national security, corporate influence,…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the fervor and unexpected vigor from President Joe Biden's latest State of the Union address, as I dissect his performance that shattered opposition expectations. From spirited debates on border security and healthcare to the critical discussions around Social Security's future, join me in unraveling the complex tap…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the mysteries of divine choice and human destiny? Join us on a profound spiritual journey as we untangle the complex doctrines of election and predestination, delving into God's pre-creation plans and the debate over whether our salvation hinges on divine grace or human will. This episode promises to…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself caught in the crossfire of theological debate, wondering where the truth lies? My name is Darrell McClain, and this episode promises to navigate the tumultuous seas of Christian doctrine, specifically the contentious issue of Jesus' atonement. I'm sparring with Josh Scott's Arminian viewpoints fr…
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Experts discuss the vast funding gap in legal tech. LSC President Ron Flagg hosts the conversation with guests Bob Ambrogi, lawyer and award-winning legal tech journalist, and Cat Moon, director of innovation design for the Program on Law and Innovation at Vanderbilt Law School. Inspired by Ambrogi’s recent LawSites article, they discuss how tech c…
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03-07-24 S3E8 Super Tuesday results with Trump Nikki Haley and anti-Biden protest, 3rd Party Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr and the effort to keep Trump off the ballot "Ray Hanania on Politics podcast" "Two Guys on Politics": Lipinski and Hanania discuss the Super Tuesday election results, the negative role the mainstream news media is playing int …
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Send us a Text Message. Witness the political landscape tremble beneath our feet as Super Tuesday's aftershocks pave the way for a 2024 Trump-Biden face-off. Feel the pulse of the nation with me, Darrell McClain, as we scrutinize the surprising surge of uncommitted voters in Michigan and bid farewell to Nikki Haley's presidential hopes. Meanwhile, …
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Send us a Text Message. With the curtains closing on Senator Mitch McConnell's tenure as the GOP's helmsman, we're left to ponder the gargantuan void and the emerging silhouette of Trumpism within the party's ranks. The seismic shifts in Republican politics have upended the once-steadfast allegiance to old-guard conservatism, ushering in a fresh bu…
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02-29-24 S3E7 Biden, Trump #AbandonBiden Arabs in Michigan election, the No Labels Party & Robert F. Kennedy Jr's candidacyTwo Guys on Politics: Lipinski and Hanania discuss the Michigan elections and the results involving President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, GOP challenger Nikki Halley, and the impact of the #AbandonBiden campaign o…
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02 28 24 Osama SIblani Publisher of Arab American News on Gaza and the anti Biden campaignArab American News Newspaper publisher explains the depths of concerns of Arab Americans towards President Joe Biden and his inaction and failure to prevent Israel from continuing its genocide against Palestinians int he Gaza Strip.On Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024, Ar…
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Send us a Text Message. Witness the downfall of titans as we navigate through the latest tempests to hit America's elite. I'm your host, Darrell McClain, and in this gripping episode, we're dissecting the staggering $450 million fine against Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy in the wake of a defamation verdict, and Wayne LaPierre's controver…
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Experts discuss resources for disaster preparedness and recovery on this episode of Talk Justice. As natural disasters become more frequent, LSC and First Street Foundation have collaborated to bring HeartlandDisasterHelp.org to life. The website empowers residents across ten states in America's heartland that have faced significant flooding, winds…
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Send us a Text Message. Could the very freedoms we hold dear be slipping through our fingers? Dale Hutchison, a retired drug and alcohol counselor and now host of "Coffee Time Again," joins us for a stirring exploration into the intersection of American history and constitutional rights. With a past life as a restaurant owner, Dale's voice now reso…
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In episode 56 of The Activist Files, we’ll hear a discussion sparked by the 10th anniversary of the historic ruling in our stop-and-frisk case, Floyd, et. al v. City of New York. The Center for Constitutional Rights, together with NYU Review of Law & Social Change, NYU’s Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, and NYU’s National Lawyers Guild Chapter…
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Send us a Text Message. When childhood dreams collide with harsh realities, the forge of resilience is where heroes are shaped. My best friend and true American hero, Ashley, joins me, Darrell McClain, for an intimate conversation that charts her formidable journey from the deep South to the ranks of the U.S. Navy. Facing the twin hurdles of racism…
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02-15-24 Interview with Radio Host Mohammed Faheem S6E3 Ray Hanania on Politics for Feb. 15, 2024 interviews Mohammed Faheem, the cohost of The Lightning Strike Radio SHow on WCPT 820 AM Progressive Talk Radio. Faheem co-hosts the show with former 45th Ward Ald. John Arena and the two discuss a wide range of issues including politics. Hanania and F…
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Send us a Text Message. https://kishar.org/ Have you ever considered the extraordinary path one takes from the frontlines of war to the peaceful embrace of spirituality? John Lawyer, a former counterintelligence special agent with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan behind him, joins us to recount an incredible journey of transformation. Growing up in a …
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Send us a Text Message. America stands at a crossroads in global politics, and the decisions we make could alter the balance of power for generations to come. Venture into the heart of this debate with me, Rome McClain, and my esteemed guest, Senator Mitt Romney, as we dissect the complexities of U.S. assistance to Ukraine in the face of Russian ag…
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Legal tech experts discuss generative AI and its applications for legal services on the latest episode of Talk Justice. The episode was recorded live at LSC’s recent Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC) in Charlotte, NC. AI was a major topic at the conference.Kirjoittanut Legal Services Corporation
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey with Jack Decker, the fierce champion for state autonomy and a staunch supporter of the First Amendment, as he lays out his ambitious blueprint to recalibrate the balance of power in the United States. Jack, a military veteran turned libertarian firebrand, takes us on a deep exploration through his politi…
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Send us a Text Message. https://www.trustshattered.com Would you believe that your government might not always have your best interests at heart? Peter A. Serefine, Jr joins us to expose a history of governmental missteps in "Trust Shattered: Cases of Government Betrayal." With meticulous detail, he navigates through 45 incidents where trust was br…
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Send us a Text Message. As we navigate the intricate dance of politics and economy, we're met with a paradox: booming job numbers and consumer confidence contrast sharply with President Biden's approval ratings. The tapestry of today's America is a blend of bipartisan efforts, like the tax relief bill, alongside Senate GOP hesitations rooted in con…
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