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The Mark Thompson Show lives to see another day! Join your host Mark Thompson, news maven Kim McCallister, and fabulous producer John Daly every weekday live on YouTube from 10am-noon as they present issues of the day, Law & Disorder, News of the Bizarre, That’s Rich, It’s the Planet Stupid!, Friday Fabulous Florida, and so much more!
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MIP | Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson

Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson

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The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with ...
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Stormy spilled it all in court…from giving Trump a naughty spanking with a rolled up magazine to Trump pressuring her for sex in exchange for an appearance on “The Apprentice.” Across the courtroom, Trump looked mighty uncomfortable, shifting in his seat, making head movements and swearing. The judge had to ask his lawyers to make him stop. In the …
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32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Jaime Contreras and SEIU Virginia 512 President LaNoral Thomas join to discuss repealing the 45-year ban on local collective bargaining, winning union rights for tens of thousands of workers, and negotiating historic contracts to raise pay and benefits in the important electoral swing state. Advertising Inquiries:…
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Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who allegedly had an affair with former President Donald Trump, takes the stand in his trial, offering gripping testimony that sheds light on their relationship and the events surrounding it. Daniels recounts details of their alleged affair, including intimate encounters and hush money payments made to her to kee…
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not giving up on the possibility of becoming Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. She appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation over the weekend and it wasn’t pretty. She once again talked about having to shoot her puppy whom she insisted was a dangerous animal. She was also called out for untrue stories that she says…
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Prosecutors played another one of the secretly recorded phone calls made by former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen. Trump could be heard saying, “It’s so false what they’re saying. It’s such bullshit.” Cohen talks to Trump about opening up a company for the transfer of information regarding David Pecker and says he spoke to Allen Weisselberg a…
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Former President Trump, on a one day break from his criminal trial, stirred familiar controversy by refusing to commit to accepting the outcome of the upcoming election against President Joe Biden and expressing a willingness to contest results if he deems the process unfair. Campaigning in Wisconsin and Michigan, Trump projected a strongman image,…
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Time Magazine took a deep dive into Trump‘s feelings on several issues. The former president discussed using the National Guard to assist in mass deportations of undocumented immigrants should he be elected. He floated the possibility of pardoning January 6th participants as well as the possibility of weaponizing the Department of Justice. He once …
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It’s back to court for Donald Trump. Today, a banker that prosecutors say opened accounts used in the Stormy Daniels payoff will take the stand. The jury is hearing about email exchanges, business transactions and bank accounts as prosecutors build their case. There’s an old saying that no publicity is bad publicity, but some political analysts say…
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Former president Donald Trump had a meeting with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Sunday. Despite a bitter campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, the two met privately in Miami reportedly to talk about money. Mark speaks with one of the world's leading experts on logistics: shipping and trucking--getting things from here to there. He mad…
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Has the Supreme Court decided to stall for Donald Trump? The high court’s ruling is likely to require lower courts to set apart Trump’s official acts from his private acts before any proceedings continue in the federal election obstruction case. That means, it will not get done by Election Day. We talk with journalist and political analyst Michael …
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Katie Keith, Deputy Director of the White House Gender Policy Council joins, followed by Markos Moulitsas for Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMake It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson által
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An Arizona grand jury indictment is being leveled against former President Donald Trump’s henchmen. The case centers on attempts at election subversion and using fake Arizona electors. Among those under indictment: Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn. Former federal prosecutor David Katz will stop by to discuss that, the Trump trial and …
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Big Chief Dow Edwards, of the Timbuktu Warriors Mardi Gras Indians and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), Don Marshall, Executive Director of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival & Foundation and Kevin Wlikins, CEO and founder of Trepwise, a New Orleans based strategy consulting firm join to discuss: The NOTCF's role in poolin…
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Tennessee teachers are step closer to carrying guns in the classroom. Yesterday, Tennessee House Republicans passed legislation to allow some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns. Democrats, students, and gun-reform advocates rallied against the bill. Protesters in the galleries chanted "Blood on your hands" as the legislation passed…
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Nana Kofi Osei Williams and April Silver join to discuss the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and its upcoming May 14 Dreams in Action Gala. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMake It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson által
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The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake yesterday and they did so without comment. It was a complete brush off her lawsuit challenging the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona. Lake had questioned whether the machines gave a fair and accurate vote count. She and her team provided no evidence that th…
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On the first day of former President Donald Trump's trial, the proceedings started with a focus on key witnesses, including David Pecker. Pecker is a longtime ally of Trump and the CEO of American Media Inc. and has been known to kill damaging stories about Trump in a "catch and kill" scheme. We'll review the way it was done. Pecker's testimony is …
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Days after Iran sent a barrage of missiles and drones toward Israel, that were largely knocked down, Israel responded. Iranian officials say their air defenses intercepted three drones and there were no reports of missiles. The back and forth, at a time when Israel is already at war with Hamas, is stoking fears of a regional escalation. Job number …
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A courtroom surprise for Donald Trump! He thought he and his legal team would get to strike out as many jurors as they wanted in his criminal hush money trial. When he found out he could only remove 10 people from jury consideration, he went off! In his rant, Trump said he deserves unlimited strikes because he's been given the second worst venue in…
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A case before the US Supreme Court involves the legality of obstruction charges for January 6th insurrectionists. Even though the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas supported Trump’s effort to subvert the 2020 election, Thomas will not recuse himself. During his questioning yesterday, he appeared to minimize the insurrection saying “there have been ma…
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It’s another day in court for Donald Trump. Jury selection continues in his criminal hush money trial. So far, 9 potential jurors made it past initial questioning. The trial is expected to last at least six weeks and Trump must attend every day court is in session. It likely means more campaigning from the court house steps and more pushing the lin…
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Trump’s drum beat for war with Iran is a chilling reminder of a Trump foreign policy that was chaotic and filled with escalating tensions. This as President Biden urges restraint in an effort to prevent a wider escalation of the conflict. Will President Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? Republicans will make the call. The GOP argument for…
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Donald Trump is finding out that the problem with filling the judicial benches with conservative judges is that they often rule conservatively. At a time when Trump is trying to distance himself from rulings on abortion, conservative judges keep throwing political land mines in his path. When Trump welcomes House Speaker Mike Johnson for a joint pr…
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Republicans know the abortion issue will likely bring out female voters in the upcoming election. Perhaps that’s why Trump is convinced he can negotiate an abortion policy that makes everyone happy. He still says it’s up to the states to decide what they’d like to do. When Senator Lindsey Graham disagreed with Trump, Trump‘s gloves came off. Now, i…
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From comparing his legal issues to those of the late Nelson Mandela to expressing that it’d be a “GREAT HONOR” to go to jail for violating a gag order against him, Trump appears to have left any good sense wherever he keeps his eclipse glasses. Courtney brings an out of this world story to True Crime Corner. You may remember this one involving astr…
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Arizona’s open US senate seat is key for determining the balance of power in the Senate in 2025. That’s why both sides are trying to amass small fortunes for campaign coffers. Republican candidate Kari Lake had a helping hand from Donald Trump. He opened Mar-a-Lago for a pricey party. Roger Stone MC’d the event and Roseanne Barr provided the comedy…
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All eyes are on US District Judge Aileen Cannon as she oversees Trump’s documents/espionage case. The Trump appointee is delaying rulings on issues that legal experts say are routine and the longer she takes with her decisions, the more likely this trial will be pushed past the election. That has a lot of people wondering whether she’s doing this o…
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According to a poll from The Wall Street Journal released today, former President Donald Trump is currently holding a slight lead over President Joe Biden in six swing states. These states, crucial battlegrounds in the 2020 presidential election, saw Biden emerge victorious except for North Carolina, which went to Trump. The new poll findings sugge…
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The Trump property fire sale is on hold for now. He has paid his $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, but not with his own cash. Now, he can appeal without NY Attorney General Letitia James taking action against his properties. Trump’s bond is underwritten by California based Knight Specialty Insurance. It’s unknown what collateral T…
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The Trump Easter message did not include anything about peace or sacrifice, but it did start and end with Happy Easter in all caps. In between, a tirade of ugliness meant to smear those involved in legal cases against him. Perhaps, he likes his eggs deviled? Bible anyone? It’s True Crime Corner with Courtney. We will dive into another unbelievable …
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It’s almost like Donald Trump wants to go to jail. PR stunt perhaps? Despite warnings from the judge in Trump’s criminal hush money trial in NY, he went on social media for the second time in two days to attack the judge’s daughter calling her a “rabid Trump hater.” Journalist and political analyst Michael Shure will talk about that and more. Frida…
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Former Trump lawyer John Eastman is barreling toward disbarment. Yesterday, a judge called for the cancellation of the law license of one of Trump’s top allies in his attempts to subvert the 2020 election. The judge said Eastman violated ethics rules — and possibly criminal law. We’ll discuss. Severyn Ashkenazy will be on the show today. He’s credi…
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Markos joins for Thursday Kos and Shailen Bhatt, DOT Federal Highway Administrator, joins to discuss the tragedy in Baltimore. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMake It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson által
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If you missed your shot at the golden Trump sneakers, maybe you can score Trump bible! He is promoting $60 “God Bless America” Bibles alongside country music star Lee Greenwood. Praise the Lord and pass the ammo. Ronna McDaniel just signed a 2 year contract with NBC but they’ve had a change of heart. It seems her new coworkers don’t find her trustw…
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Trump's Truth Social stock has soared, catapulting him to newfound wealth. The platform, touted as a conservative alternative to mainstream social media, witnessed a surge in investor interest, driving its stock value skyward. With its launch garnering significant attention and backing from Trump loyalists, the platform's success translated into su…
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Former President Donald Trump successfully appealed to a higher court to reduce his bond requirement, securing a favorable ruling in his legal battle. The appeal court's decision effectively lowered the financial guarantee Trump needed to post, a significant development in the ongoing legal challenges he faces. This outcome marks a strategic win fo…
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Even though Trump's social media company Truth Social completed a merger today with a wealthy shell company, it won't make a difference where his bond in the New York Civil fraud case is concerned. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corporation approved the merger with Trump Media & Technology Group, and just in the nick of time. The company…
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Amidst financial turmoil, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating bankruptcy for his company, Trump Organization, while exploring potential investments from Saudi Arabian sources. This move marks a significant shift in strategy for Trump, who has long boasted of his financial success. Facing mounting debt and legal challenges…
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Yes to Stormy and yes to Michael Cohen! Trump’s lawyers in the Hush Money case argued testimony from both would be immaterial. The judge disagreed. The famous Access Hollywood tape can be discussed at trial but not shown. After a weekend full of offensive comments from Donald Trump, the GOP is trotting out their apologists. At this point, they’re u…
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Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro is denied more time before he has to report to the slammer. He was trying to delay the start of his 4-month long prison sentence for ignoring a subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection. Navarro is appealing convictions on two counts of contempt of Congress citing executive privilege. US Sup…
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Former President Donald Trump is facing "insurmountable difficulties" in obtaining a bond to satisfy the $464 million civil fraud judgment, his attorneys said Monday in a new appellate court filing, and the magnitude of which would require him to use real estate as collateral. Judge Arthur Engoron in February ordered Trump to pay $464 million in di…
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Senator Katie Britt is blaming the media for her SOTU rebuttal speech blunder. She chose to tell the story of a girl who had actually been trafficked during the last Bush administration and tried to lay the blame at the feet of President Biden. Britt says the liberal media isn’t interested in the truth and that when all the facts come out, people w…
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Chad Stone, Chief Economist for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and Tom Perez, WH Dire of Intergovernmental Affairs, both join. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMake It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson által
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From the Gridiron to the Hill? It’s a Hail Mary kind of campaign. RFK Jr. is said to be considering football star Aaron Rodgers as a running mate. Would they be the vaccine for gridlock in DC? Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will be in to talk about that and more. Former federal prosecutor David Katz joins us to talk abou…
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