White Progressives And The White Democratic Establishment Must Listen To Black People And Focus On What Really Matters; Roland Martin's Important Civics Lesson And Advice

<p>On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the racism of the white Democratic establishment and white progressives. And: Roland Martin gives an important civics lesson (excerpts from &quot;Roland Martin Unfiltered&quot;) and warns about distractions and staying focused during this crucial voting season and midterm election. Plus: Remembering Professor Dr. Jason Arday and never forgetting. Also: The voting imperative.</p><p>EXTRA: Omar&#39;s essay on &quot;Mama Parton&quot;, the late great Dolly Parton. https://substack.com/@popcornreel/note/p-212846253?r=275tyr&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=notes-share-action</p><p><br></p><p>IMPORTANT: If you want to help the residents of Gary, Indiana, please take careful note of the following:</p><p>https://www.gary.gov/stormrecovery </p><p>(click the “donate” button)</p><p>To donate food, clothing water please call: </p><p>219-881-1300 (Gary, Indiana Constitutent Services)</p><p>FYI: The official Nolan Wells tip line phone number as published by Attorney Ben Crump is 888-991-1772. Please call if you have any information or saw anything re: Nolan Wells.</p><p>Official GoFundMe for Dr. Jason Arday, set up by Sir Patrick Vernon of Stand Up Against Racism: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-dr-jason-atta-kwei-arday</p><p>Join the Spark community now! A Black-owned social media platform by Isaac Hayes III.</p><p>Open an account today and follow Omar @ popcornreel </p><p>Go here now: https://app.sparktheworld.app (soon to be an app)</p><p>ADVISORY: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p>Recorded August 31, 2026.</p><p>Please donate to the official GoFundMe page for Nolan Xavier Wells: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-nolan-xavier-wells</p><p>Subscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.com</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpod</p><p>BUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE:</p><p>https://the-politicrat.myshopify.com</p><p>BUY BLACK!</p><p>Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin’s Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.com</p><p>BLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS:</p><p>(Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)</p><p>https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin</p>