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Former NATO Supreme Commander Admiral James Stavridis joins Michael to discuss President Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and whether we’re seeing the beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin. Plus, Stavridis shares his thoughts on what it would really take to eliminate Iran’s nucl ... Show More

Today’s Smerconish.com Daily Poll asks: “Russia vs. Ukraine: Is this the beginning of the end—or the end of the beginning?” Michael dives into this critical moment in the war, examining Trump’s evolving position on arming Ukraine, the political risks he’s navigating, and what Put ... Show More

Michael is joined by New York Times reporter German Lopez to discuss his jaw-dropping report on America’s crime clearance rates — and the results will stun you. Nearly half of murders in the U.S. go unsolved. Why? From outdated priorities to resource shortages and a lack of publi ... Show More

Experience the iconic I have a Dream Speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963. Speaker: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-ass-breaking-motivation/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva ... Show More

January 15, 1969. It's been less than a year since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friends, family, and followers are gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where Dr. King preached. They are there to remember him on his birthday, honor his legacy, and pre ... Show More

The peaceful figurehead of the Civil Rights movement in the early 1960s, Dr Martin Luther King had inspired hundreds of thousands to demand equal rights for African Americans. But by 1968, the once uniting leader seemed to be losing popularity, both amongst activists and in the p ... Show More

Martin Luther King Jr. talks about leadership, his childhood, and the civil rights struggle in America. This amazing recording of King from 60 years ago is just as relevant today as it was then. This BBC interview was recorded about seven years before MLK's death in 1961. Speaker ... Show More

The Daily Show unpacks the many ways Americans have found to misunderstand and misappropriate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leslie Jones confronts people on the streets about how they’re celebrating. Dulce Sloan reminds us our heroes aren’t perfect, they’re people. Roy Wood Jr. on ... Show More

A supporter of President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis was just appointed to lead the historically Black college Florida A&M University. Students and alumni are not happy. WFSU's Lynn Hatter and Tuskegee University's President Mark Brown explain how Black colleges are curren ... Show More

Today's motivation is all about the character you need to become successful. Audio Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmtOGXreTOU You know who Dr. King is! Quote of the Day: “Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die life is a broken-winged bird that can not fly. Hold fast t ... Show More

“What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness, but is love, and wisdom, and compassion toward one another” As Attorney General during JFK’s presidency, Bobby h ... Show More

Some of the most enduring photos of the civil rights movement were taken by Ernest Withers. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Withers earned the trust of Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders. But as it turns out, he was secretly taking photos for the federal govern ... Show More

**It's the Radiotopia fundraiser! We can only make this show with your support. Give now and help support This Day and all the independent shows at Radiotopia. Thank you! https://www.radiotopia.fm/donate**It's December 3rd. This day in 1955, the Civil Rights movement is gaining a ... Show More