Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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 his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts.
Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.
Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.
For full bio, click here.
Location:
United States
Description:
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 his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts. Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights. Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee. For full bio, click here.
Twitter:
@minisster
Language:
English
Episodes
Mayor Brandon Johnson Resists Trump And Federal Troops In Chicago
9/4/2025
The Mayor joins to discuss Trump's threats to occupy Chicago
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Duration:00:17:25
Workers Circle, One Of America's Oldest Jewish Organizations, Stands Up On Behalf Of The People Of Gaza
8/4/2025
Workers Circle President Ann Toback calls for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Duration:00:35:06
Trump Voters Losing Hospitals, Food Stamps, Disaster Relief and Manufacturing Jobs, But Gaining A Tax Increase
7/31/2025
Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Duration:00:48:38
Palestinian Columbia University Student Mohsen Madawi On His Unlawful Arrest At A Naturalization Hearing
7/28/2025
His Attorney, Nate Wessler, of the Vermont ACLU also joins MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM.
Madawi v. Trump
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Duration:00:57:10
The Final Straw for MAGA?
7/24/2025
Markos joins this week's Thursday Kos to discuss the Epstein files.
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Duration:01:09:22
Trump/ICE vs. Black Immigrants
7/21/2025
Nana Gyamfi of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration joins.
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Duration:00:26:55
Dr. Benjmain F. Chavis, Jr. on Civil Rights, Fascism, Media and the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March
7/21/2025
The former NAACP President, Million Man March Executive Director and current President of the National Newspaper Publisher Association joins.
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Duration:00:27:04
John Lewis National Day of Action 7/17
7/16/2025
April Albright of Black Voters Matter joins!
Find an action near you at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org
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Duration:00:35:18
Math Ain't Mathing!!! 2024 Election Disparities
7/15/2025
On WPFW FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio, Nathan Taylor of the Election Truth Alliance joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark and Joy Reid to discuss his research on the 2024 election.
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Duration:00:53:04
How Much Red Counties Depend On The Government They Hate
7/10/2025
Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Duration:00:42:24
"What To The Slave Is The Fourth of July?"
7/4/2025
Frederick Douglass's speech on July 5, 1852. A Make It Plain tradition.
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Duration:01:24:14
Trump's Big, Ugly Bill
7/3/2025
Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Duration:00:38:50
Musk vs. Trump!
6/5/2025
Also, How "progresive" became "elite.." Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Duration:00:48:49
Meet Aisha! The Black Chat GPT!
5/5/2025
Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact introduces us to the Digital Green Book and Aisha!
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Duration:00:32:08
"This is our Bull Connor moment."
4/30/2025
American Federation of Teachers Secretary Treasurer Fedrick Ingram on civil rights, democracy and public education.
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Duration:00:24:23
How Trump Is Surgically Targeting His Own Base
4/24/2025
Markos joins for Thursday Kos.
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Duration:00:47:37
Martin Luther King, Jr., Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Serene Jones: Faith, Social Justice, and Resilience
4/21/2025
Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary, joins to discuss the intersection of faith, social justice, and the critical roles of individuals and institutions in times of social conflict. Dr. Jones reflects on the legacies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the modern parallels in today's climate. She shares her experiences engaging with communities across the U.S., and offers valuable insights on addressing trauma, promoting social justice, and building bridges, maintaining values, protecting the vulnerable, and speaking out fearlessly as part of a faith-driven mission.
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Duration:00:28:45
Could There Be A Blue Wave in 2026? Could Trump Serve Another Term?
4/3/2025
Markos Moulitsas of dailykos.com joins for Thursday Kos!
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Duration:00:44:45
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Defends Her City From Trump And Project 2025
2/28/2025
The first-term Mayor is a member of the Democratic Mayors Association.
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Duration:00:34:04
A Black Church CREDO For An "Undemocratic and Dysfunctional" America
2/28/2025
The Rev. Drs. Susan Smith, Janelle Wood, Aidsand Wright-Riggins and Warren H. Stewart, Sr. join.
Read the CREDO to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition here.
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Duration:01:02:45