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Make It Plain MIP 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 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.

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United States

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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 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
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Million Man March Anniversary Commemorations in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Newark, NYC, Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Wichita and East Palo Alto

10/13/2025
Washington's Bro. Rahim Jenkins, Baltimore's Edwin Avent, Newark's Larry Hamm, NYC's Alain Berrouet, Ohio's Russel Neal, Wichita's Corinthian Kelly and East Palo Alto's Omowale Satterwhite discuss their city's plans for the Million Man March 30th Anniversary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:00:30

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The 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March, Part I

10/6/2025
Dr. Maulana Karenga and Rev. Willie Wilson join. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:54:38

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The Lowdown on the Shutdown

10/2/2025
...and Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, MAGA eating its own and Trump helping China kill US farmers as Markos joins for Thursday Kos on his way to see his Cubs play the Wild Card Series Final at Wrigley. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:56:08

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On The Federal Shutdown And The NYC Mayoral Race

9/29/2025
Black Press USA Capitol Hill Correspondent Lauren Victoria Burke and Working Families Party National Director Maurice Mitchell join. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:54:36

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The 60th Anniversary of the Nguzo Saba

9/15/2025
Dr. Maulana Karenga joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:11:35

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Missouri's Racist Redistricting And The Lynching Of Emmett Till

9/8/2025
Both Missouri State Rep. Ray Reed and Deborah Watts of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation join MIP on 89.3 WPFW-FM Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:56

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Resists Trump And Federal Troops In Chicago

9/4/2025
The Mayor joins to discuss Trump's threats to occupy Chicago Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:25

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Jesse Jackson, Jr. Returns To Campaign For Congress

8/25/2025
The former Chicago US House Member joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:14:19

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A Young Brother Experiences Trump's Military Occupation of D.C.

8/25/2025
Diego Floyd of the Free DC Project joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:24:06

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The Non-State of Occupied D.C.

8/18/2025
Both Nee Nee Taylor of Harriet's Wildest Dreams and the Free DC Project and Ron Hampton of the National Black Police Association join to discuss Trump's military occupation of Washington, DC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:50:37

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Texas Redistricting And How The Democrats Lost In 2024

8/11/2025
Both Jaime Harrison, Former DNC Chair and Host of the new podcast At Our Table, and TX State Rep. Ron Reynolds join. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:31:27

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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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:35:06

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Trump Voters Losing Hospitals, Food Stamps, Disaster Relief and Manufacturing Jobs, But Gaining A Tax Increase

7/31/2025
Markos joins for Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:48:38

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:57:10

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The Final Straw for MAGA?

7/24/2025
Markos joins this week's Thursday Kos to discuss the Epstein files. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:09:22

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Trump/ICE vs. Black Immigrants

7/21/2025
Nana Gyamfi of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:26:55

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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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:27:04

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:35:18

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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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:04

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How Much Red Counties Depend On The Government They Hate

7/10/2025
Markos joins for Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:42:24