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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown...
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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with diverse populations across the country. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse. FB/Instagram/Fanbase: @civiccipher
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12 SEP 2026 · It took several years of insults and economic attacks, but Canadians are finally starting to dislike the USA. A survey released Saturday by polling firm Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an “enemy” nation thanks to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on their economy and national sovereignty. The poll finds that 41% of Canadians now consider the US an enemy, compared with 22% who say the US is an ally, and 22% who say the US is a neutral country. Today's guest is Brian Rathbun, Professor of international relations and political science at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairshttps://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Professor Brian Rathbun on U.S. – Canada Relations Under Trump’s Second Administration (Second Half)
12 SEP 2026 · It took several years of insults and economic attacks, but Canadians are finally starting to dislike the USA. A survey released Saturday by polling firm Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an “enemy” nation thanks to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on their economy and national sovereignty. The poll finds that 41% of Canadians now consider the US an enemy, compared with 22% who say the US is an ally, and 22% who say the US is a neutral country. Today's guest is Brian Rathbun, Professor of international relations and political science at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairshttps://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 AUG 2026 · In the first half of the show, we are visited by Dr. Corinice Wilson. Dr. Corinice Wilson is an educator, advocate, and proven leader committed to building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous city in Tulsa, OK. She appears today to discuss the importance of community leadership, local politics, and the impact that individuals can have in their own day-to-day realities.https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 AUG 2026 · The second half of the show we talk with Senator Mark Kelly. Senator Mark Kelly is an American politician and a retired astronaut and naval officer. He is the senior United States senator from Arizona, a seat he has held since 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Partyhttps://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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8 AUG 2026 · Today’s guest, Ami Horowitz is an American conservative documentary filmmaker and activist. He is the writer, producer, and director of Ami on the Loose, a satirical short film series. He is also the host of the recent documentary The Art of War—a look into the practices of the IDF. Ami went to Los Angeles Southwest College to ask students to take a blind taste-test challenge to see if they lean more Republican or Democrat. We discuss the results of his findings and debate the extent of the diversity of thought believed to be present in the Black community in the United States.https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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18 JUL 2026 · Karma Cottman is CEO of Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in
the Black Community, where she leads policy work with legislators and government
agencies on behalf of survivors. A Washington, D.C. native with over 20 years in the field, she previously served a
decade as Executive Director of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a
decade at the National Network to End Domestic Violence, directing national policy as
VP of Policy and Emerging Issues. Today she also sits on the steering committee of the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African Community and the Policy Partnership for Communities of Color.https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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18 JUL 2026 · Tyler McBrien is the managing editor of Lawfare. He previously worked as an editor with the Council on Foreign Relations and a Princeton in Africa Fellow in South Africa. He is joining us to discuss his recent article in Lawfare, "The Justice Department Erases History; Lawfare Restores It"https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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11 JUL 2026 · Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Seth’s articles about press freedom have been published by outlets like The Guardian, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and Columbia Journalism Review. Seth and FPF’s advocacy teamwork in collaboration with independent bloggers, incarcerated journalists, major national news outlets and civil liberties organizations to promote laws and policies that allow public-interest journalism to thrive. Before joining FPF, Seth practiced media and First Amendment law for 13 years. He has an article in The Intercept now entitled "30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech." In the first half of the show, we discuss the incident that led to Daniel ‘Dez’ Sanchez’s 30-year prison sentence and the implications of this precedent.https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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11 JUL 2026 · Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Seth’s articles about press freedom have been published by outlets like The Guardian, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and Columbia Journalism Review. Seth and FPF’s advocacy teamwork in collaboration with independent bloggers, incarcerated journalists, major national news outlets and civil liberties organizations to promote laws and policies that allow public-interest journalism to thrive. Before joining FPF, Seth practiced media and First Amendment law for 13 years. He has an article in The Intercept now entitled "30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech." In the second half of the show, we discuss how this case can have a ripple effect on free speech and journalism and press protections in this country moving forward.https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4 JUL 2026 · Gillen Tener Martin is a journalist and the Features Editor at the Washington Monthly, which recently published her article entitled "Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness" We speak with Gillen via Zoom for the first half of the show.https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown...
show more
Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with diverse populations across the country. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse. FB/Instagram/Fanbase: @civiccipher
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