Pod Save the People

Pod Save the People
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Presentation
Hosted by DeRay Mckesson
Genre Political Commentary & Activism
Language English
Updates Once weekly
Length 60-90 minutes
Publication
Original release May 2nd, 2017 – present
Provider Crooked Media
Related shows Pod Save America, Lovett or Leave It
Website PodSaveThePeople

Pod Save the People is an American political podcast produced and distributed by Crooked Media and hosted by organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson with weekly appearances by Samuel Sinyangwe, Clint Smith, and Brittany Packnett.[1][2]

Mckesson talks about culture, social justice, and politics by exploring the history, language, and people who are shaping the struggle for progress — and talking about the steps that each of us can take to make a difference.[3] When asked about the podcast's purpose, Mckessen said: "It is about creating space for conversation about the most important issues of the week. It is also about making sure people have the information they need to be the most thoughtful activists and organizers".[4]

Notable guests have included Edward Snowden, Senator Cory Booker, and singers John Legend and Katy Perry.[5][6]

Reception

Pod Save the People debuted on the iTunes podcast chart at number four, and reached a peak of number two.[7]

The A.V. Club noted that "For an audience increasingly hungry for quality discussion of deadly serious matters like health care, this show will likely be eagerly consumed".[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Crooked Media Launches Pod Save the People | Podcaster News". podcasternews.com. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
  2. ↑ S, Darren; Reporter, s BuzzFeed News. "DeRay Mckesson Is Going To Host A Crooked Media Podcast". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
  3. ↑ "Pod Save the People – Crooked Media". Crooked Media. 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
  4. ↑ "Q&A: DeRay Mckesson on Pod Save the People, Snowden interview". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  5. ↑ "Q&A: DeRay Mckesson on Pod Save the People, Snowden interview". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  6. ↑ "Katy Perry And DeRay McKesson Sat Down To Discuss Cultural Appropriation". The FADER. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  7. ↑ "iTunesCharts.net: 'Pod Save the People' by Crooked Media (American Podcasts iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  8. ↑ Cannon, Benjamin. "DeRay Mckesson brings his BLM message to the airwaves with Pod Save The People". AUX. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
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