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Civic Cipher

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

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26:57

Millions Racially Reclassified by U.S. Census with...

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2025/06/28

Today’s guest is a social media influencer and activist that goes by the name of Asian Soph found online at the handle @asian_soph or @MixedPresent. She speaks on and organizes around the mixed BIPOC/multiracial experience in the United States. In the first half of the show, Soph talks us through the changes made to the racial classification system at the U.S. Census and the implications of the move. We discuss who is affected, and the potential reasons behind the change.Support the show:

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22:58

Right-Wing Plants in Left-Wing Demonstrations -- A...

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2025/06/28

Today’s guest is a social media influencer and activist that goes by the name of Asian Soph found online at the handle @asian_soph or @MixedPresent. She speaks on and organizes around the mixed BIPOC/multiracial experience in the United States. In the second half of the show, Soph discusses recent protests in LA, as well as how outliers, infiltrators, and plants can/do shift the optics of otherwise largely peaceful protests.Support the show:

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27:02

The ICE Raid Protests in LA with Activist Wendy Amara...

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2025/06/21

Today’s guest is Wendy Amara—an activist, board member of Roots and Wings (a content creator group that uplifts the stories of immigrants) and the host of the Yes, Mujer--Build It! podcast. She can be found online @wendyamara. In the first half of the show, we get some insight into the Ice Raid protests in Los Angeles, the culture of protesting in Los Angeles, and what outcomes the protesters want to see.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee

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22:58

What Conservatives Say About Immigration (Part 2)

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2025/06/21

Today’s guest is Wendy Amara—an activist, board member of Roots and Wings (a content creator group that uplifts the stories of immigrants) and the host of the Yes, Mujer--Build It! podcast. She can be found online @wendyamara. In the second half of the show, we address the right-wing pushback on immigration protests and try to uncover why immigration is such a challenging issue for the country to reconcile with.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee

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27:02

Trump’s Challenge to the Judicial Branch (Part 1)

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2025/06/14

Today’s guest, Vladimir Gagic, is an independent nonpartisan political and legal commentator, former lawyer, and social media influencer found online at @ToxikVlad In the first half of the show, we examine Trump’s challenges to the Judiciary Branch of the government, and ways that Republican leadership are ensuring the strengthening of the Executive Branch. We discuss the protests in Los Angeles and the legal justification for Trump deploying the National Guard.Support the show:

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22:58

The Powers of the Judiciary with Vladimir Gagic (Part 2)

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2025/06/14

Today’s guest, Vladimir Gagic, is an independent nonpartisan political and legal commentator, former lawyer, and social media influencer found online at @ToxikVlad In the second half of the show, we discuss the justification for the legal attacks on Trump and from Trump and examine the merits of the cases. We also discuss the powers of the judiciary in this country.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:01

Engaging with the Political Opposition—A Conversation...

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2025/06/07

Today’s guest, Ami Horowitzis an Americanconservativedocumentary filmmakerand activist.He is the writer, producer, and director ofAmi 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 In the first half of the show, Ami explains his latest film—a defense of the IDF and Israel’s campaign on the ground in Gaza. We also discuss the approval rate that conservative voters have for

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22:58

Engaging with the Political Opposition—A Conversation...

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2025/06/07

Today’s guest, Ami Horowitzis an Americanconservativedocumentary filmmakerand activist.He is the writer, producer, and director ofAmi 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 In the second half of the show, Ami explains how a person can be opposed to what the majority of Black people want to see politically, and not be racist. He also takes the time to explain his issues with diversity,

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27:02

Political Organizing and Advocacy with Zenia Perez...

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2025/05/31

Today’s guest is Zenia Perez is an organizer and political consultant working in the fields of advocacy and electoral politics. Online at @yourpoliticalprima In the first half of the show, Zenia Perez talks to us about the kind of work that she does to support politicians and causes. She discusses the path that she and others took to be influential changemakers on the political ground level.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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22:58

Political Organizing and Advocacy with Zenia Perez...

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2025/05/31

Today’s guest is Zenia Perez is an organizer and political consultant working in the fields of advocacy and electoral politics. Online at @yourpoliticalprima In the second half of the show, Zenia discusses some of the threats that advocates of historically marginalized communities need to be mindful of during this second Trump administration. She also mounts a masterful defense of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.Support the show:

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22:58

White South African Immigrants During an...

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2025/05/17

In the first half of today’s program, we discuss the reception of White South African immigrants under the Trump administration and contrast their plight with those of the immigrants the administration is actively expelling. We seek to identify and discuss any oddities or inconsistencies with this act, and hopefully give communities around the country insight into ways people can avoid unlawful arrest, detainment, and deportation.Support the show:

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It Was Once Illegal for Black People to Swim

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2025/05/17

Our Way Black History Fact provides insight into what life was like when U.S. segregation extended into the oceans.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:58

The Future of Women Leaders in Politics

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2025/05/17

In the second half of today’s show, we discuss the future of women leaders in politics and ways people can continue to support and champion women despite the losses of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris in their respective presidential election campaigns.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joy Ann Reid’s Dissection of Trump 2.0

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2025/05/10

Our guest is Joy-Ann Reid…the self described writer, podcaster, documentary filmmaker, professional blerd, fan of democracy and OG hater of fascism and apartheid, who is best known as an American political commentator and television host. In today’s episode, we discuss her recent fireside chat known as Journalism Under Fire. We naturally discuss life under Trump’s second term in office so far. We explore the challenges that she faced in losing her MSNBC show as well as the

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Human Rights Attorney Yannick Gill on How Trump’s...

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2025/05/03

Our guest, Yannick Gill is a human rights lawyer based in Washington D.C. Yannick worked in Congress with 2 progressive members of the House of Representatives. He is an accomplished human rights advocate defending marginalized people across the United States and abroad. In the first half of the show, we cover the impacts of Trump’s executive orders on Black and Brown communities. We discuss the attacks of DEI programs in the private and public sector. We also cover the destruction of USAID

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Human Rights Attorney Yannick Gill on How Trump’s...

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2025/05/03

Our guest, Yannick Gill is a human rights lawyer based in Washington D.C. Yannick worked in Congress with 2 progressive members of the House of Representatives. He is an accomplished human rights advocate defending marginalized people across the United States and abroad. In the second half of the show, we talk about the disappearances to El Salvador, the suppression of immigrant and college student voices, and the attacks on law firms and nonprofits.Support the show:

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QR Code - Shedeur Sanders Draft Pick / Shannon Sharp...

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2025/05/02

In this episode: Culture – Shedeur Sanders not selected until the 144th pick in the NFL Draft Opinions – Shannon Sharpe sued for $50 million over allegations of sexual misconductSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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QR Code - Judge Arrested for Protecting Immigrants /...

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2025/05/02

In this episode: Dialogue – Judge Hannah Dugan arrested in Wisconsin for allowing an immigrant defendant escape Entertainment – Ryan Coogler and the success of his new film, SinnersSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:02

Does Hard Work Really Lead to Success? (Part 1)

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2025/04/26

Today we pull from a public World Government Summit lecture offered by professor of political science, Dr. Roy Casagranda discussing the economic history of the Unted States as well as the dismantling of the free/low-cost education system once found in the United States. In the first half of the show, discuss the idea that hard work leads to success. We challenge the idea that a few aligned factors can create a universal pathway to the American dream. We also discuss the systemic barriers and

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Trump’s Attack on the National Museum of African...

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2025/04/19

Our guest is Dr. Camilla Westenberg. Dr. Westenberg has been a decades-long advocate for equity for both women and marginalized communities. She is a Charter member of the NMAAHC. Additionally, she currently serves as the VP for Political Action of the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP, she is a distinguished leader in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Phoenix Chapter. Additionally, she is a Life Member of the National Council of Negro Women. In the first half of the show, discuss the importance of

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