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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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28:15

Doordash Grandma Delivers to Trump / Fox News...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/04/18

In the first half of the show, we share the latest coming from the White House beginning with the Doordash Grandma that grabbed headlines earlier this week. We then discuss Fox News’ obsession with running stories on trans people. We finish the first half by sharing the Trump administration’s thoughts on the President in their own words.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:07

Data Shows Increase in Negative Views of Israel /...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/04/18

For the second half of the show, we discuss Pew Research data showing an increase in unfavorable views of Israel and Netanyahu among younger voters in particular. We also discuss Kamala Harris teasing another White House run.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:02

An Update on Palestine with Suzanne Yatim (First Half)

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2026/04/11

Suzanne Yatim is a human rights major former Miss Arab USA, actress, filmmaker, author, and activist. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peace keeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation. She can be found online @theactorvist. Suzanne discusses the passing of Israeli legislation that exclusively subjects Palestinians to the death penalty. Later she discusses the religious basis (or lack thereof) for much of the fighting in

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27:57

An Update on Palestine with Suzanne Yatim (Second Half)

Civic Cipher ·

2026/04/11

Suzanne Yatim is a human rights major former Miss Arab USA, actress, filmmaker, author, and activist. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peace keeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation. She can be found online @theactorvist. Suzanne discusses the passing of Israeli legislation that exclusively subjects Palestinians to the death penalty. Later she discusses the religious basis (or lack thereof) for much of the fighting in

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28:54

Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee, and SRP Board...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/28

First Half: Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and ethical barriers—while also advising lawmakers on federal IVF and reproductive health protections. Running for SRP Board President: Commissioner Sandra Kennedy began her public service

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30:06

Congressional Candidate Elizabeth Lee, and SRP Board...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/28

Second Half Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and ethical barriers—while also advising lawmakers on federal IVF and reproductive health protections. Running for SRP Board President: Commissioner Sandra Kennedy began her public service

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31:10

Raven Schwam-Curtis Discusses the Political...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/21

(First Half) Raven Schwam-Curtis is a Black and Jewish content creator, advocate, and speaker. An academic turned content creator, Raven is an alumna of Cornell University and Northwestern University, and her work uniquely blends personal storytelling with social justice advocacy. She elevates important conversations around intersectionality, political activism, and systemic change. Her contributions have been featured in major outlets like Glamour Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today, POLITICO,

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27:50

Raven Schwam-Curtis Discusses the Political...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/21

(Second Half) Raven Schwam-Curtis is a Black and Jewish content creator, advocate, and speaker. An academic turned content creator, Raven is an alumna of Cornell University and Northwestern University, and her work uniquely blends personal storytelling with social justice advocacy. She elevates important conversations around intersectionality, political activism, and systemic change. Her contributions have been featured in major outlets like Glamour Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today,

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30:04

Jolly Good Ginger Discusses What White People Still...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/14

(First Half) Russell "Jolly" Ellis, known as Jolly Good Ginger, is a North Carolina-born social media activist and former contestant on *Survive the Raft*. With millions of followers across social media, he focuses on deconstructing his upbringing in a racist, white supremacist household to educate others, advocating for racial justice and accountability across American systems. He’s not a standard political creator. He’s a loud, profane, unapologetic, anti-racist white Southern man who

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28:56

Jolly Good Ginger Discusses What White People Still...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/14

(Second Half) Russell "Jolly" Ellis, known as Jolly Good Ginger, is a North Carolina-born social media activist and former contestant on *Survive the Raft*. With millions of followers across social media, he focuses on deconstructing his upbringing in a racist, white supremacist household to educate others, advocating for racial justice and accountability across American systems. He’s not a standard political creator. He’s a loud, profane, unapologetic, anti-racist white Southern man who

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29:34

Non-Citizen Voting Cases Used to Justify Changes to...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/03/07

First Half: In the first half of the episode, we discuss the purported justification for sweeping changes to U.S. elections using data from right-wing think-tanks. We also discuss a viral video of a Black woman being profiled by police as a crack dealer when she was handing a cup of coffee to her child.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:26

The NFL is a Socialist Enterprise (Second Half)

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2026/03/07

Second Half: In the second half of the show, we discuss how religion has begun to infiltrate the command structure of our military and the implications thereof. Finally, we discuss how the NFL is a socialist enterprise.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:33

Ronald Reagan’s Impact on Black America (First Half)

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2026/02/28

First Half: In the first half of the episode, we discuss the impact of the Raegan administration on Black Americans and explain the harms that are still being felt today.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:27

DEI Helped White Women More Than Other Groups (Second...

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2026/02/28

Second Half: In the second half of the show we explain how DEI positively and disproportionately impacted White women relative to other groups.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:46

Trump’s Immigration Policy Sees 80% Drop in Immigrant...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/02/21

First Half: In the first half of the episode, we discuss the implications for the MAGA voter base of Trump’s immigration policy and its effect on the job market. We also discuss how Trump and other conservatives hide racism behind their proximity to Black conservatives and how this phenomenon is mutually beneficial to them.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:14

MAGA Christians Call ‘Empathy’ Sinful / Data Shows...

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2026/02/21

Second Half: The second half of the show sees us discussing a new trend of MAGA Christians referring to empathy as ‘sinful’ and ‘toxic’ as a way to provide cover for their extreme beliefs. We also discuss the shifting trends in Pew Research data of Black Americans over the last quarter-century and discuss the implications.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:00

Things a Racist Might Say (First Half)

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2026/02/14

First Half: In the first half of the episode, we comb through several statements typically made by folks who intend to distance themselves from racists but they end up sounding racist themselves. We examine the intention typically found behind these statements, but also how they can be perceived as problematic.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:58

The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse (Second Half)

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2026/02/14

Second Half: The second half of the show is dedicated to The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse—a supposition by the professor that segments different White identities based on their level of racist/anti-racist behavior. We give our thoughts on this insightful chart and share examples of how we see these behaviors played out in real life.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:00

What is Needed in Congress? A Conversation with...

Civic Cipher ·

2026/02/08

In This Episode Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and ethical barriers—while also advising lawmakers on federal IVF and reproductive health protections. First Half: We begin this segment by discussing Elizabeth Lee’s background as a

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30:52

Racism is Killing Us…Literally (Part 1)

Civic Cipher ·

2026/01/31

First Half: We begin this segment by discussing the importance of Black women and the fact that they continually work to heal this country and save America from itself. We also discuss a new study that reveals the lifelong effects of enduring racism and how it leads to early deaths in the Black population.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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