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March 28, 2025
Free Mahmoud Khalil with Ben Wizner and Baher Azmy
Mahmoud Khalil is a recent Columbia University graduate, activist, soon-to-be father, and U.S. green card holder. On March 8, he was unlawfully detained because of his speech in defense of Palestinian human rights. On this week’s episode of At Liberty, host W. Kamau Bell is joined by two members of...
Free Mahmoud Khalil with Ben Wizner and Baher AzmyMarch 28, 2025
Free Mahmoud Khalil with Ben Wizner and Baher Azmy
Free Mahmoud Khalil with Ben Wizner and Baher AzmyMahmoud Khalil is a recent Columbia University graduate, activist, soon-to-be father, and U.S. green card holder. On March 8, he was unlawfully detained because of his speech in defense of Palestinian human rights. On this...
March 14, 2025
Know Your Disability Rights with Zoe Brennan-Krohn and Nicole Jorwic
Seventeen. That’s the number of states suing the US government to end federal protections for disabled individuals. 880 billion. That’s the amount of money that Congress is primed to cut from Medicaid funding. One in four. That’s the number of adults in the US who report having a disability. The...
Know Your Disability Rights with Zoe Brennan-Krohn and Nicole JorwicMarch 14, 2025
Know Your Disability Rights with Zoe Brennan-Krohn and Nicole Jorwic
Know Your Disability Rights with Zoe Brennan-Krohn and Nicole JorwicSeventeen. That’s the number of states suing the US government to end federal protections for disabled individuals. 880 billion. That’s the amount of money that Congress is primed to cut from Medicaid funding. One in...
February 28, 2025
Know Your Immigration Rights
Restaurants. Churches. Street corners. These are community spaces, not sites where immigrants and their loved ones live in fear of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. This week, the ACLU’s Maribel Hernández Rivera and Lee Gelernt join W. Kamau Bell to share the latest advocacy and legal perspectives on immigrants’...
Know Your Immigration RightsRestaurants. Churches. Street corners. These are community spaces, not sites where immigrants and their loved ones live in fear of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. This week, the ACLU’s Maribel Hernández Rivera and Lee...
February 14, 2025
Know Your LGBTQ+ Rights with Chase Strangio
This week, the ACLU’s Chase Strangio joins W. Kamau Bell to discuss the current state of LGBTQIA+ rights across the country. Listen in as they explore how President Donald Trump’s executive orders have already affected folks’ access to gender-affirming care, passports, and beyond. They also discuss how the ACLU is...
Know Your LGBTQ+ Rights with Chase StrangioFebruary 14, 2025
Know Your LGBTQ+ Rights with Chase Strangio
Know Your LGBTQ+ Rights with Chase StrangioThis week, the ACLU’s Chase Strangio joins W. Kamau Bell to discuss the current state of LGBTQIA+ rights across the country. Listen in as they explore how President Donald Trump’s executive orders have already affected...
February 3, 2025
We Don’t Get Ready, We Stay Ready with ACLU’s Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
In this episode of At Liberty, W. Kamau Bell makes his debut as the official host, marking an exciting new chapter for the ACLU's podcast. Joined by ACLU Legal Director Cecillia Wang, the first podcast of 2025 dives deep into the pressing challenges facing civil liberties in America today. In...
We Don’t Get Ready, We Stay Ready with ACLU’s Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau BellFebruary 3, 2025
We Don’t Get Ready, We Stay Ready with ACLU’s Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
We Don’t Get Ready, We Stay Ready with ACLU’s Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau BellIn this episode of At Liberty, W. Kamau Bell makes his debut as the official host, marking an exciting new chapter for the ACLU's podcast. Joined by ACLU Legal Director Cecillia Wang, the first podcast...
December 30, 2024
ACLU Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of ACLU staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world. From what they’d do as president to how their parents are making a difference every day, these young voices offer fresh perspectives...
ACLU Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau BellDecember 30, 2024
ACLU Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
ACLU Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau BellIn this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of ACLU staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world. From what they’d do as president to...
December 20, 2024
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our artist...
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau BellDecember 20, 2024
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubbs Discuss With W. Kamau BellYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter,...
December 3, 2024
The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan Lacy
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his three-time Emmy Award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our...
The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan LacyDecember 3, 2024
The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan Lacy
The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan LacyYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his three-time Emmy Award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU...
November 8, 2024
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our artist...
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau BellNovember 8, 2024
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau BellYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter,...
November 4, 2024
There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Laskhmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist...
There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Laskhmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau BellNovember 4, 2024
There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Laskhmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau Bell
There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Laskhmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau BellYou may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter,...