On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on California governor Gavin Newsom seeking to fight against a wealth tax of billionaires that may make it to the ballot for a vote this November. And: Why white men are failing all over the place in the U.S., whether downward or upward. Plus: Some of the news of the day.

WARNING: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.

Recorded January 13, 2026.

OMAR'S MUST-READ ON SUBSTACK: American culture and Renee Nicole Good

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on staying focused on the most important variable of 2026: voting. Do you have a plan to vote ahead of the primaries and the midterms? Also: Iran and the state of play globally. Plus: Fed Chair Jerome "Jay" Powell as Cool Hand Luke.

Recorded January 12, 2026.

OMAR'S MUST-READ ON SUBSTACK: American culture and Renee Nicole Good (January 12, 2026)

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore takes Jim Acosta to task on a couple of racist statements. Also: A fulsome analysis of the Department Of Homeland Security policy on use of force, last updated in 2023. ICE executioner Jonathan Ross violated at least two provisions of it. Plus: News and an important analysis by the New York Times on the last seconds of Renee Nicole Good's life.

WARNING: This episode contains foul language, racist epithets, sounds of gunshots and screaming. Listener discretion is advised.

Recorded January 10, 2026.

MUST-READ: The 2023 Dept. Of Homeland Security Use Of Force Policy - violated by Jonathan Ross

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Jim Acosta's January 9, 2026 show in full:

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on two mayors: Karen Bass of Los Angeles and Jacob Frey of Minneapolis. Also: Self-care in these times.

Recorded January 9, 2026.

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the execution by a white male ICE agent of a white woman named Renee Nicole Good, 37. WARNING: Contains some distressing audio.

Recorded January 7, 2026.

NEW MUST-READ: The First Of The Year (January 1, 2026)

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the criminal act of Donald Trump in bombing Venezuela (and for an hour and a half) and kidnapping and overthrowing a sitting head of state. Also: The long U.S. history of overthrowing democratically elected governments around the world.

Recorded January 4, 2026.

NEW MUST-READ: The First Of The Year (January 1, 2026)

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast, the first in 2026, Omar Moore talks about goals -- the goals you set for yourself this year, and how to go about accomplishing them. How do you execute your vision for the year ahead? What do you wish to accomplish? Also: How many books did you read in 2025--and, what is a "book"?

Recorded January 2, 2026.

NEW MUST-READ: The First Of The Year (January 1, 2026)

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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore reviews the year that was 2025, on this special edition.

Recorded December 31, 2025.

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"Some Ways To Improve Your Mental Health..." (Written on August 24, 2025) :

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