Midterm Election Recap (First Half)

We did a combined Civic Cipher/QR Code Recap of this week’s election results! Main Segment 1 CULTURE (10 mins): We Did Not Vote for Allies Main Segment 2 OPINIONS (10 mins): Republicans Clash Over Who’s to Blame for Midterm Losses Better Do Better (6 mins): There’s Only One Reason to Celebrate Byron DonaldsSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We did a combined Civic Cipher/QR Code Recap of this week’s election results! Q Ward’s Clapback (7 Mins): Present Main Segment 3 DIALOGUE (10 mins): What Are the Comments Saying About Democratic Victories? Main Segment 4 ENTERTAINMENT (10 mins): Trump Blames Fox and MAGA Blames Everything but HimSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Nichols is Tempe, Arizona's first Democratic Socialist City Councilmember and one of a slate of candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Bobby is the former Phoenix Democratic Socialist of America's chapter chair and current member. He is the founder of Arizona Works Together, a pro-union political action committee operating at the state level.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Nichols is Tempe, Arizona's first Democratic Socialist City Councilmember and one of a slate of candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Bobby is the former Phoenix Democratic Socialist of America's chapter chair and current member. He is the founder of Arizona Works Together, a pro-union political action committee operating at the state level.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show focuses on documentary filmmaker Matthew Solomon. Matthew Solomon is an award-winning film director, conflict resolution facilitator, and adjunct professor. his films include SEEDS for LIBERATION - which centers Palestinian voices and experiences while connecting the Free Palestine movement to Black, Chicano, and other collective struggles. His Film "Reimagining Safety" has received a powerful endorsement by The Black Panther Party WA who has added it to their political education curriculum. Additionally, the film has been used to support public safety initiatives in Denver Colorado, Newark New Jersey, and several other US cities.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first part of our show features Nicole Mikhael—the founder of Reconstruction After Cancer (RAC). RAC funds cancer survivors reconstructive care when insurance doesn’t cover the cost because feeling confident matters too. RAC was created by Nicole Mikhael after her own breast cancer and reconstruction journey at 26yrs old. Knowing firsthand that being cancer-free doesn’t always mean the journey is over, she created RAC to help make reconstructive care possible for survivors when insurance doesn’t cover the cost.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second part of our show features John Hope Bryant discussing the future of Black wealth taken straight from our conversation at the 2026 Congressional Black Caucus. While speaking to Arizona State University Students in a lecture hall in Washington, D.C., John discusses what Black youth can do to ensure fiscal viability and maintain fiscal responsibility well into the future.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramses returns to the show from his trip to Palestine and is interviewed by Q Ward. He discusses Palestinian activism, solidarity across different groups of marginalized peoples, and the daily struggle of Palestinians.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.