About this episode

Victor Blackwell discusses the hunger strike and conditions of ICE detainees with Gabriela Soto and attorneys, while also addressing Black representation in Congress and other cultural topics.

Victor speaks with Gabriela Soto and attorneys representing ICE detainees who allege solitary confinement, poor conditions, and medical neglect at New Jersey detention facilities. He also examines a dispute over Black representation in Congress with Daniel Henry and Rep. Yvette Clarke, discusses René Marsh’s interview with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, talks with Michael Harriot about artists leaving the “Freedom 250” concerts, and highlights a project reimagining demolished Confederate monuments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Victor Blackwell

Guest: Gabriela Soto

Topics covered

• hunger strike
• ICE detainees
• solitary confinement
• Black representation in Congress
• Confederate monuments
• medical neglect
• protests

Keywords

• hunger strike
• ICE
• solitary confinement
• medical neglect
• protests
• Black representation
• Confederate monuments

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