Texas Runoff; Memorial Day Remembrance; Knicks Ascendance

About this episode

Omar Moore discusses key Texas runoff races, Memorial Day remembrance, and the New York Knicks' return to the NBA Finals.

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on key Texas runoff races. Plus: Remembering all those who sacrificed for the USA on Memorial Day 2026. And: The New York Knicks head to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. New writing by Omar for Substack (May 15) - Why Black People are the only true permanent third party in the USA: https://open.substack.com/pub/mooreo/p/black-people-are-the-only-true-third?r=275tyr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true WARNING: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised. Recorded May 26, 2026. Subscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpod BUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.com BUY BLACK! Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin’s Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.com BLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern) https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

People in this episode

Host: Omar Moore

Topics covered

• Texas runoff races
• Memorial Day
• NBA Finals
• New York Knicks
• Black political identity

Keywords

• Texas runoff
• Memorial Day
• New York Knicks
• NBA Finals
• Black political identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Substack, YouTube, The Politicrat Store, Roland Martin’s Black Star Network, Roland Martin Unfiltered

Books & works: Why Black People are the only true permanent third party in the USA

Places: Texas, New York

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