# Patrick Vernon

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Angie Nixon's Big Win In Florida And The Hard Racism Of Low Expectations In The Democratic Party Establishment And White Strategist Class

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on progressive politician Angie Nixon's big win in Florida in the U.S. senate Democratic primary and the hard racism of low expectations in the Democratic Party establishment and white strategist class. Also: Please call Jackson County …

Why You Should Never Believe Polls; A Loving Tribute To Dr. Jason Arday; Gary, Indiana Residents Still Without Power; "White Girl Summer" Of Racists

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on why you should never believe polls. And: A loving tribute to Professor Dr. Jason Arday, one week later. Plus: The "white girl summer" of racists in the UK. And: White racist, liar and eugenicist Nathan Cofnas gets his comeuppance. Ad…

How You Can Help People In Gary, Indiana; Memphis; Why Jeffries's Meeting With Kushner Was Smart Politics

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on how you can help the people of Gary, Indiana residents a number of whom on Tuesday will still be without power after 14 days. Also: Memphis, Tennessee -- another predominantly Black city where more than 130,000 people are without pow…

Remembering The One And Only Dolly Parton

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore celebrates and pays tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday at 80. IMPORTANT: If you want to help the residents of Gary, Indiana, please take careful note of the following: https://www.gary.gov/stormrecovery …

Kehinde Andrews & Sir Patrick Vernon OBE joins Tavis Smiley

British academic, author and sociologist Kehinde Andrews and British cultural historian and professor Sir Patrick Vernon share their thoughts on why a Black person’s success still attracts intense scrutiny, hostility and suspicion, in light of the story of Jason Arday and others.Become a supporter …

Distraction Drugs For America; A Crucial Voting Strategy For *Before* November

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the drug of distraction in the USA and the importance of focusing on what matters. Plus: A must-listen voting strategy ahead of November. NEWS STORY: Voter fraud is extremely rare in the USA: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-wi…

Voter Registration Deadlines For 49 States And DC For Midterms; Rula Jebreal And Anti-Blackness

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore provides voter registration deadlines for 49 states and D.C. for the November 3, 2026 midterms (North Dakota does not have voter registration.) Plus: Rula Jebreal's anti-Black racism, laid bare, and the progressives who want to run righ…

Anti-Blackness And White Silence (Aka Endorsement Of Racism)

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on anti-Blackness and white silence. NEWS STORY: Voter fraud is extremely rare in the USA: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-widespread-is-election-fraud-in-the-united-states-not-very/ EXTRA: Omar's essay on "Mama Parton", the late…

Patrick Vernon - Can we build a health and care system that works for everyone?

In this episode, Amy Lewis speaks with Patrick Vernon about his career tackling inequality, challenging power and working across health, social care, government and communities. They explore health equity, community-powered commissioning, co-production and the challenge of genuinely integrating hea…

Thoughts, Reflections And Recollections Of September 11, 2001, In New York City

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore shares his thoughts on the horrors and atrocities of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, exactly 25 years ago today. CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION EVERY WEEK at https://iwill…