RIP Rev Jesse Jackson; That Latino Anti-Black Racism, As Exhibited By Several Latina Celebrities; The Economic Cost Of ICE Invading Minneapolis; You Must Vote, America

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the passing of civil rights leader and legend Rev Jesse Jackson. Plus: The Latino anti-Black racism, as exhibited by some Latina celebrities. Also: The economic cost of ICE invading Minneapolis. Extra: The imperative - you must vote! Additionally: More on the Epstein Files and new investigations.

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

Recorded February 16, 2026.

READ THESE BOOKS:

"Before The Mayflower: A History Of Black America", by Lerone Bennett Jr

"Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias And The Struggle For Equality" by Tanya Kateri Hernandez

NEWS STORIES:

New Mexico votes to start probe of Epstein and his crimes at his Zorro Ranch in the state (Feb 16, Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-mexico-approves-comprehensive-probe-epsteins-zorro-ranch-2026-02-17/

House Oversight Dems to hold Shadow Hearings in Palm Beach Florida on April 14 on Epstein - survivors will testify (Feb 11, via Rep Robert Garcia)

https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-robert-garcia-announces-oversight-democrats-to-hold-shadow-field-hearing-on-epstein-investigation-in-palm-beach-florida 

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