On this episode, Rakim gets real about why he’s choosing joy this 4th of July. Despite the nonstop noise in the news cycle, he’s focused on what truly matters—time with family, friends, and celebrating the freedom we still have. But that doesn’t mean he’s ignoring the headlines entirely. Rakim also takes a deep dive into the GOP’s latest spending bill, exposing the flaws and calling out the political games being played behind the scenes.

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Rakim dives into the shockwaves from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary — a result few saw coming. He breaks down what this upset means for the Democratic Party, the real challenges Mamdani faces heading into the general election, and why this could be a turning point for the progressive left. Plus, Rakim owns up to what he got wrong and lays out where the conversation needs to go next.

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Rakim reflects on the deep meaning of Juneteenth and what true freedom really looks like. He explains why the fight to honor the legacy of enslaved people is far from over — and challenges us to grow, reflect, and ask the hard question: Who are we as a nation, really?

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