In this powerful special, acclaimed journalist and author Shari Dunn joins Jeremiah Patterson for a timely conversation on the growing threats to free speech, the erasure of Black history, and the fight to preserve truth in an authoritarian climate. From Trump’s escalating attacks on media organizations and independent journalism, to coordinated efforts to silence educators and rewrite history, Dunn offers sharp insights into how censorship is reshaping democracy in real time.

The discussion also explores her groundbreaking NEW, Zora Project, which uncovers the disproportionate firing and sidelining of Black women in federal workplaces while their white counterparts are promoted. This eye-opening investigation reveals the systemic patterns of racism and sexism that still persist in America’s institutions.

This is more than an interview—it’s a wake-up call. If you care about press freedom, truth-telling, and justice, this conversation is essential viewing.