Power to the People Show

Power to the People Show Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen informs, empowers, and sparks change.

08/28/2026

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Power to the People is a weekly talk show hosted by Rev. Darius Pridgen and produced by Marc Pope, delivering bold conversations on politics, faith, culture, and the issues shaping our communities.

We go beyond headlines and bring you real dialogue with elected officials, community leaders, and voices that matter. From national news to local impact, we ask the hard questions and create space for honest discussion.

New episodes air every Friday at 12 PM.

If you care about civic engagement, leadership, accountability, and meaningful change, this channel is for you.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the conversation.

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08/24/2026

he National Association of Black Journalists gave Stephen A. Smith its “Thumbs Down Award,” criticizing what it described as a pattern of commentary involving prominent Black women. Smith fired back, calling it a political and personal hit job.

But our conversation went beyond Stephen A. Smith.

Should a Black journalism organization publicly call out individual Black journalists, or should its biggest fight be with the media companies and newsrooms where Black voices and representation are disappearing?

From Stephen A. Smith to CBS News and local newsrooms, we're asking a bigger question: Are we going after the fish while letting the whales swim away?

Watch the full conversation on Power to the People.

08/24/2026

Black voters have shown decades of loyalty to the Democratic Party, but is that loyalty being met with the same level of attention and respect?

For many families, the biggest concerns aren’t complicated. Can I afford groceries? Can I pay my car insurance? Can I afford my child’s medication? Can my family have a decent quality of life?

In this conversation, we discuss growing frustration among Black voters, accountability for Black elected leaders, and why decisions made in Washington ultimately reach neighborhoods from Atlanta to Buffalo and communities across the country.

Is political loyalty enough, or should voters be demanding more?

08/21/2026

License plate readers can help police solve crimes and find vehicles quickly. But what happens when the people with access to that technology use it for personal reasons?

After officers in Georgia were reportedly caught using license plate reader systems to look up people they knew, we’re talking about the line between public safety and personal privacy.

The technology can be a powerful tool, but access comes with responsibility. When someone abuses that power, should losing their job be enough, or should there be criminal consequences too?

Where do you draw the line between safety and surveillance?

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08/21/2026

Imagine first responders arriving ready for a full investigation, only to discover the “body” in the luggage isn’t human at all.

We had questions. A LOT of questions. 😂

Catch the full conversation on Power to the People.

08/14/2026

In this episode of Power to the People, we break down another week of headlines that left plenty of people asking questions.

We discuss the latest developments coming out of Washington, the controversy surrounding ICE “shock gloves,” the conversation around President Trump and the plane story, and the bigger question of how these stories are being reported.

We also take a closer look at media bias, from national networks to local newsrooms, and ask whether we're getting the full story or simply the version someone wants us to see.

Politics, media, perception, and accountability all collide in another real conversation on Power to the People.
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Power to the People is a weekly talk show hosted by Rev. Darius Pridgen and produced by Marc Pope, delivering bold conversations on politics, faith, culture, and the issues shaping our communities.

We go beyond headlines and bring you real dialogue with elected officials, community leaders, and voices that matter. From national news to local impact, we ask the hard questions and create space for honest discussion.

New episodes air every Friday at 12 PM.

If you care about civic engagement, leadership, accountability, and meaningful change, this channel is for you.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the conversation.

Host:
Producer:

Merchandise and more: https://linktr.ee/PowertothePeopleShowD

08/12/2026

How do we inspire the next generation of Black and Brown lawyers, judges, developers, and community investors?

Sometimes it starts with one person seeing something in you before you see it in yourself.

In this conversation, we hear how mentorship helped shape a life and created a responsibility to do the same for the next generation.

Someone invested in you. Who are you investing in?

08/07/2026

What does it take to build stronger communities?

In this special episode of Power to the People, we bring together two judges and a Black developer for a conversation about the future of our neighborhoods. From housing stability and neighborhood revitalization to homeownership, generational wealth, and community investment, we explore the challenges our communities face and the solutions that can create lasting change.

Together, we'll discuss the role that residents, landlords, developers, the courts, and local leaders all play in creating neighborhoods where families can live, grow, and thrive.

Join us for an important conversation about how we can strengthen our communities, one neighborhood at a time.
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Power to the People is a weekly talk show hosted by Rev. Darius Pridgen and produced by Marc Pope, delivering bold conversations on politics, faith, culture, and the issues shaping our communities.

We go beyond headlines and bring you real dialogue with elected officials, community leaders, and voices that matter. From national news to local impact, we ask the hard questions and create space for honest discussion.

New episodes air every Friday at 12 PM.

If you care about civic engagement, leadership, accountability, and meaningful change, this channel is for you.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the conversation.

Host: Darius G Pridgen
Producer: Marc Pope

Merchandise and more: https://linktr.ee/PowertothePeopleShowD

What does it take to build stronger communities?In this special episode of Power to the People, we bring together two ju...
08/06/2026

What does it take to build stronger communities?

In this special episode of Power to the People, we bring together two judges and a Black developer for a conversation about the future of our neighborhoods. From housing stability and neighborhood revitalization to homeownership, generational wealth, and community investment, we explore the challenges our communities face and the solutions that can create lasting change.

Together, we'll discuss the role that residents, landlords, developers, the courts, and local leaders all play in creating neighborhoods where families can live, grow, and thrive.

Join us for an important conversation about how we can strengthen our communities, one neighborhood at a time.

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