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Apathy Is Not An Option

SPLC
Southern Poverty Law Center
Social Justice
Democracy
Poverty
Economic Justice
Inequality
Black History
Civil Rights Movement
Immigrant Rights
Civil Rights
Voting Rights
Ku Klux Klan
LGBTQIA Rights
Social Safety Nets
Department Of Education
Censorship
Atlanta Pride
White Supremacy
Voting Rights Act
Racism

While the fight for social justice is ongoing, SPLC and communities in the South continue to make progress on the most pressing issues facing our country. Every month, we go behind the headlines to bring you relevant stories that center around social justice in the South. From eradicating poverty to voting rights, and dismantling White Nationalism, we actively reshape the narrative of what’s happe... more

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During Poverty Awareness Month, interim Southern Poverty Law Center President and CEO Bryan Fair joins Apathy Is Not an Option to examine the systems that perpetuate poverty and to underscore why advancing dignity, economic justice and meaningful rel... more

From the powerful insights of author Clint Smith to an invigorating call to action from civil rights legend Dolores Huerta, Apathy Is Not an Option is wrapping up 2025 with a look back at some of our favorite moments this season. Join us to relive co... more

SPLC Florida Policy Director Jonathan Webber, senior staff attorney Ahmed Soussi and Deputy Legal Director for Democracy and Voting Rights Bradley Heard join Apathy Is Not an Option to explain how everyday people can still make their voices heard, ev... more

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and 2025 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals Raquel Willis and Dr. Christy Perez share stories celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Atlanta Pride — two movements rooted in visibility, culture and collective power across t... more

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, SPLC attorney Malissa Williams, cultural leader Beverly Steele and young Royal residents join host Alexandria Beightol to explore what the unfulfilled promise of 40 acres and a mule really means ... more

Back to school — but not back to silence. Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and author Clint Smith join us to challenge the erasure of Black history and explain why the fight over curriculum is a fight for democracy.

Apathy Is Not an Option is a producti... more

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas join Alexandria Beightol to challenge the myth of American freedom. From Ferguson to ICE raids, they expose the lies built into our national story and unpack how Black and immig... more

In this Juneteenth episode, we trace Black resistance from Ferguson, Missouri, to the courtroom. Historian Stefan Bradley, media justice advocate Brandi Collins-Dexter, and SPLC co-founder Joe Levin reflect on protest, digital activism and legal stra... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Fair
Interim president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, constitutional scholar.
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Episode: Poverty & Possibility: Truth, Dignity & Relief
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and creator of the 1619 Project.
Episode: Voices That Moved Us: 2025 in Review
Jose Antonio Vargas
Journalist and filmmaker known for advocating immigrant rights.
Episode: Voices That Moved Us: 2025 in Review
Dolores Huerta
Civil rights icon and labor activist
Chicano civil rights movement
Episode: Pride. Heritage. Power — Stories That Move the South Forward
Raquel Willis
Author, activist, and media strategist
Episode: Pride. Heritage. Power — Stories That Move the South Forward
Dr. Christy Perez
Activist and community organizer
Episode: Pride. Heritage. Power — Stories That Move the South Forward
Kimberlé W. Crenshaw
Professor and scholar specializing in civil rights, critical race theory, and Black feminist legal theory.
Episode: They’re Trying to Erase Black History. We’re Not Letting Them.
Clint Smith
New York Times bestselling author and poet focusing on history and civil rights.
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Episode: They’re Trying to Erase Black History. We’re Not Letting Them.
Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Activist educator and leader at the intersection of culture, justice, and policy.
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Alexandria Beightol
Host of engaging discussions that focus on social justice issues, emphasizing civic engagement and community organizing.

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Poverty & Possibility: Truth, Dignity & Relief
Q: When did you first recognize this link between racism, inequality, and poverty in this country?
Fair recognized this link as an undergraduate when studying the history of the Southern Slave Society and began connecting lived experiences with policies.
Poverty & Possibility: Truth, Dignity & Relief
Q: When you think about poverty in America, what personal experiences or early memories have shaped your understanding of economic hardship and dignity?
Bryan Fair shared about his childhood experience with consistent financial instability and its impact on understanding poverty as a systemic issue rather than an individual failing.
Voices That Moved Us: 2025 in Review
Q: How can we better understand the black American experience today?
Understanding the constant struggle for independence and opportunity helps highlight the disparities faced by Black Americans.
Voices That Moved Us: 2025 in Review
Q: What would you say to young people who are growing up in a state where their education is being increasingly censored?
Education is broader than school; it's essential to push back against censorship in schools and recognize that information is accessible elsewhere, like the Internet or community efforts.
Vote. Lead. Empower — Democracy in Action
Q: What gives you hope for democracy in the South looking ahead?
There is hope in the recognition that people share common desires for financial stability, safe neighborhoods, and the beauty of diverse culture. Engaging with the community and participating in civic duties like voting fosters a stronger democracy.

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