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Education Is Elevation is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I need y’all to hear me on this one. I don’t say things to be provocative. I say things because the data demands it. Right now, Senator Cory Booker is out here on a nationwide book tour, sitting on Meet the Press telling Kristen Welker he’s “definitely not ruling out” a presidential run in 2028. I’m not here to bash him and yes we disagree on alot, however I hope this video and piece written by me is something he and his team can sit on. Process and digest. Let’s start where everybody wants to start. The speech. On March 31, 2025, Cory Booker took to the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes. He didn’t eat. He didn’t sit. He didn’t use the restroom. His staff removed his chair so he wouldn’t be tempted to sit down. And when he was done, Democrats gave him a standing ovation, Chuck Schumer shed a tear, and the internet lost its collective mind. It was a cool moment, though I remained critical. He broke the record previously held by Strom Thurmond—the segregationist senator from South Carolina who filibustered the Civil Rights Act of 1957 for 24 hours and 18 minutes trying to stop Black people like Booker from ever sitting in the United States Senate. Now, the symbolism of a Black senator breaking the record of a white supremacist senator? I see the power in that. I’m not going to negate the historical symbolism of what he did. On my PawPaw grave here’s where I need y’all to think deeper than the optics. What did the speech actually accomplish? Zero bills passed. Zero votes stopped. Zero policy changes. Let me say that again for the people in the back who confuse applause with legislation: zero . Stated simply, Conscious Lee will not substitute my cultural pride for political accountability. Yes we can celebrate that cultural moment in history while also not separating it from political accountability and critique. As a Public Educater and Edutaining Content Creator, I’m critiqued best in this very framework nonetheless I’m no policy maker. See, I know political theater when I see it. And just like Strom Thurmond’s historical act didn’t stop the Civil Rights Act from passing the very next day by a vote of 60–15, Booker’s speech didn’t stop a single thing either. Matthew Whitaker—a man with no significant foreign policy experience who served briefly as Trump’s acting attorney general—was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO by a vote of 52–45 the same evening Booker stopped talking . The Senate literally waited for him to sit down and then proceeded with business as usual. Feel me? Pay attention and read closely. Here’s what nobody wants to talk about. What Booker did after the speech. The Receipts Receipt number one. The very next month after his marathon performance, Booker voted to confirm David Perdue—Trump’s pick for U.S. Ambassador to China—joining 15 other Democrats in handing Trump a 67–29 victory. This is during an active trade war that Trump started with his reckless 145 percent tariffs on Chinese imports. You just stood on your feet for 25 hours telling America how dangerous this administration is, and then you handed them a confirmation vote on a critical diplomatic post in the middle of an economic confrontation? Make that make sense. Receipt number two. In May 2025, Cory Booker was the only Democrat—the only one—to vote to confirm Charles Kushner as the United States Ambassador to France. Who is Charles Kushner? He’s Jared Kushner’s father, Ivanka Trump’s father-in-law, a convicted felon who pled guilty to tax evasion, illegal campaign donations, and—this is the part that should disqualify any senator’s vote—witness tampering. The man hired a sex worker to seduce his own brother-in-law, had it filmed, and s

Are other countries “out-America-ing” us? Senator Cory Booker joins Preet to discuss his new book, Stand , immigration, and how Trump policies conflict with core American values and strengths. In the bonus for Insiders, Preet answers listener questions. He explains whether the FCC can legally strip TV broadcasters of their licenses for coverage it doesn’t like. Plus, Trump’s Florsheim shoe pressure campaign. Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website . You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront . Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Cory Booker joins Scott Galloway to discuss his proposal to make the first $75,000 of income tax-free – and how he plans to pay for it. They break down the tradeoffs between tax cuts and deficits, debate entitlement spending, and explore what a more equitable tax system could look like. They also discuss the Democratic Party’s economic messaging, rising inequality, and how to restore trust in government. We’re also now live on Substack. Subscribe at profgmedia.com to get ad-free versions of all our podcasts, the full archive of Scott’s newsletters, and exclusive content including deep dives, livestream conversations, and subscriber Q&As. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corporations are on track to spend more than $1.3 trillion on stock buybacks this year—money that could have gone toward higher wages, innovation, or community investment. That’s the real-life Trillion Dollar Heist at the center of our new comic from Civic Ventures, which follows Marta, a janitor who interrupts a corporate board meeting just as executives plot their next billion-dollar buyback spree. This week, we’re resharing our 2019 conversation with Senator Cory Booker, who explains how stock buybacks went from illegal market manipulation to one of the biggest drivers of inequality. Read the Trillion Dollar Heist Comic: https://bindings.app/read/7mINYO2H This episode originally aired February 26, 2019. Senator Cory Booker is a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2013. A Rhodes Scholar and Yale Law graduate, he began his career on the Newark City Council before serving as mayor from 2006 to 2013. In the Senate, Booker has focused on criminal justice reform, economic opportunity, climate action, and protecting civil and LGBTQ+ rights. Social Media: Marta Paul Constant Sarah Star Litt Alan Robinson Pippa Bowland AndWorld Design Mary P. Traverse Further reading: Trillion Dollar Heist Comic Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Twitter: @PitchforkEcon , @NickHanauer , @civicaction YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Substack: ⁠ The Pitch ⁠

Senator Cory Booker joins the show to break down the real-world consequences of a controversial bill making its way through Congress. He calls out the massive wealth transfer from working-class Americans to the ultra-wealthy, the looming threat of widespread job losses, and the deep moral failures embedded in the legislation. Senator Booker makes an urgent case for activism, stressing that democracy demands participation—and now is the time to show up and speak out. What We're Talking About The bill represents a significant wealth transfer from the poor to the rich. Healthcare costs will increase for millions of Americans. The bill could lead to job losses in various sectors. Many Americans will lose access to essential services like Medicaid and food stamps. Senator Booker believes the bill is morally wrong and un-American. Activism is crucial in influencing legislative outcomes. The power of the people can challenge those in power. Democracy requires active participation from citizens. Senator Booker encourages creative protests and activism. The consequences of inaction are severe for vulnerable populations. Chapters 00:00 The Current State of Legislation 03:05 The Moral Implications of the Bill 05:52 Activism and the Power of the People

US Senator Ron Wyden is widely praised for coming up with sensible-sounding ideas no one else had thought of and making the counter-intuitive political alliances that prove helpful in passing bills. In It Takes Chutzpah , he offers a progressive leader's manifesto for being a courageous warrior during turbulent times. It is an inspirational guide to get important things accomplished with a combination of strong allies, persistence, and attention--that is, chutzpah. PURCHASE BOOK HERE: https://politics-prose.com/book/9780306835872?ic_referral=XwKlr_iL8GeMJWxz5vWNn9E_yvyNP6t1vAE329F7W2wwMx2dkfKUmy-Iv_WmQ__2CgQMRtwBhUmKnWstxTJU4A240vvvabW6ZApJH6ErLXavyAh6xjTXNOlBlfjiKpLz_9UkcQ "Chutzpah" is a Yiddish word that describes a trait that many Jews consider in-born. Ron explores chutzpah's long history and many interpretations and reclaims the word chutzpah for a new American generation, showing how it can be used for good to reclaim idealism and enact positive change. He shares "Ron's 12 Rules of Chutzpah" that enable any individual or group to achieve their objectives: If you want to make change, you've got to make noise. In a world where everyone thinks and acts for the short-term, always play the long game. Leading is coaching: Whether in legislation or in life, you've got to bring people and ideas together around a shared goal. Show up every day prepared to play. There are only two paths you can take to progress: Start good things and stop bad things. Do both. Embrace the unscripted moments. Ideas are the seeds of change; find them and plant them wherever and whenever you can. Pay attention to your friends, because they can be far more unpredictable than your enemies. Don't push rocks up hills. Push boulders. They will fall back on you, but you'll gain the strength to get to the top. Be a principled bipartisan: Work with anybody who is serious about moving forward. Political capital doesn't earn interest and is worth nothing if you don't spend it. "Compromise" isn't about horse-trading bad ideas for each other; it's about blending good ideas into a whole that's better than the sum of its parts. Ron identifies several key values--free speech, health care, reproductive rights, a clean environment, and reigning in Big Tech--and draws on his decades of public service to stress that preserving those values means that loud brashness and boldness will be needed now more than ever. Ron Wyden , a Democratic Senator from Oregon, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 until his 1995 election to the U.S. Senate. Oregonians--and all attentive Americans--know Wyden as a senator who listens and innovates. The son of two refugees from Nazi Germany, he was born in Wichita and lived in Chicago, St. Louis, and Washington D.C., as his father Peter Wyden, a journeyman journalist and later a best-selling author, pursued his career and curiosity. Senator Wyden is in conversation with Senator Cory Booker . A United States Senator from New Jersey since 2013, Cory Booker has worked tirelessly to advance economic opportunity and equal justice, including leading efforts to advance criminal justice reform, increase wages and drive down costs to ensure hard work is fairly rewarded, address the scourge of gun violence, and protect all Americans’ ability to make their own healthcare decisions. As a tenant lawyer, city councilman, mayor, and now in the Senate, Cory has spent his career bringing people together to take on the problems we face and deliver real results. *recorded 1/16/2025

Stock buybacks are one of the worst excesses of modern capitalism, which naturally means they're one of our favorite subjects to cover on the podcast. And since they’re in the news again, we thought it would be a good time to revisit one of our first episodes, from 2019. How much has changed over the past 4 years? President Biden’s proposal to raise taxes on buybacks to 4% is the most promising update so far, but much of our conversation with Senator Cory Booker remains relevant today. This episode originally aired on February 26, 2019. Cory Booker is the U.S. Senator from New Jersey. Since 2013, Cory has written and championed dozens of bills aimed at fixing our broken criminal justice system, expanding economic opportunity, and fighting for equal justice for everyone. Twitter: @CoryBooker The Transformation at the Heart of Biden’s Middle-Out Economic Agenda https://prospect.org/economy/2023-02-09-biden-middle-out-agenda Stock buybacks are soaring to record levels — and Cory Booker wants to stop it https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/3/6/17083398/booker-buyback-populist Stock Buybacks Are Killing the American Economy https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/02/kill-stock-buyback-to-save-the-american-economy/385259 Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick’s twitter: @NickHanauer

To celebrate the release of How We Win the Civil War, Steve joins Senator Cory Booker for a live, national virtual Town Hall, moderated by MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting, to discuss how we build majority support for a true multiracial democracy in the U.S. This live recording was co-hosted by our national partners at Community Change Action, Justice Democrats, MoveOn, Netroots Nation, Voto Latino, and Working Families Party. REFERENCES: Purchase your copy of "How We Win the Civil War" today: https://barnesandnoble.com/w/how-we-win-the-civil-war-steve-phillips/1140905279 Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey - @CoryBooker Rahna Epting, Executive Director, MoveOn - @rahnamepting https://front.moveon.org

Rik Mehta is running against Cory Booker (D, Thebes) for his US Senate seat. The people of New Jersey are suffering through an economic crisis created by Governor Murphy, who is sitting on billions of dollars in relief money he refuses to distribute, all while prosecuting and persecuting honest, hardworking citizens who want to go back to work and send their kids to school. Cory Booker as a US Senator could and should encourage Gov. Murphy to disburse those FEDERAL funds, but he has not bothered to do so. Further, he takes his Senate seat for granted, acts as if it is his own personal platform from which he casually smears and insults excellent candidates for the Supreme Court, and in an election year thinks so little of his constituents that he agreed to a debate with Rik Mehta but for the last five weeks has ignored every call from the Mehta campaign to schedule that debate. Have a listen while Rik Mehta joins the hosts of Messy Times to discuss his serious policy proposals to improve New Jersey and American lives and liberties. From rational school choice, expanding freedom of economic opportunity and addressing the root causes of skyrocketing healthcare costs, Rik Mehta has a clear vision for improving our nation, a nation which he cherishes as the son of legal immigrants.

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Awakening to American Truths,” Preet answers listener questions about the now-rescinded ICE policy that would have revoked visas of international college students and about the origins of the presidential pardon. Then, United States Senator Cory Booker joins Preet for a conversation that covers the congressional response to COVID-19, his bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol Building, and his efforts to reform the police. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/awakening-to-american-truths-with-cory-booker/ To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, try the CAFE Insider membership free for two weeks and get access to the full archive of exclusive content, including the CAFE Insider podcast co-hosted by Preet and Anne Milgram: CAFE.com/Insider Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical look-backs that help inform our current political challenges: CAFE.com/brief And if you haven’t already, listen to a sample from this week’s episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free at CAFE.com or in the Stay Tuned feed. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If America hasn't broken your heart, you don't love her enough." ~ Senator Cory Booker Read: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/06/if-america-hasnt-broken-your-heart-you-dont-love-her-enough-senator-cory-booker/ Support Elephant and Independent Media. When you subscribe, you'll get to read unlimited articles, and see fewer ads. It's $3/month: elephantjournal.com/subscribe This Friday, we're offering another free Elephant Retreat. Join more conversations like this: elephantjournal.com/retreat. You have to register to save your spot, but it's free. Some of the articles referenced in the video, enjoy: • I love old statues. But… https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/06/i-love-old-statues-but-waylon-lewis/ • Brené Brown on Empathy: How we're Showing Up in all the Wrong ways for those we Love: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/09/brene-brown-flawlessly-defines-empathy-in-this-enlightening-endearing-video-kelsey-michal/ • When Things Fall Apart: My Favorite Pema Chödrön Quotes: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/04/when-things-fall-apart-my-favorite-pema-chodron-quotes-for-quarantine-sarah-harvey/ • Pema Chodron: How to do Tonglen, a meditation practice for difficult times: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/09/pema-chodron-tonglen-a-meditation-practice-for-difficult-times/ • Walk the Talk Show: Joan Halifax Roshi: How to Balance Inner Work & Outer Social Activism: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2013/04/walk-the-talk-show-joan-halifax-roshi-how-to-balance-inner-work-outer-social-activism/ • Homemade Granola & Almond Milk. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Recipe}: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/homemade-granola-almond-milk-vegan-gluten-free-recipe/

Mary is joined by Senator Cory Booker in what would be his last campaign appearance before dropping out of the Democratic Primary. Corys erratic behavior, allegations of phone hacking, and unhealthy fixation with Eric Andre leave Mary deeply concerned. (Featuring Dan Arnes as Cory Booker and Taylor Garron as Rosario Dawson) --- SIGN UP FOR PATREON Support the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more! https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a moral radicalism to the way Cory Booker lives out his politics. He lived for years in a housing project. He leads hunger strikes. He challenges political machines. He’s a vegan. He has a more ambitious policy vision than is often discussed. But beneath that is a far more radical ethical vision than he gets credit for. I think there’s a reason for that. When Booker turns his politics turn outward, they lose clarity. He shies away from drawing bright lines, his answers double back to blur out potential offense. As a result, his arguments for a politics of radical love end up emphasizing his love in ways that obscure his radicalism. As admiring as I am of what Booker demands of himself, I often can’t tell what he’s asking of me. In this conversation, I wanted Booker to risk my discomfort, not just his own. And in his answers, I think you can hear both the remarkable promise and power of Booker’s politics, and some of the challenges that ultimately led him to suspend his campaign. References/Book recommendations: Tightrope by Nicholas Kristof “Who Killed the Knapp Family” by Nicholas Kristof The Violence Inside Us by Chris Murphy My book is available for pre-order! You can find it at www.EzraKlein.com . Want to contact the show? Reach out at ezrakleinshow@vox.com You can subscribe to Ezra's new podcast Impeachment, explained on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Overcast , Pocket Casts , or your favorite podcast app . Credits: Producer and Editor - Jeff Geld Engineer- Cynthia Gil Researcher - Roge Karma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker(D-NJ) concerning his roots to Nevada, and how his diverse background will be a benefit to his presidency. I interviewed Sen. Booker during one of his campaign stops in Las Vegas, NV. Interviewer: Colton Salaz Guest: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)

Jesse and Brittany discuss arm pain & the latest Ted Bundy obsession, listener emails and voicemails related to phone etiquette and Howard Schultz’s inability to name his favorite Democratic president in the past 50 years, Cory Booker’s announcement that he’s running for president, and Governor Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook racism and possible resignation. SUPPORT... The post #484 – “Ted is Not Hot, Howard Schultz a “Self-Made” Man?, Cory Booker Joins the Race, and Governor Ralph Northam Should Resign.” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don’t really reward or allow our politicians, good or bad, to be searching, or to change their minds and grow — to admit their human frailty. So it’s surprising to hear Cory Booker say that the best thing that’s happened to him is “being broken, time and time again.” He’s taken flack for talking about politics as “manifesting love.” He speaks with Krista about the inadequacy of tolerance, strengthening the “muscle” of hope, and making your bed as a spiritual practice. This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Cory Booker — Civic Spiritual Evolution.” Find more at onbeing.org.

This week we bring you our conversation with Senator Cory Booker, taped live at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Booker chats with us about reformative justice (and whether he’s a prison abolitionist), fundraising with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump for his Senate campaign in 2013, and whether he ever feels like the Anne Hathaway of politics. Come for the political discussion, stay to find out if he’s actually Mindy Kaling’s baby daddy. Follow Senator Cory Booker on Twitter at @CoryBooker. Follow us: @heavenrants and @brokeymcpoverty Email us: anotherround@buzzfeed.com Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter Merch is back! Tees! Totes! shop.buzzfeed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spelling fans, rejoice, for our long winter is over and #BeeWeek is finally here! On this episode of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Podcast, we have a truly exemplary guest from the highest chamber of our country’s legislature. US Senator from New Jersey Cory Booker takes time out of his busy schedule to offer encouragement to our young competitors and to discuss the power of words in his own life. Before holding elected office, Senator Booker enjoyed a successful football career at Stanford followed by a Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford. It’s no surprise then, that a person with such competitive fire and intellectual prowess in their background would appreciate the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In addition to the academic sphere, Senator Booker knows intimately that words carry great power. From a young age, Senator Booker was inspired by his parents to embody his best self and to elevate others with his words. We are honored to have Senator Cory Booker pass that wisdom on to our audience and all the young hopefuls at this year’s Bee. The Scripps National Spelling Bee podcast is your home for features and fun on the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We’re on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at "SpellingBeePod." We love to hear from our listeners; email us anytime at spellingbeepodcast@scripps.com. To catch up on the entire series, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or the podcast app of your choice. You can also listen anytime to past episodes at http://SpellingBeePodcast.com Theme by Paavo Ilves [ http://soundcloud.com/paavoilves ] Additional music by Podington Bear [ http://podingtonbear.com ]