Bankole Thompson
"Bankole's Nation" is a podcast hosted by Bankole Thompson, the nationally acclaimed Detroit journalist, author and standard-bearer for economic justice issues. The podcast is a fresh, intelligent and courageous perspective on the issues shaping Detroit and the nation, and provides viewers and listeners with some of the best analysis, commentaries and exclusive interviews.
Thompson is a public intellectual and sought after keynote speaker who is known for probing uncomfortable issues of freedom and justice. He is the founding dean of The PuLSE Institute, a prestigious national and independent anti-poverty think tank based, a twice-a-week opinion columnist at The Detroit News, where his column on the presidency, public leadership, culture and economic issues appear on Mondays and Thursdays in the newspaper. His newly released book is titled, "Fiery Conscience."
Rev. Jesse Jackson Legacy: Rainbow PUSH Journalism Award Recipient Bankole Thompson Speaks Out
Bankole's Nation: S2 Ep 11: Detroit Mayoral Debate: Can Solomon Kinloch Close the Deal on Oct. 15?
Bankole's Nation: S2 Ep 10: No Michigan Gov't Shutdown: State Senator Chang on $81 Billion Budget
Bankole's Nation: S2 Ep 9: Kinloch Mayoral Campaign Manager Lindsey McAdory Lays Out Victory Plan
Bankole's Nation: S2 Ep 8: In Detroit Mayor's Race, Robin Kinloch Makes Case for Solomon Kinloch
Bankole's Nation: S2 Ep 7: In Detroit Mayor's Race, Media Blatantly Biased Against Candidate Kinloch
Bankole’s Nation: S2 Ep 6: Sheffield Vs. Kinloch: What is Missing in Detroit Mayor’s Race
In His Own Words: The Speaking Truth to Power Ministry of Eminent Journalist Bankole Thompson
Bankole's Nation: S2 Ep 5: Detroit Baptist Pastors Mayoral Support of Sheffield is Song to No Choir
Bankole's Nation Extra Ep 2: Sam Riddle: 'Despite Mayor Duggan Backing Sheffield, Kinloch Can Win'
Bankole's Nation:S2 Ep 4: Detroit's Highest Vote-Getter Waters Speaks Out on Next Mayor, Priorities
Bankole's Nation Extra Ep 1: In Detroit Mayor's Race, Business Elites & NAACP Prez Back Sheffield
Bankole's Nation S2 Ep3: In Detroit Mayor's Race, JoAnn Watson's Daughter Demands Sheffield's Agenda
Bankole's Nation S2 Ep 2: Sam Riddle: Can Kinloch Pull an Upset in Detroit Mayor's Race in Nov?
Bankole's Nation S2 Episode 1: Why the Media is Running Against Detroit Mayoral Candidate Kinloch
Triumph Church MLK Lecturer Bankole Thompson Speaks Out on Black Church's Legacy of Social Equity
Bankole's Nation Episode 24: Top Strategist Sam Riddle: "Kinloch Has Edge in Detroit Mayor's Race"
'Don't Give in to Fear' WCCCD 2025 Honor Society Keynote Speaker Bankole Thompson Tells Inductees
Bankole's Nation Episode 22: DTE Chairman & CEO Jerry Norcia on Pope Francis & Inclusive Leadership
Bankole's Nation Episode 21: How Pope Francis’ Legacy Challenges Detroit Leaders and Billionaires
Bankole’s Nation Episode 20: Detroit Mayoral Candidate Solomon Kinloch's First Exclusive Interview
Bankole's Nation Extra: Detroit Mayor Duggan a No-Show at Funeral of Black Kids Frozen to Death
Bankole’s Nation EP 18: DRMM CEO Audi on How a Broken System Failed Detroit Children Frozen to Death
Bankole's Nation: Two Detroit Children Who Froze to Death Did Not Have to Die
Bankole's Nation Episode 17: What the Freezing Deaths of Two Children Reveal About Detroit's Poverty
Bankole's Nation EPISODE 16: Dr. Julius Garvey on Biden’s Posthumous Pardon and the War on DEI
Bankole's Nation Episode 15: Noted Attorney Patterson on Boycotting Target, War on DEI
Bankole's Nation EPISODE 14: National Civil Rights Activist Jim Vincent on DEI, Trump & Reparations
Bankole’s Nation EPISODE 13: Tribute to MLK, Taking on the Anti-DEI Campaign in 2025
Bankole's Nation EPISODE 12: Top Democratic U.S. Senator Gary Peters Lays Out Response to Trump Era