Flashpoints – July 30, 2025
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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Fund Drive Special: Fighting for Justice
Community activist Tony Coleman joins Davey D to discuss the trial of Johannes Mehserle, the former BART police officer convicted in the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant III. Coleman shares the community’s deep frustration and pain surrounding the trial and the broader issues of police violence and accountability. In a second audio clip, Coleman expresses … Continued
This episode explores how Trump’s allies are reshaping the legal system by elevating unqualified ideologues, the foreign policy risks of his chaotic leadership style, and the GOP’s efforts to block transparency around the Epstein files. Ask ChatGPT
The Trump-controlled US Senate Elevates Bove as the Law is Weaponized to Keep Unqualified Ideologues on as US Attorneys We begin with the Trump-controlled US Senate elevating Emil Bove to the Court of Appeals and possibly on to the Supreme Court and assess the extent to which Trump has successfully weaponized the law by using … Continued
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East Bay Yesterday – July 30, 2025
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Against the Grain – July 30, 2025
Prentis Hemphill discusses their book “What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World.”
Author Dani Burlison speaks about disaster and renewal in “Red Flag Warning: Mutual Aid and Survival in California’s Fire Country” (AK Press, 2025)
Guest: Ann Schmiesing is professor of German and Scandinavian studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is the author of Disability, Deformity, and Disease in the Grimms’ Fairy Tales and most lately, The Brothers Grimm: A Biography.
Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) – July 30, 2025
On Today’s Show: 60 Years After LBJ Signed Medicaid & Medicare, GOP Cuts Threaten Lifeline for Millions Disabled People “Will Die” as GOP Medicaid Cuts Go into Effect, Warns Disability Rights Leader “Beyond Atrocious”: Arwa Damon on Desperation & Hunger in Gaza as Israel Continues Blocking Most Aid “The Most Peaceful Man”: West Bank Mourns Odeh Hadalin, Palestinian Activist … Continued
Chris Hedges Live in Oakland – Summer Fund Drive
On today’s show, we hear selections from Pulitzer-prize winning author Chris Hedges in celebration of the release of his most recent book, A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine at the First Congregational Church of Oakland on Thursday, May 29th with host Cat Brooks. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $120 and receive Chris Hedges new book, A … Continued