Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Speaking at a news conference being held at Tradepoint Atlantic on Sparrows Point, the only major shipping site within the Port of Baltimore that lies outside the collapsed bridge, Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore called the Francis … Continued
Today on the Show: Celebrating Cesar Chaves and the continuing mission of the United Farm Workers. Also, confronting the state department with the truth. Flashpoints D.C. contributor, Sam Husseni trying to hold the state department accountable on genocide and the US’s responsibility under the UN general assembly’s anti-genocide mandate, uniting for peace. And the Block Report … Continued
In a recent engaging conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D welcomed Dr. Cesar Cruz to discuss the impactful educational initiative transforming East Oakland. The Freedom School, distinguished not only as an institution but as a beacon of community action and commitment, embodies nearly two decades of dreams, planning, and unwavering effort. Spearheaded by Dr. Cruz and … Continued
How Do We Navigate the Impact of Identity Surprises Later in Life? What would you do if you experienced your world being shattered by a big family secret and you had to pick up the pieces and attempt to put them all together? Maybe you too have also experienced something similar to this. Join host … Continued
(Transcript below) People with mental, emotional and cognitive disabilities face significant limitations in their daily life. They’re considered disabled under the law. Yet, some people with mental health conditions feel their needs are ignored by those with mobility and other physical disabilities. And, some people with mental health issues choose not to identify as disabled … Continued
March marks four years since the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health failures and government inaction have forced communities to take matters into their own hands. On today’s show, we look at two groups steeped in the values of community care: the Auntie Sewing Squad and Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future. GUESTS: Kristina … Continued
This week’s show presents excerpts from a recent panel discussion about the “Military-Entertainment Complex.” Inspired by the documentary “Theaters of War,” the panelists examined the remarkable extent of Pentagon / CIA influence over movies, television, and computer games, and its aim of molding the attitudes of Americans about the military as well as U.S. behavior … Continued
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
A weekly public affairs show that delivers news and views about the most important environmental issues in California and globally.
In today’s show, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the latest on resurging child labor in the US, college athletes voting to join unions, and unionization sweeping not-for-profit charities (hospitals, museums, and so on), such as MassMoca in western Massachusetts. He also discusses how capitalism concentrates power in mass media (including social media), in authoritarian internal structures … Continued
