Background Briefing

Background Briefing – April 2, 2024

Israel’s Killing of Seven Aid Workers Who Were Feeding Starving Gazans Sparks International Outrage We begin with Israel’s killing of seven aid workers from Palestine, the UK, Australia, Poland, Canada, and the U.S. who were with Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen, making food for the starving Gazans. Joining us to discuss this and Israel’s … Continued


Join Renée Camila for an exploration of how to support the physical body during the transition from the cozy depths of winter into the sunny expansiveness of summer. Renée offers 4 plants and accompanying practices that invigorate and strengthen the pillars of holistic spring re-emergence: blood cleansing, digestive stimulation, lymphatic awakening, and adrenal/nervous system nourishment. … Continued


Guest: Amitav Ghosh is the author of several bestselling books including, Ibis Trilogy, composed of Sea of Poppies (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize), River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire.  His other novels include The Circle of Reason, which won the Prix Médicis étranger, and The Glass Palace. He is the author of many works of nonfiction, including The Great … Continued


Law & Disorder

Palestine Post – The Latest From Israel’s Genocide in Gaza; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Adi Oasis

We dedicate today’s show to covering the latest impacts and experiences of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We’re joined by Phyllis Bennis, a Middle East analyst and directs the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies. Her book Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer was recently re-published in its 7th edition. This week’s Resistance in … Continued