Vanessa Wills, author of Marx’s Ethical Vision, on the morality behind Marxian “science” • Mathis Ebbinghaus on the effects of the summer 2020 anti-cop protests on police budgets (paper here)
History shows that LGBTQ+ rights follow a recurring cycle—gains in inclusion often face pushback, and the same warning signs appear worldwide. This radio feature examines three key areas where these battles are fought: freedom of expression, military service, and marriage equality. From Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill, restrictions on speech signal … Continued
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
Part 1. Deportations In The First Red Scare Guest: Chris Finan is an author and historian. He worked as a free speech activist for over 40 years and led several groups, including the National Coalition Against Censorship. He is the author of several books, including the award-winning history, From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot … Continued
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
We start today’s show with our recurring segment, the State Terror Roundup. Then, Colombia University student Mahmoud Khalil is the first pro-Palestinain activist to be disappeared by the Trump administration; with the President making good on his promise to target people supportive of a free Palestine. Some folks in congress have piped up – but … Continued
00:08 — Brett Christophers is a Professor in the Department of Social and Economic Geography at Uppsala University. He is the author of “Our Lives in Their Portfolios: Why Asset Managers Own the World” and “The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet.” 00:40 — Walden Bello is founder of Focus on the … Continued
On today’s show: As U.N. Accuses Israel of Genocidal Acts, Doctors in Gaza Denounce Israeli Blockade on Aid, Food, and Fuel Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyers Press for Release of Columbia University Activist Jailed in Free Speech Case Ex-Education Department Official: Trump Is Dismantling Agency as He Weaponizes It Against Gaza Protesters Tesla Takedown: Protests Grow Across … Continued
With Trump Attacking Free Speech on Campuses, Should We Expect Patel and Bongino to Order the FBI to Round Up Trump’s Critics and Those on Patel’s Enemies List?
The Dilemma Senate Democrats Face Whether to Vote For a Bad Bill or Stand up to Trump and Musk and Risk a Government Shutdown
Trump’s Losing Strategy of Wooing Putin Away From Xi and Musk’s Outsized Influence Over China Policy
A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
