A Palestinian Mother and Daughter Who Just Lost 36 Members of Their Family in Gaza We begin with the humanitarian tragedy underway in Gaza with 9,425 killed and 24,000 wounded according to Palestinian officials in the West Bank. Joining us is a mother and daughter who have lost 36 members of their family, Ghada Ageel, a … Continued
Have you wondered about the safety of the products you use to keep your home clean, or the chemicals that are in your lipstick or hair products? You may be putting asbestos, formaldehyde, or even lead on your hair or lips. Every day we’re exposed to toxic chemicals in the air, water, food, and in … Continued
Join 1st Monday of the month host, Vylma V, as she interviews UC Berkeley activist Leila about the current state of protests and the actions at the Cal Campus during this current crisis in the Middle East. She begins the hour with short excerpts of speeches by Marianne Williamson and Nobel Peace Prize winner Layma … Continued
In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the U.S. transported refugees from Vietnam to its colonial possession Guam. In that period, Israel did something similar, offering citizenship to Vietnamese refugees, in the wake of its expanded occupation of Palestine. Evyn Lê Espiritu Gandhi looks at the condition of refugee settlers, as well as solidarity between … Continued
Ralph welcomes Craig Mokhiber, who just resigned his post as the director in the New York Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for the United Nations over the UN response to the bombing of Gaza. Then, we are joined by CODEPINK peace activist, Medea Benjamin, who was recently arrested at a hearing on … Continued
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Today, we hear from a powerful group of guests, discussing the ongoing genocide that Israel is waging on Gaza, and organizing strategies in the bay area and nationally, to stop that violence. These speeches are selections from an event last week, supported by Haymarket Books and led by Critical Resistance, called Abolition and the Liberation … Continued
0:08 — John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies. 0:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health.
On today’s show: “Paradigm-Changing Moment”: Public Opinion Shifts on Palestine. Will Gaza War Hurt Biden Reelection? Voices from Largest Pro-Palestinian Protest in U.S. History: Stop the Siege on Gaza Now! Why Did Israel Kill My Son? Palestinian Poet Speaks from Hospital Bed After Airstrike Destroys Home Jewish Voice for Peace Health Advisor Dr. Alice Rothchild … Continued
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