Flashpoints – February 28, 2024
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.
Featured Episode
Fund Drive Special – John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk
In John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk, narrated by Wesley Snipes, Bourne explores the biopic form that has framed much of his work and demonstrates why it is important to tell the stories of exceptional people. As the documentary opens, Bourne asks, “How do you describe a legend?” The film’s answer is that … Continued
Background Briefing – February 28, 2024
The Michigan Vote as an Indicator of How the Gaza War Threatens Biden’s Reelection We begin with the results of yesterday’s Michigan primaries which had Biden at 81% of the Democratic vote with the uncommitted protest vote against Biden’s stance on Gaza at 13%. Joining us to discuss how much Biden’s ties to Netanyahu threaten … Continued
It is hard to measure the impact of social stress and political turmoil on our bodies and minds, but we know they does damage. The physician Gabor Maté has made it his life’s work to examine how stress and trauma make us sick, alienated, and often prone to harmful behaviors. He draws on the ideas … Continued
Guest: Emily Wilson who is a professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania and translator of both The Iliad and The Odyssey. Mitch Jeserich reads from Emily Wilson’s translation of the Iliad. Book Combo: Epic Verses 3-Pack $400 Contains: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Translated by Juan Cole. The Iliad by Homer, Translated by … Continued
Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) – February 28, 2024
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).
The Black Panther Party Graphic Novel w/ David Walker – Fund Drive Special
On today’s show, we’re joined by David Walker, award-winning comic book writer, filmmaker, journalist, and educator to discuss his latest graphic novel The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History (Art by Marcus Kwame Anderson). FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $100 and receive a copy of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker. Pledge $150 and receive … Continued
Pressure Inside the Israeli Government], A Looming Invasion of Rafah and What a Ceasefire Would Mean for Humanitarian Aid
0:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Khury Petersen-Smith, Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he researches U.S. empire, borders, and migration. 0:43 — Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch, is Executive Director at Middle East Children’s Alliance. He is a Palestinian refugee from … Continued
Democracy Now 6am – February 28, 2024
On today’s show: “Uncommitted”: Over 100,000 Cast Protest Vote Against Biden’s Gaza Policy in Michigan Primary The Life & Death of Aaron Bushnell: U.S. Airman Self-Immolates Protesting U.S. Support for Israel in Gaza
Background Briefing (5am) – February 28, 2024
The President and Congressional Leaders Meet to Prevent Another Government Shutdown We begin with the government running out of money on Saturday, meaning that the departments of Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Energy, Education, Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development will shut down. Joining us to discuss today’s meeting in the White House between President Biden and … Continued