Background Briefing – March 30, 2026
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
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When members of Project CETI (the Cetacean Translation Initiative) witnessed the birth of a sperm whale, they observed a breathtaking scene of cooperation and communication that few humans on earth have ever seen. The extraordinary experience was both a scientific milestone as well as one more strand in the web of sperm whale culture that … Continued
Synthetic fabric clothing is not only contaminating our world with microplastics, but it’s also impacting our ability to reproduce. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the environmental legacy of war, state efforts to ban artificial food dyes, and what kinds of chemicals are often found in baby mattresses. Then investigative reporter … Continued
Womens Magazine – March 30, 2026
This hour long radio program presents and discusses women’s lives and issues globally and locally from a radical, multiracial, feminist, mujerist, womanist perspective.
The ramifications of the US attack on Iran have been a harsh reminder of the centrality of oil to the global economy – and not just for fuel and transport. Political economist Adam Hanieh reflects on the rise of crude oil in the 20th century. He argues that the blockage in the Gulf threatens to … Continued
The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – Targeting Civilians
Ralph welcomes Wes Bryant, a retired Air Force special operations master sergeant and former analyst at the Civilian Protection Center who talks to us about how civilians, either through incompetence or negligence, are not being protected during American missile strikes. Then our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, joins us to break down his latest op-ed … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – March 30, 2026
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – March 30, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines No Kings: Rep. Omar, Sen. Sanders, Bruce Springsteen, Jane Fonda, Joan Baez at Massive St. Paul Rally “People Are Rising Up”: Voices of No Kings Protests from NYC to Denver NYC Palestine Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Target of Assassination Plot Report from Beirut: “Hearts Are Very, Very Heavy” … Continued
Dr. Melina Abdullah in Conversation with Lavish Mack
Guest host Dr. Melina Abdullah speaks with Lavish Mack. Mack is a community organizer and advocate known for their work addressing police accountability and supporting families impacted by state violence. Lavish recently returned from an aid flotilla to Cuba. —- Subscribe to our podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/
Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Corona Calls
08:00 — John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus. 33:00 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health.