Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Defense Secretary Hegseth touts military successes amid Iran war escalation; CAIR report finds patterns of increasing claims of discrimination against Islamic people and organizations including CAIR itself; Lawmakers, consumer advocates speak out on home insurance difficulties amid … Continued
TODAY ON THE SHOW:: Professor Ron Lopez, Chicano and Latino Studies at Sonoma State University, joins us to talk about Yesterday’s student walk-out at Sonoma State University in Northern California: Also we’ll be joined by our Special Contributor, Renee Saucedo who speaks out about the crushing impact of Trump crack downs and ICE sweeps are … Continued
This week on Hard Knock Radio, we feature Poor News Magazine as they examine America’s ongoing war on the poor and its impact on disenfranchised communities. Later in the show, we turn our attention to one of Mexico’s most influential and enduring artists, Frida Kahlo, and explore how her life and work continue to inspire … Continued
A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences.
What does it mean to advocate for disability rights on a global stage—and how do different countries approach disability access and inclusion? Join Pushing Limits this Friday as we talk with Saran Tugsjargal, a student at Rice University who identifies as neurodiverse. In high school, Saran made history as the first student commissioner on the … Continued
First up, journalist Stephanie Koithan joins the show to discuss Dilley, a concentration camp predominantly for children. Stephanie discusses some of the horrific stories shes uncovered through her investigative reporting including instances of gross medical neglect and how difficult it is to do that reporting from what she calls a black site of information, and … Continued
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
The National Parks Service has lost nearly a quarter of its permanent employees since Trump took office last year, and drastic budget cuts have significantly impacted the agency’s ability to carry out educational programming, maintenance, and vital emergency services within the parks. On this episode of Terra Verde, host and producer Fiona McLeod speaks with … Continued
On this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses the history of highly successful government-built and-operated housing launched in 1918, the gains won by UAW workers in the first contract at the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, TN, and the story of the three-year strike by the Newspaper Guild against the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which was … Continued
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