Background Briefing

Background Briefing – June 21, 2023

We begin with a trial date set by the controversial Judge Aileen Cannon of August 14 when Jack Smith’s case against Donald Trump will be heard and discuss the revelations in a Washington Post article that document how the DOJ’s investigations into January 6 and Trump’s theft of classified documents were delayed for 15 months … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now 9am – June 21, 2023

On Today’s Show: NY Dems Pass Medical Debt Relief as Progressives Push to Expand Healthcare to Undocumented Residents Minnesota Miracle: Democrats Use Supermajority to Pass Abortion, Voting, Labor, Tenant Reforms & More DOJ Report Exposes Minneapolis Police Civil Rights Violations Amid Call for Community Role in Reforms Hunter Biden: President’s Son Takes Plea Deal on Tax … Continued


Law & Disorder

Montana’s Attacks on Trans Rights Infringe on Native Sovereignty; Plus, SCOTUS Upholds ICWA

Last week, the Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act, which is a landmark 1978 legislation aimed at preventing Native foster children and adoptees from being separated from their families and tribes. Last week’s ruling represents a victory for Native tribes, who argued that the case threatened the basic tenets of Native sovereignty. It’s … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now 6am – June 21, 2023

On Today’s Show: NY Dems Pass Medical Debt Relief as Progressives Push to Expand Healthcare to Undocumented Residents Minnesota Miracle: Democrats Use Supermajority to Pass Abortion, Voting, Labor, Tenant Reforms & More DOJ Report Exposes Minneapolis Police Civil Rights Violations Amid Call for Community Role in Reforms Hunter Biden: President’s Son Takes Plea Deal on Tax … Continued