We speak with Kristen Zimmerman about the Martin Luther King day launch of Ten Thousand Beloved Communities. This new work is a powerful story hook to explore Dr. Kings legacy and how its being taken up by social justice leaders across the country. The Oakland-based author Kristen Zimmerman is a storyteller based in Oakland, CA. … Continued
A weekly digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, and activism in the public interest, emphasizing the connection between global issues and those in local communities. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
This week we spend time in a community of low-income seniors, many who live with a disability. We ask how they are handling the days of this major storm. Are they huddled in fear? Making serious plans for a sudden evacuation? We find human beings facing physical limitations with a small measure of resource … Continued
Covering the movements, issues and people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang. Sign up for program alerts and sneak peeks from Making Contact at: http://ow.ly/1FkV30aq1z2
The News That Didn’t Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy.
On this episode, we speak with a supporter of Alex Stokes, and community organizer and journalist who was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison for defending counter-protesters from Proud Boys at a “Stop the Steal” rally at the New York state capitol. We discuss the case and how people are working to support Stokes. … Continued
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
Every winter, hunters gather across the United States to partake in a uniquely American activity: predator killing contests. These events are pretty much what they sound like — contests to see who can kill the most or biggest coyotes, bobcats, foxes and other native carnivores, often in the name of wildlife management. Those who prevail … Continued
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, locally and globally. The program explores alternative ways to organize, markets, and government policies. Click Here to listen to the current episode of Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff.
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