On today’s show, we mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with journalist and organizer Jordan Flaherty. Flaherty, who has reported extensively from New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, reflects on the storm’s devastating impact and the decades-long struggle for recovery and justice that followed. We look at how communities—especially Black, working-class, and immigrant … Continued
Another Mass Murder of Children, This Time While They Were Praying in Church on Their First Day at School We begin with the latest gun massacre of young children in a church, shot down as they were praying on the first day at school. While Trump and Project 2025 are eliminating what little restrictions exist … Continued
Carl Hiaasen is a novelist best known for writing humorous and satiric crime thrillers set in Florida. His latest novel, “Fever Beach,” satirizes the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, corrupt nepo Florida Congress-critters, and rich right-wing geriatric billionaires. Until 2021, he was a regular columnist for The Miami Herald, appearing every Sunday to discuss political and social issues. He is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky.
Sam Tanenhaus, author of Buckley: The Life and the Revolution that Changed America, on Bill, his thought, and his influence
As the world turns away from traditional news sources, gay journalist Enrique Anarte is building trust — and an audience — on social media (interviewed by David Hunt).
“Curiosity really is the foundation of everything I do,” says dating coach Tim Molnar. “In coaching, I’m constantly asking clients to notice their patterns — not to judge them, but to get curious about them…” Tim blends social science and statistical scholarship with both personal experience and practical suggestions in hopes of transforming how people … Continued
Guest: Claudio Saunt, author of Unworthy Republic:The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory. Claudio Saunt is the Richard B. Russell Professor in American History at the University of Georgia.
On Today’s Show: 2 Children Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting as Trump Rolls Back Gun Safety Regs Remembering Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years After Storm Killed 1,800 in New Orleans New Orleans Is Unprepared for Another Katrina, Warns Community Activist Malik Rahim 20 Years After Katrina, New Orleans Still Faces Racism and Climate Injustice Democracy Now! … Continued
00:08 — Toby Higbie is Professor of History and Labor Studies at the UCLA and the Director of the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment. 00:33 — Mouin Rabbani is a nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, previously principal political affairs officer with the Office of the UN Special Envoy … Continued
On Today’s Show: 2 Children Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting as Trump Rolls Back Gun Safety Regs Remembering Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years After Storm Killed 1,800 in New Orleans New Orleans Is Unprepared for Another Katrina, Warns Community Activist Malik Rahim 20 Years After Katrina, New Orleans Still Faces Racism and Climate Injustice Democracy Now! … Continued
