Today on the show: US triggered death squads rule the streets of Haiti. Meanwhile, the US plans to open up Guantanamo to house thousands of Haitians, fleeing the violence. Also, former Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, survives an assassination attempt, after being ousted from office by US forces. Khan was holding a protest march in … Continued
Davey D speaks with Oakland mayoral candidate and city councilmember Treva Reid about her campaign, how she differs from other candidates, and what she sees for the future of Oakland.
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Caroline hosts long-time indefatigable ally of all life, Star Hawk, whose life-long dedication has been a syncretizing of the political magical realms: myriad ways to participate. Let’s feel ourselves in resonant accord with the Choreography of Creation. “Tyrants don’t care if they are hated – as long as the people don’t love the Earth.” We … Continued
Award winning author George Saunders discusses his latest collection of short stories, “Liberation Day,” followed by a discussion with playwright Lisa Ramirez, author of “The Book of Sand,” which plays at Oakland Theater Project starting November 11th. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Political economist Alfredo Saad-Filho on the Brazilian elections, and Mina Khani and Mohammad Salemy on the women-led uprising in Iran.
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Guest: Nomi Prins is an economist, journalist, author, and former Wall Street executive. She is the author of many books including her latest Permanent Distortion: How the Financial Markets Abandoned the Real Economy Forever.
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October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we spent time on this show exploring alternative responses to domestic violence. We continue that conversation today with Colsaria Henderson, a member of the board of directors of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, which is hosting their Shifting the Lens – Statewide Domestic Violence Conference beginning … Continued
