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Democrats to introduce bill to reign in prescription drug prices; President Joe Biden won’t send U.S. troops to Ukraine; Hate Crimes against Asian and Pacific Islanders spike 567% in San Francisco

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden administration withdraws vaccine mandate for large employers. California to reinstate paid sick leave for companies with more than 26 workers during pandemic. Democrats to introduce bill to reign in prescription drug prices. President Joe Biden won’t … Continued

Flashpoints

We Continue Our Reporting on the Brutal Treatment of Thousands of Immigrants

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Today on the show: We continue our drum-beat reporting on the brutal treatment of thousands of immigrants, many Haitians–by the Biden Administration. The systematic brutality includes beatings, torture and forced mass deportations. Also, we continue our election-crimes bulletin, as Greg Palast reports on the special grand jury convened to investigate potential illegal Trump election crimes … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

The Occupation of Palestine 2022

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We speak with Maisa Morrah of the Palestinian Youth Movement about the challenges faced in East Jerusalem where Israel is bulldozing Palestinian homes. Later we speak with Claudia Walker the author of The ABC’s of HBCU’s. The first ABC book dedicated to historically Black colleges and universities.

UpFront

PG&E’s emerges from probation for its role in the San Bruno pipeline explosion; Sexual abuse allegations at FCI Dublin; Asm. Alex Lee on Ellis Act reform; “Technology won’t win this fight. It’s organizing.” Brandon Anderson on Raheem’s national campaign to explore 911 alternatives

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On today’s show: 0:08 – PG&E’s emerges from probation for its role in the San Bruno pipeline explosion. We discuss what’s next for the private utility with Mark Toney, Executive Director of The Utility Reform Network. 0:33 – We shed some light on the sexual abuse allegations at FCI Dublin with Susan Beaty, a staff … Continued