With John Bew, teacher of history and foreign policy at the War Studies Department at King’s College London and author of the book Realpolitik: A History. Then, Lawrence Lessig, American academic, attorney, and political activist, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and author of the book Republic Lost: The Corruption of Equality and the Steps to End It. We’ll … Continued
Another victory for Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions activists–this week the United Methodist Church has blocked 5 Israeli banks from its investment portfolio. We find out what that move means for Israel and the movement for Palestinian rights. Later, we talk to professor Samer Aboud about why thousands of people in Syria, a former middle income country, … Continued
A Bad Week for Warmongers: U.S.-Iran Quickly Resolve Sailors’ Breach Just Before Nuke Deal Kicks In; As California Methane Leak Displaces Thousands, Will U.S. Regulate Natural Gas Sites Nationwide? Health or Lobbying? Experts Say U.S. Gov’t Caves to Meat Industry in New Dietary Guidelines; Jane Goodall on the Threat of Animal Agriculture, GOP Climate Change … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: We’ll speak to Robert Parry on what Hillary Clinton knew about Libya. Also, Dick Becker will join us to respond to Obama’s SOTU. And we’ll feature an encore broadcast of our interview on Hillary Clinton as deposer and chief in Honduras
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Up next, we talk about a body of research that’s challenging the stability of America’s inner city families and more importantly infants born to addicted mothers. Last month, Reuters in partnership with NBC News released an investigative report, “Helpless &Hooked: the most vulnerable victims of America’s opioid epidemic.” It alleged that the failure of physicians … Continued
Nina Serrano interviews prizewinning poet Judy Wells about her delightful book, The Glass Ship. Judy Wells reads from her work, spinning out a fanciful, yet profound tale based on Irish islander myths mixed with humor and playfulness. The poems record the journey of a woman sea captain who encounters a series of interesting characters on the various islands … Continued
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New CDs by Michael Spiro/Wayne Wallace -La Orquesta Sinfonietta “CANTO AMERICA” and Richard Howell & Sudden Changes “BURKINA” and Septeto Nacional Igacio Pinero, Jane Bunnet and MAQUEQUE.
With Jonathan Hansen, professor of history at Harvard University, and author of the book Guantanamo: An American History. And an excerpt of Pacifica Radio’s State of the Union coverage, with Davey D, Bill Fletcher of the Institute for Policy Studies, Ruth Conniff of the Progressive Magazine, and Hatem Bazian, founder of Zaytuna College. About Guantanamo: An … Continued
An Alternative State of the Union: Progressives on Obama’s Legacy & Their Hopes for His Final Year; Why Has a Texas-Born Marine Veteran Been Left “Stateless” Under U.S. Immigration Policies? Tavis Smiley Calls Out Corporate Media for Uncritical Coverage of “Racial Arsonist” Donald Trump; Medea Benjamin: Gitmo, Korean Peninsula, “Toxic” U.S.-Saudi Ties Should Top Obama’s … Continued
President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address. With Host Mitch Jeserich.
