Today on Flashpoints, we start with Haiti where the election council there held a press conference today as questions continue to mount about the legitimacy of the last parliamentary elections. Then we have a special interview from Myanmar with one of its foremost human rights heroes. Next, we go to Thailand to talk with our … Continued
We take a look at the relationship between social movements and national elections, and how Black Lives Matter activists have targeted the Democratic Primary. But first: Islam, and the environment. We go live to Turkey where an international conference of Islamic scholars has just published a call to action on fighting climate change, then talk … Continued
We take a look at the relationship between social movements and national elections, and how Black Lives Matter activists have targeted the Democratic primary. But first: Islam and the environment. We go live to Turkey where an international conference of Islamic scholars has just published a call to action on fighting climate change, and we’ll … Continued
“The Danger of a Failed Iran Deal”: Could GOP Rejection of Nuke Pact Lead to War?; As Jimmy Carter Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Former Aide Praises Him as Honest, Noble Man; Islamic Leaders Take on Climate Change, Criticizing “Relentless Pursuit of Economic Growth”; The Beat Up Squad: NY Prison Guards Accused of Brutally Killing Prisoner & … Continued
Today on Flashpoints, the American Psychological Association responds to allegations of providing cover for the CIA’s torture program. Then we continue our coverage of Haiti amid the continuing controversy surrounding parliamentary elections and reports of protests against what’s being called an electoral coup. Finally, we continue Flashpoints coverage of the Vatican’s attempt to thrust Spanish … Continued
We rely on automation in all aspects of our lives, from our jobs to our leisure activities. It’s meant to save us time and labor and free us for other pursuits. But does automation make our lives better? Writer Nicholas Carr reflects on the darker side of automation, from mechanized warfare to deskilling on the … Continued
We’ll talk drought with someone who has seen this country’s water policy from the inside – Dan Beard used to head the federal agency behind most of our massive dams and aqueducts. Now, he wants to close the agency, and start tearing down the dams. Plus: does wanting to cut down a tree from Australia … Continued
When Black Lives Matter Met Clinton: Activists Speak Out on Challenging Candidate over Crime Record; “Privileged Bloodlines”: Is Trump’s Stance Against Birthright Citizenship Setting Tone for GOP? David Cay Johnston: 21 Questions for Trump on Kickbacks, Busting Unions, the Mob & Corporate Welfar.
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La Raza Chronicles gets ready for back-to-school featuring cutting edge ideas on public education with Dr. Ida Oberman and parents of the Community School for Creative Education and their Waldorf influenced program at the most ethnically and economically diverse school in Oakland’s San Antonio district. We’ll enjoy the poetry of Harold Terezon, and an interview with filmmaker, Eva Ma … Continued
When the US goes to war, its leaders hope and expect Hollywood to make movies that promote war culture and national unity. However, in the wake of 9/11, a number of filmmakers challenged the values and ideology of the US wartime state. Lary May attributes this to the emergence of Hollywood as a global industry catering … Continued
