On today’s program we honor Bayard Rustin, one of the most central figures in the African American struggle for Civil Rights and Freedom. Rustin was a pacifist, homosexual and practitioner of nonviolence who dedicated his life to racial equality, economic justice and ending warfare. And we speak with writer Kevin Epps about his new book … Continued
On today’s show: Javier Puente (@puentevaldiva) Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latinx Studies at Smith College joins us to unpack how newly elected president of Peru, Pedro Castillo came to power. Castillo was a rondero or peasant militia member in his youth and later became a teacher’s union leader. Some observers describe him as … Continued
Bardic Radio/Summer Solstice Sap Rising Caroline welcomes Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue Poet — Herbalist, author of “The Forest Reminds Us Who We Are (July 6, 2021) “speaks to the hunger people feel for connection with the natural world, and offers a new way to connect with nature wherever they live.” otherworldwell.com “Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue is an herbalist, writer, living … Continued
Pride Month Special Interview: Paul Rudnick discusses his new novel, “Playing the Palace,” the film “Coastal Elites,” and his career as a playwright and screenwriter with host Richard Wolinsky. Among Paul Rudnick’s screenplays are “In and Out,” “Sister Act” and “Addams Family Values.” His plays include “Jeffrey” and “The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told.”
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
The San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for another season of summer musical theater with a series of radio and podcast plays. Guest host Max Pringle speaks with Mime Troupe husband and wife creative team Michael Gene Sullivan and Velina Brown about “Tales of Resistance Volume 2: Persistence”. Then historian Jonathan Daniel Wells joins us to … Continued
Guest: Alice L. Baumgartner is assistant professor of history at the University of Southern California. She is the author of South to Freedom: Runaway Slaves to Mexico and the Road to the Civil War.
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On today’s show: 0:08 – Javier Puente (@puentevaldiva) Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latinx Studies at Smith College joins us to unpack how newly elected president of Peru, Pedro Castillo came to power. Castillo was a rondero or peasant militia member in his youth and later became a teacher’s union leader. Some observers describe … Continued
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
