The Supreme Court handed down yet another devastating ruling on Wednesday in the case of Janus V. AFSCME. The five conservatives ruled in favor of a man named Mark Janus who challenged his union dues. The decision, although expected, was still a blow to organized labor. On our show today we’ll turn to Jean Ross, … Continued
Open any world history book and you’ll read that the Neolithic Revolution was the key turning point in human history, when hunter gatherers gave up roaming in small egalitarian tribes and settled down to farm. Out of that, civilization was born, with all the benefits and ills connected to it: the rise of cities, the … Continued
The Supreme Court, in yet another major ruling, today dealt a blow to public sector unions. We summarize recent decisions. PLUS: Nicaragua—on the brink of civil war, again? PLUS: latest reports on the kids at the border: psychotropic drugs. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Today, the Supreme Court issued in Janus v. AFSCME against the unions. This decision has implications for the public sector unions to continue their work advocating for their members and for the ability of workers to organize collectively. To talk about this, host Philip Maldari talks to Ken Jacobs, Chair of the Labor Center at the University of California … Continued
28-Year-Old Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wins Primary, Backing Medicare for All & Abolishing ICE; SCOTUS Backs Muslim Travel Ban; Critics Liken It to Decisions on Segregation & Japanese Internment; Linda Sarsour: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Hope We Have Been Waiting For; Federal Judge Orders U.S. to Reunite Migrant Children with Their Families After Separation at Border; … Continued
The Supreme Court rules in favor of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban by a 4-5 vote in a devastating decision for civil rights. On our show today we’ll turn to Zahra Billoo of the Council on American Islamic Relations for what the decision means, what dissenting judges said, and what’s next for the fight for civil … Continued
Guests: Prof. Dan Dennet on the origin religion; and Steven Pinker, on the min. Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
Author Sally Fallon Morell from the Weston A. Price Foundation discusses her book The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care, co-authored with physician Dr. Thomas S. Cowan. Visit Your Own Health And Fitness
A divided Supreme Court upheld president Trump’s ban on travel from several mostly Muslim nations. The 5-4 decision is a victory for Trump on an issue central to his agenda. Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion for the 5 conservative justices. Roberts wrote that the president has substantial powers to regulate immigration and rejected … Continued
“Things That Make White People Uncomfortable”: NFL’s Michael Bennett on Kneeling for Racial Justice; Michael Bennett on Concussions & Brain Injuries in NFL: “Fans Need to Stop Dehumanizing Players”; Michael Bennett Speaks Out About Trauma of Growing Up Black in America & His “Emmett Till Moment.”
