Excerpts of the lecture “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,” given on April 21, 2017 at a Town Hall, in Seattle. With Host Brian Edwards-Tiekert
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Excerpts of the documentaries “Al Nakba and “The Price of Oslo” produced by Al Jazeera; “Occupation of The American Mind” Narrated by Roger Waters; and the Mustafa Bargouhti event “100 Years after the Balfour Declaration:The Anti-Colonial Struggle in Palestine” on November 6, 2017 @ First Congregational Church of Berkeley. Hosted by Brian Edwards-Tiekert.
America’s uncritical support of Israel has remained unwavering since the UN resolution that gave over sized portions of historic Palestine to diasporic Jews. Despite the violent creation of the state, and its subsequent violent actions, the US has popularly, rhetorically and monetarily supported the occupying state of Israel. The Occupation of the American Mind is … Continued
No Democracy Here: Ousted Honduran Pres. Zelaya Says 2009 U.S.-Backed Coup Led to Election Crisis; “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump”: Psychiatrist Dr. Bandy Lee on Growing Mental Health Concerns.
Donald Trump declares Jerusalem the capital of Israel and announced that the US would move its embassy from Tel Aviv into Jerusalem. His announcement has sparked global condemnation and violence on the ground. On our show today we’ll turn to our Palestine and Refugees correspondent Huwaida Arraf for context on why Jerusalem is so important … Continued
Today, Senator Al Franken of Minnesota announced his resignation “in the coming weeks” from the Senate amid accusations of sexual harassment. To talk about Senator Franken’s resignation and the implications of the culture war in our current political environment, host Mitch Jeserich talked to political analyst Adele Stan, she is a columnist with the American … Continued
This morning’s broadcast features clips from is an event on November 6th, 2017, during which Palestinian physician, activist, and politician Mustafa Bhargouti speaks about the current state of the Middle East. Afterwards, UpFront plays key excerpts from the documentary film The Occupation of the American Mind, which engages in a related critical discussion about Zionist propaganda … Continued
PLO Leader Hanan Ashrawi: Trump’s Jerusalem Order Violates Int’l Law & “Destroys” Chance for Peace; After Trump Makes Jerusalem Capital of Israel, Palestinians Protest “Settlers in the White House”; High-Profile Women Break the Silence on Sex Assaults, But Low-Wage Workers Still Vulnerable to Abuse.
As Budget Deadline Looms, Will GOP Propose Deep Cuts?
As the federal government spending bill deadline looms on December 8th, are Republicans even ready to pass a budget? On today’s show we’ll turn to Lindsay Koshgarian of the National Priorities Project. She’ll discuss how the GOP may have spent all its political capital to pass it’s massive tax reform bill instead of working on … Continued
Fund Drive Special – Let’s Take a Trip: A Social History of LSD
Audio from the CD “Let’s Take a Trip: A Social History of LSD,” from the Pacifica Radio Archives. With Host C. S. Soong.