It is vital to confront racism, fascism, white supremacy: but how? With what weapons? If they come looking for a fight, do we give it to them? Or is there another way? PLUS: a tribute to Hate Man. With host Kris Welch.
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Today we have a conversation on the legal history of free speech including that of hate speech with guest Thomas Healy, professor of law at Seton Hall University. He specializes on issues around freedom of speech. He is the author of the book The Great Dissent: How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind – and Changed … Continued
Donald Trump contradicts years of his criticisms of the US military operations in Afghanistan by unveiling his plan to escalate the longest war. On today’s show we’ll turn to independent journalist Emran Feroz to understand what exactly Trump is promising to do. Then, David Dayen joins us to explain why Trump’s Justice Department has ended … Continued
Should California become a sanctuary state? Plus: controversial rallies in the Bay Area this weekend
On today’s show, Philip Maldari moderates a debate on The California Values Act SB 54, a bill that would make California a sanctuary state. Arguing for the bill is immigration attorney Saira Hussain and arguing against it is California State Sheriffs’ Association representative Cory Salzillo. Then, Brian Edwards-Tiekert breaks down the controversy surrounding the pro-Trump … Continued
Guest: George Johnson of the NY Times; and Unrecognized female astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
Connecting with Nature
Joseph Cornell, founder and president of Sharing Nature International, discusses his nature awareness learning process that focuses on growing awareness and love for the natural world through play. Visit Your Own Health And Fitness
At a time when the far right has become more visible and emboldened in the streets, what lessons can be drawn from the past for building a mass left politics against the right? Radical writer and former professional soccer player Gabriel Kuhn discusses struggles against the far right in Europe, historically and today, and the … Continued
Today we talk to Nazif Shahrani about the history and the current situation in Afghanistan. Nazif Shahrani is professor of Anthropology and of Central Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the School of Global & International Studies at Indiana University. Then we continue our series of conversations on the political dynamic in Venezuela with guest George Ciccariello-Maher, he … Continued
State Dept. Official Who Quit in 2009 over U.S. War in Afghanistan Speaks Out on Trump’s Troop Surge
State Dept. Official Who Quit in 2009 over U.S. War in Afghanistan Speaks Out on Trump’s Troop Surge; With No Timetable for Withdrawal, Trump Expands War in Afghanistan While Threatening Pakistan; American Prospect Editor Robert Kuttner on His Extraordinary Interview with Steve Bannon; Billionaire Carl Icahn Resigns as Trump Adviser After Reaping Millions From His … Continued
Tens of thousands of anti-racist activists marched in Boston, Massachusetts over the weekend, entirely eclipsing the so-called “Free Speech” rally planned by white supremacists. On the same weekend, more than a hundred groups gathered in Washington DC to call attention to the unjust and racist prison system in the US. On today’s show we’ll turn … Continued