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California’s Bay area braces for two right wing extremist rallies in San Francisco and Berkeley this weekend. On today’s show we’ll speak with Luma Nichol, an organizer who is involved in counter protests. Then, Steve Horn of DeSmogBlog joins us to discuss the massive $300 million racketeering lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners against Greenpeace … Continued
We begin today’s show with Mira Nabulsi’s coverage of the Berkeley press conference on the counter-demonstrations taking place this weekend. Then, we hear from two local activists who are involved in such protests here in Berkeley. We speak with Jason Wallach, a member of the Mobilization Committee and one of the original members of SURJ (Showing … Continued
Meet the State Dept. Science Envoy Who Spelled Out “Impeach” in His Resignation Letter to Trump; Science Envoy who Resigned in Protest of Trump: Climate Change Makes Storms like Harvey More Severe; Despite Protest from Johnson & Johnson, Florida Executes Man Using Untested Drug Cocktail; New DNA Evidence Cited As Missouri Governor Stays Execution of … Continued
“For Bassel” A tribute and memorial to Syrian-Palestianian open-source software engineer Bassel Khartabil Bassel Khartabil was a Syrian-Palestinian open-source software engineer and evangelist for Syrian engagement with the Internet, fostering global lines of communication as his country folded in upon itself. Following confirmation on August 1st 2017 that he had been secretly sentenced and … Continued
we present, The Struggle Inside: The Murder of George Jackson, a program about the modern anti-prison movement, produced by The Freedom Archives. This year marks the 38th anniversary of Black August, first originated in the California prisons to honor fallen Freedom Fighters, George and Jonathan Jackson, Khatari Gaulden, James McClain, and William Christmas. Jonathan Jackson … Continued
A defiant president Trump rallied in Phoenix, Arizona as though he was running for president once again. Outside the convention center, thousands of activists gathered to say no to Trump’s embrace of white supremacy and the possibility that he may pardon former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On today’s show we’ll go to Phoenix to … Continued
On today’s show, we cover the preparation that’s taking place in anticipation of the so-called Freedom Rally, organized by the right-wing group Patriot Prayer. The rally (which has a National Parks Service permit), is scheduled to take place at Crissy Field in San Francisco this Saturday. We speak with the San Francisco Police Department about how … Continued
Tariq Ramadan: As Muslims Condemn Spain Attack, Americans Must Denounce U.S. Killings in Syria, Iraq; Trapped in Raqqa: Amnesty Says Civilians Caught in “Deadly Labyrinth” As U.S. Intensifies Airstrikes; Pakistani Journalist: Why Is Trump Pushing For Failed Military Solution Instead of Diplomacy?.
Candice Antique and Hodari Davis discuss the roots of the Nappy Tour, that focuses on affirming natural black beauty, and highlighting the experience of Africans who have been extracted from “home” and “replanted” in the diaspora. The music and art created throughout the tour will highlight African and African American influences and will be performed … Continued