On today’s show we talk with Tony Cross from Radio France International, about the results of the first round of the French Presidential Elections. He also has his own blog: The Raving Reporter. Then, we have a long discussion with the author of the lauded novel American War a Novel: Omar El Akkad. About the … Continued
The Venezuelan government continues to face mass opposition protests in the streets as its economy falls amid reports of GM pulling out. But there is so much distortion about Venezuela in the US media that it’s hard to make sense of what is really happening. On today’s show we’ll turn to Miguel Tinker Salas, a … Continued
On today’s show we first speak of healthcare taken as a ransom by the government to make Democrats cave to its will. Then, our guest Tony Cross, journalist at Radio France International, updates us on the French Elections results for the first round of the residential race. He is the editor of his own blog: … Continued
Hundreds of Thousands Take to the Streets Worldwide for the Global March for Science; “I’m a Black Girl Who Rocks STEM”: Young, Trans, Black & Native Scientists Take to Stage in D.C.; Iraqi-American Doctor Who Revealed Flint Water Crisis Slams Trump & Travel Ban at March for Science; “See You in Court”: Kids Suing Trump … Continued
Special Democracy Now! broadcast on April 22nd (Earth Day), from 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon, covering the first-ever March For Science as scientists from around the country converge on Washington, D.C. to defend the vital role science plays in everyday life.
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It’s been a year since Prince passed from us. Ricky Vincent brings it all to you to help the healing continue. The funk and love of Prince on full display on this show. Listen up!
By Mark Romoser 1935 – League of the Physically Handicapped, NYC, sit-in at office of Emergency Relief Bureau. The League also tried to educate unions and other progressive groups about disability issues, and were branded as “Reds” (communists) for their troubles. 1964 – White Cane Day, blind people demonstrating on behalf of pedestrian safety for … Continued
Spies of Mississippi is a journey into the world of informants, infiltrators, and agent provocateurs in the heart of Dixie. Directed and produced by Dawn Porter and executive produced by LOOKS TV and Martina Haubrich. The film tells the story of a secret spy agency formed by the state of Mississippi to preserve segregation and … Continued
ADAPT is a dynamic direct action group that blocks streets, sits in at the offices of D.C. politicos, and raises hell about the rights of disabled people. They bring hundreds of people with disabilities to their national actions. We talk with ADAPT organizer Bruce Darling about how they do it and how you can work … Continued
As the GOP announces its plan redo the repeal and replace of Obamacare, California has decided to take up a single payer healthcare bill, SB 562. We’ll speak with Michael Lighty of the National Nurses United about what the bill would do and whether it could pass. And, a new coalition of privacy advocates called … Continued
