Flashpoint’s Dennis Bernstein featured an exclusive interview with the new mayor of the people’s republic of Berkeley, the first Latino mayor in the city’s history. Mayor Jesse Arreguin responds strong to the Trumps multiple attacks on sanctuary cities.
The day after the new US President is sworn in, Bobby Seale, the co-founder of the Black Panther Party, shares his stories, his reflections, and his strategies of the politics of the revolution with Oakland poet, educator, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge. We hear from these two speakers whose experience includes a range of cultural … Continued
In this episode host Mitch Jeserich speaks with California’s Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier. They touch on the future of the Affordable Care Act, standing up to Trump’s agenda, Russia’s interference in the election and more. Then, he speaks with Robert Weissman, the President of Public Citizen, about what he expects during the Trump presidency.
Democrats are demanding a second hearing for Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos, the Michigan billionaire who seems to know little about public education. We’ll turn to our education correspondent Kevin Kumashiro about the ins and outs of the debate over DeVos. And, Brave New Films presents a new short film focusing on DeVos’ impact on … Continued
In this episode we hear from Jade Begay of the Indigenous Environmental Network about Trump’s announcements concerning the Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines. Then we hear from Lisa Tiny Garcia-Gray, a longtime advocate and activist for the homeless, and Andrea Nieto about a plot of empty land that has been liberated at 36th and … Continued
Winona LaDuke: Trump’s Push to Build Dakota Access & Keystone XL Pipelines is a Declaration of War; Boycott the Banks: Actor Shailene Woodley Calls for Action Against Funders of Dakota Access Pipeline; A Complete Disregard for Democracy: Greenpeace Condemns Trump’s Move on Pipelines & Silencing of EPA; Shailene Woodley on Malia Obama’s Presence at Park … Continued
What is behind the rise of Donald Trump? Guest: Dr. Seth Shostak, alien life in the universe. Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
Donald Trump’s inauguration has sparked a major movement. On today’s show we’ll start with a report from our correspondent Chenjerai Kumanyika who was in the nation’s capital during the weekend’s political activities. And, former Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Rosa Clemente will also share her thoughts on resisting Trump. Plus, what the freeing of Oscar … Continued
As Trump Moves to Advance Dakota Access Pipeline, Former VP Al Gore Calls #DAPL “An Atrocity”; “Women Will Die Because of This”: Planned Parenthood on Trump Signing Anti-Abortion Global Gag Rule; Outright Lies, Constant Tweets & “Alternative Facts”: Inside Trump’s Orwellian War with the Media; “An Inconvenient Sequel”: Al Gore on New Film, Trump, Climate … Continued
we speak with organizers about #TheVillage in Oakland and the direct action involved in providing people shelter.
