Today hear a recent talk by Professor Sarah Haley about her new groundbreaking book “No Mercy Here: Gender, Punishment and the Making of Jim Crow Modernity.” Drawing upon black feminist criticism and a diverse array of archival materials, Sarah Haley uncovers how black women were imprisoned and brutalized in the late 19th century and early … Continued
Ralph talks to literacy expert, Nancy Newman about how to raise passionate readers; and law professor, Alexandra Lahav tells us how a “litigious society” is actually vital to a functioning democracy.
As President Trump moves to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., we look at two moments where we found ourselves at a similar crossroads. First, the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans 75 years ago. Then, how people fought to stop the Muslim registry after 9/11. Featuring: Satsuki Ina, documentarian; Mutsu Homma, Roy Ebihara, George Murihiro, … Continued
With Host Ilan Pappé. Co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff welcomes investigative reporter Bob Hennelly to talk about immigration.
Less than a month into the Trump Administration, one scandal after another has broken out. On today’s show, we’ll begin with a look at what Michael Flynn’s resignation as National Security Advisor means. My guest, former CIA officer and counter terrorism official, Larry Johnson will explain. Then, we’ll turn to the other big news: the … Continued
In First Solo Press Conference, Trump Attacks Media, Claims Admin Running Like “Fine-Tuned Machine”; Why Did ICE Arrest & Imprison a 23-Year-Old DREAMer and DACA Recipient Living Legally in the U.S.? Undocumented Mother in Sanctuary in Denver Church: I’ve Paid Taxes for 20 Years, Why Hasn’t Trump? Does New Labor Secretary Nominee Alex Acosta Have … Continued
In cities across the nation, many business owners decided to not conduct business as usual, in response to the national day of action, titled, “A Day Without Immigrants,” a combination boycott/strike aimed at showing how much immigrants contribute to the economy and society. The action is in direct-response to Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, which includes … Continued
Talkies guest host, Vylma V, offers an update on freed Puerto Rican political prisoner Oscar Lopez Rivera, when she interviews Oscar’s lawyer, Chicago attorney, Jan Susler, live from Puerto Rico. This show also includes a segment on Bay Area Comedian Alicia Dattner’s new show, Eat, Pray, Laugh at the Marsh in Berkeley and ends … Continued
In this episode host Mitch Jeserich speaks with John Nichols of the Nation Magazine about Trump’s new nominee for Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta after Andrew Puzder withdrew his nomination.
