‘Up All Night’ Protests Rock France; ‘Junk: Digging Through America’s Love Affair With Stuff’; Acclaimed Artist Explores Radical Politics Through Performance Art. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
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David Bacon delivers a labor history of Silicon Valley, and how it helps explain the massive diversity problems facing most jet-setting tech firms. Plus: Katherine Isbister on the multi-billion dollar video game industry, and what it is doing to the people – especially children – who play them. Guests David Bacon, veteran labor journalist and … Continued
Hear Hillary Clinton Defend Her Role in Honduras Coup When Questioned by Juan González; “She’s Baldly Lying”: Dana Frank Responds to Hillary Clinton’s Defense of Her Role in Honduras Coup; “America’s Afghan Refugee Crisis”: 15 Years into War, U.S. Urged to Resettle More Displaced Afghans; As John Kerry Visits Hiroshima, U.S. Quietly Launches $1 Trillion … Continued
La Raza Chronicles – April 12, 2016
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Tonight’s program includes a commentary on the international response to the murder of the Honduran indigenous environmental activist, Berta Caseres; an interview about the fightback against immigration raids; the story of a Federico Correa’s journey from a California fieldworker to a Mexican artist with an exhibit at Bellas Artes in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico; … Continued
We speak with writer Ericka Blount about US relations with Cuba and the potential impact Obama’s visit will have on the largest Caribbean island nation of Cuba. Filmmaker Cheo Tyehimba-Taylor talks about the upcoming Game Changers Film Forum happening this Thursday.
Successful launch of reusable rocket; UFOs and the presidential campaign; will a planet hit the earth next month? Guest: Dan Charles, author of book on Nobel Laureate Fritz Haber, who worked for the Nazis Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
Shortening the Work Week, Moving Beyond Work
More than a century ago, the Industrial Workers of the World, or Wobblies, called for the four-hour workday. Should we be considering something similar now? Kathi Weeks explores why radicals should envision a world where work is not central to our existence. She also discusses cutting the work week, without a cut in pay, and … Continued
Jack Blum spent years as a staff attorney for the Senate Anti-Trust Subcommittee specializing in white-collar corporate crime and off-shore tax evasion. He’ll join us for a conversation on what the Panama Papers tell us about the global financial world and the difficulties in stopping questionable business practices. Then, Peter Manseau, author of the book … Continued
HRW Finds Saudis Used US Bombs in Yemen Massacre; Democracy Awakening: Mass Activist Coalition Descends on DC; Clinton Lectures Black Couple About Crime Bill, Issues Non-Apology. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
Democracy Spring: Over 400 Arrested at U.S. Capitol Protesting Corruption & Money in Politics; Lee Fang: Dark Money & Lobbyists Serving as Superdelegates Could Decide the 2016 Race; Beauty Secrets of the Spies: CIA Begins Investing in Skin Care Products That Collect DNA; Death by Gentrification: Alex Nieto Killed by Hail of Police Bullets in … Continued