It’s not just the water that is bad in Flint, Michigan. And it’s not just Flint. Can you say neo-liberal economics? PLUS: a new course in Awakening Joy from James Baraz. With host Kris Welch.
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Trump Absent, GOP Presidential Candidates Face Off on Syria, Planned Parenthood and Islamophobia; Former Salt Lake City Mayor Sues Bush Admin. Officials for Mass Surveillance During 2002 Olympics; “Audrie & Daisy”: Mother of Audrie Pott, Teen Who Committed Suicide After Assault, Tells Her Story; Maryville Rape Survivor Daisy Coleman Meets Mom of Teen Who Killed … Continued
We discuss Hip Hop artist Raw G’s upcoming performance. Later we discuss the NYC Teacher Fired for Lessons About Central Park Five and diversity on college campuses.
Mythic News-Medicine Radio Caroline hosts long-time ally, Micah Nelson, master Medicine plant alchemist (for real), as we explore toxic realities: lead in water= collapsing Empire, methane leaks, that everything is telling us its story and guiding us to healing, planetary tonics and entheogenic sacraments of kinship. www.al-qemi.com
We think about recessions as crises and growth as normal — but what if it isn’t anymore? James Galbraith joins us for a asweeping look at how the idea of normal growth entered the world of economic thought — and why it may not be useful anymore. Guests: James Galbraith, Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Chair … Continued
“The Settlers”: New Film Reveals History & Consequences of Israeli Settlements on Palestinian Land; Covering War to End War: New Film Recounts Life & Legacy of James Foley, Journalist Killed by ISIS.
Today on Flashpoints: We’ll have a special report on the take down of the Bundy brothers from a reporter who arrived at the scene before the ambulance. Also, evictions proceed in the Bayview, signed by the new liberal feminist sheriff. And we’ll feature an eye witness account of the bloody war in Syria and the … Continued
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors approved a day of remembrance for Mario Woods, the 26-year-old Bayview resident who was shot and killed by San Francisco police on Dec. 2, 2015. The day will be observed in the city on July 22nd, which is Woods’ birthday. In addition, Supervisor David … Continued
With Journalist Arun Gupta, a co-founder of The Indypendent and the Occupied Wall Street Journal. He is writing a book on the decline of America empire for Haymarket books. And Henry Giroux, scholar and cultural critic. One of the founding theorists of critical pedagogy in the United States, and author of several books including his most recent, … Continued
These are not great times for electoral politics in America. Our primary system has put wind in the sails of a demagogue riding xenophobia and bigotry to the ballot box. Our principal legislative institution keeps flirting with the idea of actually shutting down the government it is in charge of. And a handful of billionaires … Continued