Making Contact

Making Contact – January 2, 2026

Covering the movements, issues and people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang. Sign up for program alerts and sneak peeks from Making Contact at: http://ow.ly/1FkV30aq1z2


Economic Update

The Center Cannot Hold (REPEAT)

This program begins by analyzing the political monopoly (aka “The Center”) operated by the GOP and Dems in the US: its organization and dominance until the last few years. The monopoly deteriorates as both GOP and Dem coalitions suffer splits and cracks opening opportunities for radical political shifts and perhaps new parties. The context of … Continued


On today’s show, I’ll be presenting conservative and progressive perspectives around public lands and its perilous future under the Trump administration’s “drill baby drill” policy.  We’ll hear from David Jenkins of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship and Hollin Kretzmann of Center for Biological Diversity.   We’ll switch gears and speak to friends of the show Stacy Malkan … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! – January 2, 2026

On today’s show: Headlines Mamdani Takes Oath at Abandoned NYC Subway Station to Highlight Plan to Improve Public Transit Zohran Mamdani Supporters Celebrate “Politics of Optimism” at His Inauguration AOC, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams & Poet Cornelius Eady: Voices from the Mamdani Inauguration “I Will Govern as a Democratic Socialist”: Watch Zohran Mamdani & … Continued