Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire, but Israel limits aid into Gaza; Health workers launch 5-day strike against Kaiser, largest workplace action in history of union; California caps insulin … Continued
Today on the show: Our weekly segment Genocide-Watch with Sam Husseini and special correspondent, Jennifer Lowenstein. What kind of truce is it when the Israelis continue to control every aspect of Palestinian life and continue to threaten a purge of Palestinians from Palestine. And bombs away on the coast of Venezuela. What’s next on … Continued
Davey opens by flagging a broader cultural chill: institutions soft-pedaling Black history (e.g., museum text that erases “slavery”) and artists being penalized for political speech. That lands close to home with news out of St. Louis: after releasing two political tracks during a heated mayoral race, Tef Poe is suddenly the target of a law-enforcement … Continued
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
A celebration of the art of poetry and prose with Jack Foley, Nina Serrano, and Jovelyn Richards.
Sam Roberts discusses how to stock your pantry for maximum kitchen-based plant magic this fall and winter. During this episode they detail tools and ingredients that are good to have on hand for the modern kitchen witch, and explore plant allies in cooking as spellwork. Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. Additionally … Continued
In his latest book, Lawrence Grossberg describes ways of thinking that have laid the foundation for the development of contemporary Western theory. Two of the thinkers he writes about are Friedrich Nietzsche, who “rejected the enlightenments,” and Stuart Hall, a pioneer in the field of cultural studies. (Encore presentation.) Lawrence Grossberg, On the Way to Theory Duke University Press, … Continued
On October 9th, Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya announced what he called a permanent ceasefire, declaring that Gaza had “endured two years of genocide” and would “never belong to its enemies.” Veteran investigative journalist and co-founder of Drop Site News Jeremy Scahill joins hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah to take us inside the Gaza ceasefire … Continued
Guest: Scot Danforth is the Jack H. and Paula A. Hassinger Chair in Education and Professor of Disability Studies at Chapman University. He is the author of several books including his latest, An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights.
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