Flashpoints – November 6, 2025
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Featured Episode
In Conversation with Dr. Melina Abdullah and Kali Akuno
Hard Knock Radio dug into the day after the election with Professor Melina Abdullah of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson. We opened with a sober check on the victory talk. Akuno warned that establishment power will not sit still. He expects two immediate counter moves in New York. First, a … Continued
Mounting Evidence the MAGA Spell Has Been Broken/As a Blue Wave Looms, What Will Trump Do to Rig the Next Election?/Nancy Pelosi’s Former Chief of Staff on Her Decision to Retire
Mounting Evidence the MAGA Spell Has Been Broken We begin with mounting evidence the MAGA spell has been broken and that the obvious damage Trump is doing to America is finally arousing a silent majority to end his destructive reign of error, incompetence and chaos. Joining us is Rick Wilson, a renowned political strategist, infamous … Continued
The Visionary Activist Show – Full Moon Mamdani True Halloween
Full Moon Mamdani True Halloween Caroline welcomes (first half) astro*politico practitioner, Rachel Lang – Mayor Pro Tem of Ojai California Riding the Heartening Woofiness of Now, By Honoring David Graeber’s departing words to us, “Remember that human societies have had the capacity to change, in a seeming historic instant, from authoritarian to egalitarian…” Rachel … Continued
Tanith Lee (1947-2015) and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (1942-2025). This programhonors two master practitioners of horror, fantasy and science fiction, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Tanith Lee, with two interviews back to back. In the first, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro joins Richard A. Lupoff to speak with Tanith Lee, recorded in San Jose in 1983. In the second, Richard Wolinsky speaks with Chelsea Quinn Yarbro about her historical horror fiction, recorded in late 1978 or early 1979. Also: Review of “Stereophonic” at the Curran Theatre through November 23, 2025. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Models of municipal socialism • Albania, a personal view of history
Gabriel Hetland, author of this article, looks to Venezuela for a model of municipal socialism • Lea Ypi, author of Indignity, looks into her grandmother’s story and unfolds a rich history of Albania and its environment
President of the National Association of LGBTQ journalists (NLGJA.org) Ken Miguel talks about how the organization promotes queer visibility and accuracy in the media (interviewed by Brian DeShazor).
How might understanding the experiences of disability help us be more curious about our own and others’ minds and bodies? And, most importantly, how might any of that help us be kinder and more patient with ourselves and each other? I’m profoundly grateful to legal scholar and disability media-maker Qudsiya Naqui for proposing today’s topic. Qudsiya Naqui: law.udc.edu/qudsiya-naqui/ … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – November 6, 2025
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – November 6, 2025
On today’s show: “My Community Is Under Invasion from Our Own Federal Gov’t”: Evanston Mayor Decries ICE Raids in Illinois “Taken: The Agents Raiding Communities and the People Trying to Stop Them”: Maria Hinojosa “Fire in Every Direction”: Palestinian Author Tareq Baconi on Gaza, Zionism & Embracing Queerness Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning … Continued