Vermont Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders just announced he will challenge all comer (Hillary!) for the Democratic nomination for president. Is he for real? PLUS: unless Congress can compromise (do not hold your breath) the Patriot Act will fade away at midnight on Sunday—thanks to Edward Snowden? AND!!! a Memorial Day rant from Scoop Nisker! With … Continued
Guest: John Nichols is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation Magazine. He is the author of several books including his latest co-written with Senator Bernie Sanders “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.” His latest article in the Nation is Democracy Dies at “The Washington Post” …and oligarchy lives. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
First, Ralph welcomes economist James Henry to discuss the Trump administration’s latest attempts to disable our corporate watchdogs and dismantle the IRS. Then, Ralph is joined by America’s Number One Populist Jim Hightower to get his take on what’s been happening in our government, and how to fight back. GUESTS: James Henry is an economist, … Continued
The Democrats as a Vision Starved Blob Made up of Candidates, Billionaire Donors and Data Addled Consultants
Trump Wins by Calling the System Rigged, While the Democrats Remain Silent
Will the FBI Survive a Fanatical Pro-Trump Ideologue?
On this week’s episode, Professor Wolff discusses how major pharmaceutical companies (CVS, United Healthcare, Cigna) are complicit in the opioid crisis in the United States. Then,he highlights a successful food co-op in Minneapolis and explains the inauthenticity of mainstream discourse on the U.S. economy. Finally, Professor Wolff interviews Richard “RJ” Eskow, Bernie Sanders’ speechwriter, an … Continued
On today’s show: Wanted for War Crimes: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over Gaza Despite White House Pressure, 19 U.S. Senators Back Bernie Sanders’s Bills to Block Arms Sales to Israel “Pay Up!”: At COP29, Poor Countries Demand $1 Trillion a Year in Climate Finance “They’re Expanding Fossil Fuels”: Indian Activist Harjeet … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. More than 40 arrested during pro-Palestine protest in Washington, D.C. Bernie Sanders urges support for “historic” bill that could block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. American envoy says peace deal between Israel and Hezbollah is … Continued
Guest: John Nichols is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation Magazine. He is the author of several books including his latest co-written with Senator Bernie Sanders “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.” His latest article in the Nation is John Thune Once Objected to Trump. Does He Have the Courage to Do So … Continued
The Greatest Failure of Federal Law Enforcement in History Thanks to Garland, McConnell, and Roberts
Senator Murphy Agrees With Bernie That Democrats Have Abandoned the Working Class
Saudi Arabia and Iran Get Closer in Anticipation of a Trump Presidency
The Greatest Failure of Federal Law Enforcement in History Thanks to Garland, McConnell, and Roberts
Senator Murphy Agrees With Bernie That Democrats Have Abandoned the Working Class
Saudi Arabia and Iran Get Closer in Anticipation of a Trump Presidency
