Ted Cruz takes first place in the Republican caucus; Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton end in a statistical dead heat. We’ll talk to Ruth Coniff, who’s been covering the campaign from on the ground, Isaiah Poole, who’s following it from Washington, and Craig Holman, who’s tracking the money behind the campaigns. Plus: John Burris joins … Continued
We take you into the history of the people and organizations currently mounting an armed occupation of the Malheur wildlife refuge in Oregon. Plus: The Bernie Sanders campaign has re-started a national conversation about single-payer healthcare – we go inside the numbers of his proposal with the economist who helped to generate them. Guests: David … Continued
We look at Bernie Sanders’ and Hillary Clinton’s proposals–how much do they plan on spending and how much taxing if elected? Then in the second half, an omnibus bill just passed in Congress. It includes provisions about visa waivers for people who have traveled to the Middle East which some organizations are labeling discriminatory. Last, we’ll … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: The real truth about Trump’s big lie. Was there cheering after 911? And if so who was doing the alleged cheering from New Jersey? Also, Bernie Sanders pro-war foreign policy leaves a great many open questions and a lot fo be desired. We’ll have an update on what many are calling stolen … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: How Saudi gulf money fuels international terror. Also, the French government cancels 350 march against climate change, long planned to coincide with upcoming climate talks in Paris. Bernie Sanders at Georgetown explains his brand of Socialism, Later, an encore presentation of Flashpoints poet on assignment, Aurora Levins Morales, Questions for the Corporate … Continued
With Richard Wolff, Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the New School University in New York City. He is host the the radio show Economic Update from WBAI in New York. By now, everyone knows that Bernie Sanders calls … Continued
“The Jury Never Heard It”: Richard Glossip to Be Executed in Oklahoma Today Despite New Evidence; Robert Reich: Donald Trump & Jeb Bush Plans Would Slash Taxes for the 1 Percent; Bernie Sanders Tells the Truth: Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich on His Surging Campaign. Click Here to Donate to KPFA Today
“The Jury Never Heard It”: Richard Glossip to Be Executed in Oklahoma Today Despite New Evidence; Robert Reich: Donald Trump & Jeb Bush Plans Would Slash Taxes for the 1 Percent; Bernie Sanders Tells the Truth: Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich on His Surging Campaign. Click Here to Donate to KPFA Today
Greek PM Tsipras Resigns, Calls for New Election as Left Wing of Syriza Splits to Form New Party; Sen. Bernie Sanders: From Greece to Puerto Rico, the Financial Rules Are Rigged to Favor the 1%; Global Warming Worsens California Drought as July Becomes Hottest Month on Record; In Victory for Corporations, Court Rejects Rule on … Continued
Uprising with Sonali: Courtney Morris analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, Yemen faces a massive humanitarian catastrophe. We’ll speak with the Wall Street Journal’s UN correspondent about why the news isn’t getting more attention. And, Norman Solomon joins us to discuss why Bernie Sanders needs a push on his foreign policy platform. Plus, Zachary … Continued
