Long-time political activist Ajamu Baraka on Sandra Bland’s arrest and death; Bernie Sanders; and Black Lives Matter. Last night the Texas Department of Public Safety released video of Sandra Bland’s arrest from a dashboard camera. And Christian Hageseth, author of the book Big Weed: An Entrepreneur’s High-Stakes Adventures in the Budding Legal Marijuana Business. About the … Continued
Democratic Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley were interrupted by Black Lives Matter protests during the Netroots conference in Arizona. Excerpts from Sanders’ and O’Malley’s speeches, and an interview with Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement. And Johanna Fernandez on Mumia Abu-Jamal, his health, and writing. Fernandez is editor of Writing on … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Courtney Morris analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, Caroline Fredrickson, President of the American Constitution Society, details the myriad ways in which women are being hurt by the US economy. Her book is called Under the Bus: How Working Women Are Being Run Over. And, actor and … Continued
On Thursday, President Obama granted clemency to 46 prisoners, including 14 who faced life without parole. Many of the commutations went to crack offenders. We speak to Cynthia Roseberry, director of the Clemency Project 2014, and Reynolds Wintersmith, who once faced life in prison for selling crack but was freed last year after receiving clemency. … Continued
Could Historic Iran Nuclear Deal Transform the Middle East?;#ThisIsACoup: Greeks Denounce Bailout Deal That Calls for New Round of Austerity;The Austerity Candidate? Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Launches Presidential Bid on Anti-Union Record;”Something Big Is Happening”: John Nichols on Bernie Sanders’ Surge and Rising Power of Movements;”Another Chance at Life”: Man Granted Clemency Last Year Reacts … Continued
What will be the fall-out of the Greek negotiations with the EU—more imposed austerity, or inspiration for Europe’s left? James Galbraith, who advised the Greek finance ministry, shares his views. Plus: Bernie Sanders as told to John Nichols. AND: Dying to Know, a new documentary about Ram Dass and Timothy Leary. With host Kris Welch.
“A Europe of Equals”: Report from Athens as Greek Voters Seek Alternatives to Austerity;Economist Richard Wolff on Roots of Greek Crisis, Debt Relief & Rise of Anti-Capitalism in Europe;A Socialist Surge in the U.S.? Bernie Sanders Draws Record Crowds, Praises Greek Anti-Austerity Vote
“A Europe of Equals”: Report from Athens as Greek Voters Seek Alternatives to Austerity;Economist Richard Wolff on Roots of Greek Crisis, Debt Relief & Rise of Anti-Capitalism in Europe;A Socialist Surge in the U.S.? Bernie Sanders Draws Record Crowds, Praises Greek Anti-Austerity Vote
Overflow crowds cheer Bernie Sanders’ bid for the presidency: do we have a progressive majority electorate yet? Plus:Michelle Goldberg with her biography of the audacious Indra Devi. with host Kris Welch.
Death Penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Anti-Execution State Brings Complications, Not Closure; Ralph Nader on Bernie Sanders’ Presidential Bid & His Unanswered Letters to the White House.
