Flashpoints – July 2, 2021
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.
Flashpoints
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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Today on the show: We continue our drumbeat coverage of the opponents of the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine, being built on sacred Indian grounds in rural Nevada. Also Greg Palast Returns to report on today’s devastating supreme court ruling against voter rights
Greg Palast Returns For Another Election Crimes Bulletin
Today on the Show: A major witness in the United States’ Department of Justice case against Julian Assange has admitted to fabricating key accusations in the indictment against the Wikileaks founder: Also investigative news bloodhound, Greg Palast battling it out with the vote bandits in Georgia: And we’re honored to feature an extended interview with … Continued
Today on a very special edition of the Show: The story of how a former senior producer for Flashpoints broke wide open the 21st century probe into the study of UFOs now known as UAPS. We also take listener calls.
Today on the Show: United Farm Workers President, Teresa Romero speaks out against the legal setback for the UFW’s ability to organize in the fields. Also, Ogala Sioux leader, Chase Iron-Eyes talks about the battle for Indigenous rights, and to save the life of Leonard Peltier. And remembering the visionary political work of the late … Continued
Today on the Show: Eric Chavin, George Floyds shielded murderer in blue given 22 plus years. We’ll hear reactions from George Floyd’s brothers on the verdict: Also the violence continues at the border, as VP Harris tries to rationalize and explain away her administration failure to dramatic change the plight of refugee children and families:and … Continued
Today on the show, former president and Fanmi Lavalas leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide was taken by ambulance to a jet this morning to fly to Cuba for an undisclosed health issue. The rumor mill says he’s caught COVID-19. We’ll also discuss govt run gangs, kidnappings and the corruption of President Moise Jovenel’s regime as the backdrop … Continued
Today on the Show: Remembering Óscar and Valeria, two Salvadoran migrants, father and daughter, who tragically drowned crossing the Río Grande two years ago. Also, a look at the profound failure of the Biden/Harris administration to deal with the immigration nightmare that thousands of Central Americans, Mexicans and Haitians face every day.
Today on the Show: Mitch McConnell and the senate’s white citizen’s council filibuster against voter rights. Also Immigrant and Indigenous groups in support of the just immigration reform law will deliver their message directly to their Congressional representative, Mike Thompson and will hold a car caravan to show community support for this crucial legislation. A … Continued
Today on the show: A genocide whistleblower is nominated for the Order of Canada. The whistle-blower, Kevin Annett, is a former United Church minister who first publicized evidence of the deaths of native children in 1995,and continued his campaign at enormous personal cost for over a quarter century. Also, did Antioch cops kill 3o year-old … Continued