Flashpoints – November 11, 2022
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: COP27 and the Environmental costs of war. We’ll hear what IPS has to say on the topic and also we’ll feature a free willing discussion with Code-Pink Co-founder, Jodi Evans on COP. And we’ll feature a mini-poetry reading by 16 year old poet and environmental activist, Aniya Butler
Today on the show: RootsAction launches it “Don’t Run Joe” Campaign With an initial focus on New Hampshire. Also, Greg Palast continues to report from the voting front lines of Georgia, as that state gears up for a dramatic runoff between the Rev/Senator and a former famous football player. And our regular segment FOODFIGHT with … Continued
Today on the show: New restrictive voting laws in Georgia disenfranchise thousands in a senatorial race that is crucial to the future of democracy in America. Greg Palast continues to break the story from the voting front lines of the new Jim Crow Georgia. Also a Native American perspective on US elections and self determination … Continued
Today on the Show: The Battle for the vote and the right to vote in Georgia is on. Greg Palast is there with a magnifying glass to the details of the battle!! And An update and on the ongoing federal trial of the extreme right-wing group, Oath Keepers, and their founder–Stewart Rhodes for their role … Continued
Flashpoints – November 4, 2022
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.
Today on the show: US triggered death squads rule the streets of Haiti. Meanwhile, the US plans to open up Guantanamo to house thousands of Haitians, fleeing the violence. Also, former Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, survives an assassination attempt, after being ousted from office by US forces. Khan was holding a protest march in … Continued
Today on our special Day of the Dead show: International Protests to end the US blockade of Cuba. Also, border wars at the US Mexico border, where dozens are being wounded and dying every week
Flashpoints – November 1, 2022
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.
Today on the show: The growing violence in Haiti takes it’s toll on journalists. Flashpoints senior producer Kevin Pina reports on the US sponsored killing fields of Haiti. Also, are Biden’s nuclear policies pouring gas on the flames of a potential nuclear conflagration.