Letters and Politics – January 22, 2025

Letters and Politics

A look at burning political issues and debates and their historical context within the US and worldwide, hosted by Mitch Jeserich.

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Guests: Sonali Kolhatkar is an award-winning multimedia journalist and Senior Editor at YES! Media.  She is also the host of Rising Up with Sonali, a nationally syndicated TV and radio program that airs on Pacifica Radio.  Books: Rising Up;  Bleeding Afghanistan; and her forthcoming Talking About Abolition will be released in 2025. Anthony LeRoy Westerling … Continued


Letters and Politics

The L.A. Wildfires: People Tell Their Stories

Guest: Cary Harrison is host of “Rethinking Heroes” Friday mornings on KPFK in Los Angeles. Cary received “Best Commentary” from the Associated Press, was honored by the UN for his Environmental and Peace work, and teaches critical thinking and media literacy to international students around the world.   Photo: The Palisades Fire consumes a beach … Continued


Guest: Sonali Kolhatkar is an award-winning multimedia journalist and Senior Editor at YES! Media.  She is also the host of Rising Up with Sonali, a nationally syndicated TV and radio program that airs on Pacifica Radio. Then, extended portions of the L.A. Fire Department updating the situation.   Resources: Los Angeles Fire Department (Alerts) Palisades … Continued