Letters and Politics
10:00 AM Pacific Time: Monday - Thursday
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Letters and Politics – The “Border Surge”
In conversation about the “Border Surge” and 20 year militarization of the border with journalist Todd Miller who has been covering the southern border for the past 10 years. His forthcoming book is called Border Patrol Nation. Nelson Mandela Speaks at the UN in 1990.
Letters and Politics – Legal Analysis of SCOTUS Same Gender Marriage Rulings
Analysis of SCOTUS Same Gender Marriage decisions with Jessica Mason Pieklo, Senior Legal Analyst, RH Reality Check. Alysia Abbot, author of Fairyland.
Letters and Politics – The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 with Gary May, professor of History at the University of Delaware. Bending Toward Justice: The Voting Rights Act and the Transformation of American Democracy. David Margolic, author of Dreadful the Short Life and Gay Times of John Horne Burns.
Letters and Politics – The 1917 Espionage Act
Journalist Kevin Gosztola on the Espionage Act charges against Edward Snowden. William Thomas on the history of the Espionage Act of 1917. Norman Solomon on the media.
Letters and Politics – Hearing on NSA Surveillance
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on NSA Program. Shahid Buttar, Director of the Bill of Rights Defence Committee. Jonathon Alter.
The History and Future of a Rising Sea
On today’s show Mitch Jeserich speaks to Brian Fagan, anthropologist and author of the book The Attacking Ocean. The sea level started rising again 150 years ago and with the onset of the 20th century it rises to an unprecedented level.