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A daily digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, and activism in the public interest, emphasizing the connection between global issues and those in local communities.
Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
A daily digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, and activism in the public interest, emphasizing the connection between global issues and those in local communities. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
Senate Bill 4 the Texas anti-immigrant law, has been blocked by a federal judge offering temporary relief to undocumented communities in the hurricane-impacted state. On today’s show we’ll turn to Julieta Garibay of United We Dream to explore how immigrant communities struggled through Harvey and what political challenges they face from anti-immigrant forces. Then environment … Continued
Hurricane Harvey threatens the safety of two nuclear reactors in South Texas. On today’s show we’ll speak with Paul Gunter of the group Beyond Nuclear about what the dangers are and why there has been no response from authorities. Then, Hamid Khan of the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition will join us to put into context … Continued
With the recent stories of strife between US intelligence agencies and the White House, a new, timely book sheds light on internal strife and corruption within the CIA. Melvin Goodman, a CIA analyst and division chief from 1966 to 1990, has written a new book called Whistleblower at the CIA: An Insider’s Account of the … Continued
Ten years after the sub-prime mortgage crisis kicked off the Great Recession, a new and troubling trend has emerged that once more preys on homebuyers – it’s the contract-for-deed transactions that private equity Wall Street firms are engaging in. We’ll turn to Chuck Collins on our show today to find out who these new “loan … Continued
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has issued his report on national monument designations as per Donald Trump’s request. On today’s show we’ll turn to Cassady Craighill of Greenpeace for an assessment of the report and the work that remains to be done. Then, Zaid Jilani of The Intercept will join us to cover the bizarre attempts … Continued
California’s Bay area braces for two right wing extremist rallies in San Francisco and Berkeley this weekend. On today’s show we’ll speak with Luma Nichol, an organizer who is involved in counter protests. Then, Steve Horn of DeSmogBlog joins us to discuss the massive $300 million racketeering lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners against Greenpeace … Continued
A defiant president Trump rallied in Phoenix, Arizona as though he was running for president once again. Outside the convention center, thousands of activists gathered to say no to Trump’s embrace of white supremacy and the possibility that he may pardon former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On today’s show we’ll go to Phoenix to … Continued
Donald Trump contradicts years of his criticisms of the US military operations in Afghanistan by unveiling his plan to escalate the longest war. On today’s show we’ll turn to independent journalist Emran Feroz to understand what exactly Trump is promising to do. Then, David Dayen joins us to explain why Trump’s Justice Department has ended … Continued
Tens of thousands of anti-racist activists marched in Boston, Massachusetts over the weekend, entirely eclipsing the so-called “Free Speech” rally planned by white supremacists. On the same weekend, more than a hundred groups gathered in Washington DC to call attention to the unjust and racist prison system in the US. On today’s show we’ll turn … Continued
