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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.
As a federal judge issues an unexpected ruling in favor of water protectors against the Dakota Access Pipeline, we’ll turn today to Judith Le Blanc, Director of the Native Organizers Alliance. I spoke with her at the People’s Summit in Chicago before the decision and she’ll explain the importance of the movement at Standing Rock. … Continued
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.
Puerto Ricans boycotted an election over the idea of statehood versus independence or remaining a US territory. On today’s show we’ll speak with activist and academic Rosa Clemente, one of our news correspondents, to try to understand the vote results, and why she and others support full independence from the US. And, we’ll continue our … Continued
Thousands of people attended the People’s Summit in Chicago, Illinois this past weekend. Free Speech TV sent the Rising Up crew to cover it and on today’s show and for the rest of the week, we’ll be bringing you conversations from the activist gathering. First we’ll hear voices of some of the attendees. Then, journalist … Continued
On today’s show we’ll focus on race in the US, a conversation more important today than ever in light of Trump’s electoral college win. Professor Karlos K. Hill will join us to discuss his powerful book, “Beyond The Rope: The Impact of Lynching on Black Culture and Memory.” And, we’ll speak with author and academic … Continued
On today’s show we’ll feature three discussions about talking to the right, particularly in the wake of the election. First, mediator Mark Gerzon will join us for an in-depth discussion about his new book, The Reunited States of America: How We Can Bridge the Partisan Divide. Then, communication expert Sharon Ellison will explain her powerful … Continued
Long-time Middle East expert and author Juan Cole joins us for an in-depth conversation about how Donald Trump is using the attacks in Europe, including the latest London Bridge incident, to further his own agenda in the US and pick a fight with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. We’ll also speak with Cole about why Trump … Continued
The California Senate has passed SB 562 – a landmark bill for a single payer healthcare system in the nation’s most populous state. On today’s show we’ll speak with Michael Lighty of National Nurses United about what the vote means and the political hurdles that remain. And, we’ll hear part 2 of a 2 part … Continued
Activists who documented labor violations at a Chinese factory producing Ivanka Trump shoes have disappeared. The activists are with the group China Labor Watch and on today’s show we’ll speak with Manfred Elfstrom about it. And, we’ll hear part 1 of a 2 part conversation with author Gordon Lafer on his book, The One Percent … Continued
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.
