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How does the GOP’s vision of healthcare reform differ from the Affordable Care Act? On today’s show we’ll turn to our healthcare correspondent Paul Song for an in-depth analysis of the Republican Party’s attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare. And, Jonathan Perez of the Immigrant Youth Coalition joins us to discuss the widespread fear that … Continued
Donald Trump continues to act unhinged with a series of angry tweets over the weekend accusing President Obama of tapping his phones. Trump’s baseless assertions eclipsed calls for his attorney general to resign and came just before the release of his Muslim Ban Version 2.0. We’ll turn to journalist Marcy Wheeler for more. And, we’ll … Continued
Excerpts of the 6 part series Capitalism. Capitalism has been the engine of unprecedented economic growth and social transformation. With the fall of the communist states and the triumph of “neo- liberalism,” capitalism is by far the world’s dominant ideology. But how much do we understand about how it originated, and what makes it work? … Continued
On today’s show we’ll focus on economic issues and the Presidential election. First, a look at the labor movement in light of the Presidential election, and how the history of the so-called Right To Work legislation traces back to 19th century Chicago. Author Cedric de Leon will join us to discuss his new book on … Continued
Donald Trump just gave his first address to a joint session of Congress. We’ll dissect his speech, his contradictions, and the things that were left unsaid with Richard Eskow, Senior Fellow with the Campaign for Americas Future. And, we’ll go to London to speak with a pre-eminent British historian of the Third Reich. Sir Richard … Continued
Activists in cities around the country are mobilizing to protect their undocumented neighbors and friends from raids by ICE agents. One such city is Pasadena, California, where a large gathering took place on Monday to demand action from the city council. We’ll bring you a special report on it. And, Karen Dolan of the Institute … Continued
Democrats chose Thomas Perez over Keith Ellison in DNC elections over the weekend. We’ll speak with analyst Doug Henwood about what it means for the future of the Democratic Party. Doug will also cover the recent Conservative Political Action Committee meeting and Donald Trump’s announcement of sharp increases to military spending. And, after a historic … Continued
A white Kansas man has been arrested and charged in the killing of an Indian man and the injuring of another two men. We’ll speak with Arun Kundnani about the incident and how it constitutes a hate crime. And, after the flames at Oceti Sakowin camp at Standing Rock, North Dakota have abated, we’ll speak … Continued
With millions of Americans newly accessing health insurance, Republicans are having a tough time facing their constituents in town hall meetings and offering a good enough replacement for the Affordable Care Act. On our show today we’ll turn to Dr. Carol Paris, President of Physicians for a National Health Program, for why the only alternative … Continued
With the release of two memos from the Department of Homeland Security, millions of undocumented immigrants in the US face an uncertain future. On today’s show we’ll have an in-depth discussion with attorney Meeth Soni of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center about what the memos outline, how the policies will change from the Obama era, … Continued
