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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 wave of anti-Semitic threats and attacks appear to be part of a growing trend of right-wing verbal and physical violence that has infected the nation since Donald Trump took over the White House. We’ll speak with Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center. And, Abigail Dillen of Earthjustice joins us to discuss the … Continued
Featuring: “I Am Not Your Negro” (James Baldwin), A Companion Edition To The Documentary Film. Voices That Change The World,” from the Pacifica Radio Archives.
As thousands of people gather in downtown Los Angeles for an immigrant rights rally we’ll air a special report today featuring immigrant voices speaking with our correspondent Tami Hamada Woronoff. And, as the House moves to strip funding from Planned Parenthood and even eliminate abortion rights, we’ll speak with Christine Grimaldi of Rewire News who’s … 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.
Less than a month into the Trump Administration, one scandal after another has broken out. On today’s show, we’ll begin with a look at what Michael Flynn’s resignation as National Security Advisor means. My guest, former CIA officer and counter terrorism official, Larry Johnson will explain. Then, we’ll turn to the other big news: the … Continued
The world remains stubbornly silent on the persistent extermination of Rohingya Muslims in Burma, where the besieged minority faces on-going horrors including rape as a weapon. We’ll turn to Simon Billeness, Executive Director of the International Campaign for the Rohingya for more. And, the Oroville Dam in California’s Sacramento Valley faces imminent danger, prompting the … Continued
Americans are exercising their democratic power to protect their healthcare, much to the dismay of Republican lawmakers intent on repealing the Affordable Care Act. On today’s show, we’ll speak with Sarah Chaisson Warner, the Campaign Director for the Family Economic Security Program at People’s Action. And, indigenous filmmaker Paulette Moore joins us to discuss her … 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.
The first deportations and raids under Donald Trump have begun. In Arizona a mother of 2 was separated from her children and sent to Mexico after 2 decades of living in the US, and in LA, about a 100 people were rounded up by ICE. We’ll speak with Christine Neumann-Ortiz of Voces De La Frontera. … 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.
