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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.
As we continue our election coverage and making sense of what happened and what is to come, we’ll speak with Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka. Baraka will address the blame game that’s already started against third party candidates for Trump’s win, and how important it is for progressives to resist the president elect’s … Continued
Donald Trump pulls off a stunning upset ending a long and contentious election race, upending polls, and liberal expectations. With the GOP in control of the House, Senate, and Presidency, we’ll spend the hour today starting first with how it could have happened. Author and academic Janine Wedel will join us. Her book is called … Continued
Hours before election results begin rolling in, during this most important of elections, we’ll speak with author David Daley today about how Congressional representation is impacted by redistricting and why President Obama’s announced plan to take on the issue after his tenure is so crucial. And, attorney Lisa Bloom joins us. She was representing the … Continued
As the upcoming presidential race sucks up all energy and attention, we’ll turn today to a lesser discussed aspect of our political landscape: how Senate and House elections are shaping up and whether Republicans will lose control of Congressional chambers. My guest David Dayen will pore through several races. And, the Brennan Center for Justice’s … Continued
With just days to go before the November 8th election, we’ll turn to a ballot measure in the state of Maine called Question 5, which, if it passes, could become a model for voting nationwide. Activist Kyle Bailey will join us to discuss the ranked choice voting method that Maine voters will decide on. And, … Continued
Authorities have just destroyed the Calais refugee camp in France displacing thousands of migrants, among them many unaccompanied children. We’ll turn to Sabia Rigby of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, who has been visiting Calais and will share stories of how the refugees created a community that has now been decimated. And, journalist Marcy Wheeler joins … Continued
Millennials energized by Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign are continuing their political revolution by focusing on the 2018 Congressional midterm elections. And, 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. Plus, author James Hoggan will join us to … Continued
As police actions at the Dakota Access protests escalate, more and more activists from around the US are joining the water protectors. On today’s show we’ll go to North Dakota once more to turn to Rose Aguilar, a journalist who has been covering the developing story. And, Iceland’s election results are in. While many in … Continued
Venezuela faces fresh protests after right wing opposition groups took to the streets against President Nicolas Maduro, who is being labeled a dictator. We’ll speak with Miguel Tinker Salas to get a balanced and truthful view of what’s really happening in Venezuela – a perspective you won’t get in the New York Times. And, Arun … Continued
