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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.
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Robert Jensen analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, Greece and Germany strike a deal – we’ll navigate the ins and outs of the austerity vs. democracy debate with my guest Harry Konstantinidis. And the next episode of the Henry A. Wallace National Security Forum features James Bamford. … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Rahul Mahajan analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, the powerhouse economies of the global South have just launched a new bank – it’s an alternative to the World Bank and IMF. We’ll turn to Sameer Dossani about how the BRICS bank could offer alternatives during crises like … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Cristina Mislan analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, a year has passed since the brutal Israeli war on Gaza. We’ll spend the hour today with intrepid journalist and writer Max Blumenthal. His new book is called The 51-Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza. In a staged … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Chenjerai Kumanyika analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, is San Francisco really a sanctuary city? In the wake of a fatal shooting allegedly by an undocumented immigrant, we’ll speak with Supervisor John Avalos who authored the “Due Process for All” ordinance. And, we’ll feature the next episode … 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.
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Rahul Mahajan analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, as negotiators for the US and Iran scramble to meet a deadline for a nuclear deal, we’ll find out how close they are, with my guest USC Professor Muhammad Sahimi. And, the next episode in the Henry A. Wallace … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Rahul Mahajan analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, Greeks reject austerity measures in a historic referendum and Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resigns. We’ll turn to Costas Panayotakis for more. And, Is Puerto Rico, the US’s Greece? Jubilee USA’s Andrew will explain if the analogy holds. Plus, as … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Acclaimed writer and talk show host Tavis Smiley discusses his new book My Journey with Maya, about the late, great Maya Angelou. Smiley will also discuss his earlier book Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King’s final year.
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Chenjerai Kumanyika analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, Max Blumenthal joins us to discuss the latest on Israeli-Palestinian politics. His new book is The 51-Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza. And, we’ll hear the next interview from the Henry A. Wallace National Security Forum, produced by … Continued
On this episode of Uprising with Sonali: Robert Jensen analyses breaking news of the day. Plus, Patrisse Cullors, one of the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement reflects on the gay marriage ruling, the politics of intersectionality, Bree Newsome, and more. And, actor and activist Mike Farrell, President of Death Penalty Focus, discusses how … Continued
