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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 today’s show we’ll examine a number of foreign policy stories with Kevin Martin of Peace Action, in light of the recent testimonies of US Intelligence heads. We’ll cover North Korea, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, and Venezuela. Then, author Todd Miller on his book, Storming The Wall: Climate Change, Migration, and Homeland Security. Hosted by Sonali … Continued
On today’s show – as Kamala Harris launches her Presidential bid with a splash, we’ll speak with Dr. Stephen Zunes about her problematic positions on Israel and Palestine. Harris has been to the right of even Obama and Feinstein on the issue. Then, Mandy Smithberger on the revolving door between weapons makers and the Department … Continued
Now that the record-breaking government shutdown is over, what lessons can progressives take from the battle that was fought? Our news correspondent Arun Gupta will join us to analyze Nancy Pelosi’s role, the GOP’s insensitivity, and the value of federal government workers. Then single payer advocate Dr. Margaret Flowers will examine the coming fight over … Continued
The longest federal government shutdown in US history has ended – for now. On our show today we’ll speak with Chuck Collins on how the impact of the shutdown on federal workers has highlighted growing economic vulnerability in the US. We’ll also discuss Elizabeth Warren’s new tax plan. Then, Alison Kenner on her new book … Continued
On today’s show we’ll examine the slow-moving coup that the US appears to be backing in Venezuela. Our guest Miguel Tinker Salas will explain who the new self-declared interim President Juan Guaido is, and the missteps that the actual President Nicolas Maduro has taken. Then, as popular opinion on climate change finally returns to back … Continued
On today’s show, we’ll examine in detail the new agreement won by striking Los Angeles teachers, with my guest Chuck Flores of Cal State LA. We’ll also discuss how the strike and its victory can spur other teacher-led revolts. And then Nation Magazine writer D. D. Guttenplan, will join us to discuss his new book … Continued
On today’s show we’ll analyze the details of the GOP’s so-called compromise bill to end the government shutdown with our immigration correspondent Juan Escalante. Then, as the World Economic Forum is held in Davos, Switzerland, Oxfam releases its annual report on global inequality. Paul O’Brien of Oxfam America will discuss the report. Hosted by Sonali … Continued
On today’s show we’ll examine the bombshell reports by BuzzFeed about President Trump instructing his attorney Michael Cohen to pursue a real estate deal in Russia and then lie to Congress about it, and the Wall Street Journal report about Trump instructing Cohen to try to rig online polls in his favor. My guest Paul … Continued
On today’s show we’ll cover the first Annual Indigenous People’s March in Washington DC with the father-daughter team of indigenous activists Chase and Tokata Iron Eyes. Then we’ll cover the launch of the billion-dollar corporate-led Alliance to End Plastic Waste and expose it for the green-washing effort it appears to be. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
On today’s show we’ll cover the first Annual Indigenous People’s March in Washington DC with the father-daughter team of indigenous activists Chase and Tokata Iron Eyes. Then we’ll cover the launch of the billion-dollar corporate-led Alliance to End Plastic Waste and expose it for the green-washing effort it appears to be. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
