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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.
First, our daily news headlines. Then, a new survey by the group Data for Progress has found that Democrats can win on a progressive platform. On todays show well speak with Jon Green co-founder of Data for Progress about the report called The Future of the Party. Then, our healthcare correspondent Paul Song joins us … Continued
First, today’s news headlines; then, Andrew Wheeler faces a Senate hearing to lead the Environmental Protection Agency after Scott Pruitts resignation. On our show today Lukas Ross of Friends of the Earth will join us to discuss how Wheeler is just as dangerous to the EPA and public safety as Pruitt was. Then, well go … Continued
First, headlines. Then, as Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces the formation of a so-called Religious Liberty Task Force, we’ll turn to Rachel Laser of Americans United for Separation of Church and State about the dangers of such a task-force and how it can be a license to discriminate. Then, we’ll spend the second half of … Continued
First, headlines. Then, Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi, an international symbol of resistance, has just been released from Israeli custody after many months of incarceration. On our show today we’ll turn to Mazin Qumsiyeh to discuss Tamimi’s release, as well as the Israeli Navy’s hijacking of Freedom Flotilla boats headed to Gaza with supplies. Then, … Continued
On todays show, first our daily headlines; then, we’ll speak with Thanu Yakupityage of 350.org to survey the global heat wave that has enveloped the planet and how media outlets cover them as well as what climate justice activists are planning. Then well turn to Ben Wolcott of Make the Road NY about a report … Continued
First, our daily news headlines. Then, as Pakistans election results trickle in former cricket star-turned anti-corruption activist Imran Khan declares victory as the nations next Prime Minister. On our show today well turn to Junaid Ahmad, assistant professor at the University of Lahore for more. Then, Josh Hoxie of the Institute for Policy Studies connects … Continued
On our show today, first headlines. Then, recent walkouts off the Birthright Israel tours have garnered widespread attention. Well speak with Elon Glickman, a Jewish American who attended the all-expenses paid trip to Israel and confronted the tour guide over the misleading maps that erase Palestinian struggles. Then, 5 years after the Supreme Court gutted … Continued
On today’s show, first our daily headlines. Then, as the Philippines controversial President Rodrigo Duterte has given his third State of the Nation Address where he vowed to continue a brutal drug war that has killed thousands, we’ll turn to Aurora Victoria David, Secretary General of the National Alliance of Filipino Concerns for more, since … Continued
On our show today, first headlines. Then, Donald Trump has started a new war of words with Iran that threatens to escalate into a real war. On our show today veteran journalist Reese Erlich will put the Trump effort to provoke Iran into context. Then, celebrated historian and best-selling author James Loewen joins us to … Continued
On today’s show we’ll look at the main headlines today; Then, we’ll examine whether Trump’s nominee to head the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau – Kathy Kraninger – is qualified. My guest Helaine Olen will analyze Kraninger’s answers at her recent Senate Banking Committee hearing. Then, the Interior Department has proposed making major changes to the … Continued
