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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.
Governor Matt Bevin of Kentucky has dropped dental and vision coverage for 460,000 poor and disabled Kentuckians as a cruel and vindictive response to a judge’s ruling against his work requirements plan. On our show we’ll speak with Sam Brooke of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Then, our education correspondent Kevin Kumashiro will analyze several … 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.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is the President-elect of Mexico, sweeping to victory on Sunday in highly anticipated elections. The left-leaning leader has been compared to Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn but my guest Roberto Flores likens him more to Barack Obama. Then we’ll get a special report from our field correspondent Nic Cha Kim as … 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.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement, causing a political frenzy among Republicans to replace him with a staunch right wing extremist, and some Democrats determined to stop a new Trump nominee. On our show today Constitutional expert, author, and academic Corey Brettschneider will join us to examine Kennedy’s legacy on the court, … Continued
The Supreme Court handed down yet another devastating ruling on Wednesday in the case of Janus V. AFSCME. The five conservatives ruled in favor of a man named Mark Janus who challenged his union dues. The decision, although expected, was still a blow to organized labor. On our show today we’ll turn to Jean Ross, … Continued
The Supreme Court rules in favor of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban by a 4-5 vote in a devastating decision for civil rights. On our show today we’ll turn to Zahra Billoo of the Council on American Islamic Relations for what the decision means, what dissenting judges said, and what’s next for the fight for civil … Continued
Mass protests have continued in East Pittsburg since last week when a police officer killed a 17-year old African American boy named Antwon Rose with 3 shots fired to his back. Rose was a popular and ambitious high school student. On our show today, we’ll speak with our newest correspondent Jasiri X, who has been … Continued
The Supreme Court is expected to rule any day on a critical case regarding public sector unions. The court earlier this year heard arguments in the case Janus Vs. AFSCME at the heart of which is the ability of public unions to survive. The case has been brought by the same forces pushing so-called Right … Continued
