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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 our show today well discuss three health-related stories. First, investigative journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer has written an urgent new book Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change. She’ll explain what Lyme disease is, how it is spreading more rapidly, and how little we know about its testing and treatment. Then, a new investigative report … Continued
Today, well explore activism and faults in the US Constitution. First, journalist, historian, and organizer L.A. Kauffman has a new book out called Direct Action: Protest and the Reinvention of American Radicalism, that couldn’t have been released at a better time. Kauffman will explore the history of past movements and the lessons that we can … Continued
On our show today we’ll turn to Syria. First, author and journalist Robin Yassin-Kassab based in the UK who has closely been following the war in his homeland, and who brings a fact-based progressive perspective to the complex issue. Then, we’ll turn to Syrian American journalist and author Alia Malek, whose new book is just … Continued
On todays program, well look into ways to fight racism and the importance of connecting activists. First, anti-racist author Paul Kivel joins us to discuss his acclaimed book Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work For Racial Justice – the book is just out in its fourth revised and updated edition – perfectly timed for … Continued
On our show today, we’ll have a one-hour special, sharing the story of Anthony Ray Hinton. The Alabama native spent nearly 30 years on death row for crimes he did not commit and finally won his release in 2015. Well spend part of the show with Hinton to discuss his remarkable book about his experiences … Continued
As more than a hundred refugees from Central America arrived at the US border with Mexico earlier this week American immigration authorities have begun letting a handful trickle in through the border to process their asylum applications. On our show today Laura Carlsen will join us from Mexico for more. Then, as part of our … 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 our show today, Aaron Glantz, senior reporter for the Center for Investigative Reporting will share his new and in-depth research into racial discrimination in housing loans and how the age-old practice of redlining has apparently persisted decades after the Fair Housing Act. Then, long-time feminist author and academic Cynthia Enloe will join us for … Continued
Korean leaders Moon Jae In and Kim Jong Un meet at a historic border summit, signing an agreement that could lead to lasting peace in the region. As Donald Trump prepares for his own meeting with Mr. Kim, we’ll turn once more to Christine Ahn for analysis of what happened at the summit. Then, EPA … Continued
Anti-Semitic incidents in the US have sharply risen as per a new report by the Anti-Defamation League. The report is consistent with a massive surge of White Supremacist violence in the US under Donald Trump’s Presidency. On our show today we’ll have an in-depth conversation with Tarso Ramos, Executive Director of Political Research Associates about … Continued
