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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.
Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan has been riddled right from the start with accusations of secrecy, conflicts of interest, and more. Just days after he demanded Congress produce a bill generating $1.5 trillion to fund new infrastructure, we’ll spend today’s show examining what his plan entails. My guest Charisma Troiano of the group Democracy Forward will … Continued
Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday night was meant to be bi-partisan but instead it painted an unduly rosy picture of the economy and unsurprisingly demonized immigrants and people of color. On our show today we’ll have an in-depth conversation with our news correspondent Rosa Clemente and play for you clips … Continued
Is Latin American democracy in peril? From Honduras to Brazil, leftward movements that had gained power in the past decades are seeing serious setbacks. On our show today we’ll speak with Vicki Cervantes of the Honduras Solidarity Network about the reelection of Juan Orlando Hernndez in Honduras and the corruption conviction of Brazil’s former President … Continued
Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping immigration reform bill that he claims offers major concessions to the Democrats as it includes a path to citizenship for 1.8 million undocumented immigrants. On our show today we’ll speak with Juan Escalante of America’s Voice who has called the proposal a “racist ransom note.” Then, we’ll explore the … Continued
Donald Trump declares America is “open for business” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he stuck to his script, behaved himself, and apparently charmed the global financial elites gathered. On our show we’ll speak with Oxfam’s Paul O’Brien who breaks down Trump’s speech. Then Pulitzer prize winning reporter and best-selling author David … Continued
As NAFTA renegotiations take place in Montreal, Canada, Donald Trump is in Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum. On our show today we’ll ask Karen Hansen-Kuhn of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy what Trump’s agenda really means. Then, journalist Kevin Gosztola, who has been following Chelsea Manning’s story for years, will … Continued
As Attorney General Jeff Sessions is questioned by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, we’ll turn to our expert Marcy Wheeler, an independent journalist who has been following the story, about what Mueller’s goal might be as he leads up to questioning Trump himself. Then we’ll examine the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court’s decision on gerrymandered districts in … Continued
A 3-day federal government shutdown ends with Donald Trump signing a temporary spending bill through early February while an impasse over a DREAM Act remains in place. On today’s show we’ll speak with a young activist, a DACA Recipient named Barbara Hernandez, who, along with several others Dreamers blocked the entrance to Disneyland on Monday … Continued
On today’s show we’ll wrap up our coverage of the Los Angeles Into Action pop-up art exhibit and conference covering social justice issues and activism. We’ll begin with Paola Mendoza the artistic director of the Women’s March National, who will reflect on this year’s marches nationwide as well as address some of the controversy surrounding … Continued
On today’s show we’ll continue our coverage of the Los Angeles Into Action pop-up art exhibit and conference covering social justice issues and activism. We’ll begin with a report from a Women’s March sign-making party where several young women who plan to march on Saturday tell me about their signs and why they march. Then … Continued
