Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Jury awards $26 million in damages for violence at deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally. Jury deliberation begins in case of three white men on trial for murdering black man Ahmaud Arbery. Suspected driver of a deadly … Continued
The International Indian Treaty Council presents the annual Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering, held on Alcatraz Island.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House lawmakers begin debate of $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act. Senate to debate $778 military defense spending bill, progressives slam bloated budget. Judge vacates convictions of two men for murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X. … Continued
Ralph Steadman, the artist known for his work with Hunter S. Thompson, talks about his career, and the late Robert Jordan, whose series of novels, “The Wheel of Time” has been adapted for television, discusses his career in an interview from January, 2003. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden promotes infrastructure and Build Back Better agenda at Michigan electric vehicle plant. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promotes climate action in Build Back Better legislation. Moderna requests FDA approval of it’s COVID-19 booster … Continued
On the heels of ‘Strike-tober’, more than 100,000 workers in the so called “United States” either participated in or prepared for strikes in one of the largest increases of organized labor in the twenty-first century. Striketober began amidst the Great Resignation, when people started to quit jobs due to low wages and oppressive working conditions … Continued
Whether you want to call it post-middle age, the second middle-age, or the new middle-age, life can, should be, and often is fulfilling, meaningful, and vibrant as people enter the second half of their lives. But, the post-midlife years also can be filled with distinct challenges, including ones related to our relationships, our work, and … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden honors Veterans Day, eases requirements for veterans to prove toxic exposure in line of duty. United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterez says climate goals on “life support” at COP26 climate talks. Hundreds rally … Continued
Venessa Veselka discusses her two novels, “The Great Offshore Grounds” and “Zazen,” both just released in trade paperback, then a 1981 interview with Robert B. Parker (1932-2010) about the origins of Spenser and Hawk, and his views on detective fiction. Weekly Review: My Fair Lady, Lincoln Center Revival, at the Orpheum in San Francisco. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\ Federal judge rejects former President Donald Trump’s request to block January 6th committee subpoena for records. Kyle Rittenhouse takes the stand in his murder trial for fatally shooting two and wounding 1 at an anti-racist protest. Trial … Continued
