“Blind people watch TV. Blind people watch movies.” But, how DO they DO that?!! How does one make “A picture worth a thousand words” show up for people watching with their ears? Welcome to the “Blind Alley” version of “Pushing Limits”. What turns a movie into a radio drama? Roy Samuelson, for one. Roy is … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Civil rights icon and congressman, John Lewis, honored at Atlanta funeral. President Donald Trump suggests delaying U.S. presidential election. 2.2 million new unemployment claims filed last week, as GDP sinks 33%. President Trump threatens to send national … Continued
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
On this show: 0:08 – We talk about the latest unemployment numbers and a congressional bailout package with Elise Gould, senior economist with the Economic Policy Institute. 0:34 – A new study says masks could offer protective benefits to the wearer, not just surrounding that person. Dr. Monica Gandhi joins us; she is an infectious diseases doctor … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal troops retreat from Seattle, will withdrawal from Portland next. Democrats and Republicans hit stalemate over coronavirus funding. President Donald Trump defends doctor that claims alien DNA used in medicine. Democrats excoriate social media giants during house … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Attorney General William Barr scrutinized at House Judiciary hearing for using troops at protests. Senior National Guard Commander says troops used excessive force on protesters. Mayors urge funding for cities in next coronavirus relief bill, after Republican … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lawmakers hold memorial for late civil rights leader, Congressman John Lewis. Democrats slam GOP’s coronavirus relief plan that reduces unemployment benefits. Nationwide protests against President Trump’s federal troop deployment to U.S. cities. 45,000 child care workers in … Continued
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
Paul Ortiz 11-12-2019 in Berkeley | An African-American Latinx History of the United States “An African American and Latinx History of the United States is a gift. Paul Ortiz wields the engaging power of a social historian to bring vividly to life so many Black and Brown fighters for human rights in the Americas. Ambitious, original, … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
