Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. As Republican lawmakers face hostile crowds at their town hall meetings, AOC and Bernie Sanders hold “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies UN celebrates first World Glacier Day to raise awareness of importance of glaciers and threats of climate change … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel cuts Gaza’s electricity supply to pressure Hamas for ceasefire deal removing Palestinians from north Gaza House committee debates Republican budget bill to avoid Friday government shutdown, Democrats call it “blank check” for Musk Trump to meddle … Continued
Today on the show; We feature Bernie Sanders, back on the road again, on his national “Fight The Oligarchy” tour. We feature excerpts of The Vermont Senator’s recent speech at his stop in Iowa City, Iowa.
Senator Bernie Sanders takes on longtime Starbucks CEO, accusing him of union busting at contentious hearing. First Lady Jill Biden joins Nashville vigil mourning this week’s school shooting while House Democrats call for assault weapons ban Republican House members call for stiffer work requirements for parents receiving federal aid California bill to ban police use … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. intelligence helped Ukraine sink Russian battleship Moskva Senate Democrats plan vote to codify abortion rights – but not on overturning the filibuster Bernie Sanders says Amazon union busting should disqualify it from government contracts SF Supervisors … Continued
On this show: 0:08 – As we continue our coverage of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza we speak with Alex Kane, a freelance journalist based in New York about Senator Bernie Sanders’ resolution to block a $735 million weapons sale to Israel. Kane writes on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, with a focus … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says hospitals won’t be able to handle the coming surge, urges people to stay home Senator Mitch McConnell refuses to allow $2,000 stimulus to come for a vote Senator Bernie Sanders calls … Continued
Now that Bernie Sanders is out of the race, and we’re faced with the choice between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have the prospects for an electoral road to social democracy been dashed? Jacobin’s Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht discuss how Sanders changed the terrain of U.S. politics. They argue that his defeat — rather … Continued
How did the United States — the richest country in the world — become the worldwide epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, with one person dying of COVID-19 every 47 seconds? We spend the hour with Noam Chomsky, the world-renowned political dissident, linguist and author, discussing this unprecedented moment in history, and its political implications, as Senator … Continued
0:08 – The next coronavirus relief bill Congressmember Karen Bass (@RepKarenBass) represents California’s 37th congressional district, which includes parts of Los Angeles. She is the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and sits on the House Judiciary Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee. 0:22 – The CA Judicial Council temporarily eliminates bail for low-level crimes Brendon … Continued
