Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin on Running Against Sanders in ’86 & Endorsing Clinton in ’16; Ex-NAACP Head Ben Jealous: Sanders is Most Consistent Candidate Tackling Racism, Militarism & Greed; Hillary Clinton & the “Mass Incarceration Machine”: A Debate on Her Support of 1994 Crime Bill; Bernie Hasn’t Changed His Tune: Ex-Vermont Gov. Says Sanders’ … Continued
Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin on Running Against Sanders in ’86 & Endorsing Clinton in ’16; Ex-NAACP Head Ben Jealous: Sanders is Most Consistent Candidate Tackling Racism, Militarism & Greed; Hillary Clinton & the “Mass Incarceration Machine”: A Debate on Her Support of 1994 Crime Bill; Bernie Hasn’t Changed His Tune: Ex-Vermont Gov. Says Sanders’ … Continued
Sanders and Clinton Tie in Iowa, Media Sees Only Clinton Win; How Brazil’s Government Is Handling Internet Freedom, Protests Over Fare Hikes, and the Zika Virus; Nation Investigative Piece Explores Deaths Inside Immigrant Prisons.
Iowa Progressives Weigh Clinton vs Sanders as One of Whitest U.S. States Kicks Off Presidential Race; Bernie Sanders Says No to Fracked Oil Pipeline in Iowa, Will It Help Him in Today’s Caucus? From Taverns to Grain Elevators: How Iowa’s Complex Caucus System Works.
Iowa Progressives Weigh Clinton vs Sanders as One of Whitest U.S. States Kicks Off Presidential Race; Bernie Sanders Says No to Fracked Oil Pipeline in Iowa, Will It Help Him in Today’s Caucus? From Taverns to Grain Elevators: How Iowa’s Complex Caucus System Works.
Today on Flashpoints: An in depth discussion with radical author and economics Professor Richard Wolf on what a socialist presidency under Bernie Sanders would look like. Also the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman, a special report-back on the ongoing sit-in protest at a checkpoint in occupied Hebron, to protest a “closed military zone” order … Continued
In 1972, George McGovern was seen as a progressive long-shot to win the Democratic Presidential nomination. He did win, but then labor and traditional elements of the Democratic Party establishment turned against him, helping Nixon win in one of the most lopsided American Presidential races in history. We’ll be in conversation about that history and … Continued
Hillary Clinton must be worried: her daughter Chelsea attacked Bernie Sanders—on health care???? PLUS a new Asian colossus, the Infrastructure Investment Bank, launches this weekend, an unprecedented alternative to the World Bank. AND a tribute to John Ross. With host Kris Welch.
Vermont Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders just announced he will challenge all comer (Hillary!) for the Democratic nomination for president. Is he for real? PLUS: unless Congress can compromise (do not hold your breath) the Patriot Act will fade away at midnight on Sunday—thanks to Edward Snowden? AND!!! a Memorial Day rant from Scoop Nisker! With … Continued
The Democrats as a Vision Starved Blob Made up of Candidates, Billionaire Donors and Data Addled Consultants
Trump Wins by Calling the System Rigged, While the Democrats Remain Silent
Will the FBI Survive a Fanatical Pro-Trump Ideologue?
