Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senator Bernie Sanders ends bid for presidency, paving way for Joe Biden. President Donald Trump threatens cuts to WHO amidst global pandemic. Democratic Senators call for up to $25,000 in “hero” pay for front line workers. California … Continued
Guest: David A. Hopkins is Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston College who specializes in the study of American political parties, elections, Congress, and voting behavior. He is the author of Red Fighting Blue: How Geography and Electoral Rules Polarize American Politics. Guest: Norman Solomon is a journalist, media critic and progressive activist … Continued
0:08 – Democratic primary results, Bernie falling behind, Biden sweeping Michigan and more. John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation, and covering the 2020 Democratic presidential race. 0:34 – The needs of unsheltered people during coronavirus Jennifer Friedenbach is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness (@TheCoalitionSF). Candice Elder is the … Continued
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Davey D speaks with political analyst, author and activist Lawrence Ross about Bernie Sanders and Black voters.
0:08 – Bernie Sanders sweeps the Nevada caucuses with 47 percent of the vote Stephanie Serrano-Escoto (@Serrano___) is a bilingual reporter with KUNR Public Radio, based in Reno, NV and covering the economy, and community stories – and this weekend, the Nevada caucuses. She joins us from Reno. 0:20 – Fund Drive Special: Making Our … Continued
0:08 – Election 2020: New Hampshire primary roundup John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation, author of many books, the most recent The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders’ Cure for Royalism. He has been in New Hampshire reporting on the primary. 0:25 – Fund Drive Special: Making Our Way Home by Blair Imani Blair Imani‘s … Continued
The Iowa Democratic Party delayed releasing results from Monday’s caucuses after uncovering inconsistencies in the reporting of data. Caucuses were held in 1,600 precincts across the state on Monday, but many precincts had trouble reporting the delegate totals to the state Democratic Party. Part of the blame was placed on a new smartphone app designed … Continued
Twelve candidates took to the stage for the fourth round of the Democratic presidential debate in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday to spar over healthcare, foreign policy, impeachment, gun violence, economic inequality and more. Senator Elizabeth Warren — who is now leading some national polls — repeatedly came under attack from her rivals. In the first debate … Continued
Twelve candidates took to the stage for the fourth round of the Democratic presidential debate in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday to spar over healthcare, foreign policy, impeachment, gun violence, economic inequality and more. Senator Elizabeth Warren — who is now leading some national polls — repeatedly came under attack from her rivals. In the first debate … Continued
Full Bernie Sanders Speech on Economic Justice, Healthcare, Opposing Trump & Ending the War in Yemen; Medicare for All: As Healthcare Costs Soar, Momentum Grows to Guarantee Healthcare for All Americans.
