The longest federal government shutdown in US history has ended – for now. On our show today we’ll speak with Chuck Collins on how the impact of the shutdown on federal workers has highlighted growing economic vulnerability in the US. We’ll also discuss Elizabeth Warren’s new tax plan. Then, Alison Kenner on her new book … Continued
Brave New Films
Although income inequality is a central issue in the United States today, there are only a few ballot measures and political candidates centered around it on November 6th. On today’s show we’ll turn to Negin Owliaei of Inequality.org to discuss those measures tackling inequality. Then a new short film by Brave New Films on black … Continued
The Supreme Court rules in favor of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban by a 4-5 vote in a devastating decision for civil rights. On our show today we’ll turn to Zahra Billoo of the Council on American Islamic Relations for what the decision means, what dissenting judges said, and what’s next for the fight for civil … Continued
Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending his own practice of separating undocumented children from their parents only to cement the indefinite detention of whole families. On our show today we’ll go to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office in Los Angeles where people gathered on Thursday demanding an end to the cruelty aimed … Continued
As Israel massacres dozens of Palestinians at the Gaza border in the latest and bloodiest clash during mass protests, we’ll turn to Mazin Qumsiyeh. He’s a Palestinian American academic who is currently in Bethlehem and will give us a clearer perspective on who is responsible for the violence and why. Then, Robert Borosage will join … Continued
California’s Bay area braces for two right wing extremist rallies in San Francisco and Berkeley this weekend. On today’s show we’ll speak with Luma Nichol, an organizer who is involved in counter protests. Then, Steve Horn of DeSmogBlog joins us to discuss the massive $300 million racketeering lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners against Greenpeace … Continued
Democrats are demanding a second hearing for Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos, the Michigan billionaire who seems to know little about public education. We’ll turn to our education correspondent Kevin Kumashiro about the ins and outs of the debate over DeVos. And, Brave New Films presents a new short film focusing on DeVos’ impact on … Continued