Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom signs 5 police reform bills including one to strip badges from bad cops. Congress passes bill funding the government as the Treasury Secretary urges eliminating debt ceiling. Democratic Party at odds over $3.5 trillion … Continued
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report released this week issued a dire warning to the world’s governments to re-commit to lessening humanity’s impact on the climate or face dire consequences by century’s end. Guest host Max Pringle spoke with writer and climate futurist Alex Steffen to get his reaction to the IPCC report. … Continued
The fires, the floods…an interview with University of Minnesota climate science professor Dr. Heidi Roop on the latest extreme weather patterns that are now hitting the more affluent parts of the world and how to move forward. photo: William Bossen via Unsplash
How should we understand the ecological crisis accelerating around us? In a book that has sparked debate on the European left, Ulrich Brand and Markus Wissen trace the origins of the Western mode of production and living, which is now spreading around the world. They connect such resource and emissions-intensive consumption to the political instability … Continued
Cold War ll, is being actively pursued by the usual suspects in U.S. and world governments: the famed military-industrial complex—this time with China. Peace and World Security Studies expert Michael Klare shares his concerns, and hopes.Hosted by Kris Welch.
NYT columnist, author, MAJOR foodie Mark Bittman talks about his new book: “Animal, Vegetable, Junk: a History of Food, from sustainable to Suicidal’”. Hosted by Kris Welch.
U.S.-China relations are crucial to the global response to climate change. But instead of cooperation, they appear headed into Cold War, says Michael Klare. Hosted by Kris Welch.
After the disaster of Donald Trump, many are hoping that Biden will usher in a new day. But when it comes to U.S. policy in Latin America, Biden represents more continuity than rupture. Historian Kevin Young discusses U.S. power and neoliberal capitalism south of the border. Resources: Kevin A. Young, “Smarter Empire” Sidecar, March 8, … Continued
We speak with long-time educator and artist Naru Kwina about his new release. Hip Learning which is addressing issues of social justice and climate change. Home
On tonight’s South Asia spotlight, we unpack the historic farmer protests in India that have been ongoing for nearly two months, and is probably one of the largest protest movement in modern history. Earlier this week, in a blow to the Modi government, India’s Supreme Court stayed the implementation of highly contested farm laws that … Continued
