“The bosses have two parties,” they said. “We need one of our own.” In 1996, representatives and activists from hundreds of local and international unions came together to launch a workers’ party — long missing from U.S. politics. Labor Party participant and economist Howard Botwinick discusses the organization’s challenges and promise, and the lessons from … Continued
The program DARE — in which police officers stepped into the role of teacher to warn 5th and 6th graders away from drugs — is an object of humor today. But historian Max Felker-Kantor argues that we should take DARE seriously. He posits that the program, which at its height brought police into 75% of … Continued
Racism is finally getting the attention it deserves, including the violence that people of color experience at the hands of the police. But can contemporary racism be understood outside of capitalism? Historian Touré Reed argues against artificially separating race from class — what he terms race reductionism. Resources: Touré F. Reed, Toward Freedom The Case … Continued
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On today’s would discuss Trump becoming the 45th President of the United States and what does that mean for the future of America with author Jeff Chang. Jeff Chang has written extensively on culture, politics, the arts, and music. His first book, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, garnered many honors, … Continued
Today on Flashpoints, we begin a week of Special Election Coverage with an extensive conversation with Greg Palast and an encore broadcast of Indidenous People’s Day 2016 from Alcatraz Island. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Today on Flashpoints: a frontline update from Standing Rock and a plea for support. Also, an in-depth look at Clinton and her latest encounter with the FBI. And a strong call for the leadership in south Korea to step down. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Hero or Murderer? 15-Year-Old Bresha Meadows Faces Life in Prison for Killing Abusive Father; Florida State Attorney Who Oversaw Trayvon Martin & Marissa Alexander Cases Is Defeated in Primary; Sens. McCain & Rubio Beat Pro-Trump Challengers; Wasserman Schultz Survives Primary; Glenn Greenwald: Obama Has Bombed 7 Nations, But Clinton Claims He Has Not Been Militaristic … Continued
Hero or Murderer? 15-Year-Old Bresha Meadows Faces Life in Prison for Killing Abusive Father; Florida State Attorney Who Oversaw Trayvon Martin & Marissa Alexander Cases Is Defeated in Primary; Sens. McCain & Rubio Beat Pro-Trump Challengers; Wasserman Schultz Survives Primary; Glenn Greenwald: Obama Has Bombed 7 Nations, But Clinton Claims He Has Not Been Militaristic … Continued
Weapons, Pipelines & Wall St: Did Clinton Foundation Donations Impact Clinton State Dept. Decisions? Debate: Should the Clinton Foundation Be Shut Down If Hillary Clinton Wins? “Our Revolution”? Bernie Sanders Launches New Organization, But Key Staffers Quit in Protest.
Weapons, Pipelines & Wall St: Did Clinton Foundation Donations Impact Clinton State Dept. Decisions? Debate: Should the Clinton Foundation Be Shut Down If Hillary Clinton Wins? “Our Revolution”? Bernie Sanders Launches New Organization, But Key Staffers Quit in Protest.
