On today’s show we’ll discuss Elizabeth Warren’s presidential bid and how it sets the tone for a progressive discussion of the economy very early on in the campaign season. Our guest will be economist and author Doug Henwood. Then, Craig Aaron of Free Press will give us an update on the latest in the fight … Continued
Ahead of the G7 summit in Quebec, the US’s allies are livid over Donald Trump’s newly launched trade war that he began with tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Canada, the European Union, and Mexico have all promised retaliatory tariffs that could impact the US economy. On our show today we’ll turn to economist and … Continued
Israel has decided to ban 20 organizations including Codepink, in a direct response to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. On our show today we’ll speak with Ariel Gold, Co-Director of Code Pink about the ban, and about the on-going incarceration of 16-year old Ahed Tamimi. Then, we’ll spend the rest of the hour with … Continued
Democrats chose Thomas Perez over Keith Ellison in DNC elections over the weekend. We’ll speak with analyst Doug Henwood about what it means for the future of the Democratic Party. Doug will also cover the recent Conservative Political Action Committee meeting and Donald Trump’s announcement of sharp increases to military spending. And, after a historic … Continued
The right is in great disarray these days, propelled by the unexpected popularity of Donald Trump. But its successes have been remarkable. As Doug Henwood points out, at mid-century the right was marginal in American politics — wildeyed Birchers wandering in the wilderness while the business class had firmly accommodated itself to the New Deal. … Continued
