Shannon of Remora House DC talks about supporting houseless neighbors and strengthening alliances against ICE sweeps in Washington DC under Trumps federal police and national guard surges the city. Then Paria of Athens speaks to Research Critique about media distraction from the Tempi train disaster to manufacture consent for more police on University campuses
In the decade of the 2010s, more people took to the streets than in any other time in history. And yet those horizontal protests, often spread through social media, were frequently co-opted by the right — and the decade ended with the rise of authoritarianism. Journalist Vincent Bevins spoke to activists around the world about … Continued
Updates on the Ampelokipoi case in Athens, repression and antirepression in Greece with a member of Tameio
Which came first– coin or the ledger? In either case, physical currency and a tally of debts and payments have been the two primary forms of money used throughout history. Today, physical cash is increasingly being replaced with cashless systems including cryptocurrencies. This week, we hear from blockchain researcher Jaya Klara Brekke on the political … Continued
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis speaks out less than a year after his tenure ended. In a talk that was hosted by this program in spring 2016, he claims that capitalism will eat democracy. Varoufakis’ new book is called And the Weak Suffer What They Must: Europe’s Crisis and America’s Economic Future. Hosted by … Continued
They took the deal forced on them by their EU creditors—but Greeks in the streets say it’s not over yet. PLUS: Heyday Books founder Malcolm Margolin, master storyteller and gatherer, asks Why Berkeley? With host Kris Welch.
What will be the fall-out of the Greek negotiations with the EU—more imposed austerity, or inspiration for Europe’s left? James Galbraith, who advised the Greek finance ministry, shares his views. Plus: Bernie Sanders as told to John Nichols. AND: Dying to Know, a new documentary about Ram Dass and Timothy Leary. With host Kris Welch.
Is Greece in, or out, of the EU? Is that really the right question? Greek voters decide the fate of their government, among other things, on Sunday. PLUS: the SF Mime Troupe’s 56th season opens this weekend, with “Freedomland”. And Wes Nisker and Nina Wise in performance. With host Kris Welch.
As Greece Heads for Default, Voters Prepare to Vote in Pivotal Referendum on More Austerity; Historic Iran Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance as Talks Enter Final Round; Egypt’s Power Struggle Intensifies with Killing of Prosecutor Behind Mass Jailings of Islamists; Amid Warnings of Famine, Yemeni Civilians Trapped Inside Conflict with No End in Sight; … Continued
As Greece Heads for Default, Voters Prepare to Vote in Pivotal Referendum on More Austerity; Historic Iran Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance as Talks Enter Final Round; Egypt’s Power Struggle Intensifies with Killing of Prosecutor Behind Mass Jailings of Islamists; Amid Warnings of Famine, Yemeni Civilians Trapped Inside Conflict with No End in Sight; … Continued
