Recently there have been increased reports of an escalation in immigration raids across the nation – particularly in seven states – Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Kansas, New York and California. Today we take a more personal look at the face of immigration by introducing the story of Daniel Maher, who was just 3 years-old … Continued


Tonight’s program includes a commentary on the international response to the murder of the Honduran indigenous environmental activist, Berta Caseres; an interview about the fightback against immigration raids; the story of a Federico Correa’s journey from a California fieldworker to a Mexican artist with an exhibit at Bellas Artes in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico; … Continued


Global economies are shuddering with news of another Chinese stack market plunge.  Why?  Also: Obama Administration raids over the holidays have sent panic into immigrant communities across the country: why now?  AND: John Nichols on the Oregon invasion, and the Iowa caucuses.  With host Kris Welch.


Amid Armed Oregon Standoff, Report Finds “Skyrocketing” Number of Anti-Gov’t Militia Groups; Language Matters: #BlackLivesMatter Called “Thugs”; Why Aren’t Oregon Militants Called “Terrorists”? These Aren’t the First Armed Whites to Take Over That Oregon Land: Just Ask the Native Paiute People; “We Have Been Betrayed”: Activist Who Refused to Shake Obama’s Hand Decries Latest Immigration … Continued


Amid Armed Oregon Standoff, Report Finds “Skyrocketing” Number of Anti-Gov’t Militia Groups; Language Matters: #BlackLivesMatter Called “Thugs”; Why Aren’t Oregon Militants Called “Terrorists”? These Aren’t the First Armed Whites to Take Over That Oregon Land: Just Ask the Native Paiute People; “We Have Been Betrayed”: Activist Who Refused to Shake Obama’s Hand Decries Latest Immigration … Continued