Joe Manchin just doomed Build Back Better, with his promise of a No vote. Now what??? What should progressives do? John Nichols has a few ideas, and a deep analysis of the current sitch. PLUS: it’s time for Kung Pao Kosher Comedy! Lisa Geduldig joins us with the particulars. Hosted by Kris Welch.
One of the programs of the New Deal in the 1930s is being revamped for application today, in the U.S. Congress: to support writers and artists. We talk with one of the instigators. PLUS: it’s the one-year anniversary of Lockdown Comedy! We talk with Lisa Geduldig. Hosted by Kris Welch.
The history of radical direct action can provides the roots, and real hope, for the present—and the future. L.A. Kauffman talks about her new book. PLUS: Lisa Geduldig throws a benefit for undocumented children, with comedians. With host Kris Welch.
Trade war with China may already have started, but military war? Preparations are underway, says Michael Klare. PLUS; this weekend is the big Gay Pride march in S.F. Lisa Geduldig gives us the heads-up. PLUS: surviving a life of unrelenting abuse and deprivation, 28 years in prison, Donna Hyllton is a passionate prison/women’s rights advocate, … Continued
Despite all the gnashing of teeth among progressives over the Recent Electoral Unpleasantness, Arun Gupta says we can thank Trump. ALSO: Dr. Maria Michael, native elder, reports on Standing Rock. PLUS: prepare to LAUGH at Kung Pao Kosher Comedy! With host Kris Welch.
The United Nations recently sent a team of experts to the US to look at the state of women’s rights. They described the inequities they found as shocking and in several key respects far worse than other developed countries, worse even than in some developing countries. We talk with Frances Raday, a member of that … Continued
