“Extreme Vetting”: Trump Vows Ideological Test for Immigrants & Return to McCarthy-Era Repression; Matt Taibbi on Trump’s Position on NATO, Russia & his Campaign Head’s $13 Million Scandal in Ukraine; “What Would She Do in Iraq?”: As Clinton Slams Trump for ISIS Speech, We Look at Her Own Positions; Writer Jesse Washington & Olympian Anthony … Continued
“Extreme Vetting”: Trump Vows Ideological Test for Immigrants & Return to McCarthy-Era Repression; Matt Taibbi on Trump’s Position on NATO, Russia & his Campaign Head’s $13 Million Scandal in Ukraine; “What Would She Do in Iraq?”: As Clinton Slams Trump for ISIS Speech, We Look at Her Own Positions; Writer Jesse Washington & Olympian Anthony … Continued
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On today’s show we discuss the sexual assault case at Stanford University that ignited public outrage after the defendant, Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in jail; The Firing of Oakland’s Police Chief Sean Whent; and in 1968 Muhammad Ali spoke with Pacifica Radio’s Julius Lester to explain his position on racism in America, … Continued
“The Campaign Will Go On”: Sanders Backers Vow to Keep Fighting to Change Nation & Democratic Party; Can Bernie Sanders Help Rewrite Democratic Platform to Ban Fracking & Keep Oil in the Soil? As California Admits 2 Million Ballots Remain Uncounted, Sanders Pushes for Changing Primary Process; Don’t De-Islamize Muhammad Ali: Scholar Says Muslim Faith … Continued
“The Campaign Will Go On”: Sanders Backers Vow to Keep Fighting to Change Nation & Democratic Party; Can Bernie Sanders Help Rewrite Democratic Platform to Ban Fracking & Keep Oil in the Soil? As California Admits 2 Million Ballots Remain Uncounted, Sanders Pushes for Changing Primary Process; Don’t De-Islamize Muhammad Ali: Scholar Says Muslim Faith … Continued
The life of Muhammad Ali has inspired millions, as an example of courage, strength, determination, and love of life. It has also inspired some serious payback. Dave Zirin opines. PLUS! a new poem from Raymond Nat Turner. And labor news from David Bacon. With host Kris Welch.
“Just Take Me to Jail”: Remembering Muhammad Ali’s Refusal to Fight in Vietnam; “The Greatest”: Ishmael Reed on the Untold History of Muhammad Ali; John Legend Reads Muhammad Ali’s 1966 Antiwar Speech: “The Real Enemy of My People is Right Here”; “Narrative: Ali”: Elizabeth Alexander Recites Her Poem Written from Muhammad Ali’s Perspective.
“Just Take Me to Jail”: Remembering Muhammad Ali’s Refusal to Fight in Vietnam; “The Greatest”: Ishmael Reed on the Untold History of Muhammad Ali; John Legend Reads Muhammad Ali’s 1966 Antiwar Speech: “The Real Enemy of My People is Right Here”; “Narrative: Ali”: Elizabeth Alexander Recites Her Poem Written from Muhammad Ali’s Perspective.
Brash, arrogant, conceited, and self-absorbed are just a few of the adjectives used to described a young African American pugilist from Louisville, Kentucky who talked his way into becoming boxing’s most acclaimed Heavyweight Champion and a global icon. While most observers found themselves either amused or annoyed by Muhammad Ali’s pre-fight antics, in retrospect, onlookers … Continued
