Progressive populist and former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower joins us for a discussion on Donald Trump and our current political moment. I spoke with Hightower at the People’s Summit in Chicago. Also at the conference was Mary Watkines, a founding member of Organization United for Respect at Walmart, or OUR Walmart in Washington State. … Continued
As a federal judge issues an unexpected ruling in favor of water protectors against the Dakota Access Pipeline, we’ll turn today to Judith Le Blanc, Director of the Native Organizers Alliance. I spoke with her at the People’s Summit in Chicago before the decision and she’ll explain the importance of the movement at Standing Rock. … Continued
Thousands of people attended the People’s Summit in Chicago, Illinois this past weekend. Free Speech TV sent the Rising Up crew to cover it and on today’s show and for the rest of the week, we’ll be bringing you conversations from the activist gathering. First we’ll hear voices of some of the attendees. Then, journalist … Continued
