The authoritarianism of the Trump regime calls out for mass radical organizing, but with some exceptions, much of the left has not mounted a coherent response. Journalist Arun Gupta reflects on lessons from the last quarter century – from the Global Justice Movement to Occupy Wall Street, from the George Floyd protests to the Palestine … Continued
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
Schools are underfunded. Parents often struggle with long working hours and too little social support. But corporations and tech companies, awash in money and power, promise to entertain and teach children with a near infinite array of devices, apps, and products. Psychologist Susan Linn discusses how those who least care for children have so much … Continued
In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with prominent activists Melina Abdullah, a leading figure in Black Lives Matter Grassroots Los Angeles, and Malkia Cyril, a renowned media justice advocate, to delve into the contentious decision by Congress to consider banning the popular social media platform TikTok. This discussion not … Continued
Social Media is a huge part of everyday life, impacting Americans in both positive and negative manners. On today’s show we speak with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton of SAFE Lab about the role social media plays in the facilitation of youth behavior and gang violence. Guests: Dr. Professor Desmond Upton Patton’s research uses qualitative and computational data … Continued
Social Media is a huge part of everyday life, impacting Americans in both positive and negative manners. On today’s show we speak with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton of SAFE Lab about the role social media plays in the facilitation of youth behavior and gang violence. Guests: Dr. Professor Desmond Upton Patton’s research uses qualitative and computational data … Continued
Davey speaks with MADLines about shadow banning, social media and new music.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senator Bernie Sanders demands President’s Build Back Better plan include medicare expansion, White House says it won’t include everything they want. F.D.A. advisory panel approves kid-size Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds. San Francisco Supervisors introduce … Continued
We live in the attention economy: to the near destruction of our ability to focus. Michael Goldhaber, who warned us in the 90s, talks about the real marketplace of ideas, and how it serves Donald Trump’s politics. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Smartphones have rapidly become a necessity in the U.S., including for the working poor. During Covid, we’re using them more than ever to work — if we’re lucky enough to still have work — or to stay in touch with each other. Sociologist Nicole Aschoff argues that much of the discourse about our personal use … Continued
