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In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, peace activists Ann Wright and Tighe Barry join us from Malta after their Gaza Freedom Flotilla was attacked by Israel in international waters, as they attempted to break the siege on Gaza. We then hear from former Congressman Jamaal Bowman about grassroots strategies to resist the Trump administration's violent deportations of immigrants and to push back against AIPAC's efforts to silence criticism of Israel's assault on Gaza. Finally, CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin reports on the controversial visit of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to Capitol Hill and the growing movement in Congress demanding humanitarian aid for Palestinians.

Will 125% tariffs on China bring jobs back to the US or they a nonsensical escalation of the trade war with China? What's really going on? Hear journalist and founder of the Geopolitical Economy Report, Ben Norton.

Happy Earth Month! In this episode, we hear from Healani Sonada Pale of the Oahu Water Protectors, Brianna Ramos of the Diaspora Polante Collective, and CODEPINK's very own War is Not Green Campaigner and East Coast Regional organizer Aaron. Our first two guests discuss the effects of U.S. imperialism on the lands their indigenous to, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, respectively. We end the episode with Aaron's reflections on a jam-packed Earth Month and the work we have ahead of us!

In the first half of this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd is joined by Brooke Lober and Barry Trachtenberg of Jewish Voice for Peace. Together, they unpack Project Esther—the Heritage Foundation's troubling blueprint to suppress dissent and promote a Christian Zionist agenda across the country. In the second half, we turn to Los Angeles, where local activists testify before the school board, calling for an end to its partnership with the Anti-Defamation League. We also hear from Erik Sperling, executive director of Just Foreign Policy, and Dr. Aisha Jumaan, founder of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation, who speak out on Trump's undeclared war on Yemen and the ongoing congressional efforts to bring it to an end.

In this episode, Jasmine and Aaron go deeper into the connections between the anti-war and climate movements to highlight the importance of our WING campaign and the ultimate goal of disarming the planet. We then hear an excerpt from our recent Disarming Earth Day webinar on Land, Imperialism, and the Cost of War.

In this episode, Danaka and Nour discuss the greenwashing of the occupation of Palestine, how the genocide has affected the enviornment in Gaza, and why mainstream environmental groups should care about Palestine. Then, Medea Benjamin joins the conversation to discuss the increased slander of CODEPINK by members of Congress.

In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, our Local Peace Economy coordinator Marie Goodwin speaks with Stephanie Harrison, author of “A New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong. Why do so many people feel like happiness is unattainable? Why do we rely on concepts like fame, wealth, and power – all individual attainments – as the basis happiness? What if that idea is based on a lie? What if happiness is a by-product of giving to and receiving from your community, rather than as an individual pursuit?The War Economy keeps us all grinding away, seeking safety and comfort in isolation, promising happiness and “enoughness” when we consume and produce goods and services for money. But the Peace Economy knows that happiness is something you experience while giving your gifts to others, establishing an interconnected net of interdependence with your community.The full interview is available on CODEPINK's Youtube channel.

In this episode, hear from Grace Siegelman, CODEPINK's Engagement Coordinator and CODEPINK members who traveled to Cuba at the beginning of this year to see first-hand how the United States' six-decades-long economic and commercial blockade is impacting the daily life of Cuban families and communities. Listen as they reflect on their own experiences while being in Cuba and how our political, economic and social lives here in the U.S. have a direct impact on the Cuban people.

In this episode, Aaron reflects on International Working Women's Day and its relevance to the recent abduction of Mahmoud Khalil by ICE and DHS. Then, tune in to a powerful conversation with CODEPINK staff members Jasmine, Makayla, Grace, and Danaka as they discuss the histories, principles, and practices of International Working Women's Day.

In this episode, hear from the CODEPINK activists who went on the November community trip to China.

In this episode, host Marcy Winograd features a segment from CODEPINK Congress, where Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies, co-authors of War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless War, discuss the phone call between President Trump and Russian President Putin that initiated negotiations in Saudi Arabia on renewed diplomatic relations. In the second half of the program, Peter Kuznick, director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, shares his insights on why Trump wants to restart arms control talks with Russia—treaties he abandoned during his first term.arms control treaties he abandoned in his first term.

This week we're joined by CODEPINK's co-director Danaka Katovich as we discuss the upcoming congressional reconciliation bills and what they may mean for federal funds across the board. In a time of heightened propaganda and misdirection away from the things that matter, Danaka's breakdown is incredibly timely. In part two, we're resharing a segment from our recent Media Literacy 4 Internationalists training with Abby Martin to provide helpful tips and tricks on wading through the news media landscape.

This week, we're in the Valentine's spirit, highlighting the role of healthcare workers in combatting oppressive systems. We hear from Dr. Ahmad, who served as a doctor in Gaza during Israel's genocide campaign. He shares his experience and evaluation of the situation there, as well as emphasizing the importance for the ceasefire to hold. We also hear from Sharmain Tariq, a medical student from Chicago and one of the founder of Healthcare Workers for Palestine national as well as the Chicago chapter. She shares her revolutionary approach to healthcare and talks about efforts she is a part of to serve Chicago's healthcare needs.This Valentine's Day, let's skip the flowers and chocolates and give a gift that truly matters: the gift of solidarity. Your donation will help Palestinian medical students continue their education in Cuba without financial hardship. Donate here!

As the empire crumbles and the war economy tightens its grip, everyday people are left to pick up the pieces. From the circus in Washington, D.C. to the billionaires hoarding our collective wealth, the distractions are endless but so are the solutions. This week on CODEPINK Radio, we take you from the frontlines of mutual aid in fire-stricken Altadena to the systemic struggles of late-stage capitalism. Jodie Evans speaks with Charles Xu, a tenant organizer and mutual aid activist, about the urgent need to build local peace economies before disaster strikes. Then, we dive deeper with Marie Goodwin and Stephanie Rearick on how communities can break free from the war economy's grasp. Tune in, resist the distractions, and cultivate a future that nourishes life.

In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, we hear from Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide (DAG), a global network of medical professionals dedicated to confronting genocide and advocating for the protection of healthcare in conflict zones. A Palestinian pediatric neurologist at Boston Children's Hospital and faculty member at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kuemmerle's work is driven by her commitment to justice and equity in healthcare. In the second half of our program, CODEPINK activists Marcy Winograd and Teri Mattson discuss the impact of a Trump presidency on Latin America, where Mexico's President Claudia Scheinbaum promises to make climate a top priority.

This week, we explore the ways to link different movements together, amidst a shifting domestic political terrain, but while combatting the same enemy. First, Aaron Kirshenbaum, CODEPINK'S War Is Not Green Campaigner & East Coast Regional Organizer reviews the mass mobilizations on January 20th. Then, we bring in excerpts from a conversation with Dr. Patrick Bigger of the Climate and Community Institute, CODEPINK's Palestine Campaigner Nour, and journalist KJ Noh on what the recent UN Climate Conference, COP 29, left out. This conversation gives clarity around what we are fighting for and against as a multi-sector movement.

This week on CODEPINK Radio: Chris Smalls and Steven Donziger discuss defunding the Pentagon and redirecting its nearly $1 trillion budget toward housing, education, and green infrastructure, highlighting the stark differences between grassroots demands and billionaire-led austerity.

This week, we are joined by KJ Noh and Amanda Yee from Breakthrough News The China Report to discuss China's recent green revolution and how recent US-China climate talks are plagued by imperial hypocrisy. To close, we'll hear reflections from Tings Chak, shared during our recent webinar The Rise of Green China. 

This week, we're joined by two practitioners of mental health and survivors advocacy to discuss the complicated emotional state the working class is in as political contradictions heighten and fascism rises. First, we hear from Alefyah Taqui, psychotherapist and organizer in Alabama. We close with reflections from Sirajum, a South Asian survivor's advocate and scholar of Islam.

This week, we talk with Christian organizers about Christianity in Palestine and how people are taking action in solidarity with Palestine this Christmas season. We hear from Amal, a Palestinian organizer in Chicago, and Dr. Eli McCarthy, and organizer and professor of peace and justice studies and ethics in Washington, D.C. Check out our PALESTINE CONVERSATION GUIDE

On this segment, we hear from Randa of Palestinian Christians for Justice on the Palestinian Christian perspective on Netflix's erasure of Palestinian stories. We also hear from Tahia Islam of Artists Against Apartheid who shares the importance of cultural arts in the movement for Palestinian liberation.

This week, we explore the synergy between the Transition Town Movement and the Local Peace Economy. Hear how communities are building resilience by reducing dependence on fossil fuels through local food production, renewable energy, waste reduction, and fostering meaningful connections. Sari Steuber and Julie Smith with Transition Town Greater Media shares with Marie Goodwin, CODEPINK's Local Peace Economy Coordinator, inspiring stories of impactful initiatives and how these efforts align with the principles of peace, sustainability, and grassroots empowerment.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, host Marcy Winograd speaks with Scott Horton, author of a new book, Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine. In the second half of the program, we bring you segments from CODEPINK Congress with Antony Lowenstein, author of The Palestine Laboratory, and Nora Lester Murad, key organizer of DROP THE ADL (Anti-Defamation League) From Schools Campaign.

In this episode, CODEPINK's Digital Content Producer, Nuvpreet Kalra, speaks with American journalist Jeremy Loffredo who was recently imprisoned by Israel. In their discussion, Jeremy recounts the events leading to his detention, his experience in solitary confinement, and the astonishing court process that has left him still under investigation in Israel. Nuvpreet and Jeremy also cover the broader context of censorship and attacks on journalists by Israel. Over the past 14 months, more than 188 journalists have been killed in Gaza, and 58 journalists from the occupied West Bank remain in Israeli detention.

In this episode, CODEPINK's Media Relations Manager Melissa Garriga talks about the complicity of the mainstream media in the ongoing Genocide in Gaza and the criminalization of independent journalism in Britain. We hear from journalists and activists Abby Martin, Asa Winstanley, Richard Medhurst and Sarah Wilkinson.

In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, host Marcy Winograd updates us on CODEPINK's latest campaignsagainst Trader Joe's and Netflix, then shares Bernie's arms embargo speech and a Useful Idiots podcastanalyzing the Presidential election. The second half of the program features Medea Benjamin, co-founder ofCODEPINK, and David Swanson, executive director of World Beyond War, the co-authors of NATO: What YouNeed to Know, a foundational text that unmasks the nuclear alliance as a global threat. Key Learn more: NATO: What You Need to Know: http://codepinkstore.com/products/pre-order-nato-what-you-need-to-knowSTOP the $20 Billion Arms Transfer to Israel: https://www.codepink.org/20billionBoycott Netflix: https://www.codepink.org/netflix2024Tell Trader Joe's to Stop Carrying Israeli Products: https://www.codepink.org/traderjoesUseful Idiots: Hosts Katie Halper and Aaron MatéPalestinian Analyst Breaks Down How Dems Lost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATO-gtRh_4s&t=328s

What does joining your local food co-op have to do with ending war? Join us this week on CODEPINK Radio to find out! We're not going to end war until we end the war economy. We're not going to see peace until we ourselves are cultivating it within ourselves and our communities. Co-ops are seeding peace in communities across the U.S. as they bring a shared ownership model to food stores, child care, housing, and more.In this episode, we talk with Kate "Sassy" Sassoon, who has deep roots in both anti-war and co-op organizing, for this webinar. She shares from her years of experience working with co-ops and illuminates how local peace economy organizing can strengthen our anti-war activism.

Join CODEPINK's Digital Engagement Manger, Grace Siegelman, as we first hear segments from TikTok: Social Media Hit or Chinese Threat? Webinar. Then we are joined by CODEPINK Co-founder Medea to discuss the horrors on Capitol Hill! The most terrifying monsters are the elected officials who take money for war and genocide!

In this episode we feature two segments from recent CODEPINK webinars about putting our values into practice as anti-imperialist feminists. First, Danaka, Grace, and Jasmine of CODEPINK staff highlight the relational values we must embody as we build the world we want to see that leaves no one behind. Then, hear Nadine Naber, Hadiya Afzal, and Noor in conversation about co-optation of feminist messaging and continuing to practice curioisty and solidarity.

During the first half of this episode, we feature a segment from CODEPINK Congress, in which Rania Khalek, host of Breakthrough News, talks about Lebanese resistance to Israel's genocide in Gaza and bombings of civilian neighborhoods in Lebanon. In the second half, CODEPINK organizer Marcy Winograd interviews economist and author Jeffrey Sachs about his recent article, “Beyond Hegemony-A New International Order Under the UN Charter.”

In this episode, Tim talks with CODEPINK co-founders and organizers across the country about the past year of organizing since October 7th and how they took action this past week.

On this episode, political analyst K.J. Noh and Notdutdol's Sheen Kim discuss US operational control of South Korea's military and the threat this poses to the possibility of a future war with China.

On this episode, we delve into the use of terrorism laws being used to silence journalists and anti-genocide activists in the US and Britain. With a focus on the British context, CODEPINK's Nuvpreet speaks with Richard Medhurst, a journalist arrested under the Terrorism Act in Britain. In the second half of the episode, member of CODEPINK's British chapter, Suzie, speaks with lawyer Daniel Furner on his work representing people criminalized under the Terrorism Act.

On this episode we dive deep into the truths of global politics and power structures. From the complicity of the U.S. in the genocide of Palestinians to the deep-rooted connections between white supremacy and art, this episode is a powerful reflection on history and current events. Join Sergei and our guest, art historian Katherine Ruckle, as we explore how centuries of colonialism, racism, and war continue to shape our world. Katherine (she/her/hers) is a first generation college student who received her B.F.A in Art History in 2017 and her M.A. in Art History in 2019. Her in-progress dissertation on Salvator Rosa seeks to shed light on the novel ways in which the 17th century painter asserted his Neapolitan identity to create professional opportunities and inventive subject matter. This work considers the political circumstances of 17th century Italy in which Naples was colonized by the Spanish, raising crucial questions about how regionalism may have played a role in Rosa's fortunes as he navigated court and academic culture in Florence. Her paper "St. Wilgefortis: Considering Modern and Medieval Hirsute Audiences" received first prize for an Outstanding Paper by a Graduate Student at the Robyn Rafferty Student Research Conference and was distinguished with the Honorable Mention for the Garrard-Broude Prize for Feminist Art History. She has also been named an Edward Giuliano Global Fellow, supporting her research in Naples for her current project. In addition to writing, she is passionate about Art Education and has interned with Manifest Gallery, an educational outreach and gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio; with the Education Department for the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.; and for the Education Department at the Walters Museum in Baltimore, MD.

In the first half of this episode, Marcy Winograd shares a CODEPINK Congress program featuring John Kiriakou, former CIA torture whistleblower, and Zahra Billoo, executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations-San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter. During the second half of the program, Marcy speaks with Norman Solomon, author of War Made Invisible; How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, a book published before October 7th. Solomon has updated the paperback edition to include Afterward: The Gaza War, a beat-by-beat account of how a negligent corporate media enabled President Biden's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Learn more: "The Slide into Authoritarianism" by John Kiriakou. Consortium News.8/27/24https://consortiumnews.com/2024/08/27/john-kiriakou-the-slide-into-authoritarianism/CODEPINK Congress: "Authoritarianism at Home and Abroad." Host Marcy Winograd. Guests John Kiriakou and Zahra Billoo. 9/3/24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwVYn2WJy3kUS universities spent the summer strategizing to suppress student activism. Here is their plan by Carrie Zaremba. Mondoweiss. 9/2/2https://mondoweiss.net/2024/09/u-s-universities-spent-the-summer-strategizing-to-suppress-student-activism-here-is-their-plan/War Made Invisible; How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine by Norman Solomon, with Afterward: The Gaza War (paperback edition)https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/war-made-invisible-norman-solomon/1141772212;jsessionid=6A49181CF105503620265F1CA4BA4B9D.prodny_store02-atgap12?ean=9781620979167"Holding the Press and White House Accountable. Solomon's Afterward on the Gaza War." Marcy Winograd's review.CODEPINK's blog: Pink Tank. Sept. 4, 2024https://www.codepink.org/solomonbookreview

On this episode, CODEPINK's West Coast Organizer Ryan Wentz discusses with Marcy Winograd the urgent efforts to stop the militarization of California's Central Coast, highlighting its environmental and social impacts. In the second half, Ryan, Marcy, Nour, and Samantha explore “10 Language Do's & Don'ts for De-Colonizers,” offering practical ways to shift conversations on Palestine, U.S. imperialism, and occupation.

On today's episode, CODEPINK Alexis takes us inside the Democratic National Convention protests in Chicago, where activists made their voices heard loud and clear. Tune in to hear first-hand experiences of the charged atmosphere, the overwhelming police presence, and the frustrating barriers that kept constituents from engaging with policymakers. Protesters united to send a powerful message: U.S. taxpayers do not want their money funding genocide while millions at home continue to face poverty. Don't miss this in-depth look at the real story behind the DNC protests.

CODEPINK staffer Jasmine chats with CODEPINK organizers about building solidarity across borders, resisting the elections spectacle, and the meaning of Black August. In the first half of our program CODEPINK's WING coordinator Krys Cerisier chats with us about imperialist intervention in Haiti and how important it is to commemorate Black August and political prisoners of today. In the second half of our program we chat with Atticus from CODEPINK South Florida about growing up in the Florida political landscape and forging a politics of internationalist solidarity

CODEPINK's Megan Rusell exposes the doping myths following Chinese athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is joined by The China Report's Amanda Yee and Lee Siu Hin of the China-US Solidarity Network. The recent Olympic games were marked by racism and discrimination against Chinese athletes, showcasing how the US war on China has led to increased global division.

CODEPINK's Danaka Katovich and Medea Benjamin host a panel with guests reflecting on the power of protest at the DNC now and then, in 1968, when demonstrators demanded an end to the U.S. war on Vietnam. In the second half of our program CODEPINK organizer Marcy talks to activists challenging the militarization and privatization of space on California's Central Coast.

In this episode, CODEPINK's Krys Cerisier reflects on current events in Latin America, including Peru, Venezuela, and Haiti. We are joined by Clau O'Brien Moscoso from the Black Alliance for Peace's Haiti Americas team and a writer for Black Agenda Report, who helps us explore and understand the recent coup attempts in Peru and Venezuela, and intervention in Haiti, as well as the role of international bodies such as SOUTHCOM and NATO. In the second half of the show, Krys talks to Leonardo Flores from the Venezuela Solidarity Network to discuss the Venezuelan elections.

In this episode, CODEPINK's Nuvpreet reflects on the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where our Palestinian campaign organizer was falsely arrested because of a lie by Congressman. Then, we discuss the general election in the United Kingdom. Nuvpreet hears from our Palestine campaigner Nour on her unlawful arrest, and Kamel Hawwash, the former chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign who stood as an independent candidate on a platform for Palestine.

Sergei Kostin of CodePink launches a new broadcast segment, "Drivers Against Genocide." In this show, Sergei shares his soft approach to opening dialogue with riders through books, placards, "Make Out Not War" stickers, and bumper stickers, which has educated hundreds about Gaza and Palestine. Guests include Dr. Masood Raja, a former university professor and current podcaster, discussing Gaza, Palestine, and the essential read "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" by Paulo Freire, and Paul Davis of GEO (Grassroots Economic Organizing), speaking about worker-owned cooperative businesses and the pitfalls of the Lyft/Uber rideshare model.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans talks with two local peace economy organizers, Caroline Woolard and Severine von Tscharner Fleming, about what they've learned along the way as they've pivoted away from the war economy and cultivated local peace economies where they live. We're not going to end war until we end the war economy. What does it take to do this? Caroline and Severine's stories are full of rich lessons for us all as we work to seed peace within our communities. To watch the video that accompanies the song at the break, click here.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Co-Director Danaka Katovich interviews CODEPINK East Coast Organizer Krys Cerisier about the upcoming invasion of Haiti, the history of US intervention, and what to expect in the coming weeks. Then Danaka is joined by Ollie Vargas, a journalist with Red Media to talk about the recent coup attempt in Bolivia and the history of US backing of right-wing governments in the country.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, organizer Marcy Winograd and CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin talk about the organization's latest campaign —BoughtByZionism.org and the No to NATO, Yes to Peace movement. Then Marcy and Medea host Vijay Prashad, Director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research on shifting narratives that challenge the U.S. empire. 

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, CODEPINK's West Coast Organizer Ryan Wentz is joined by Rami Kablawi, a Palestinian organizer and writer. Listen to the two discuss how Israel's PR campaigns target Westerners and how the campaigns create an idea of Israel that flies in the face of reality.

These CODEPINK China Is Not Our Enemy community members have been working towards peace with China for over four years. Hear about their journey and all they have learned along the way.

As Pride Month begins, CODEPINK's Tim Biondo talks about the connections between the struggles for queer liberation and Palestinian liberation. Samer, a Palestinian artist & organizer in Chicago, breaks down pinkwashing and shares insights from organizing critically within queer spaces. Drag queen & comedian Lady Bunny reflects on her politicization against war and the state of the gay movement.

Join CODEPINK's Member & Youth Coordinator Jasmine and our Palestine Campaigner Nour as they recap the People's Conference for Palestine held in Detroit, MI over the weekend. Then hear Nour's expert opinions on the ongoing invasion of Rafah and why we must escalate for Palestine.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd discusses the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant, and three Hamas leaders for crimes against humanity. Guests Francis Boyle, an international law professor, and Sam Husseini, an independent journalist, analyze the legal and political implications of this and South Africa's World Court case against Israel for genocide in Gaza. Additionally, Thaer Dallasheh, a Los Angeles-based Palestinian 48er, shares insights from a recent CODEPINK teach-in.