A weekly news program with a point of view, from the studios of WPFW 89.3 in Washington, DC. Hosted by Askia Muhammad. Produced by Chris Bangert-Drowns, Sue Goodwin, and Amara Evering.
Another installment in our interview series on the future of the labor movement. Plus, a deep dive into the anti DEI movement and what's driving it. And Kenya AI workers claim to be overworked and underpaid by US. All that, and more!
The first of several interviews with labor movement leaders on the future of work, workers, and unions. Plus, what to know about the House bill that could allow the Trump administration to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status. And the launch of the nation's first Go-Go Museum. All that and more!
Wealthy nations face a golden opportunity to shrink wealth gaps. Will they take it? Plus, the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs and the impact on people of color. All that and more!
Why labor unions still play a crucial role in deciding who sits in the White House. Plus, how proposed legislation could end felony disenfranchisement in Federal elections. And the connection between Kamala Harris and Howard University.
A roundup of some key down ballot races, with just over a week until Election Day. Plus, the potential for ballot measures to make an impact on American life and politics. And a report on DC Councilmember Vincent Gray.
A new guide to support election workers who want to blow the whistle on election interference. Plus, why indigenous voters are suing Montana officials over polling place locations. And we report on a ballot initiative to bring ranked choice voting to DC.
Marking a year of war in Gaza, we hear the voices of protesters on the streets and in song. Plus, how one teacher is using the classroom to teach about Palestine and the roots of war in the Middle East. And anti-war activist Phyllis Bennis on the continuing push for a ceasefire. All that, and more!
How Haitian businesses are facing down racism in Springfield. An update on local education budget cuts. Plus, what's driving extremism in American politics and how one organization is fighting back. All that, and more!
We hear from the Haitian community in Springfield. A look at the secretive charity network devoted to climate disinformation. Plus, honoring Black women for their role in the early days of space exploration. All that, and more!
Third-party campaigns and a refresher on ranked choice voting. Plus, the power of artificial intelligence to transform the political landscape. And why the Republican Party wants us to believe in the myth of non-citizens voting in federal elections. All that, and more!
A roundup of key election campaign events of the past week. Plus, why the GOP want us to believe in the myth of non-citizens voting in federal elections. And, how activists in Uganda are fighting back against government corruption.
Democracy under threat in Georgia, and can the CHIPS Act actually produce good jobs in the US?
Why labor unions still play a crucial role in elections. Plus, what's at stake for young voters. And an appreciation of Reverend Jesse Jackson. All that, and more!
Supreme Court reform: why is it needed, and will it happen? Plus, DC loses its long-time schools budget guru. And a look at Black journalists covering the election. All that, and more!
Today on the show, young people face abuse during El Salvador's gang crackdown. Plus, revisiting Project 2025 and why it's still worth our attention. All that, and more!
How to protect kids and teens on the internet without infringing on their rights. Plus, what an assassination attempt in Brazil teaches us in the US. And Russia's Wagner Group operations in Africa. All that, and more!
Climate change and hurricane season in the Caribbean. Plus, the Republican plan to gut worker rights protections. And teaching about genocide in Palestine. All that, and more!
Militant unrest in Kenya reverberates across Africa and the world. Plus, a right wing plan to remake the federal government. All that, and more!
The Biden White House expands its crackdown on wealthy tax cheats. Plus, what parents and caregivers can do to counter online extremism targeting young people. All that, and more!
The far-right is on the rise in Europe. The 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Plus, jazz (not jazzed) about highway segregation. All that, and more!
Sexual violence against Palestinians in Gaza; housing discrimination; and protecting workers from extreme heat. All that, and more!
Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. A toxic workplace culture at Tesla. Why school desegregation is on the rise in the United States. All that, and more!
A look at some of the best work this year from the WPFW News Department, including the threat of weaponized artificial intelligence. Plus, what teachers can and cannot say in the classroom about race. All that and more!
Why a plan by the Biden administration to change marijuana policy doesn't go nearly far enough. Plus, how the fight over DC's public budget could shape the city's future. All that and more!
Why millions of low income Americans may soon be paying more to use the internet. Plus, the Supreme Court considers another way to limit workers rights. All that and more!
An update from the protest encampment at the George Washington University campus. Plus, why the Supreme Court needs to rule sooner rather than later on Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. All that and more!
DC teachers speak out against austerity. Plus, the promise of participatory budgeting. All that and more!
The latest in the madness to control what we read, and why it's not just about books. Plus, local budget cuts could mean disaster for teachers and students in Washington, DC. All that and more!
Why election officials are being threatened and what to do about it. Plus, the Pentagon might grant artificial intelligence the power to kill, and how that could trigger a global arms race. All that and more!
Why states are passing their own voting rights acts. Plus, what the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore says about the state of American infrastructure. All that, and more!
Haiti's political crisis, and why its food system needs deep reform. Plus, protecting workers from extreme heat. All that and more!
Gaza is on the brink of famine. Plus, DEI programs come under attack. All that and more!
How to reclaim the narrative on immigration policy with humane solutions. A protest vote in Michigan, and how Biden's handling of the war in Gaza could hurt his reelection campaign. All that, and more!
How rapidly advancing AI technology will impact this year's election. Plus, Maryland's former Republican governor launches a Senate bid. And we remember Malcolm X following the 59th anniversary of his assassination. All that, and more!
Advances in the effort to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions. Plus, how a new federal labor rule tries to protect millions of misclassified workers, but probably won't solve the problem. All that, and more!
How new laws aim to limit what schools can teach about race and racism in our nation. Plus, why local voters support progressive policy amid efforts to revise the DC tax code. All that, and more!
Homeless is rising. DC teachers work to bargain a new contract. And Uganda's People's President. All that, and more!
Why legacy admissions at our nation's colleges and universities are facing renewed challenge. And combating pseudoscience targeting LGBTQ Americans. All that, and more!
The growing influence of deep fakes in political campaign ads. Why natural disasters are particularly risky for public housing residents. And, exonerated ‘Central Park Five' member Yusef Salaam wins a seat on the New York City Council. All that, and more!
The latest on the international response to the conflict in Gaza. How to protect future elections against efforts to subvert the results. Plus, remembering a hero in the DMV music community, Sandra Butler Truesdale.
Federal efforts to prevent gun violence, and the makings of a regional war in the Caucasus. Plus, what we all can learn by not driving for a week. All that and more!
Why economists are often wrong about rent control. Plus, Barbados' poet laureate on resilience and reparations, and a fresh call to adopt a Code of Conduct for the U.S. Supreme Court. All that, and more!
Inequality in higher education, after the admissions process. Plus, how climate change affects mental health, and the legacy of slavery in the Caribbean and a call for reparations. All that, and more!
Climate change and mental health, the ecological side effects of the rush towards a clean-energy future, and a deep dive on climate finance in Barbados. All that, and more!
University legacy admissions are in the crosshairs. Why giving birth in the US is so dangerous. And how an influential new group is targeting school board elections. All that, and more!
How J. Edgar Hoover used the FBI to promote White evangelicalism. Plus, how the experience of loneliness can cause serious health problems. And, a report on the expansion of stand your ground laws. All that, and more!
An update on the debt ceiling showdown and President Biden's proposal to tax the rich. The lasting impact of COVID 19 now that the federal public health emergency is over. And why the GOP is weakening child labor laws. All that, and more!
The tension between a moderate party and a militant base. Plus, attempts to ban books are at record breaking levels. Reflections on the history of art and activism. All that, and more!
Health-care access is under threat for millions of poor people. Why raising the age of retirement to save Social Security is a very bad idea. We hear from youth activists on a recent climate win, and celebrate another musical birthday. All that, and more!
The fight for democracy in Tennessee. How gun companies market to young people. A look at union-busting in the US. Plus, two musical celebrations. All that, and more!
China's growing diplomatic clout in the Middle East and across the planet. A major address in defense of public education. And another edition in a series on Namibian women. All that, and more!
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