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    "In Sickness and In Health" reimagines the US caregiving crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 51:28


    In her new book, Laura Mauldin argues that we need to reimagine our care systems to ensure those with disabilities and their caregivers don't have to do it all alone.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: The Heritage Foundation's 250-year roadmap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 51:22


    Jessica Valenti writes that this plan is "a how-to guide for subjugating girls and women" by pushing them out of college and forcing them into marriage and motherhood.

    Will the Epstein class who enabled abuse ever be held accountable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 52:05


    Anand Giridharadas writes that when Epstein needed friends to rehabilitate him, he knew where to turn: a power elite practiced at disregarding pain.

    America's politics of food, from the Trail of Tears to school lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 52:01


    "Ruin Their Crops on the Ground" traces the history of food politics from colonization to the alliance between the federal government and corporate food industries.

    ICE is using school cameras for immigration crackdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 21:04


    Police departments across the US are quietly using school district security cameras to assist Trump's mass immigration crackdown, an investigation by The 74 reveals.

    The human cost of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 30:56


    February 24 marks the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The war has claimed thousands of civilian lives and displaced millions of families.

    “High School Students Unite!” explores forgotten history of activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 51:59


    In his new book, historian Aaron Fountain uncovers the vital, yet forgotten role high school student activists played in reshaping the American education system.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Workers fight union busting under Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 52:01


    As the Trump administration attacks unions and strips members of protections, unions are organizing workers to defend their rights. How are they fighting back?

    Republicans refuse to hear testimony from survivors of ICE violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 52:00


    Last week, Renee Good's brothers shared her eulogy, and Aliya Rahman, Marimar Martinez, and Martin Rascon spoke out about their traumatic encounters with ICE agents.

    Former EPA administrator on Trump, climate change & plastic pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 52:04


    Judith Enck discusses her new book, "The Problem with Plastic," and the Trump regime's decision to repeal the government's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

    Why independent media matters for a healthy democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 51:56


    We mark the 50th anniversary of Mother Jones and the launch of The Tenderloin Voice, a new newsroom serving San Francisco's Tenderloin community.

    PCRM Convert to Crops program helps farms phase out animal agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 52:04


    The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine provides $15,000 grants to farmers who want to grow fruits and vegetables, while phasing out animal agriculture.

    "Run Zohran Run!" explores Mamdani's historic NYC mayoral victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 51:42


    The 2025 election not only saw the highest voter turnout in NYC in 50 years, but mobilized young and South Asian voters in record numbers to secure Mamdani's victory.

    "Run Zohran Run!" explores Mamdani's historic NYC mayoral victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 51:42


    The 2025 election not only saw the highest voter turnout in NYC in 50 years, but mobilized young and South Asian voters in record numbers to secure Mamdani's victory.

    Amy Cordalis on her family's fight to save the Klamath River

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 50:48


    In 2024, the removal of four dams on the Klamath River marked a historic victory for an Indigenous-led movement, achieving the largest river restoration project in history.

    A Day in Gaza: Palestinian journalists tell stories about life in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 52:08


    On February 3, The Nation's website only ran stories by people who are in or from Gaza. A Day for Gaza includes pieces exposing the hollowness of the ceasefire.

    Artists say live performances are essential during difficult times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 52:12


    Productions of Dan Hoyle's Takes All Kinds at The Marsh, M. Butterfly at the SF Playhouse, and The Cherry Orchard at Marin Theatre, shed light on this political moment.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: "American Carnage" exposes DOGE's damage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 52:02


    In "American Carnage," The Nation's Sasha Abramsky follows the stories of eleven of the over 300,000 federal workers who lost their jobs because of Trump, Musk, and DOGE.

    Advocates push for greater state gun control amid Trump's deregulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 52:02


    According to Giffords, 46,000 people die from gun violence each year. As Trump has dismantled federal gun regulations, experts are pushing for stricter state legislation.

    How the climate crisis is impacting ocean ecosystems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 52:02


    The oceans are overheating and scientists say a climate tipping point may be here, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Professors defend academic freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 52:03


    As the Trump administration wages an unprecedented attack on higher education, professors are organizing to defend academic freedom and fight authoritarianism.

    Iranian security forces kill thousands amid nationwide communications blackout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 51:59


    The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has risen to at least 6,126, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency.

    Republican-backed abortion bans are causing preventable deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 28:05


    Ciji Graham, a 34-year-old mother in North Carolina, died waiting for an abortion after being denied a standard, life-saving heart procedure because she was pregnant.

    ProPublica finds 40+ cases of ICE agents using banned chokeholds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 23:37


    A ProPublica investigation reveals how ICE agents routinely use chokeholds and other moves that restrict breathing, despite being banned by law enforcement.

    Match Girrl explores the fractured fairytale of the American Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 21:40


    Dance Brigade's new performance piece responds to the ongoing drug and homelessness crises in San Francisco and the lack of political will to make meaningful change.

    Power the Future: The KALW Youth Empowerment Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 30:16


    On Saturday, January 31, KALW's Power the Future event will provide a free afternoon of inspiration, skill-building, and networking for Bay Area youth ages 14-22.

    Authoritarian Playbook: John Powell on creating an inclusive society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 51:31


    Professor John Powell argues that the most radical act we can take is to build broad, multiracial political alliances that cross ideological and cultural differences.

    Honoring my dad by discussing resources for kids with disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 51:33


    My dad's involvement with The Miracle League changed his life and taught him about the power of inclusion and advocacy for people with disabilities.

    On MLK Day, activists discuss the fight for climate and racial justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 51:16


    What lessons can we learn from Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in the fight for climate and racial justice?

    Media coverage of violent ICE raids and arrests in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 13:37


    Governor Walz said, "News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos and disruption and trauma the federal government is raining down upon our communities."

    Lethal crackdown on protesters in Iran amid a communications blackout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 38:16


    Despite an internet blackout, videos from Iran reveal a brutal crackdown that has killed thousands, put tens of thousands at risk, and left many seriously injured.

    Mass protests demand end to ICE brutality and justice for Renee Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 52:13


    As protests increase across the US and another person is shot by a federal agent in Minnesota, the Trump Administration has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Librarians speak out against book bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 52:02


    There have been nearly 23,000 book bans in public schools nationwide since 2021. Librarians are fighting censorship and standing for the right to read.

    ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab' & the work of HEAL Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 52:33


    On average, one Palestinian child has been killed every hour by Israeli forces over 23 months of war. What does the future hold for the children of Gaza and their families?

    What do you want to hear on Your Call's One Planet Series in 2026?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 52:46


    This year, we'll continue to focus on issues like the oil industry, Trump's anti-climate policies, and how communities are mobilizing to fight climate change.

    What are Trump's objectives in Venezuela?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 52:06


    The Lever reports that Trump's removal of Nicolás Maduro could tilt international court proceedings and provide a windfall to corporate plaintiffs.

    What do you want to hear on Your Call this year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 52:39


    This year, we'll spend more time on positive topics, like universal childcare in New Mexico and groups doing important work in our communities. What do you want to hear?

    How plant-based diets can transform health outcomes in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 52:03


    Research shows that eating more plant-based foods reduces risks for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and other diseases. It's never too late to start.

    Recycling lead for US car batteries is poisoning people in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 33:53


    A joint investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals how demand for lead batteries has fueled lead poisoning in Ogijo, Nigeria.

    ICIJ investigation exposes crypto industry's $28b in dirty money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 51:48


    As the crypto industry has become less regulated, billions in funds from scammers, money launderers, and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

    Former No Child Left Behind advocate now fights to save public schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 52:01


    Former assistance secretary of education Diane Ravitch discusses her new book, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else.”

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Public Education & the Future of Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 52:01


    Randi Weingarten's new book is a love letter to public school educators and an expose of the well-funded campaign behind attacks on teachers and the war on knowledge.

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