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    Corporations profiting from ICE contracts line pockets of politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 24:18


    An investigation by The Appeal found that executives at Palantir and other companies contributed more than $1.7 million to 168 members of Congress.

    Inside the anti-government protests in Albania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 27:44


    What began as an environmental protest in Albania has turned into a protest against the government, as an accumulation of all citizens' grievances.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with Professor Kerri Malloy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 52:12


    Professor Kerri Malloy (Yurok/Karuk) will discuss federal and state policies that were designed to erase Indigenous history, culture, and sovereignty.

    One year after L.A. ICE raids, Congress approves $70B for deportations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 52:01


    Today, we're marking the one-year anniversary of the major immigration raids in Los Angeles.

    The Tenderloin says "no" to budget cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 52:02


    Mayor Lurie's proposed city budget would result in big cuts to job training, homeless assistance, immigrant support and more

    Why Kelp is in peril, and how it might be saved

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 52:03


    Kelp's complex web of sea life is threatened by climate change, pollution and overfishing. But the “Seaweed Rebels” are fighting back.

    How FEMA & ATF are being knee-capped by Trump's agenda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 52:05


    We're discussing the state of FEMA and how the Trump administration's federal policies have led to a decline in gun trafficking investigations.

    What do primary results reveal about voters and the midterms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 52:02


    Yesterday, six states, including California, Iowa, and Montana, held primary elections. What do the results reveal about the state of politics, voters, and the midterms?

    The ongoing fight to get big money out of politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 52:11


    Since the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, special interest groups have funneled millions into elections, including $79M in the California governor's race.

    Environmental groups say Steyer is strongest candidate for CA governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 52:01


    According to Greenpeace USA, the Center for Biological Diversity, and California Environmental Voters, Tom Steyer has the best climate policies of the frontrunners.

    Outside money pouring into California governor's race breaks records

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 52:07


    Only eight percent of voters have turned in their ballots ahead of the June 2 election amid the ongoing and chaotic race for governor, according to CalMatters.

    A discussion about Scott Wiener's record and campaign for congress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 52:11


    California state Senator Scott Wiener has a 15-year record in government. What do you want to know about his record and what he would do if he wins Pelosi's seat?

    How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 51:57


    In his new book, biologist David George Haskell explores the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today.

    How GOP gerrymandering could shape the 2026 midterm elections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 21:44


    Following the Supreme Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act, Republicans have rushed to draw new congressional maps to maintain their grip on Congress.

    Somalia's humanitarian crisis amid the war on Iran and USAID cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 30:20


    Somalia has suffered civil war, famine, drought, and conflict, but USAID cuts and the war in the Middle East have now pushed the country to the brink of catastrophe.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective on the Doctrine of Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 52:10


    Trump continues to whitewash the history of the US by embracing the Doctrine of Discovery ahead of this country's so-called 250th birthday. How are scholars responding?

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Republican attacks on abortion continue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 52:07


    Following the Supreme Court's decision to keep mifepristone available, advocates warn that conservatives are waiting to decimate abortion rights until after the midterms.

    "Plastic Inc." exposes how Big Oil is fueling plastic production

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 52:03


    In her new book, journalist Beth Gardiner reveals how Big Oil is investing billions to increase plastic production, despite the immense health and environmental risks.

    "The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 52:18


    In "Smog and Sunshine," Professor Ann Carlson recounts policy battles and the scientists, activists, and public officials who took on major polluters to save their city.

    How Trump's top officials are linked to the industries they oversee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 20:13


    A trove of nearly 3,200 disclosure records, which ProPublica recently made public, reveals deep financial ties between Trump officials and the industries they regulate.

    Amid ceasefire, Israel Intensifies attacks across Lebanon and Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 31:57


    Since Israel signed a ceasefire agreement on October 10, 2025, nearly seven months ago, more than 840 Palestinians have been killed and over 2,400 have been wounded.

    What questions do you have for SF candidate Saikat Chakrabarti?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 52:14


    San Francisco congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti says he's running to deliver Medicare for All, affordable housing, political reform, and clean energy.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Activists respond to SCOTUS VRA decision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 52:10


    Following the Supreme Court conservatives' decision to eviscerate the Voting Rights Act, Republicans are moving rapidly to redraw maps and eliminate Black districts.

    CA Governor's race remains wide open amid jungle primary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 52:08


    If Democrats split the vote, we could have two Republicans at the top of the ticket in November. So far, low polling Democrats are not dropping out. How are you voting?

    GOP Farm Bill passes House with largest cut to food aid in US history

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 51:58


    The bill includes $187 billion in SNAP cuts, expands SNAP work requirements, and restricts eligibility for undocumented immigrants. It now goes to the Senate.

    Frontline and ProPublica examine arrests from US immigration raids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 31:32


    The Frontline/ProPublica Caught in the Crackdown documentary traces the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the country.

    Trump's Homeland Security targets immigrants with $1.8M fines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 20:38


    The Trump administration has hired private debt collectors to hound immigrants with multimillion-dollar civil penalties for not leaving the US, according to The Lever.

    How are you voting in California's chaotic Governor's race?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 52:24


    For the first time in decades, California voters are getting ready to cast their ballots in a Governor's race that has no clear frontrunner ahead of the June 2 primary.

    What questions do you have for SF congressional candidate Connie Chan?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 52:09


    San Francisco Supervisor and congressional candidate Connie Chan says she's running to represent people who feel like they're being priced out of the city.

    The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 47:57


    Judith Enck reveals how plastic pollution contributes to poisoned oceans, polluted air, a warming planet, and a rise in diseases, including reproductive cancers.

    US working class take to the streets for 3,000 May Day Strong actions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 47:52


    Labor reporter Hamilton Nolan discusses the state of labor reporting and his new book, "The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor."

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with reporter Mary Annette Pember

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 48:09


    “Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools” reveals the lasting impacts of the forced assimilation and abuse of Native kids in the US.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: "A Protest History of the US"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 49:00


    In her new book, civil rights attorney Gloria Browne-Marshall argues that lasting change has always been the product of sustained, collective protest efforts.

    “Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It” shows the power of resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 47:56


    In their new book, activists Annie Leonard and André Carothers argue that we must defend and exercise our right to protest amid the global rise of authoritarianism.

    Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 46:42


    In her new book, Thea Riofrancos explores the environmental and social costs of the race to embrace green solutions like electronic cars by expanding lithium mining.

    Media coverage of the climate crisis & the 25th UN Indigenous Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 52:00


    In 2025, the global climate coverage fell by 14%, according to the Media and Climate Change Observatory at the University of Colorado Boulder.

    A debate about why Democrats lost in 2024 and the future of the party

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 52:10


    Since losing to Donald Trump and far-right Republicans in 2024, Democrats have engaged in a heated debate about the party's future. What policies should they embrace?

    Dr. Ann López discusses the ongoing fight for farmworker justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 51:56


    Up to 800,000 farmworkers in the US live in California, most of whom experience sexual assault, unsafe working conditions, low pay, and dangerous health risks.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 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.

    After Orbán's crushing election defeat, what's next for Hungary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 24:27


    Last Sunday, voters in Hungary delivered a decisive defeat to far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, ending his 16-year hold on power.

    FRONTLINE and El Faro investigate Bukele and Trump's CECOT deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 26:32


    We're discussing a Frontline and El Faro documentary about President Nayib Bukele's tangled history with the gangs the US says it is fighting.

    'Steal This Story, Please!' celebrates Amy Goodman & independent media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 52:02


    'Steal This Story, Please!' is a new documentary about Amy Goodman's trailblazing career as an independent journalist and co-founder and co-host of Democracy Now!.

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