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    Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 52:26


    Renee King-Sonnen traces her journey from the wife of a cattle rancher to an internationally-known animal rights activist who saved their herd from slaughter.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Trump escalates deportations & detentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 52:01


    As the Trump regime continues their brutal immigration crackdown, they are targeting the nearly 1.3 million immigrants who hold Temporary Protected Status in the US.

    ProPublica investigates the health risks and politics of raw milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 51:59


    ProPublica finds that while raw milk continues to sicken people, high level lawmakers and officials are pushing to expand the industry rather than curb the danger.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: How to combat fascism with Jason Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 52:03


    Philosopher and fascism expert Jason Stanley left the US for Canada last year, citing deep concerns over the Trump administration's rapid dismantling US democracy.

    Progressives score key victories in primaries across the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 12:33


    In the most anticipated race of the night, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate, for the Michigan Senate Democratic primary.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Trump made over $2.2 billion in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 39:27


    Trump made over $2.2 billion in his first year back in office, while 49 percent of US families report that they can't afford basic necessities, according to the Urban Institute.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with journalist Rebecca Nagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 52:19


    In her new podcast, First America, Rebecca Nagle reveals how the founders' treatment of Native nations shaped the foundation for American democracy and authoritarianism.

    How big oil manufactured and sold the myth of “clean” natural gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 51:57


    A new report reveals that oil and gas companies knew by the mid-1970s that methane fueled climate change while peddling the myth of "clean" natural gas.

    What the Correspondents' Dinner reveals about corporate media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 27:29


    We discuss coverage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner and what it reveals about the state of the corporate media under the Trump regime.

    Netanyahu's White House Visit, the US-Iran War, and Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 24:40


    As the US war with Iran enters its sixth month, US and Iranian strikes and counterstrikes have intensified, fueling fears of further escalation.

    GOP bill causes 4.5M people to lose access to food assistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 52:00


    The GOP cut SNAP by nearly $187 billion through 2034, the largest cut to the program in history. The 4.5 million who have lost benefits includes 1.5 million children.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Companies, politicians profit from US wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 52:06


    The big five military contractors – which receive about a third of the DOD's annual contracts – are making billions from Trump's attacks on Iran and other countries.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with Professor Phil Deloria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 52:17


    On Friday, Trump ordered warning signs installed outside of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History due in part to its depiction of Native American history.

    'The Welcome Table' weaves together the stories of climate refugees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 52:16


    In the HBO documentary, The Welcome Table, Josh Fox brings together people from across the world whose lives have been dramatically transformed by the climate crisis.

    Crypto, AI, and AIPAC spend millions to defeat progressive Democrats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 21:38


    Crypto, AI, and AIPAC super PACs have poured over $180 million into the 2026 midterms so far, targeting progressive candidates in competitive Democratic primaries.

    How Hegseth's wealth manager helped lay the groundwork for war on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 30:23


    Mother Jones reports that far-right Israel advocates, including Pete Hegseth's wealth manager, helped cultivate MAGA figures and laid the groundwork for the war with Iran.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective on the Land Back movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 52:10


    The Land Back movement is growing rapidly across the country. California has returned over 100,000 acres of land to Native tribes and plans to return at least 7.5 million more.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: ICE agents kill two men in one week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 52:07


    Since Trump returned to office ICE agents have fatally shot eight people. At least 52 have died in ICE custody. Why hasn't there been any accountability?

    Student loan defaults hit record high amid Trump's repayment overhaul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 27:20


    Trump's overhaul of the federal student loan system will leave millions of Americans facing higher monthly payments, fewer repayment options, and new borrowing limits.

    How BP oil execs shaped a widely cited Princeton climate study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 52:01


    An investigation by ProPublica and Drilled has found that fossil fuel companies have been funding climate research at elite US universities for more than 30 years.

    The growing threats to press freedom under Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 28:14


    Last week, the Trump administration subpoenaed several New York Times reporters over the paper's reporting on security concerns about the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.

    The devastating human toll of Trump's immigration crackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 25:46


    Immigration courts have issued more than 10,000 removal and voluntary departure orders each month for immigrant minors — nearly four times the rate as Trump's last term.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective on preventing teen suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 52:05


    Fire in the Mountains, a heavy metal festival dedicated to reducing suicides among Native American teens, will take place from July 23-26 on the Blackfeet Reservation.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: Trump's assault on climate & green energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 51:45


    As millions in the US experience record heat waves, the Trump administration is accelerating climate change by gutting clean energy projects and boosting fossil fuels.

    Ben Rhodes on the future of the Democratic Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 52:04


    Ben Rhodes will discuss the party's future, why Democrats lost the presidential election to Trump, and his new book, "All We Say: The Battle for American Identity."

    US Forest Service is spraying glyphosate in California forests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 52:05


    Investigative journalist Nate Halverson reports that the US Forest Service and timber companies are using record amounts of glyphosate in California forests.

    Frontline & Retro Report expose the for-profit adoption industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 24:33


    In Baby Brokers, Frontline and Retro Report investigate how lucrative for-profit adoption agencies and brokers have targeted pregnant women and families hoping to adopt.

    Texas anti-ICE protesters get 30 to 100 years in prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 27:33


    Last month, a federal judge in Texas handed down harsh sentences, ranging from 30 to 100 years, to nine anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges in March.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with Professor Ned Blackhawk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 52:13


    As the US marks 250 years of the Declaration of Independence, few know the founders' grievances over Indian affairs shaped the document.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: SCOTUS conservatives expand Trump's power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 52:18


    Mother Jones reports that conservative billionaires have funneled $1.3 billion to dark money groups to help influence key Supreme Court decisions since 2022.

    Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 52:00


    In her new book, Dr. Blair LM Kelley reveals how Black communities have gathered to honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for true liberation for 150 years.

    Media coverage of the US at 250 with Native journalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 49:18


    As the US commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we speak with Native journalists about coverage of the US at 250.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: How Trump's cuts are affecting tribes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 52:01


    The Trump administration's budget and program cuts are affecting the lives of Native people across the country. With more cuts to come, how are tribes responding?

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with journalist Rebecca Nagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 50:30


    In her new podcast, First America, Rebecca Nagle uncovers how the founders' treatment of Native nations – and their resistance – shaped the foundations of US democracy.

    Scientists link European heatwave to fossil fuel-driven climate crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 15:57


    "Europe's heatwave has the fingerprints of the climate crisis all over it—it's the latest price to pay for fossil fuel pollution baking our planet," said Simon Stiell.

    A conversation with CA Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 37:06


    California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild discusses how the state is ensuring an equitable transition to a green future and Trump's attacks on renewables.

    Afghan women fight for Bread, Work, and Freedom under Taliban rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 25:11


    Earlier this month, the Taliban arrested at least 30 women over dress code violations. Protests followed, and security forces opened fire, killing two people.

    “A Huge Grab of Power”: Trump Is Defying Congress on Foreign Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 26:48


    A new investigation by ProPublica reveals how Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid spending.

    Tech execs spend over $100M to oppose CA Billionaire Tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 52:00


    The SEIU-UHW backed ballot measure, which has qualified to be on the November ballot, is facing extreme pushback from Governor Gavin Newsom and tech billionaires.

    How saving birds can help save the planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 52:04


    In his new book, "The Return of the Oystercatcher," Scott Weidensaul writes about how species that once neared extinction are now multiplying around the world.

    The US-Iran deal and Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 52:16


    We're discussing media coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the future of US-Iran talks, and the $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. merger.

    Juneteenth, Trump's racism, and the ongoing fight for civil rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 52:03


    Amid the decimation of the Voting Rights Act and Trump's moves to whitewash US history, Black activists discuss the meaning of Juneteenth and the fight for basic rights.

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