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    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.

    The Authoritarian Playbook: The most effective ways to fight fascism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 52:01


    On The Nation's Fighting Fascism podcast, Aaron Regunberg and Matt DaSilva explore the movements that have defeated authoritarianism to find lessons for fighting Trump.

    The US at 250: A Native Perspective with Terria Smith and Ursula Pike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 52:13


    In "Know We are Here: Voices of Native California Resistance," California Indian authors write about how Indigenous communities are resisting the legacies of genocide.

    Trump administration's assault on climate science and ocean research

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 52:03


    Scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration said it plans to dismantle a deep-sea observation system that provides critical data on ocean health.

    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.

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