Podcast appearances and mentions of ariel gold

On this edition of Parallax Views, last week a number of prominent Jewish Americans came together to sign an open letter voicing opposition to AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its influence on both major American political parties. A statement in the leader reads, "Given that Israel is so isolated internationally that it could not continue its inhumane treatment of the Palestinians without U.S. political and military support, AIPAC is an essential link in the chain that holds in place the unbearable tragedy of Israel/Palestine. In coming U.S. elections, we need to break that chain in order to help free the people of Israel/Palestine to pursue peaceful coexistence." This open letter comes at a crucial time given Israel's war in Gaza and mounting concerns over the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians at this very moment. Prominent signees include actors Elliot Gould and Wallace Shawn, journalist Martin A. Lee, playwright Tony Kushner, and previous Parallax Views guests such as Ariel Gold, Dave Zirin, Mitchell Plitnick, and Samuel Moyn. Given AIPAC activities against progessive candidates in the Democratic Party, this letter should catch the eye of progressive voters and activists. Alan Minsky, executive director of Progressive Democrats of America and one of the main forces behind the letter, joins the show to discuss the letter, AIPAC, and related issues. Full text of the open letter below: A Statement from Jewish Americans Opposing AIPAC's Intervention in Democratic Party Politics We are Jewish Americans who have varying perspectives. We've agreed to come together to highlight and oppose the unprecedented and damaging role of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and allied groups in U.S. elections, especially within Democratic Party primaries. We recognize the purpose of AIPAC's interventions in electoral politics is to defeat any critics of Israeli Government policy and to support candidates who vow unwavering loyalty to Israel, thereby ensuring the United States' continuing support for all that Israel does, regardless of its violence and illegality. Given that Israel is so isolated internationally that it could not continue its inhumane treatment of the Palestinians without U.S. political and military support, AIPAC is an essential link in the chain that holds in place the unbearable tragedy of Israel/Palestine. In the coming U.S. elections, we need to break that chain in order to help free the people of Israel/Palestine to pursue peaceful coexistence. In the same 2021-22 election cycle in which AIPAC endorsed Republican extremists and dozens of Congress members who'd voted against certifying Biden's victory over Trump, the AIPAC network raised millions from Trump donors and spent the money inside Democratic primaries against progressives, mostly candidates of color. AIPAC is now vowing to spend even more millions in the 2024 Democratic primaries, targeting specific Democrats in Congress – initially all legislators of color – who've advocated for a Gaza ceasefire, a position supported by the vast majority of Democratic voters. AIPAC's election spending increasingly works to defeat candidates who criticize the racist policies of Israel. In contrast to AIPAC, we are American Jews who believe that U.S. support for foreign governments should only be extended to those that respect the full human and civil rights, and right to self-determination, of all people. We oppose all forms of racism and bigotry, including antisemitism – and we support the historic alliance in our country of Jewish Americans with African Americans and other people of color in the cause of civil rights and equal justice. Therefore, we strongly oppose AIPAC's attempts to dominate Democratic primary elections. We call on Democratic candidates to not accept AIPAC network funding, and demand that the Democratic leadership not allow Republican funders to use that network to deform Democratic primary elections. We will support candidates who are opposed by AIPAC, and who are advocates for peace and a new, just U.S. policy toward Israel/Palestine.

Ariel Gold is the executive director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. She was the national co-director of the antiwar group CODEPINK, where she specialized in campaigns for Palestinian rights. She is a member of Congregation Tikkun v'Or in Ithaca, New York where she resides and has been a longtime active member of Jewish Voice for Peace. James Joseph Zogby (from Arabic: زغبي, Zuġbīy) (born 1945) is the founder and president of the Arab American Institute (AAI), a Washington, D.C.–based organization that serves as a political and policy research arm of the Arab-American community. He is Managing Director of Zogby Research Services, LLC, specializing in research and communications and undertaking polling across the Arab world.

Part 1:We talk with Maureen Tkacik, who reports on health care for The American Prospect,, and writes about the AMA. We discuss how health care has become corporitized, with private equity now controlling many aspects. 74% of physicians are employed by private equity firms. This makes the motivations of these firms suspect: "do no harm to profits" rules.Part 2:We talk with Ariel Gold, with the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the oldest interfaith organization in the world. We discuss the Israeli war with Hamas, and how both Hamas and Israel seem more interested in perpetuating conflict rather than resolving it. We learn a great deal of history of this conflict, and the events leading up to the current clash. What we need to do is "reclaim the name of God", which is being used to excuse the slaughter.  WNHNFM.ORG  production 

On this edition of Parallax Views, we continue our series on Israel/Palestine, the fallout from the October 7th Hamas attack, and the Israeli bombing of Gaza with Ariel Gold, Executive Director of the Fellowship for Reconciliation. Ariel joins the show to discuss her article "Who's Drinking Netanyahu's Genocidal Amalek Kool-Aid?". She explains what's troubling abut Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's invocation of the biblical story of Amalek and what it entails. We also discuss the Christian Zionism, the Kahanist movement in Israel a far-right Israeli political figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir, the debate over if the current bombing campaign in Gaza constitutes a form of genocide or attempted genocide, and much more.

Ariel Gold is the Executive Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA. She is a veteran peace and justice advocate and FOR-USA's first Jewish Executive Director. She took office in August 2022. Before becoming Executive Director of FOR-USA, Ariel Gold served for seven years as national co-director and Middle East policy analyst for CODEPINK: Women for Peace, an international grassroots peace and justice movement working to end U.S. funded wars and occupations, challenge militarism globally and redirect our resources to life-affirming activities. Ariel cites the Catholic Worker movement and Jewish Voice for Peace as two important influences on her organizing experience.

On this episode of CODEPINK radio, Ariel Gold hears from fellow CODEPINK co-director Danaka Katovich who just returned from participating in a youth delegation to Cuba to call for an end to the U.S. blockade. During the second half of the show, CODEPINK Congress coordinator Marcy Winograd discusses Biden's proposed increase in the military budget with Lindsay Koshgarian and Monica Montgomery.

On this episode of CODEPINK radio, join us for an important conversation about the wars in Ukraine in Yemen. CODEPINK National co-director Ariel Gold discusses the background of the Ukraine war, US involvement and a no fly zone. CODEPINK national organizer Danaka Katovich outlines the history of the war in Yemen and how the U.S. is still involved. We will also hear from Medea Benjamin who will give us a quick report back from Afghanistan.

On March 12, Saudi Arabia executed 81 people, the largest mass execution in the recent history of the country. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the killings and said UN monitoring indicates some of those executed were sentenced to death after trials that did not meet fair trial guarantees, and for crimes that did not meet the most serious crimes threshold, as required under international law. We speak with Ariel Gold of CODEPINK.

On this episode, join CODEPINK National Organizer Danaka Katovich in conversation with arms trade expert Andrew Feinstein to discuss the myths of the global arms trade. Following that is a conversation between Ariel Gold and Katie Halper on the JNF and aforestation.

(Patreon-only interview with Gabor Mate https://www.patreon.com/posts/61785859) What better way to cover up ethnic cleansing than by literally planting trees over it? The Jewish National Fund, a non-profit founded in 1901 is doing just that through its afforestation projects. The latest one is on land used by Bedouin Palestinian communities for agriculture in Southern Israel. Ali Abunimah, of Electronic Intifada talks about Israel's latest assaults on Palestine and Palestinians and Ariel Gold, of CODEPINK talks about what her organization is doing about it. Ali Abunimah is director of The Electronic Intifada, an independent nonprofit publication focusing on Palestine. He is the author of "One Country, A Bold Proposal to End the Israeli-Palestinian Impasse" and "The Battle for Justice in Palestine." Ariel Gold is the national co-director of CODEPINK, a women-led grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs. Before being banned from entering Israel in June 2018, Ariel used to travel to the West Bank one to two times per year to work with Palestinian individuals and organizations on the ground in their struggle for freedom and justice. To support the program as well as hear extended interviews, bonus content and more, please join us at: https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow

Returning from a holiday weekend, John and Michelle unwrap a busy weekend in the news with a focus on developments in the Ukraine and how Democrats will recalibrate in preparation for the midterm elections after suffering a year of legislative losses. Michelle and John talk with Peter Oliver, RT correspondent, as he joins to discuss Antony Blinken flying to Kiev today, next stop Berlin, then ending the week in Geneva to de-escalate tensions with Russia. Peter explains that the narrative that Russia is preparing a ‘false flag' in Ukraine is media clickbait. In the next segment, Ariel Gold, co-executive director of Code Pink, speaks about what it means to have AIPAC shepherding money through the US political system and whether Benjamin Netanyahu has a political career worth salvaging with a plea deal. It's Art and Music Tuesday: John Hinckley, who infamously tried to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is forming a band. Hinckley has used music as part of his therapy and rehabilitation. Once Hinckley was released from St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC a few years ago, the government dropped all remaining restrictions on him. So, who knows? You might see him in a club in Williamsburg, VA sometime soon.For the final segment, Dan Kovalik, author and human rights labor lawyer, calls in to talk about the nationwide decline in union membership at a time when the staff of the DNC forms a labor union.

Mike Wong, vice president of the San Francisco chapter of Veterans for Peace, joins us to talk about reports that China is making plans to build a naval base in Equatorial Guinea and how the U.S. is repeating Cold War narratives about threats to the U.S. because a rival has a foothold in the Atlantic. We talk about the nebulous nature of these claims, which are sourced from anonymous intelligence officials, and contradicting reports that there is no visible construction in the area. We also talk about how we need to be ready to live in a multipolar world and learn to cooperate with emerging powers.Ariel Gold, co-executive director at Code Pink, talks to us about ongoing violence in Palestine, where settlers killed a 16-year-old after an attack on border police, and how the continuing occupation and displacement of Palestinians fuels this violence. We also talk about the spat between Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and the Democratic Socialists of America, who are withholding their 2022 endorsement of Bowman after posing with Israeli PM Naftali Bennett and supporting the funding of the Iron Dome program.Tina Landis, environmental and social activist and the author of the book “Climate Solutions Beyond Capitalism,” talks to us about a report revealing that the U.S. Navy has been polluting Hawaii's water resources for decades due to leaking underground fuel tanks, how the Navy has not properly addressed this issue, how the problem of military installations and pollution is not only confined to this case, and how the military in general is one of the biggest polluters in the world. Ron Placone, comedian and host of "Get Your News On With Ron," talks to us about Joe Biden hosting a Democracy Summit at the White House and the particulars of who does and who does not get invited, Jen Psaki talking about the new way in which Americans can get their COVID-19 test refunded by their insurance company and navigating the labyrinth of private healthcare, and Devin Nunes resigning from Congress after 19 years to be a part of Trump's new media company.

Ariel Gold, Co-Executive Director at Code Pink, talks to us about the weekend protests and Israeli retaliation at the Gaza separation wall that left scores injured. We talk about how the decades-long blockade of the Gaza Strip has rendered the area “unlivable” and wholly dependent on foreign aid, and the continuing repression of Israeli forces. We also talk about whether this new wave of protests will have any effect on the current situation, and whether Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will take a different approach from his predecessor, Benjamin Netanyahu.Chris Garaffa, web developer, technologist, security and privacy consultant, talks to us about China's new privacy laws which have been hailed as one of the world's most robust and include rules similar to European laws, how it stipulates that companies cannot use personal data to target individuals for marketing. We also talk about how these laws compare to laws in the books in the U.S., where data collection for marketing is rampant, the differences between private company and state collection of data, and how U.S. tech companies are consistently hostile to data privacy regulations. Carlos Delgado, member of the Negotiating Committee for the Miami Caravan To Demand The End of The Blockade, talks to us about the movement to end the blockade of the U.S. on Cuba, the challenges of organizing for normalizing relations between the two nations, where there is a political cost in the U.S. to bucking the trend of being overly aggressive against Cuba, and how the Cuban emigré community has changed through generations. We also talk about the Biden administration policies vis-a-vis Cuba, and whether we will see any changes in the future. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of the book "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents," talks to us about the legacy of progressive journalist Glen Ford, the media coverage of our ongoing withdrawal from Afghanistan, the FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine, and the FBI finding little evidence the riot at the capitol on January 6 was coordinated.

Big Pharma fights 15% global tax rate. How corporations fail to pay their fair share after receiving billions in public funds.Richard Becker, author of "Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire,” and Ariel Gold, Co-Executive Director at Code Pink, talk to us about a report by Human Rights Watch revealing that Israel violated international law during the May campaign in Gaza in what amounts to war crimes, and how Israel limits media access to Gaza. We also talk about the BDS movement, and the uproar by the Israeli government after Ben and Jerry's decided to stop selling its products in settlements in the occupied territories. Betsy Yoon, member of Nodutdol, a Korean diaspora organization working toward peace, decolonization and self-determination, talks to us about the an ongoing debate in South Korea over the dominant narrative of the 1980 uprising in Gwangju that ended in a slaughter of civilians by their own country's military forces, and how the forces of reaction in the country have been re-hashing narratives that protesters were North Korean infiltrators deserving of the violence visited upon them. We also talk about how the role of the U.S. in this massacre has been underreported by mainstream historians and news media.Eugene Puryear, journalist, author, activist, politician, host at Breakthrough News, and author of "Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America,” talks to us about the DOJ selling off Martin Shkreli's $2 million copy of an album by the Wu-Tang Clan, Big Pharma's “quiet” effort to fight the 15% minimum global tax rate, and how they have been portraying themselves as the saviors of the world during the pandemic. We also talk about the looming eviction crisis and whether government assistance will be enough to stave off disaster. Femi Ayanbadejo, founder of HealthReel, Inc., creator of the AI-powered HealthReel health assessment app, and former American football running back, fullback and special teams player, talks to us about American gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the all-around team competition at the Olympics and the incredible pressure put on athletes in these competitions, the increasing visibility of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and nonbinary athletes in Tokyo, and how athletes are dealing with extreme heat in the Olympics.

This week on CODEPINK radio Danaka Katovich from the CODEPINK Middle East Team discusses Daniel Hale, a whistleblower who was sentenced to prison earlier this week. After that, Danaka hears from CODEPINK co-director Ariel Gold with updates from Palestine, then hears from journalist Abby Martin about "Gaza Fights for Freedom". Following the break, Matthew Petti talks about the Quincy Institute's most recent report on Middle East interventionism over the last ten years, US involvement, and the Iran Nuclear Deal.

Israel's Citizenship Law is not renewed in Knesset but apartheid measures remain. What the U.S.'s unconditional support for Israel means for human rights.Kathy Kelly, American peace activist and author, talks to us about the ongoing war in Yemen, where, according to reports, British forces are on the ground in eastern Yemen, providing logistical support and training Saudi troops and Saudi-backed militias. We look at what this means for the outcome of the war and claims by Western countries, including the U.S., that they want to end support for the Saudi campaign. We also talk about the battle for the city of Marib, how the outcome of this battle will impact peace talks, and whether the U.S. could negotiate with a Houthi government. Ariel Gold, Co-Executive Director at Code Pink, tells us about news coming out of Israel that the so-called citizenship law was not renewed by the Knesset, how there are plenty of apartheid laws that remain in the books in Israel. We also talk about how Israel will withhold $180 million dollars in tax revenue collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, to offset stipends paid to militants and their families, and the case of Khalida Jarrar, a Palestinian legislator serving a prison term for advocating for Palestinian rights.Peter Oliver, RT correspondent in Berlin, talks to us about the German Communist Party and the Anarchist Pogo Party not being allowed to stand for the parliamentary elections coming up in September due to bureaucratic technicalities, how Ukraine will remain transit country for Russian gas exports, and whether Angela Merkel's upcoming visit to the White House will resolve the dispute between Germany and the U.S. over Nord Stream 2.Brianna Griffith, producer and host of the People's Republic, joins us in a conversation about Texas Democratic lawmakers leaving the state to deny Republicans a quorum to convene a special legislative session on a sweeping elections reform bill, Biden's gathering of Democratic mayors to discuss increasing gun violence, and other news out of Texas including statewide unemployment benefits running out, the end of eviction protections, and Austin's reinstatement of the public camping ban.

Hammam Farah of Palestine House in Toronto and Ariel Gold of CODEPINK join Marc Eliot Stein to talk about the crucial role the antiwar movement can and must play in Israel, Palestine and Gaza. Our in-depth conversation ranges from the experience of apartheid and urban bombardment in Gaza to the rising influence of Kahanism in Israel to the history of Hamas. An overview of a region in crisis, and of a global antiwar movement that must help find the path to peace.

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ariel Gold, national co-director of CODEPINK, to discuss the recently-announced ceasefire in the deadly 11-day siege of the Gaza Strip by Israel, whether subsequent efforts by extremist settlers to storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque and escalate tensions could endanger the fragile peace now taking hold, and US President Biden's promise to replenish Israel's missile supply.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ariel Gold, national co-director of CODEPINK, to discuss the recently-announced ceasefire in the deadly 11-day siege of the Gaza Strip by Israel, whether subsequent efforts by extremist settlers to storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque and escalate tensions could endanger the fragile peace now taking hold, and US President Biden's promise to replenish Israel's missile supply.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Rachel Hu, co-host of the podcast It's Not You, It's Capitalism, to discuss the new anti-Asian hate crimes bill signed into law by President Biden, and why Biden's support for a new Cold War on China and past statements blaming China for the coronavirus pandemic undermine his supposed concern for the rise in violence against people of Asian descent.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of our weekly segment “The Red Spin Report.” They discuss NBA players like Kyrie Irving speaking out against attacks on Palestinians, and why it seems there's been a fundamental change in the Israel lobby's ability to silence all its critics.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents,” to discuss the choice by the Associated Press to “cave in to the attack” by right-wing forces and fire their reporter Emily Wilder seemingly due to her prior participation in Students for Justice in Palestine, the significance of the wave of progressive Democratic Congress members now publicly condemning Israeli apartheid, and the racist notion that Black people are the “nerve center” of anti-Semitism in the US.

Welcome to the Mother of all Talk shows Podcast! This is episode one of the new weekly podcast bringing you all the best bits from MOATS! This week George is in conversation with with Haaretz Journalist Gideon Levy, #codepinks Ariel Gold and Gaza Tv news' Yousef Alhelou as well as taking calls from all around the world on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Listen to "The Mother of all Talk Shows with George Galloway" Podcast every MONDAY as George speaks with the best journalists, political commentators and people across the globe to get to the bottom of what is truly happening in the world right now.  "The Mother of all Talk Shows" is broadcast live every Sunday 7pm GMT on Youtube and Sputnik Radio. MOATS is the open university of the airwaves to millions of people all over the world. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

From CodePink, Ariel Gold talks about what's going with Israel & Gaza! Plus a look how cartoons are being used as propaganda for the military!

From CodePink, Ariel Gold talks about what's going with Israel & Gaza! Plus a look how cartoons are being used as propaganda for the military!

Palestinian activist Samer Makhlouf joins us to talk about the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine, how Palestinian resistance has been mainly non-violent throughout history and how this resistance, and manifestations of support globally are constantly misrepresented by mainstream media as anti-semitic, as in the example of BDS, and how the instances of spectacular violence are used to demonize Palestinians while ignoring constant Israeli violent aggression.Ariel Gold, co-executive director at Code Pink, joins us to talk about how the conversation about the violence in Israel and Palestine is developing in the United States, how the Biden administration unsurprisingly gave its full support to the Israeli assault on Gaza while giving half-hearted statements of concern over Palestinian civilian casualties, how the conflict is sometimes described by media and government as if it had a life of its own where the actors have no agency, and the controversy over “The Squad” using the word “apartheid” in describing the situation in Israel/Palestine.Jim Goodman, board president of the National Family Farm Coalition, talks to us about a recent report that linked agricultural production in the United States to nearly 18,000 air quality–related deaths per year, how current practices in agribusiness contribute to this by releasing dangerous byproducts like ammonia and other particulates, and how the meat industry is one of the main contributors to this pollution. Sean Michael Love, founder and editor-in-chief of Black House News, and Ari Theresa, land use/zoning attorney with a focus on civil rights, talk to us about media coverage of the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine, which maintained its pro-Israel stance even after Israel destroyed a building that housed various news agencies, including Al-Jazeera and the Associated Press, and how the click-bait infotainment model makes it really hard for people to get involved with causes.In our Miss The Press segment, hosts Michelle Witte and Bob Schlehuber talk about Chuck Tood grilling Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and how they are both wrong and they are both right in some ways, Netanyahu’s interview, and Fauci’s interview on vaccine sharing and distribution.

Ariel Gold, co-founder of Code Pink, and Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, join us to discuss Israel. Israeli airstrikes killed twenty Palestinians, including 9 children, as tensions continue to rise over the brutal crackdown in Jerusalem. However, when asked if the Palestianians have a right to self defense, US State Department spokesman Ned Price answered, “Broadly speaking, we believe in the concept of self-defense. We believe it applies to any state.”Wyatt Reed, Sputnik producer and writer, joins us to discuss Colombia. Wyatt is in Colombia covering the massive protests and government violence. The Colombian people have taken to the streets to oppose neoliberal economic policies, including proposals for worsening the nation's regressive tax structure.Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to talk about covid. A new "variant of concern" has been discovered in India. Also, there is an ongoing discussion about the vaccination of adolescents.Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to talk about the US Coast Guard. In what should be reported as a strange occurrence, US Coast Guard vessels are now being used as normal navy patrol boats. Recent reports show that Coast Guard cutters are patrolling the straits of Hormuz off the coast of Iran and in the South China Sea under the absurd guise of monitoring fishing activity.K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer and teacher, joins us to discuss China. A spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry states that China has to speak up for itself and oppose US global hegemony. Also, Hua Chunying, the spokesperson, pointed out that China, as the second-largest economy and the largest developing country in the world, deserves to have a voice in the global public opinion domain. Dan Kovalik, writer and human rights activist, joins us to discuss Venezuela. Recent investigations reveal that neighboring Columbia has been involved in numerous attempts to overthrow the government of Venezuela and assassinate President Nicholas Maduro. Also, so-called humanitarian aid from USAID has been used for regime change operations in the besieged nation.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Iran. Iran reports that US demands outside of the original JCPOA nuclear deal are complicating matters. Also, notorious neocon war hawks are intentionally disrupting negotiations by arguing that any sanctions relief enacted by President Biden will be easily undone by Congress.Niko House, political activist and independent journalist, joins us to discuss domestic spying. The Biden administration is upping the domestic spying anti as they work on using private security firms to bypass the Constitution while spying on Americans.

CODEPINK's Medea Benjamin and Marcy Winograd, and Hanieh Jodat-Barnes were joined by four special guests: Huwaida Arraf, co-founder, International Solidarity Movement; Omar Baddar, political analyst & former deputy director, Arab American Institute; Ariel Gold, co-director, CODEPINK; and Estee Chandler, board member, Jewish Voice for Peace. They discussed the International Criminal Court’s investigation of Israeli war crimes; the Boycott-Divest-Sanction (BDS) movement; the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s definition of anti-Semitism and its threat to free speech; and the Biden administration’s complicity with Israeli apartheid.

Darren Thompson, reporter for Native News Online and Unicorn Riot, and South Dakota state senator Troy Heinert talk to us about a resolution that was unanimously passed in the South Dakota senate rescinding the medals of honor awarded to US soldiers who took part in the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. We also talk about the significance of Deb Haaland’s nomination to be Secretary of the Interior, the challenges faced in her confirmation, and what we could expect during her tenure in the post. Teodrose Fikremariam, CoFounder of Ghion Journal, tells us about the situation in Ethiopia, where Amnesty International has called for a U.N.-led investigation into possible crimes against humanity perpetrated by Eritrean forces in Tigray late last year, the regional impact of the conflict, how it has affected daily life in the country, and the reaction from the Ethiopian diaspora in the U.S.Ariel Gold, co-executive director of Code Pink, joins us in a conversation about renewed airstrikes in Syria and their legality, the claims that US troops were in Syria to counter Iranian influence and how this impacts the re-negotiation of the Iran nuclear deal. We also talk about the Trump-era sanctions levied on ICC judges and Netanyahu’s insistence that Biden keep these in place.Margaret Flowers, medical doctor, co-director of Popular Resistance and a member of the steering committee of HOPE - Health Over Profit, talks to us about the difficulties a lot of medical students are having in entering into residency programs, healthcare worker burnout, the ultimate cost paid by them during the pandemic with 2,900 U.S. health care worker deaths, and the current nightmare that is healthcare provision and access in the country.Lee Stranahan, cohost of The Backstory with John Kiriakou, talks to us about highlights from the CPAC meetings, including squabbles over masks and social distancing, and Trump addressing the convention. The Misfits also talk about new roadblocks to passing a $15 minimum wage bill, Neera Tanden’s sinking nomination, and Gov. Cuomo’s continuing free-fall from grace.

Friends from around the world, welcome to The Great Debate!Not a debate where both sides work to defeat one another, rather where both sides come together to find common ground on the most important issues of our time. That's what makes this debate great! Does Israel have the right to exist as a Jewish state? Is it possible to be a democracy that excludes anyone who isn't Jewish? Is there a way for Israel to be Jewish and include those who aren't? Join us to find out.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬★ MEET OUR GUESTS ★▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Malkah Fleisher is a social media and content strategy professional at Jerusalem U, managing a Facebook page of almost 350K followers, and is an acclaimed Jerusalem birth coach. She earned a JD from the Cardozo School of Law in NY and a B.A. in Political Communication from George Washington University in Washington DC. She is married to husband Yishai and lives with her 3 children on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.Get in touch with Malkah:https://www.linkedin.com/in/malkah-fleisher-88b3a726/?originalSubdomain=ilhttps://twitter.com/MalkahFleisher?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.jns.org/writers/malkah-fleisher/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Ariel Gold is a Middle East Analyst and the national co-director of the feminist anti-war group CODEPINK. Prior to being deported by Israel in 2018, she used to travel one-two times a year to the West Bank to live and work in the West Bank with Palestinians as a supporter of their nonviolent struggle for freedom. Get in touch with Ariel:Twitter: @ArielElyseGold Instagram: @ArielElyseGold 

Ann Marie Kernen, Program Coordinator at the Center for Protest Law and & Litigation, joins us to take a look at an investigation into who actually was involved in the riot on Capitol Hill January 6th. We will also discuss efforts to learn how coordinated those events were and who might have taken part.Ariel Gold, national co-director of CODEPINK and Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, join us to discuss this administration designating the Houthis in Yemen as a terrorist group and what that designation will mean for the people of Yemen. The Doctors Without Borders program manager for Yemen, for example, noted yesterday the impact new sanctions could have on humanitarian aid, saying aid is not only doctors attending patients, but “the plane that gets the doctor to the country; the bank transfers that mean her local colleagues can be paid; and the ship that brings the medicines and other medical equipment.” We will discuss the way this terror designation will affect their lives, in its potential impact on aid and in other areas. Ruth Anna Buffalo, the first Native American Democratic woman elected to North Dakota’s state legislature and Lena Taylor, who is serving her fifth term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 4th Senate District, join us to discuss state legislative agendas and particularly about protest laws at the state levels. We'll also discuss reports that Joe Biden is planning to revoke the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office.William Dawson, writer, author and culture critic, to join the new movie “One Night in Miami” which is now streaming on Amazon.We'll cover the politics behind fictionalizing historical figures, and what this movie means one day after Dr. Martin Luther King’s holiday.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman Dr. Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and co-author of the new book, “Viviremos: Venezuela vs. Hybrid War,” to discuss the domestic charges filed against 25 of the Trump supporters who overran the US capitol last week, the dubious media narratives which seemingly seek to present more forceful policing and surveillance as the solution to fascist violence, and why he believes referring to the mayhem in Washington as a “coup” downplays the real political violence implemented by the US government abroad.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ariel Gold, national co-director of CODEPINK, to discuss the glowing media coverage of Israel's COVID-19 vaccine program, why the Israeli refusal to distribute the dosages to Palestinians constitutes “medical apartheid,” and where the latest development fits into efforts to ensure a Jewish majority in historic Palestine.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jon Jeter, award-winning journalist and foreign correspondent, radio and television producer, Bluesologist and Decolonizer, and author of the book “Flat Broke in the Free Market: How Globalization Fleeced Working People,” to discuss the appointment of the first Black Capitol Police chief in the wake of last week's Trump-led fascist insurrection, the connections between Czarist Russia as a “prison house of nations” and the emerging “Black Vichy class” composed of politicians like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, and why he thinks the country is unprepared for what he sees an an inevitable escalation in racial violence.

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ariel Gold, national co-director of CODEPINK, to discuss the glowing media coverage of Israel's COVID-19 vaccine program, why the Israeli refusal to distribute the dosages to Palestinians constitutes “medical apartheid,” and where the latest development fits into efforts to ensure a Jewish majority in historic Palestine.

Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, returns to The Critical Hour to update us on the latest coronavirus news. The US patient who has contracted the new virus variant, a Colorado man in his 20s, is now in isolation in the state's Elbert County. While the variant is believed to spread more easily, experts say there's no evidence that it causes more severe sickness. Scientists familiar with the case argue that the man's lack of a recent travel history indicates that this is likely not an isolated case. John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss the recent Nashville, Tennessee, bombing. Pamela Perry, the girlfriend of deceased bombing suspect Anthony Warner, reported to authorities over a year ago that Warner was making bombs in his RV, according to a recent report from the Associated Press. However, police never managed to speak with Warner, nor did they inspect his RV. Also, the Louisville Metro Police Department has begun the process of firing two more of the officers who were involved in the infamous raid that resulted in the killing of Breonna Taylor.Ariel Gold, national director for antiwar organization Code Pink, joins us to discuss US arms sales. The Trump administration is apparently ending its term with massive arms sales to the Middle East. The US State Department has approved a potential sale of $4.2 billion worth of weapons to Kuwait and another potential deal for $290 million in bombs to Saudi Arabia, according to the Pentagon. The Saudi deal follows another deal for $478 million in arms for which the State Department intends to issue a license, Bloomberg reported last week. International security experts argue that the massive influx of arms into the region will contribute to instability and continued conflict.Medea Benjamin, co-founder Code Pink, returns to The Critical Hour to discuss her recent MintPress News article on Avril Haines, US President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for director of national intelligence. Benjamin argues, "This unassuming spy may look and sound like your favorite college professor, but that facade masks a ruthless wolf in sheep's clothing who enabled murder by remote control and wielded a thick black pen to cover up CIA torture." The article is written on behalf of a number of progressive activist groups who are calling on the US Senate to reject Haines' nomination. Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian and researcher, returns to discuss convicted spy Jonathan Pollard. He was allowed to travel to Israel and was greeted Wednesday as a hero by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, weeks after the Trump administration lifted parole restrictions that kept Pollard from going abroad. In the 1980s, Pollard stole and sold top-secret US government documents to Israel while he was working as a US Navy intelligence analyst.Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector in Iraq, returns to discuss his latest article about the recent hack of US government websites, which many media outlets have blamed on Russia without concrete evidence. He gives a simplified yet highly technical overview of the cyberattack and then goes on to explain the current environment, including some history of cyber confrontations between the US and Russia. Ritter argues that, regardless of where the hack originated, it was pure intelligence-gathering and did not seem to include any offensive or destructive actions. He maintains that the claims of a Pearl Harbor level-attack are hyperbolic and designed for domestic consumption. James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, joins us to discuss Iran. A spokesperson for Netanyahu's office has announced that Israel is unequivocally opposed to the US returning to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement with Iran. The official claimed that the “deal gave Iran a highway paved with gold to build the critical infrastructure for an entire arsenal of nuclear bombs" but provided no details or facts to support the claim. Also, Alan MacLeod penned a recent article in which he argues that the world ends 2020 exactly as it began: with the looming threat of war between the US and Iran.Niko House, political activist, independent journalist and podcaster, returns to The Critical Hour to discuss the ongoing feud in the Democratic Party. YouTube Star Jimmy Dore ignited a firestorm when he suggested that Democrats should use their votes for speaker of the House as bargaining chips to get a floor vote on Medicare for All. Meanwhile, in an ominous sign for mainstream Democrats, incoming Reps. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Cori Bush (D-MO) are refusing to say whether they will support House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) bid to lead the party in 2021.

In this week's episode, we address feminism from Palestine to the U.S. Our own Ariel Gold speaks to Yafa Jarrar, the daughter of imprisoned Palestinian feminist and lawmaker Khalida Jarrar. They discuss why her mother is such a threat that Israel is detaining her without charge or trial.

If there is one thing the world has learnt during the latest American election jamboree it’s that the US is far from the world’s greatest democracy. But regardless of whether the White House is red or blue, what is certain is that America will continue attempts to spread her version of democracy around the world... Doug Henwood and Ariel Gold join host Ross Ashcroft to discuss what to expect from the new presidency.

If there is one thing the world has learnt during the latest American election jamboree it's that the US is far from the world's greatest democracy. But regardless of whether the White House is red or blue what is certain is that America will continue attempts to spread her version of democracy around the world... Doug Henwood and Ariel Gold join host Ross Ashcroft to discuss what to expect from the new presidency.

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With the general election rapidly approaching, I sat down with a renowned political activist and bright mind, Ariel Gold. Ariel and I sat down to talk about all things CODE PINK, the United States current foreign policy, both candidates and their beliefs, social injustice and more. It was a great conversation, enjoy!

This week, CODEPINK's national co-director Ariel Gold talks with Dr. James Zogby, president and founder of the Arab American Institute. They discuss the upcoiming election and what a Biden presidency would mean for Arab-Americans and the struggle for Palestinian rights. The second part of today’s program includes CODEPINK's Middle East coordinator Danaka Katovich discussing Saudi Arabia's male guardianship and Kafala systems with Dr. Hala Aldosari and Bethany Alhaidari.

For the first time ever on TGD we'll be discussing Zionism vs Anti-Zionism! Both our guests are inspiring and well-known Jewish activists but their views on Israel could not be more different. Can we bridge the divide?▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬★ MEET OUR GUESTS ★▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Ariel Gold is a Middle East Analyst and the national co-director of the feminist anti-war group CODEPINK. Prior to being deported by Israel in 2018, she used to travel one-two times a year to the West Bank to live and work in the West Bank with Palestinians as a supporter of their nonviolent struggle for freedom.Get in touch with Ariel: Twitter: @ArielElyseGold Instagram: @ArielElyseGold ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Hen Mazzig is an Israeli author, an international speaker and a columnist for The Jewish Journal. His articles can be found in the LA Times, NBC News, The Jerusalem Post and more.Get in touch with HenTwitter: @henmazzigInstagram: @henmazzigFacebook: www.facebook.com/hen.mazzig ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬The Great Debate on Instagram: @thegreat.debate▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Get in touch with Adar:TwitterDiscordYouTubeInstaFBTikTok: @adarweinrebEmail: adarweinreb@gmail.com

For the first half of the show, CODEPINK co-founders Jodie Evans and Medea Benjamin discuss foreign policy in the time of elections and for the second half of the show, CODEPINK co-director, Ariel Gold speaks to Jewish Israeli activist and author Miko Peled. They discuss how he came to be an activist for Palestinian rights, why he supports a one state solution, and the horrible UAE-Israel normalization deal.

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Ariel Gold speaks with Manal Tamimi of the Palestinian village Nabi Saleh and Jodie Evans speaks with Vijay Prashad about China.

For episode 6 we chat with singer/ songwriter Ariel Gold about recording, vulnerability, visual art, & more. Artists include: 070 Shake Leonard Cohen Feist & More

This week James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute and former member of the DNC Executive Committee, joins CODEPINK’s Ariel Gold to discuss the 2020 DNC draft platform and how it address Palestinian rights. On the second part of the show, she talks to Saudi legal scholar Abdullah Alaoudh about the shifting sands in the Saudi regime as the king's health declines and MbS is soon to take the crown.

As we anticipate Israel's decision in regards to annexation and 4th of July protests in the United States, Ariel Gold joins in conversation with Shireen Al-Adeimi and Hassan El-Tayyab. Shireen Al-Adeimi is a Yemeni-American activist and educator that discusses the history of Yemen in regards to its politics and how an internal struggle led to the U.S.-Saudi intervention that has terrorized the country. Hassan El-Tayyab is a legislative manager for Middle East Policy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation that elaborates how Yemen is the world's worst humanitarian crisis and the pandemic has only worsened its situation with children suffering the most from malnutrition, disease, poverty, and more; even so, aid to Yemen has been drastically cut.

CODEPINK Co-founder, Medea Benjamin, is joined by fellow CODEPINK team members. Ariel Gold, the Middle East campaign coordinator, discusses the current Isreal/Palestine conflict and how we are pushing Biden (and Trump) to adopt a just foreign policy. Leonardo Flores, from the Latin America team, gives an update on our campaign to award Cuban doctors the Nobel Peace Prize for the global aid they have provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Co-founders Jodie Evans, Medea Benjamin, and co-director Ariel Gold are joined by Darlene Cain and Aqeela Sherills. Darlene Cain, founder of Mothers on the Move. Darlene, who lives in Baltimore, lost her son to police violence a decade ago, and she has been working with other mothers and mentoring youth ever since. Aqeela Sherrills who leads the Newark Community Street Team which over the last 5 years has created a community of well being in Newark where the uprising last weekend was 12,000 with little violence and engagement by the Newark PD who were not in riot gear.

¿Cómo tratar a los niños en cuarentena? ¿Hay que poner límites? ¿Marcar rutinas e incorporar hábitos son prácticas recomendables? Acerca de estos y otros temas, recibimos a Ariel Gold.Gold es médico psiquiatra, especializado en niños y adolescentes. Autor de los libros: Psico-educar 1 y 2 y del más reciente, Con-vivir. editado en 2019.Docente universitario, ha impartido cursos y conferencias en diferentes países , enfocándose en padres y docentesAdemás, es miembro corresponsal de la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría de niños y adolescentes. Disfruten del episodio y recuerden que la versión en vídeo la encuentran en www.youtube.com/juntosenlaexperiencia.Suscríbete a nuestro canal, descarga los Podcast y dales like para que sigamos llegando a más y más personas. ¡Gracias!

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Amanda Starbuck, senior food researcher and policy analyst on the food team at Food & Water Watch.The economic aid bill that Congress passed last week would open Small Business Administration loans to some farmers. The move came after big banks steered the earlier $500 billion that Congress had appropriated to large corporations that used up all the money before most actual small businesses could even complete their applications. An existing $10 billion aid package provided funding for aquaculture, nurseries, and cooperatives, but allotted nothing for small farms with fewer than 500 employees. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend that he was “confident” the US would soon allow the annexation of the occupied West Bank. Netanyahu and his governing partner Benny Gantz, who is now speaker of the Knesset, plan to ask the United States for its support in annexing at least those Israeli settlements that are on Palestinian lands in the West Bank before July. Netanyahu has told confidants that he believes the Trump Administration will give him whatever he wants. Ariel Gold, a peace activist and a member of Code Pink, joins the show. Brazil’s right-wing president, Jair Bolsonaro, is facing a perfect storm of political crises that could force him from office. Bolsonaro was already a president without a political party. He was under fire for his responses to massive fires in the Amazon and to the coronavirus pandemic. Then his two sons found themselves under criminal investigation for money laundering and promulgating false campaign information. Now, Bolsonaro’s star Minister of Justice resigned dramatically and called the president a criminal. Can Bolsonaro survive? Brian and John speak with Aline Piva, a journalist and a member of Brazilians for Democracy and Social Justice. Monday’s segment “Education for Liberation with Bill Ayers” is where Bill helps us look at the state of education across the country. What’s happening in our schools, colleges, and universities, and what impact does it have on the world around us? Bill Ayers, an activist, educator and the author of the book “Demand the Impossible: A Radical Manifesto,” joins Brian and John. In this segment, The Week Ahead, the hosts take a look at the most newsworthy stories of the coming week and what it means for the country and the world, including ongoing controversy over the reopening of businesses in states throughout the country and Donald Trump’s bizarre medical advice. Sputnik News analysts and producers of this show Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek join the show.Monday’s regular segment Technology Rules is a weekly guide on how monopoly corporations and the national surveillance state are threatening cherished freedoms, civil rights and civil liberties. Web developer and technologist Chris Garaffa and software engineer and technology and security analyst Patricia Gorky join the show.

Jodie Evans is this week's host! She is the co-founder of CODEPINK and called in from her home in Venice joined by Ariel Gold and Kenneth Bailey. Jodie discusses how we can cultivate local peace economies in the time of the coronavirus. Ariel reports on the situations in the Middle East with the pandemic and what actions you can take with CODEPINK to demand peace and justice. Kenneth Bailey from Design Studio for Social Innovation shares how they are creating local peace economies within their areas.

'ON THE GROUND' FOR MARCH 13, 2020 As coronavirus is declared to be an official pandemic by the World Health Organization, the United States proves to be a drag on testing, on treatment and on the world economy. We speak to Gerald Horne. Plus nurses speak out on safety for healthcare workers on a national day of action, while Code Pink protests at the U.S. Treasury Department against sanctions on countries like Iran and Venezuela that are preventing those countries from fighting the coronavirus. Voices include Medea Benjamin and Ariel Gold. And as Democratic Party elites rush to coronate Joe Biden as their nominee, progressives raise the alarm about evidence of election fraud and voter suppression that is, once again, cheating the insurgent candidacy of Bernie Sanders. We speak to Dan Kovalik. The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. You can also give a one-time donation on PayPal. Thank you!

Ariel Gold and Teri Mattson are joined by Anne Wright and Medea Benjamin. It's a full Pink house! Anne Wright discusses the recent Afghanistan elections as well as possible peace plans with the United States. Medea Benjamin discusses the travel opportunities with CODEPINK to delegations in Latin America and Iran.

Ariel Gold and Terri Mattson are joined by Zahra Ali on this week's show. Recap of actions this past week including Swarm the Senate and the action outside the Brazilian Embassy. Zahra Ali is the author of Women and Gender in Iraq and is on CODEPINK Radio to discuss the protests in Iraq that demand U.S. troops out of the country.

Join CODEPINK's Enas al Saffadi and Ariel Gold for updates on the Middle East. The United States assassinated Iranian war leader and now it is up to citizens across the globe to stand up for peace. Learn about International Day of Action on the 25th of January 2020. In other news, the ICC reports that Israel is guilt of war crimes against Palestine. What will this lead to?

Ariel Gold, Senior Advisor at the Office of the Asst. Secretary for Transportation Policy at DOT, discusses how the department is working on AI issues, whether through technology or policy. Michelle Cartagena, director of customer service at the Transportation Security Administration, outlines the agency’s new approach to customer experience, and how the latest OMB Circular A-11 changed the conversation. Dr. Beth Ripley, Chair of the 3D Printing Advisory Committee at Veterans Health Administration, details how VA hospitals are using 3D Printing technology to improve veterans’ healthcare.

Our first guest is Hassan El-Tayyab, of the Friends Committee on National Legislation who works to end the Saudi backed war on Yemen. Hassan takes us through Saudi’s role in Yemen, the world’s worst huminitarian crisis. He takes on the mainstream media's role in covering the war in Yemen. Hassan takes us through how coalition gets critical legislation passed. "If it’s one person it’s a tragedy and if it is too many it becomes a statistic?" The suffering in Yemen is on such scale that it is hard to comprehend. Paki asks listeners to ponder how to get people to pay attention to the human tragedy that is beyond the statistics. Fo the second part of show we speak with CODEPINK’s Co-Director, Ariel Gold, who discusses the Boycott Saudi Campaign, including the reasons to boycott, history of boycotting Saudi and the myths being portrayed to the public by Saudi leaders. Ariel details the horrific acts of torture being done to women prisoners, including Loujan Althathloul by Saudi Arabia, under the current Crown Prince MBS. Last year, investment companies pulled out of the annual investment forum following the gruesome murder. This year, Davos in the Desert, headed by Jared Kushner, has big players coming back in, including Goldman Sachs, CitiGroup and BlackRock. CODEPINK is leading the boycott 'Davo’s in the desert’ campaign. Learn more about our boycott Lush Cosmetics, Six Flags, Vice Media Company and musicians (including Nick Minaj) scheduled to perform in the absolute monarchy state. Guests: Hassan El - Tayyab, of the Friends Committee on National Legislation Ariel Gold, CODEPINK Co - Director and Saudi Campaign Manager Playlist: War by Bob Marley

CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin and CODEPINK national co-director Ariel Gold kick off our first show by breaking down the dismal attention given to foreign policy in the recent Democratic Presidential debates. They also talk about inspiring examples of grassroots movements from around the world that are working to bring peace to their communities.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Supreme Court decision on the asylum ban. The new rule prevents most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the US.Guests:Ariel Gold - National Co-Director of Code Pink | Netanyahu's Planned Annexation of Large Parts of the West BankRobert Wenzel - Editor and Publisher of EconomicPolicyJournal.com | How Would 0% Interest Rates Affect The American Economy?Andrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | Today's Supreme Court Decision on The Asylum Ban: What Does It Mean?Ben Norton - Assistant Editor of Grayzone | Hear The Truth About Nicolás Maduro... From The Team Who Interviewed Him!Rick Sanchez - Host of The News with Rick Sanchez on RT America | Is Vaping A Public Health Crisis?On Tuesday, Netanyahu had promised to begin annexing the Jordan Valley region of the West Bank if he is reelected next week. National Co-Director of Code Pink, Ariel Gold, joins the show to discuss how Code Pink is addressing this.President Trump really wants 0% interest rates, which other countries have. Editor of Economic Policy Journal Robert Wenzel gives his analysis on the effect this change would have on the American economy.The Supreme Court made a big decision in favor of the Trump administration regarding asylum seekers. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies explains the backstory and meaning of the rule.John Bolton is out, so what happens to Venezuela? Assistant Editor of Grayzone, Ben Norton, is on the ground in Venezuela. He has been in South America for three months covering Honduras, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.Vaping has become national news with six deaths attributed to the habit. Rick Sanchez, the host of The News with Rick Sanchez, discusses a different view on vaping.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan examine the massive protest in Hong Kong. Sputnik's Bob Schlehuber is on the ground covering the demonstration.Guests:Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon Fios in New York | Investigating the Unsealed Epstein DocumentsBob Schlehuber - Producer for 'By Any Means Necessary' | Live from Hong Kong's Explosive ProtestsDr. Jane Ruby - Author and Neuroscientist | Is Israel Right to Block American Citizens?Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Is Israel Wrong to Block American Citizens?Nicole Roussell - Producer for 'Loud and Clear' | What Was the Climate at the Proud Boys Protest in Portland?Pearse Redmond - Host of 'Porkins Policy Radio' | International Intrigue with Prince Andrew and Jeff EpsteinAs the Jeffrey Epstein narrative continues, Verizon Fios reporter, Dominic Carter, questions the validity of the suicide ruling. As a New York journalist, Dominic is very familiar with the facility where Epstein was held.Israel sparring with Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib has amplified tensions. In this fiery segment, author, Dr. Jane Ruby and national co-director at Code Pink, Ariel Gold, give us a strong right and strong left perspective, respectively, on the appropriateness of Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump's behaviors.There are protests happening all over the world, simultaneously. Bob Schlehuber, producer of 'By Any Means Necessary,' shares live audio from the streets of Hong Kong. Over the weekend, Portland, Oregon hosted an alt-right, Proud Boys demonstration and Antifa turned out. 'Loud and Clear' producer Nicole Roussell attended the event and reports what she experienced.Lately, Pearse Redmond, host of Porkins Policy Radio, has focused his journalism on Jeffrey Epstein's affiliates. Pearse shares his findings and begins piecing together the big picture, contributing to Lee Stranahan and Whitney Webb's research.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about how modern technologies such as smartphones and social media have created a new world of information which can connect people of various backgrounds. While this has many benefits, are these new opportunities leading to greater joy and fulfillment for most people?Guests:Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | RussiaGate, the Mueller Investigation & Robert Mueller's Upcoming Congressional TestimonyAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Rep. Ilhan Omar's Impact on Congress and the BDS MovementRob Kall - Journalist & Founder of OpEdNews.com | The Nature of Connectivity & How Technology is Impacting the Consumption of NewsJoel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Passing Legislation & How Congress Focuses its EnergyBob Schlehuber - Producer for 'By Any Means Necessary' | Political Chaos in Puerto Rico & Corruption Following Hurricane MariaFor the duration of today's program, the hosts are joined in-studio by Progressive Political Commentator Jamarl Thomas where together they will discuss the Mueller Investigation and Robert Mueller's upcoming appearance in front of Congress. They delve into how the RussiaGate story has evolved over the past few years and the way that the mainstream media has reported on events connected to the Mueller probe.Rep. Ilhan Omar has certainly ruffled feathers in the Washington DC political establishment since entering Congress, and some of her views and remarks related to Israel have contributed to this situation. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, returns to 'Fault Lines' to discuss BDS legislation recently introduced by Rep. Omar in Congress, 1st Amendment concerns related to BDS boycotts, and the danger of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.People have more opportunities to connect across borders and quickly transfer information than anytime in history, but this does not always lead to meaningful connections and individuals finding fulfillment in their lives. Rob Kall, Founder of OpEdNews.com, recently wrote a book entitled 'The Bottom-up Revolution: Mastering the Emerging World of Connectivity,' which he will discuss with the hosts on today's show. Together they talk about how new technology has given power to ordinary citizens, the impact social media has had on how people consume news, and the importance of positive experiences and learning to deal with adversity for longterm happiness. Later in the program, Former Congressional Staffer Joel Segal joins Garland and Lee to give his take on the effectiveness of the current Congress and how they tend to focus their time and energy. How much time to members of Congress spend raising money compared to forming legislation, what does it actually take to get major legislation passed, and why are most members of Congress weary to challenge their Party's leadership in any substantial manner?Last week, 'By Any Means Necessary' Producer Bob Schlehuber was in Puerto Rico to cover major protests and Governor Ricardo Rosselló's efforts to hold onto his office. Today, Schlehuber is in-studio to provide analysis on the political situation in Puerto Rico, corruption that occurred following Hurricane Maria, and the current levels of support being maintained by Governor Rosselló.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how the US political establishment tends to favor pro-interventionist and forceful military policies as prominent anti-war voices are few and far between. Which politicians and interest groups are now leading the anti-war push, and will the public rally to this cause?Guests:Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder and Former Editor of GhionJournal.com & Current Chair of Ethiopians for Constitutional Monarchy | The Politics of Race and their Impact on Electoral PoliticsAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Independence Day Events in Washington DC & The Trajectory of US Foreign PolicyAndrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies | Immigration Detention Centers & Criticism of Border Patrol AgentsTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | The Anti-War Movement, Trump's Trip into North Korea & 2020 Electoral PoliticsThe highly publicized back-and-forth between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris about civil rights during last Thursday's Presidential Debate has sparked a new wave of discussion around issues of race and the relevance of identity politics in winning elections. Writer and Political Analyst Teodrose Fikre joins Garland and Lee in-studio to talk about how conversations centered around race impact modern electoral politics, who benefits from the mainstream media focusing on these issues, and how political elites effectively deflect responsibility and avoid accountability by manipulating views held by the general public.President Trump is planning to hold a celebratory event for Independence Day on the 4th of July which will include a parade with tanks that showcases US military power. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's episode of 'Fault Lines' to discuss an anti-war/anti-Trump counter event being hosted by 'Code Pink' in Washington DC on July 4th, President Trump's role in promoting pro-war policies, the relevance of Trump's trip to North Korea, and the potential for US military action against Iran in the near future.There has been a great deal of politically charged talk coming from politicians and members of the media about Immigration Detention Centers and the treatment of illegal immigrants being held by the Federal Government. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, returns to the program to discuss the policies that are driving people to enter the United States illegally, the role of these detention facilities, the vilification of Border Patrol Agents, and how Congress has failed on immigration while playing politics with the issue for years.For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo for a discussion about the state of the anti-war movement in the United States and to get his take on the significance of President Trump's visit into North Korea. Additionally, Luongo will talk with the hosts about the strategy and tactics both parties will employ for the 2020 election, the current format for Presidential debates, and what factions and groups are truly representative of the political left in the modern United States.

This week, Roqayah and Kumars are joined by Ariel Gold and Lily Tajjadini. Ariel serves as the national co-director of the anti-war group CODEPINK, and is an organizer with the Ithaca Committee for Justice in Palestine. Ariel has been published in The Huffington Post, Forward, and Tikkun Magazine, among others. Lily is also an organizer with CODEPINK where she is the Iran Campaign manager. Ariel and Lily, who were recently involved in the historic occupation of the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, D.C., describe the events that lead up to this dramatic action and what hurdles they encountered from local authorities, the Secret Service, and a barrage of protesters loyal to self-appointed president Juan Guaidó. Ariel and Lily recount the creative efforts on the part of the embassy activists, who called themselves as the Embassy Protection Collective, to get food and supplies into the embassy where as many as 50 demonstrators were inside, having been invited to stay by the legitimate government of Venezuela led by Nicolás Maduro. We hear about hostile clashes during which pro-Guaidó protestors, who had barricaded the exterior of embassy, attempted to intimidate embassy volunteers and prevent access to first aid, medicine, and food. We discuss the fate of activists who were arrested by authorities after the embassy was illegally raided after an incredible 36 days. Ariel and Lily explain that activists haven’t been charged with trespassing, an admission that the embassy was Venezuelan territory. Additionally, representatives of Guaidó’s self-described “government” still haven’t gained access to the site, further proof of the shaky footing the US government knows itself to be on. Finally, Ariel and Lily explain that, far from a symbolic act, this effort had a real impact on ratcheting down tensions and making a US military attack on Venezuela less likely. You can follow Ariel on twitter at @ArielElyseGold, and Lily at @lilytaj5. You can also find Code Pink as at @codepink. If you want to support the show and receive access to tons of bonus content, subscribe on our Patreon for as little as $5 a month. Also, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. We can't do this show without your support!!!

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the news that Swedish authorities are planning to resume an investigation into Julian Assange regarding an alleged rape in 2010. How does this latest turn potentially impact Assange's legal woes, and could he now face extradition to Sweden rather than the United States?Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | Sweden Targets Julian Assange with Old Rape AllegationsDr. Piers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | Analysis of the 2018 "Douma Attack" & How Propaganda is Used on PopulationsAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Clashes at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DCJoel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | The Need for More Policy Solutions & 2020 PoliticsTim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | Growing Internet Censorship & Control of the Democratic PartySwedish authorities have moved to re-open the investigation into rape allegations against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange. Journalist Patrick Henningsen returns to 'Fault Lines' to discuss this latest legal threat to Assange, how it could impact his potential extradition, and his current status in the United Kingdom.The alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria in April of 2018 was used by some in the political establishment to push for greater foreign intervention and military action in Syria. Dr. Piers Robinson joins Garland and Lee to talk about a recent assessment of the "Douma attack" and why it appears to have been a staged event. They also discuss how propaganda can be used to persuade a population into supporting foreign wars, the need for media to hold powerful entities accountable for their words/actions, and strategies for helping people to see through the pervasive propaganda they face on a daily basis.The dispute over control at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC continues as supporters of Juan Guaidó are clashing with those both within and outside of the Embassy who are backing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, returns to the show for a conversation about the current situation at the Venezuelan Embassy, how events in this area have been evolving in recent days, and why the treatment of Julian Assange represents an attack on the free press.Much of the Congress and many candidates running for President in 2020 appear to be more concerned with raising their individual profiles than putting forth actual policy solutions. Former Congressional Staffer Joel Segal joins the program to talk about the direction of Congress, 2020 politics, social justice movements, and the importance of name recognition in current Presidential polls.For the final two segments, the hosts are joined by Former Congressional Candidate Tim Canova for a discussion about both increasing internet censorship and the state of the Democratic Party. Why are some powerful forces afraid to allow people to make their own choices in the marketplace of ideas, and how is the Democratic Party establishment working to keep their party under the control of corporate interests through elections and other means?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's move by Facebook to ban content related to certain individuals that the Silicon Valley firm has deemed to be "dangerous" and "extremist." What does this mean for the future of political speech online and will censorship continue to increase moving forward?Guests:Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Being ARRESTED Yesterday at the Venezuelan Embassy in DCAlex Jones - Radio Host & Founder of InfoWars.com | Alex Jones on his Facebook BAN & Growing CensorshipNiko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | The Impacts of Censorship & Analyzing the Democratic Presidential PrimaryRyan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Venezuela Analysis & The Trump Administration's Foreign Policy PlansYesterday morning, Ariel Gold from Code Pink joined Garland and Lee on 'Fault Lines' to describe the situation at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC. Later in the day, she was arrested while attempting to get food to the individuals inside the Embassy. She was subsequently charged then released, and today Ariel returns to the show to detail these events, discuss the ongoing protests outside of the Embassy, and provide an update on the media coverage of recent events in Venezuela.Yesterday, Facebook banned the posting of content on their platform from certain prominent people including Alex Jones, the Founder of InfoWars.com. Today, Alex joins Garland and Lee to discuss the nature of this move by Facebook, the threat of increasing censorship, Silicon Valley's apparent obsession with controlling narratives, and why this may be just the start with regards to silencing speech online.Increasing censorship is a growing danger to anti-establishment voices on both the political left and right. Niko House, Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist, returns to the program to give his take on how online censorship is impacting political discourse, the current state of the Democratic Primary Race, and how Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has separated herself from this large field of Presidential hopefuls. For the final segment, the hosts are joined by Ryan Cristián, Geopolitical Analyst & Founder/Editor of The Last American Vagabond, to hear his analysis on recent events in Venezuela and how this situation has been covered by the mainstream media. Additionally, they discuss the US relationship with Saudi Arabia, the crisis in Yemen, John Bolton's role in the Trump administration, and President Trump's apparent willingness to defer to his advisors and Generals on foreign policy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan receive updates on some key global stories including political tension in Venezuela and the possible extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange. How does the Trump administration view these situations, and is the current trajectory of US foreign policy on a dangerous course?Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of 21stCenturyWire.com | LIVE Updates from the Julian Assange Extradition Hearing in LondonAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | LIVE Updates from the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC Phil Wilayto - Editor of The Virginia Defender & Coordinator of the Odessa Solidarity Campaign | The 5th Anniversary of the Odessa Massacre in UkraineDr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Baby Boomer Health and Benefits of FastingDanny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | What SHOULD Be the Major Goals of US Foreign Policy?Today, WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange is at a court hearing in London regarding his potential extradition from the United Kingdom. Journalist Patrick Henningsen is live at the scene of outside of this event, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's show for an update on what is taking place inside the courtroom and what it could mean for a possible Assange extradition to the United States.A number of US citizens are currently staying at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC as the political uncertainty in Venezuela continues to mount. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins the program to discuss what has been taking place at the DC Embassy, its current security situation, and the likelihood that these occupants at the Embassy could be ousted in the near future.Today is the 5th Anniversary of the Odessa Massacre where at least 48 people were killed following violent protests and a massive fire which took place Odessa, Ukraine. Phil Wilayto, Editor of The Virginia Defender & Coordinator of the Odessa Solidarity Campaign, returns to 'Fault Lines' for a conversation about the events that took place in Odessa on May 2, 2014, the current geopolitics of Ukraine, and how the Maidan Revolution evolved over the course of several months. As people get older, they regularly seek out new methods to combat the inevitable aging process. Annette Bosworth M.D. joins Garland and Lee on today's episode to give some of her tips for the Baby Boomer generation with a specific focus on preventative medical strategies and why periodic fasting can be a beneficial practice.For the final segment, the hosts are joined by retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen for a discussion about the purpose of US foreign policy and where it would be best served in focusing its resources. How often does US military action involve direct national security interests, what is the role of the media in US foreign policy, and is President Trump's current foreign policy team problematic for the trajectory of his administration?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Venezuela and Joe Biden joining the 2020 Presidential race before airing an original 1-hour interview with Alex Jones, Radio Host & Founder of InfoWars. The wide-ranging conversation with Jones covers many important news stories in an entertaining and fast-paced manner.Guests:Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The Latest on Venezuela from The Venezuelan Embassy in DCTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Joe Biden Officially Joins the Field of 2020 Presidential Candidates Alex Jones - Radio Host & Founder of InfoWars.com | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alex Jones Joins 'Fault Lines' As the political climate in Venezuela remains uncertain, control of the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC also could be in question moving forward. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, has recently been staying at the Embassy as pressure mounts on the Maduro government, and she joins Garland and Lee on today's program to discuss the situation at the Embassy in DC, who will determine the future of Venezuela, and the role sanctions have played on the Venezuelan economy.Last week, former Vice President Joe Biden officially joined the crowded field of Democratic candidates vying for their party's Presidential nomination in the 2020 Election. Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall returns to the show to discuss Biden's chances of winning the Democratic Primary, the similarities as candidates between Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, the role cable news/corporate media will play in the Democratic Primary, and how the views/positions of politicians change over the years and if this tends to matter or not with the voting public.For the final hour, the show airs Garland and Lee's exclusive interview with Alex Jones, Radio Host and Founder of InfoWars.com. Together they will discuss a wide variety of topics including Alex's career working in media, how he has been covered over the years by the mainstream media, ongoing battles regarding censorship, and some of his views on President Trump's time in the White House.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny talk about today's Israeli elections where Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to win another term as Prime Minister. How has the race been influenced by the words and actions of President Trump, and how might the result impact the relationship between the US and Israel? Guests:Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Election Day in Israel & The US Declares the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a Terrorist OrganizationTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Brexit, The European Union, Saudi Arabia and the Petrodollar, & Democratic Infighting Nicole Roussell - Producer for Loud & Clear | Live from Tel Aviv: Election Day in IsraelYesterday, The Trump administration designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a "foreign terrorist organization" which will further inflame tensions between the two countries. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's show to give her take on this move and to discuss today's elections in Israel along with Prime Minister Netanyahu's prospects for winning re-election.UK Prime Minister Theresa May's deadline to reach a Brexit deal is rapidly approaching, and she is meeting with European Union leaders this week in an effort to make this happen. Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo returns to the show to discuss the Brexit situation, recent news regarding Saudi Arabia and the petrodollar, and the battle for power & control at the top of the Democratic Party. For the final segment, Garland and Eric are joined by 'Loud & Clear' Producer Nicole Roussell who is currently in Tel Aviv to cover today's elections in Israel. What have voters on the ground been saying about the election, have any major stories already broken today, and when are results expected to be announced to the public?

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by producer Walter Smolarek and Steve Hedley, the senior assistant general secretary of the the UK’s Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers Union.Developments in the UK parliament are moving fast as the government of Prime Minister Theresa May makes a last ditch attempt to save her Brexit deal, and a wide range of alternative plans are considered. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is pushing for a second referendum on Brexit, and May has offered to resign in return for securing the support of skeptical MPs in the much-anticipated “meaningful vote” likely to be held this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the American Israel Political Action Committee, or AIPAC, conference by video feed yesterday where he joined in on the attack on Representative Ilhan Omar and the growing sentiment opposing the Israeli government’s policies. Meanwhile, Syria requested an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss US recognition of the Golan as Israeli territory. All five European members of the Security Council called Israel’s annexation of the Golan illegal and US recognition of the move void. Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink, joins the show. Seven people were killed yesterday, including four children, when Saudi jet fighters bombed a hospital in northwestern Yemen. The attack also injured eight people. Thirty seven children are killed or wounded every month in Saudi attacks in Yemen, despite Saudi protestations that they do not target civilians. Brian and John speak with Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies and postcolonial literature who teaches at the University of Tehran. Donald Trump demanded today that Russia “get out” of Venezuela, referring to the arrival of Russian military personnel in the country that the Venezuelan government said was a routine part of defense cooperation between the two long-standing allies. The coup attempt in Venezuela is rapidly taking on importance of a global scope. Chuck Kaufman, the National Co-Coordinator of the Alliance for Global Justice, joins the show. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said yesterday that he had asked Spain and the Vatican to apologize for the conquest of the Americas 500 years ago. In a letter to King Felipe VI and Pope Francis, Lopez Obrador said the Spanish conquest was carried out “with the sword and the cross.” The Spanish government quickly refused to make any apology. Pope Francis has not yet commented, but in 2015 he apologized for crimes against the indigenous people of Bolivia. Juan José Gutiérrez, the executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, joins Brian and John. Wednesday’s weekly series, In the News, is where the hosts look at the most important ongoing developments of the week and put them into perspective. Today they dive into the so-called evidence that was and still is being cited in now-dead Russiagate and the way that the Democrats have been driving this anti-Trump train primarily on an anti-Russian basis. Sputnik News analysts and producers Walter Smolarek and Nicole Roussell join the show.Wednesday’s regular segment, Beyond Nuclear, is about nuclear issues, including weapons, energy, waste, and the future of nuclear technology in the United States. They focus on the 40-year anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor meltdown in pennsylvania, the coverups associated with it, and the impacts it has had on people’s health and on social justice movements. Kevin Kamps, the Radioactive Waste Watchdog at the organization Beyond Nuclear, and Sputnik news analyst and producer Nicole Roussell, join the show.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's tweet saying that it is time for the US to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and the potential implications of his statement. They also talk about the fallout from Theresa May's trip to Brussels and the UK's future with the EU.Guests:Brian Becker - Co-Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Brussels: The EU Summit, Brexit, and Theresa May's ChallengeKit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News | The Effort to Take Down President Trump & The Integrity Initiative ScandalAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Trump Tweets about the Golan Heights & Which 2020 Candidates are Going to AIPAC?Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | US Foreign Policy & The Trump Administration's Plans for Israel, Syria, and Venezuela Yesterday, UK Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to European Union leaders in Brussels, Belgium about the United Kingdom's status in the EU and the timetable for reaching an exit deal. Brian Becker, Co-Host of Loud And Clear right here on Radio Sputnik, joins the hosts live from Brussels for the second consecutive day to talk about the new set of timelines established by the EU, the likelihood that the UK leaves the EU without a deal being made, and how the upcoming elections for the European Parliament may be impacted by this evolving situation.As Washington DC prepares for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to release his final report, it continues to become more apparent that the narrative about collusion between the Trump Presidential Campaign and Russia has fallen apart. Kit Klarenberg, an Investigative Journalist with Sputnik News, returns to the program to discuss the ongoing effort to take down President Trump, details related to the the Steele dossier, and the latest updates on the story of the shadowy organization known as The Integrity Initiative. President Trump tweeted yesterday that "it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel's Sovereignty over the Golan Heights" despite the fact that this would be a change to longstanding US policy regarding the status of the Golan Heights. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's show to giver her take on the the significance of this announcement by President Trump and to talk about which 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates will be attending next week's AIPAC conference in Washington DC.For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Ryan Cristián, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, for a conversation about the current foreign policy of the United States and how the Trump administration seems willing to make geopolitical decisions without forming international coalitions. Is this approach to international events in danger of backfiring, and what role is Congress playing with regards to US foreign policy decision making?

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Walter Smolarek (sitting in for Brian Becker) and John Kiriakou are joined by Jacqueline Luqman, the co-editor-in-chief of Luqman Nation, which livestreams every Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. on Facebook.Friday is Loud & Clear’s weekly hour-long segment The Week in Review, about the week in politics, policy, and international affairs. Today they focus on the presidential race in 2020 and the Democratic primary, the president weighing in on the Golan region of Syria, and the floods in Southeastern Africa as a result of Cyclone Idai. President Trump yesterday announced that the US would recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, reversing 52 years of US policy and infuriating friends and foes alike in the Middle East. Israel has occupied the Syrian territory since the 1967 war. Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink, joins the show. Brazil’s former president, Michel Temer, was arrested yesterday in Sao Paulo and charged with multiple crimes in a massive corruption scandal. His former Mining and Energy Minister also was arrested. Brazilian media say that the US Justice Department is helping Brazilian authorities with the case, which has been dubbed Operation Carwash. It is reportedly the largest corruption and money laundering case in Brazil’s history. Walter and John speak with Aline Piva, a journalist and a member of Brazilians for Democracy and Social Justice. European Union leaders yesterday agreed to a short extension of the deadline for Britain’s withdrawal from the EU to give Prime Minister Theresa May and the British parliament more time to pass legislation. If May can persuade parliament to approve that legislation next week, the official Brexit date will be May 22. Co-host Brian Becker, who is in Brussels for the European Union summit, joins the show. North Korea is withdrawing from a joint liaison office near the demilitarized zone with South Korea because the US last week put sanctions on two Chinese firms that had done business with North Korea. The North said in a statement that Pyongyang does not mind if the South Koreans continue to man the office. But North Korean officials have been withdrawn. Simone Chun, a fellow at the Korea Policy Institute and a member of the Korean Peace Network, joins Walter and John. It’s Friday! So it’s time for the week’s worst and most misleading headlines. Walter and John speak with Steve Patt, an independent journalist whose critiques of the mainstream media have been a feature of his site Left I on the News and on twitter @leftiblog, and Sputnik producer Nicole Roussell.

Ariel Gold, Code Pink National co-Director; Alison Carlman, Global Giving Dir of impact and Communications; Priyali Sur, The Azadi Project Founder

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Walter Smolarek and John Kiriakou are joined by Brian Becker, who is in Hanoi covering the US-North Korean summit.Talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended today with no agreement on any issue. Kim said that he would continue a moratorium on missile testing and development, but the fate of future negotiations remain very much in doubt. Can the peace process be put back on track? Thursday’s weekly series “Criminal Injustice” is about the most egregious conduct of our courts and prosecutors and how justice is denied to so many people in this country. Paul Wright, the founder and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and editor of Prison Legal News (PLN), and Kevin Gosztola, a writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, join the show. Michael Cohen, President Trump’s longtime personal attorney and fixer, testified on Capitol Hill, saying that the President was a liar, a conman, and a racist, and that those around the President had traded their own integrity for proximity to power. Expectedly, the President exploded on Twitter, despite being busy with his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Cohen is due to report to prison on a myriad of felony charges in the next few weeks, which his opponents cite as reason to disbelieve his testimony. Walter and John speak with Dan Kovalik, a human rights and labor lawyer who is the author of the book “The Plot to Control the World: How the US Spent Billions to Change the Outcome of Elections Around the World.” President Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is finishing up a visit through the Middle East to publicize an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. Meanwhile, the United Nations released a report saying that “the commission found reasonable grounds to believe that … the use of live ammunition by Israeli security forces against demonstrators was unlawful.” Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink, joins the show. Veterans for Peace is Thursday’s regular segment about the contemporary issues of war and peace that affect veterans, their families, and the country as a whole. Gerry Condon, a Vietnam-era veteran and war resister who refused orders to deploy to Vietnam and lived in exile in Canada and Sweden for 6 years, organizing with other U.S. military deserters and draft resisters against the Vietnam war, and for amnesty for U.S. war resisters, joins the show. He has been a peace and solidarity activist for almost 50 years and has served on the Board of Veterans For Peace for the last 6 years, currently as national president. A regular Thursday segment deals with the ongoing militarization of space. As the US continues to withdraw from international arms treaties, will the weaponization and militarization of space bring the world closer to catastrophe? Brian and John speak with Prof. Karl Grossman, a full professor of journalism at the State University of New York, College at Old Westbury, the author of six books, and the host of a nationally-aired television program focused on environmental, energy, and space issues. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif resigned earlier this week just hours after meeting with an American peace delegation, apologizing for what he called his shortcomings. But President Hassan Rouhani refused the resignation, and Zarif was back in the office two days later. What was behind the resignation? Walter and John speak with Massoud Shadjareh, the founder of the Islamic Human Rights Commission.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Paul Dobson, a writer for VenezuelAnalysis.com, and Lucas Koerner, an activist and writer for VenezuelAnalysis.com.The Trump Administration succeeded last week in advancing its overthrow of the Venezuelan government and in controlling the public relations agenda. A false narrative that President Nicolas Maduro blocked a food and aid convoy was all over the mainstream media. Former Vice President Joe Biden jumped on the bandwagon to endorse puppet figure Juan Guaido, and the US moved to cripple CITGO, the US-based retail branch of the Venezuelan national oil company. Monday’s regular segment Technology Rules with Chris Garaffa is a weekly guide on how monopoly corporations and the national surveillance state are threatening cherished freedoms, civil rights and civil liberties. Web developer and technologist Chris Garaffa joins the show. Negotiators clashed on Sunday over whether to limit the number of migrants whom authorities can detain at the border, creating a new hurdle as the two sides try to strike a compromise before the government shuts down--again--on Friday. Brian and John speak with Juan José Gutiérrez, the executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition. Monday’s segment “Education for Liberation with Bill Ayers” is where Bill helps us look at the state of education across the country. What’s happening in our schools, colleges, and universities, and what impact does it have on the world around us? Bill Ayers, an activist, educator and the author of the book “Demand the Impossible: A Radical Manifesto,” joins the show. What is a stock buyback? It’s a common way for companies to prop up their stock prices and create wealth for shareholders. The company uses cash on hand to buy its own stock on the open market, thus propping up the price regardless of what the economy is doing. But is that necessarily a good thing? Couldn’t the money be put to better use if it’s spent on innovation or on workers? Dr. Jack Rasmus, a professor of economics at Saint Mary's College of California and author of “Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes: Monetary Policy and the Coming Depression” whose work is at www.jackrasmus.com, joins Brian and John. The US and South Korea struck a last-minute deal over the weekend on the cost of the US military presence there. South Korea will pay $890 million a year for the US military to occupy its country, an 8.2 percent increase over the previous five-year deal. South Korea already was paying 50 percent of the cost of the US military presence, but the US had sought at least $1 billion per year. Author and professor Tim Beal whose most recent book is “Crisis in Korea,” joins the show.President Trump refused to abide by a legal mandate to tell Congress by Friday whether the White House thinks Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman was responsible for the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. A senior Administration official said, “The president maintains his discretion to decline to act on congressional committee requests when appropriate.” Brian and John speak with Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Lee Stranahan is joined on the phone by co-host Garland Nixon who is currently in Hawaii to cover Tulsi Gabbard's Presidential announcement. How was Gabbard's speech received, and what does a recent NBC News article targeting Gabbard and Russia indicate about her potential danger to the political establishment?Guests:Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | Mainstream Media Propaganda & The Disturbing Nature of Self-CensorshipNiko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Is Virginia Governor Ralph Northam a "Dead Man Walking?"Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Analyzing US Intervention in VenezuelaCertain elements of the political establishment continue to pump resources into efforts to censor and control the distribution of news. Professor Piers Robinson joins the show to talk about media propaganda, political intimidation, and the nature of self-censorship which has had a chilling effect on how members of the public talk about news and politics.Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is facing calls to resign after controversial yearbook photos from his past were unearthed this past weekend. Journalist and activist Niko House returns to Fault Lines to give his take on this story and to predict how much longer Northam will stay in office.The Trump administraion continues to make its views known regarding the situation in Venezuela and their desire to see Nicolás Maduro removed from power. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to talk about the nature of US intervention in the region and what actions can be taken to support the people of Venezuela who continue to suffer under difficult conditions.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Buzzfeed's "bombshell report" on the Trump/Russia investigation which was directly refuted by the office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Is this another indication that the mainstream media is in crisis as unverified 'Fake News' continues to make major headlines?Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst. | The Paul Whelan Situation and The Scope of NATOAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The Women's March Recap & 2020 Candidate BreakdownElbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | 'TOXIC MEDIA MOB' Takes Aim at High School KidsMichael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | The Media's Shameful "GOTCHA!" HysteriaMany in the US mainstream media have tried to draw comparisons between the cases of Paul Whelan in Russia and Maria Butina in the United States. What has been uncovered in recent weeks about Whelan's past, and how does this differ from Butina's experience? International relations & security analyst Mark Sleboda joins the show to discuss these cases and to talk about NATO and the reality of what an "Article 5 response" might actually entail.Despite months of public controversy, The Women's March took place this past weekend in Washington DC and several other cities around the country. Ariel Gold of Code Pink returns to Fault Lines to talk about this years Women's March, the values for which the organization stands, and her early thoughts on the Democrats who are planning to run for President in 2020.Over the weekend, an incident involving a group of high school students and an elderly Native American man became a major news story as many members of the media were eager to opine publicly on the situation without knowing the actual facts. Elbert Guillory, a former State Senator from Louisiana, joins Garland and Lee to discuss this story, the politics of anti-Trumpism, and how Martin Luther King Jr.'s messages of decency appear to be lost on much of America's political class.For the final segment, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin returns to Fault Lines for a conversation about the shameful nature of the mainstream media and their willingness to push certain narratives without verifying facts. How is this media conduct impacting public perceptions, and have angry internet mobs now become a legitimate threat to public safety?

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink, and Ted Rall, an award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist at www.rall.com.A lot happened this weekend, including women’s marches across the country, despite attacks on the leadership, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and federal holiday, which was ironically highlighted by groups like Northrop Grumman and the FBI, and Special Counsel Robert Mueller called foul on a breathless Russiagate report from Buzzfeed late last week. And meanwhile the government shutdown continues. Tuesday’s weekly series is False Profits—A Weekly Look at Wall Street and Corporate Capitalism with Daniel Sankey. Financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey joins the show. The government shutdown is now in its second month, and no solution appears in sight. As the Trump administration digs in and refuses to budge from its demand for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, the shutdown is beginning to have serious effects on the overall health of the economy. Brian and John speak with Dave Lindorff, an investigative reporter and founder of This Can’t Be Happening!, as well as a columnist for CounterPunch, and a contributor to the London Review of Books, The Nation, Extra! Tarbell, and Salon.com. Reporters Without Borders has condemned the continued detention in the United States of Marzieh Hashemi, an American citizen who is a journalist for Iran’s Press TV. Hashemi was detained on a material witness warrant to force her to testify before a federal grand jury. That testimony is supposed to take place today. Hashemi has been held in St. Louis since January 13. Nargess Moballeghi, an independent journalist and friend and former colleague of Marzieh Hashemi, joins the show. The European Commission confirmed this morning that a “no deal” Brexit would mean a hard border for Ireland; that is, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland would be like crossing any other international frontier. But the soft border was one of the pillars of the Good Friday Accords that ended the decades-long war in the North of Ireland. Meanwhile, a second referendum that could see Brexit overturned is becoming increasingly possible. Andy Brennan, a journalist with Asia Times and CGTN, joins Brian and John. Today’s regular segment that airs every Tuesday is called Women & Society with Dr. Hannah Dickinson. This weekly segment is about the major issues, challenges, and struggles facing women in all aspects of society. Hannah Dickinson, an associate professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and an organizer with the Geneva Women’s Assembly, joins the show.Controversy continues to surround a Buzzfeed article saying that President Trump had specifically ordered his former attorney Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about the Trump Organization’s plans to build a residential tower in Moscow in 2016. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team took the unusual step of denying the piece, in an embarrassing rebuke to the publication and the Russiagate narrative overall. Brian and John speak with Daniel Lazare, a journalist and author of three books—“The Frozen Republic,” “The Velvet Coup,” and “America's Undeclared War.”

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Fred Magdoff, professor emeritus of plant and soil science at the University of Vermont, and Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist and author of “Disaster Capitalism: Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe.”Last week, just before Thanksgiving, the White House did everything it could to bury its own report on climate change, which Donald Trump says he doesn’t believe. But the science is in and climate change is here and is already affecting our health, with extreme heat having an effect on productivity, the food supply, and disease transmission. And the last four years have been the hottest in recorded history. Thursday’s weekly series “Criminal Injustice” is about the most egregious conduct of our courts and prosecutors and how justice is denied to so many people in this country. Kevin Gosztola, a writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, joins the show. President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty today to a single count of lying to Congress. But does this say anything about the larger investigation into alleged Russian interference into the 2016 election. Brian and John speak with Dan Kovalik, a human rights and labor lawyer who is the author of the new book “The Plot to Control the World: How the US Spent Billions to Change the Outcome of Elections Around the World.” In an article written by a former CIA officer under the pen name Alex Finley, Politico tries to make an argument that an article in The Guardian yesterday saying that Paul Manafort met in Ecuador’s London embassy with Julian Assange, was either planted or that sources duped the authors, Luke Harding and Dan Collins. Politico then points the finger squarely at Russia, including Sputnik, RT, and its so-called partners like Wikileaks and Glenn Greenwald. But isn’t it more likely that Luke Harding is just a lousy journalist? After all, he has already been caught plagiarizing the work of other journalists, and his book, entitled Collusion, takes a conclusion and then tries to find the evidence to support it. Activist and journalist Diani Baretto and Ted Rall, an award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist whose work is at www.rall.com, join the show. President Trump is threatening to withdraw subsidies from General Motors after the company announced the closure of five plants and the layoff of 15,000 salaried workers, and he says that he’s on the side of the American worker. But is he serious, especially in light of the massive tax cuts that GM benefited from earlier this year. How can the auto workers union capitalize on the situation and save jobs? Neal Sweeney, the Vice President of UAW Local 5810, joins Brian and John. Veterans for Peace is Thursday’s regular segment about the contemporary issues of war and peace that affect veterans, their families, and the country as a whole. Gerry Condon, a Vietnam-era veteran and war resister who refused orders to deploy to Vietnam and lived in exile in Canada and Sweden for 6 years, organizing with other U.S. military deserters and draft resisters against the Vietnam war, and for amnesty for U.S. war resisters, joins the show. He has been a peace and solidarity activist for almost 50 years and has served on the Board of Veterans For Peace for the last 6 years, currently as national president.Furious over being denied a briefing by the CIA Director on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Senate last night voted by an overwhelming 63-37 vote to bring to the floor a measure to limit President Trump’s war powers in Yemen. It was the strongest signal yet that the Administration’s insistence that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman did not order Khashoggi’s killing cannot be believed. Brian and John speak with Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about how the mainstream media manipulates reporting on events and pushes propaganda to fit establishment narratives. Media reporting about Syria, the United Kingdom, and European Union are all discussed and analyzed on today's program.Guests:Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Chaos Continues to Rule in SyriaAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The Migrant Caravan Reaches the Border & Airbnb Challenges IsraelDavid Miller - Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Bristol | The 'Integrity Initiative' and Modern-Day PropagandaTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Are there Warning Signs for the Populists in Italy?Recent reports have emerged about an alleged chemical attack that occurred near Aleppo, Syria this past weekend. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli returns to the program to discuss this incident and the goals for the Assad government moving forward.There are a wide range of opinions about how the Trump administration should deal with the migrant caravan at the southern border. Ariel Gold of Code Pink joins the show to give her thoughts on this situation and to discuss Airbnb's decision to remove rental listings from West Bank settlements in Israel.A little known organization known as the 'Integrity Initiative' appears to be a case study in the spread of modern day, anti-Russian propaganda. David Miller, Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Bristol, joins Garland and Lee to explain this story and to talk about the danger of propaganda being regularly served up to the public. Italy is looking to move forward with its populist political movement, but there may be economic trouble on the horizon given their relationship with the European Union. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to the show to discuss the situation in Italy and the moves they are looking to make to improve their country and economy.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Gareth Porter, a historian, investigative journalist, analyst specializing in U.S. national security policy, and a prolific author whose most recent piece, “America’s Permanent-War Complex,” is the subject of today’s interview.Fifty-eight years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower warned us of a growing military-industrial complex. He said, “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist.” All these years later, his prediction has come true. In a new article in The American Conservative magazine, Gareth Porter argues that the US has transitioned into a “permanent war complex,” where wars are now not meant to be temporary. Tuesday’s weekly series is False Profits—A Weekly Look at Wall Street and Corporate Capitalism with Daniel Sankey. Financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey joins the show. A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Trump Administration from denying asylum claims made outside of legal checkpoints, dealing a setback to the president’s efforts to halt thousands of migrants making their way from Central America to the US border. Brian and John speak with Juan Carlos Ruiz, cofounder of the New Sanctuary Movement. Airbnb announced yesterday that it would withdraw all listings for homes in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, saying that those settlements were “at the core” of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Israel’s tourism minister said he would sue the company immediately. Also yesterday, an Israeli sniper shot an AP cameraman with a press jacket on. Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink, joins the show. The White House yesterday reinstated the press credentials of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta, but not until drafting new rules saying that any reporter who asks a follow-up question without permission could then lose his or her press credentials. CNN has dropped its lawsuit against Trump. Meanwhile, the White House Correspondents Association, apparently bowing to Trump, announced that it would not have a comedian at its annual dinner this year, but instead will have a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian speak. Last year’s speaker, comedian Michelle Wolf, called the association “a bunch of cowards.” Tim Karr, the senior director of strategy and communications at Free Press, joins Brian and John. The Trump Administration is preparing to add Venezuela to the list of state sponsors of terrorism in what would be a dramatic escalation of the conflict between the two countries. The list of state sponsors of terrorism is for countries “that repeatedly provide support for acts of international terrorism” and currently includes only Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Jeanette Charles, a writer, editor, and solidarity liaison with Venezuelanalysis.com, joins the show.President Trump yesterday picked a Twitter fight with Pakistan over what he called that country’s refusal to do “anything” to help the United States. Pakistan summoned the US Ambassador to protest, and Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter to rebut Trump’s allegations. Brian and John speak with Dr. Marvin Weinbaum, the Scholar-in-Residence and director of the Middle East Institute’s Center for Pakistan and Afghanistan Studies.

This week on FedHeads, Robert and Francis welcome Ariel Gold, Data Program Manager of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office at the Department of Transportation. Ariel is also a 2018 Service to America Medals Finalist for her work to improve data-sharing and accelerate the adoption of new technologies that increase transportation safety and efficiency, including self-driving cars and vehicles that communicate with one another. Ariel Gold 2018 Sammies Finalist Profile: https://servicetoamericamedals.org/honorees/view_profile.php?profile=497 About the Service to America Medals: https://servicetoamericamedals.org/about/index.php About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better. They don't have t-shirts yet, but are open to ideas. If government is your bag, you've got to listen to 'em. They're the FedHeads.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Alexander Mercouris, the editor-in-chief of The Duran, and Jim Kavanagh, the editor of thepolemicist.net.The two Russians accused by British authorities of being involved in the attempted assassination of Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter sat for an interview yesterday with RT. Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov say they were simple tourists who had decided to take a day trip to London and Salisbury when poor weather forced them to change their plans and return to Moscow several hours earlier than they had planned.Thursday’s weekly series “Criminal Injustice” is about the most egregious conduct of our courts and prosecutors and how justice is denied to so many people in this country. Today is the anniversary of the Attica uprising. Paul Wright, the founder and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and editor of Prison Legal News (PLN), and Kevin Gosztola, a writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, join the show.As of this morning, more than 1.7 million people are under hurricane warnings and 1 million under mandatory evacuation orders as Hurricane Florence takes aim at North and South Carolina. Protecting human life is of primary importance during the storm. But what will happen with the 10 billion pounds of pig excrement that is stored in open lagoons across the Carolinas? The hurricane could lead to a far more significant environmental disaster if the lagoons flood. Brian and John speak with Jessica Culpepper, the Food Safety & Health Attorney at Public Justice, who has worked work for years on CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations), in the US and the Carolinas.The new head of civil rights in Donald Trump’s Education Department has reopened a seven-year-old case brought by a Zionist group against Rutgers University, saying the Obama Administration, in closing the case, ignored evidence that suggested the school allowed a hostile environment for Jewish students. More importantly, the case redefines Judaism as both a religion and an ethnicity. Ariel Gold, a peace activist and the national co-director of Code Pink, joins the show.Even though hundreds of children separated from their families at the border have been released by court order, the overall number of detained migrant children has exploded to the highest ever recorded, a significant counter-narrative to the Trump Administration’s efforts to reduce the number of children being held apart from their families. Juan José Gutiérrez, the executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, joins Brian and John.The French government announced that it will formally recognize its military’s systematic use of torture in the Algerian war of independence in the 1950s and 1960s. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the country must confront its ugly history in Algeria “to exit from denial and to advance into truth.” Dr. Gerald Horne, a professor of history at the University of Houston and author of many books, including “Blows Against the Empire: U.S. Imperialism in Crisis,” joins the show.The United Steelworkers Union says that steel companies are not passing to employees profits gained from President Trump’s tariffs on foreign steel, and the union is threatening to go on strike. The contract with major steel producers expired on September 1. But the two sides are far apart, and a strike may be in the offing. Brian and John speak with Jeff Bigelow, an organizer with AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.