Podcasts about protests

Elon Musk is back in the news, with a New York Times investigation detailing his rampant drug use right as he hightails it out of Washington. Lovett and Dan compare notes on their own White House drug tests, then dig into Trump's most recent comments on his Big Beautiful Bill, the legislation's fate in the Senate, and Sen. Joni Ernst's psychopathic consolation for people being kicked off Medicaid. Then Lovett sits down with author and history professor Erik Loomis to talk about whether the U.S. is still capable of mass mobilization—do liberals actually care about workers? How do we meet people where they're at? And are we all too individualistic to show true solidarity?

In dieser auch für mich aufrüttelnden Folge von She Drives Mobility spreche ich mit Carla Hinrichs, Lisa Pöttinger und David Werdermann über den schmalen Grat zwischen Protest und Kriminalisierung.

Tom Morello's music has always been intertwined with his activism and advocacy for social, racial and economic justice.

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“Making durable changes isn't always about the raw numbers,” says Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò. In this episode, Olúfẹ́mi and Kelly talk about protest, why large “awareness raising” events will not defeat Trump, and the kind of actions and formations we need in these times.  You can find a transcript and show notes (including links to resources) here: truthout.org/series/movement-memos/ If you would like to support the show, you can donate here: bit.ly/TODonate If you would like to receive Truthout's newsletter, please sign up: bit.ly/TOnewsletter

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Protestors are blocking highways and raising their voices in Israel today, calling for the release of hostages, as they mark 600 days since the horrors of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. One of those hostages was Omer Shem Tov, who was kidnapped by Hamas and held for more than 500 days before being released in February. Bianna Golodryga spoke to him in New York about what he went through, and what he is focused on now.  Also on today's show: Jameel Jaffer, Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University; author Leah Litman ("Lawless")  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Soumyarendra Barik about Apple's decision to increase iPhone production in India and the political pushback it has received from the US.Next, we turn to Arunachal Pradesh, where protests have erupted against a hydropower project where we are joined by The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah to understand the strategic importance of the project, and why local communities are opposing it. (15:18)Lastly, we discuss the Bombay High Court's strong remarks on the arrest and rustication of a Pune engineering student over a social media post related to Operation Sindoor. (22:04)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

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America's Political Prisoner Mahmoud Khalil—Columbia student, green card holder, and husband to a U.S. citizen—has been detained for nearly three months without being charged with a single crime. His “crime”? Leading peaceful pro-Palestinian protests and refusing to cover his face. While his wife Noor Abdallah gave birth to their son alone, Mahmoud sat in ICE detention in Louisiana.Hawk discusses the heartbreaking and outrageous story of Khalil's arrest, the shadowy role of Canary Mission, and the disturbing involvement of officials like Marco Rubio and Columbia professor Shai Davidai. He explores how dissent is being criminalized in real time under the Trump administration—and how Canary Mission's blacklisting of activists is being used to feed arrests.Hawk highlights the courageous voice of Mahmoud's wife Noor Abdallah, legal updates on Mahmoud's case, and the broader implications for First Amendment rights, academic freedom, and the silencing of Palestinian solidarity.This is a story of political imprisonment, media complicity, and systemic injustice. It's also a story of resilience, love, and the quiet strength of a family fighting back. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole- Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Podcasts RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

EP 62 - Sewing & protests/politics What does protesting/politics mean for you? What is your political stance or affiliation?  Have you created an intersection between sewing and politics in your life? What spaces do you see for sewing in protest movements? The dreaded question four : memorable protest actions you've participated in.    Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland.  Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay.  You can find our community over on Patreon - it's free to join! -  as well! Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating if you like what you hear! Good night - sleep well, we know we won't!

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A few dozen people gathered at the state capitol in Richmond on Saturday to protest alleged abuses at Wallens Ridge and Red Onion state prisons. Dave Cantor has more.

Yesterday there was a protest in Muckross in opposition to the pro-Israel position taken by US Congressman Richard Neal. Congressman Neal was being honoured with a civic reception by Kerry County Council. He was honoured for his contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland. Jerry spoke to one of the protestors Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris.

Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), owner of Wise Mouth Lei Nichols, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, Senior Editor of Slate Dahlia Lithwick

Ali Velshi is joined by fmr. Federal Judge J. Michael Luttig, Founding Director for the Center for the Study of Race & Democracy at University of Texas at Austin Peniel Joseph

Ali Velshi is joined by Professor of Economics & Urban Policy at The New School Darrick Hamilton, producer on The Rachel Maddow Show Steve Benen, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, Senior Editor of Slate Dahlia Lithwick, co-founder & CEO of Center for Policing Equity Phillip Atiba Solomon, retired Police Captain for the Montgomery County Police Department Sonia Pruitt

Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week we talk about end-of-year weirdness, testing room tension, and chairs that have seen too many farts. Fabian shares the awkward silence of proctoring IB exams and the suspicious capabilities of student calculators. Jamie goes analog with a Mystery Box twist after a tech hiccup, and Scott plots XP-based booth time while squeezing in two more students—and some workout gear. Plus, we dive into protest shoes, tutor bots, and the fine line between ideation and AI overuse.Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.

Eric Sampson and Rebecca Tuvel explore the contested issue of academic freedom. They discuss the tensions that emerge when universities try to balance the promotion of diverse intellectual perspectives with concerns over potential harm to community members, as seen in controversies involving figures like philosopher Peter Singer. Drawing on debates about gender, race, and ethics, they analyze the institutional challenges of fostering open inquiry while ensuring a safe and respectful academic environment. Join this conversation to reflect on the evolving landscape of higher education and the fundamental questions at stake in preserving academic freedom.[00:00] Introduction[00:09] Thought Experiment: The Peter Singer Controversy[02:30] Academic Freedom vs. Harm and Danger[07:36] The Role of Universities in Handling Controversial Topics[11:46] Institutional Model of Academic Philosophy[17:25] Historical Shifts in Moral and Scientific Views[31:29] Debates on Harm in High-Stakes Moral Topics[34:02] Mischaracterization of Controversial Views[38:05] Protests and Speech Restrictions on Campus[50:20] Viewpoint Diversity and Government Enforcement[55:33] Donor Influence on Academic Freedom[58:31] Boycotts and Freedom of Research[01:02:01] Concerns of Indoctrination and Institutional Reforms[01:06:59] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Ali Velshi is joined by host of SiriusXM's ‘The Dean Obeidallah Show' Dean Obeidallah, fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Professor of Constitutional Law & Global Health Policy at Georgetown Law Michele Goodwin, reproductive rights advocate Kaitlyn Kash

Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), NBC News' Matt Bradley, fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair Molly Jong-Fast, Professor of History at Yale University Marci Shore

Ali Velshi is joined by Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School Leah Litman, Sr. Fellow at the American Statecraft Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Aaron David Miller, author of “Fun Home” Alison Bechdel

GUEST: Joe Molloy is homeless and wants to be the next mayor of Seattle. // Big Local: A Renton beach on Lake Washington is closed this holiday weekend due to high bacteria levels. Tacoma teachers are up in arms as the school district makes cuts to address its budget deficit. // Jake Skorheim on how young people confuse Memorial Day and Labor Day, and how you can apparently spread depression and anxiety via kissing.

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Send us a textUniversity administrators have imposed an unprecedented array of repressive measures designed to squelch student protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Faculty have been affected as well, with many losing their jobs for advocating for Palestine. Margot Patterson talks to NYU Professor Andrew Ross, the secretary of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, a national network of 130 campus chapters supporting student protesters and academic freedom, and Todd Wolfson, president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), about the repression of dissent on campuses, the weaponization of antisemitism and the new McCarthyism. They say what's involved is not just pro-Palestine speech but an effort to destroy American universities. | 

Upcoming Live Event: Call Me Back – Live Podcast recording with Special Guest Brett McGurk — June 4, 7:30 PM at the Manhattan JCC. REGISTER HERE: mmjccm.org/event/call-me-back-dan-senor-podcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcast?sub_confirmation=1  Subscribe to Ark Media's new podcast ‘What's Your Number?': youtube.com/@wyn.podcast?sub_confirmation=1   For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorToday's episode:On Wednesday night, two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were shot dead by Elias Rodriguez, a radical left-wing activist. “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza,” he said after being taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder.It's been almost two years since the chant ‘globalize the Intifada' has gone mainstream. Is what happened in DC a manifestation of that chant, or is this a lone-wolf incident? If we look around the globe - from Canada, to France, to Germany, Sweden, the UK and Australia - it looks like the US might be joining an already established club, albeit, a bit late. How should the Jewish community in the US, and Jewish communities around the world prepare, if this is indeed a global intifada? With us today to discuss all of this is Mitch Silber, who served as Director of Intelligence Analysis at the NYPD and is one of the foremost experts on counterterrorism and radicalization. Mitch currently leads the Community Security Initiative NY. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

President Trump is threatening Apple with a new tariff rate of 25% if they don't make, I Phones in the USA. CNN's Jake Tapper may have sparked a new reputation for the Left - Wing media outlets with his Joe Biden Book. Minority Leader Chuck Shumer has stayed silent during most of the Free Palestine college protests that have been happening. Mark Interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning opens this weekend! In addition, Lilo and Stich Does to. Editing of these movies isn't cheap at all. The Michael Jackson biopic is turning into a disaster. TV Host Jimmy Kimmel allegedly canceled his recent taping of his show because CNN's Jake Tapper was scheduled as his guest. President Trump's Meme Coin Dinner raised a lot of ethical concerns. MSNBC has new programming coming on Sunday night called David Frost Vs. Mark Interviews Columnist Liz Peek. House Speaker Mike Johnson deserves more credit than what he gets. Conservatives aren't happy with The Big Beautiful Bill because of how it jumps up spending too fast. Republicans should go back to the 2017 Pre Covid Tax plans to continue the talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is threatening Apple with a new tariff rate of 25% if they don't make, I Phones in the USA. CNN's Jake Tapper may have sparked a new reputation for the Left - Wing media outlets with his Joe Biden Book. Minority Leader Chuck Shumer has stayed silent during most of the Free Palestine college protests that have been happening. Mark Interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning opens this weekend! In addition, Lilo and Stich Does to. Editing of these movies isn't cheap at all. The Michael Jackson biopic is turning into a disaster. TV Host Jimmy Kimmel allegedly canceled his recent taping of his show because CNN's Jake Tapper was scheduled as his guest. President Trump's Meme Coin Dinner raised a lot of ethical concerns. MSNBC has new programming coming on Sunday night called David Frost Vs. Mark Interviews Columnist Liz Peek. House Speaker Mike Johnson deserves more credit than what he gets. Conservatives aren't happy with The Big Beautiful Bill because of how it jumps up spending too fast. Republicans should go back to the 2017 Pre Covid Tax plans to continue the talks.

On May 22. 2006, teachers struck across the Mexican state of Oaxaca against dismal resources for schools, kids, and themselves. They were met with widespread repression. It would kick off months of protests that would unexpectedly turn Oaxaca into ground zero for one of the most radical movements Mexico has seen in the 21st century.They started holding people's assemblies. They set up barricades across the city. Teachers, housewives, Indigenous organizers, health workers, and students took over 14 different radio stations to defend their struggle.This is episode 37 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we'll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review. You can also follow Michael Fox's reporting and support his work and this podcast at www.patreon.com/mfox.Written and produced by Michael Fox.Resources:Oaxacan teachers strike against Governor, 2006:https://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/oaxacan-teachers-strike-against-governor-2006The Long Struggle of Mexican Teachers: https://jacobin.com/2016/08/mexico-teacher-union-strikes-oaxaca/Documentary: Un Poquito de Tanta Verdad (Many of the clips in this episode came from this documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37dWP-dBPL4Subscribe to Stories of Resistance podcast hereBecome a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

The Los Angeles City Council passed a resolution raising the minimum wage for tourism workers to $30 an hour, the highest minimum in the nation. 

It has been five years since a Minneapolis Police Officer murdered George Floyd and the massive protest movement that followed. This hour, we’re reflecting on what has and has not changed in those five years. We'll look at the protests in historical context to try to understand the ways they succeeded and failed. We’ll also talk about whether have been changes in the rate of police violence since 2020. GUESTS: Alvin Tillery Jr.: Professor of Political Science and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy at Northwestern University Jamiles Lartey: Staff writer at The Marshall Project. He is primary author of their weekly "Closing Argument" newsletter. His work focuses on the criminal justice system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activist Michaelena DeJesus joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her experience of political repression over the last year now that the final charges have finally been dismissed.Show Notes:Jordan Howell's original piece

On May 25th 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes. The whole thing was caught on video and once it got out, it set America on fire. Protests spread across the country and then the world. Promises of sweeping changes to policing and greater commitment to racial justice and equity were made.Fast forward to now, five years later, and the outlook is very different. There are more Americans killed at the hands of police, DEI initiatives have been rolled back and President Donald Trump is taking actions to give police more power.We talk to Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison, about calls to pardon Derek Chauvin, the current state of policing and racial justice and where America could be headed.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

James Murphy, Chairperson of of Skellig Coast Tourism Network, discusses a new protest by boat owners in a legal row over licences that is preventing access to the world famous Sceilg Mhichíl.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Protests to save NIOSH in both Morgantown and Washington --DHS finishes the listening sessions across the state over child welfare--It's Memorial Day weekend and a lot of things do to around West Virginia --In Sports: WVU wins and advances in the Big XII tourney, Marshall falls and will play in an elimination game later today

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There are two big resistance protest opportunities coming up, and I sat down today with folks from two of the organizations helping to organize these days of protest. June 6th - huge rally on the Mall in DC to stand up for our Veterans. And June 14th will be a “No Kings” protest day, with protests taking place in every state in the country. Resist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At this very moment, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who have managed to survive Israel's scorched-earth siege and bombing are being deliberately starved to death as a result of Israel's 11-week blockade preventing food and aid from entering Gaza. As Jem Bartholemew writes at The Guardian, “The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, told the BBC [Tuesday] morning that 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in 48 hours if aid did not reach them in time. Five aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday but Fletcher described this as a “drop in the ocean” and totally inadequate for the population's needs.” In response to this dire humanitarian crisis, students at multiple university campuses in the US have launched hunger strikes in solidarity with the starving people of Gaza. In this urgent episode, we speak with four hunger strikers at the University of Oregon (UO), including: Cole, Sadie, and Efron, three undergraduate students who are all members of Jewish Voice for Peace - UO and who just completed a 60-hour solidarity hunger strike; and Phia, a Palestinian-American undergraduate student who has organized with JVP-UO on the hunger strike and who currently remains on hunger strike herself.Additional links/info:UO Gaza Hunger Strike Instagram and TikTokUO Gaza Hunger Strike: Community Calls to Action!Press Release: University of Oregon Students, Faculty, and Staff Launch “UO Gaza Hunger Strike” Campaign Protesting Mass Starvation and GenocideJewish Voice for Peace - UO InstagramNathan Wilk, KLCC, “University of Oregon protesters begin hunger strike for Gaza”Michael Arria, Mondoweiss, “Students across the U.S. are going on hunger strike as Israeli-engineered famine takes hold in Gaza”Syma Mohammed, Middle East Eye, “US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza”Jem Bartholemew, The Guardian, “First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade”Ronen Bergman & Natan Odenheimer, The New York Times, “In private, some Israeli officers admit that Gaza is on the brink of starvation”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘The raids happened Wednesday, finals started Thursday': FBI agents raid homes of pro-Palestine students at University of Michigan”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘A tremendous chilling effect': Columbia students describe dystopian reality on campus amid Trump attacks”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘People are hiding in their apartments': Inside Trump's assault on universities” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “‘Worse' than McCarthyism: Trump's war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent”Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

In a sweeping and impassioned critique, this two-part commentary tackles America's deepening political and economic crises. The first half focuses on the perceived double standard in justice and protest—blasting Democratic lawmakers for inciting violence while shielding themselves with First Amendment claims, and praising Rep. Nancy Mace's call for accountability. The second half shifts to the economy, lambasting both parties—especially Republicans—for reckless spending, ignoring bond market warnings, and pushing delusional growth promises. With historical analogies to Nazi Germany, Argentina, and Zimbabwe, the speaker warns that America is barreling toward collapse—politically, financially, and morally.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: 2 Israeli embassy staffers fatally shot outside DC event Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rep. Pramila Jayapal get into heated exchange over Turkish citizenhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/ill-continue-to-revoke-student-visas-marco-rubio-snaps-at-rep-jayapal-in-explosive-hearing/videoshow/121343181.cms Anti-Israel protesters spark chaos outside Columbia University graduation with diploma-burning, aggressive chants Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, May 22, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 483 ~ May 22, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics What is the Open Canoe Association (OCA) and what do they do? Thousands of people paddling out to protest against sewage spilling into UK waters The Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has been sold once more and this time back into Canadian hands

Mark Skipper continues the good conversation all about Faces of Rebellion, his artistic mission to lend his voice to the climate crisis at hand. We talk everything from community-building rallies and protests to how he sees himself as an artist in this world to the people who have inspired him to make the change he wants to see. We learned so much speaking with Mark and here's one of the most important parts: every single one of us has something to give and that something we each give uplifts others, makes us all feel a little less alone, and creates the much-needed community we all definitely want so much more of. This is part two of our oh-so-good conversation - be sure to go back one episode to hear the first part before listening (no spoilers!). ______________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

On both sides of the Atlantic disabled people are protesting, despite the sometimes tricky logistics.In the UK, a mass lobby event was held on 21 May at Westminster to enable disabled people to 'green card' their MP. That means the MP is informed their constituent is waiting for them in Parliament and they should go and meet them. The hot topic for this event was the £5bn welfare cuts announced in the Spring Statement. But how successful was it? Access All's Alex Collins goes to meet those who have travelled from across the country to be there and Emma Tracey chats with Svetlana Kotova from disabled peoples organisation, Inclusion London. Across the Atlantic, American activists have also been out in force. Last week 26 disabled people were arrested in Congress when they disrupted a debate around Medicaid and who gets government-funded health and social care. Domonique Howell, from US disability advocacy organisation Adapt, was one of those to be arrested and talks about her experience, while veteran protester, Julie Farrar, talks about the importance of direct action.Plus Ellie Simmonds: Should I Have Children? That's the thought-provoking title of the Paralympian come TV presenter's new documentary, which explores the decisions parents make when told their unborn child could be disabled. She chats about how it shaped her feelings around having children as a woman with an impairment that could be passed on, and what she learned by spending time with couples at a specialist foetal medicine unit.Presented by Emma Tracey Producer and reporter: Alex Collins Sound by Dave O'Neill Editors: Damon Rose and Beth Rose

Protesters arrested during last summer's pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention are still facing prosecution from the city's law department. Some legal experts have called it a “waste of resources” as the city has not won any cases that have gone to trial. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss the ongoing court battles. Plus, why aren't e-scooters available after midnight and would you take a Great Lakes cruise?  Good News:  AAPI Market, The Water We Dance in Poetry Reading, and Masala Memories Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 20 episode: Williamstown Theatre Festival Paramount Theatre – Use the code CityCast for $5 off/ticket. Valid for up to 4 tickets Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE