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Many people have never heard of the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC – but for 50 years, the group has been the driving force behind some of the most extreme policies in this country. Behind closed doors, ALEC brings corporate lobbyists and state politicians together to draft and vote on model bills that aim to free corporations from regulations, regardless of the impacts on people and the planet. Labor law, environmental law, health and safety, voting — no cause is off-limits. Our guests say ALEC and its wealthy pool of funders are a real threat, but there are ways to take action and progress has already been made. In 2023, a diverse coalition of groups, including Greenpeace, Color of Change, the Center for Media and Democracy and more, is calling out the anti-democratic impact of ALEC by using the hashtag #50YearsOfHarm. Congressman Ro Khanna of California's 17th Congressional District, a leading progressive in the House, and Lisa Graves, Executive Director of True North Research and President of the Center for Media and Democracy, two of the preeminent national watchdog groups investigating dark money, join Laura Flanders to unpack it all. And in her closing commentary Laura fills us in on the other side of the story in state houses: the Democrats' have their own project in place these days. But is it any match for ALEC? GUESTS: • Lisa Graves: President of the Board, Center for Media & Democracy; Executive Director, True North Research • Ro Khanna: Congressman California's 17th District https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Peel Back” by F-S-Q featuring Nona Hendryx, G Koop and O-Man from their Reprise Tonight L-P courtesy of Soul Clap Records. And additional music included- "Steppin" & "Electric Car" by Podington Bear. APRIL 2024 THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW IS REBRANDING AS ‘LAURA FLANDERS & FRIENDS’. This change marks a new era for the award-winning host, Laura Flanders. The upcoming season will introduce a collaborative hosting format, featuring a diverse array of co-hosts from different backgrounds and different regions of the country. Expect new faces, unique perspectives, and impactful conversations that will leave viewers feeling inspired. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
How does a religion that claims to be rooted in love and peace fire people up to commit violence, as at the Capitol on January 6, 2021? In a brand-new documentary, “God & Country”, producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland explore Christian Nationalism — a toxic brew of patriarchal White Nationalism and messianic faith. Based on the book “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism” by Katherine Stewart, “God & Country” exposes how Christian Nationalism poses a real and immediate threat, not only to the very idea of secular democracy but also to Christianity itself. Reiner is an Emmy-winning actor and acclaimed director, best known for his work on “All In The Family”, “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride”. He is also a political activist dedicating his time to numerous social justice causes. Partland, a veteran documentary producer and director for film and television, is a five-time Emmy nominee with two Emmys for Best Nonfiction Series including American High on Fox. Whether you’re a Christian or a concerned citizen, this episode is a must-watch. Plus, a closing commentary from Laura on becoming actively engaged in our democracy. Guests: • Dan Partland: Director, God & Country • Rob Reiner: Producer, God & Country https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-98612011 The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode "Faith & Fascism: Rob Reiner & Dan Partland Tackle Christian Nationalism with “God & Country.”" These full uncut conversations are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donate https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/cabf3362-95a0-41fd-ae9a-446aa5bca02b/LauraFlanders.org/donate THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
In our continuing coverage of the ongoing climate catastrophe, we often ask what we can learn from the experiences of people living on its frontlines. From New Orleans to New York and Seattle to Maine — and from suffocating wildfires to deadly heat waves, drenching rain, hurricanes, floods and saltwater intruding into drinking water —many Americans have experienced the devastating impacts of the climate crisis. Now they have begun asking: How much more can we take? COLETTE PICHON BATTLE, an award-winning lawyer and climate justice organizer whose work focuses on creating spaces for frontline communities to gather and advance climate strategies that help to steward the water, energy, and land, has some answers. PICHON BATTLE is a Louisiana native who began her work in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, when she and so many others lost their homes there. Known as a leading voice in climate justice and Black liberation movements, she founded the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy (GCCLP), focused on equitable climate resilience in the Gulf South. Recently she has expanded her vision as the Co-founder and Vision & Initiatives Partner for Taproot Earth that includes work in Appalachia, the global Black diaspora and geographies across the world, with an emphasis on climate migration and global climate reparations. Pichon Battle chaired the 2021-22 Equity Advisory Group of the Louisiana Governor’s Climate Initiative Task Force and was a 2019 Obama Fellow. She has also been the recipient of numerous awards for climate justice and the prestigious Heinz Award for the Environment. GUEST: Colette Pichon Battle, Esq.: Co-founder, Vision & Initiatives Partner for Taproot Earth https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Do You Actually Care by LifeIsOne. from the Climate Soundtrack Project, produced by DJ’s for Climate Action https://www.djs4ca.com/, a global initiative harnessing the power of dance music and DJ culture to power climate solutions and generate action. And additional music included- "Steppin" & "Electric Car" by Podington Bear. APRIL 2024 THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW IS REBRANDING AS ‘LAURA FLANDERS & FRIENDS’. This change marks a new era for the award-winning host, Laura Flanders. The upcoming season will introduce a collaborative hosting format, featuring a diverse array of co-hosts from different backgrounds and different regions of the country. Expect new faces, unique perspectives, and impactful conversations that will leave viewers feeling inspired. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
ANDREA J. RITCHIE, a self-described “Black lesbian immigrant survivor” who has been engaged since the 1980s in anti-violence, labor, and LGBTQ organizing, and in movements against state violence and for racial, reproductive, economic, environmental, and gender justice, offers a toolkit for organizers.If you’ve been wondering how to create a world that is collectively based, safer and more just — and curious as to what is actually required to make the changes that we want to see in society — Ritchie’s newest book, PRACTICING NEW WORLDS: ABOLITION AND EMERGENT STRATEGIES, published by AK Press, is a visionary and practical workbook and toolkit. Some of her other books include and co-authored with Mariame Kaba. She also co-founded Interrupting Criminalization http://interruptingcriminalization.com/ and the In Our Names Network http://inournamesnetwork.com/, a network of over 20 organizations working to end police violence against Black women, girls, trans and gender nonconforming people. GUEST: Andrea J. Ritchie: Author, Practicing New Worlds: Abolition and Emergent Strategies; Co-Founder, Interrupting Criminalization https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “I Keeps It Moving” David Anthony and Dani Vassar courtesy of Planet Hum Records and Pitch Control. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. This podcast is made possible thanks to our member supporters. Join our members by making a one time donation, or make it monthly => LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
There are more anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers than there are abortion clinics in the U.S., even in states like New York where abortion is legal. Fake clinics are feeding people disinformation, laws are criminalizing doctors and patients, and the climate of stigma and fear has only worsened since the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health in 2022. The Dobbs decision took away the constitutional right to abortion, abandoned almost fifty years of precedent, and paved the way for states to ban abortion entirely, as more than a dozen have. In this episode, Laura Flanders and co-host Adaku Utah explore the situation in a so-called safe haven (New York), and the frameworks for care that BIPOC reproductive justice activists — whose people have never been served well by the health system — are drawing on for strength and survival today. Our guests are Elizabeth Estrada, New York Field & Advocacy Manager at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice and Chelsea Williams-Diggs, Executive Director of the New York Abortion Access Fund. Join us to hear why community care and “chisme” are critical in this moment. GUESTS: • Elizabeth Estrada: NY Field & Advocacy Manager, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice • Adaku Utah: Senior Manager of Movement Building Programs, Building Movement Project; Organizer, Grassroots Strategist, Politicized Healer • Chelsea Williams-Diggs: Executive Director, New York Abortion Access Fund https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Audacity of Free Thought” by Delasi featuring Noah Dreiblatt released on Brownswood Records. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
How do we deal with personal and societal trauma and pain in this moment of war, political polarization, increasing violence, domestic terror, and despair? Experts say we must look at the root causes of our pain, and yet the US is in the grip of a battle over exactly that — with efforts to ban books, censor news, cancel truth-tellers and hide history. How do we come together and overcome what the US surgeon general says is loneliness on an “epidemic” scale, when our society and culture work to separate us and tell us to heal alone? Today’s guests have experienced personal trauma and turned it into fuel for making social change. V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, is the co-founder of One Billion Rising and V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls. Her latest book, “Reckoning”, is out in paperback this month. Dr. Gabor Maté, a Holocaust survivor, is a retired physician and author of several groundbreaking books on healing personal and collective pain. His latest, written with his son Daniel Maté is “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture”. What are the things making people feel desperate, broken and afraid? And what can we do to help one another look at what feels unbearable with a view to changing it? All that, plus V lays out the plans for V Day on February 14, where this year’s theme is Rise for Freedom, and a commentary from Laura on the power of feelings and the teachings of the late great queer author/activist Amber Hollibaugh. GUESTS: • Gabor Maté: Physician (retired), Public Speaker & Bestselling Author, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture • V (formerly Eve Ensler): Playwright, Activist, Author, Founder V-Day & One Billion Rising https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-98180798 The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode 'Looking at the Unbearable with Dr. Gabor Maté & V (formerly Eve Ensler).' It is available here as a podcast thanks to generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you. Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donate /LauraFlanders.org/donate THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
As the 2024 presidential election campaign heats up, Idaho is not a place that Democratic campaign strategists will be thinking much about, but writing off places like Idaho is a mistake, say two anti-authoritarian activists based in the US Northwest. Adrienne Evans is the executive director for United Vision for Idaho, the state’s only multi-issue, progressive coalition. Scot Nakagawa, director of the new 22nd Century Initiative, has worked for decades to counter extremism, starting in the 1980s, confronting white militias in Oregon. In this episode, Laura asks her guests why places like Idaho — one of the most conservative states in the country — remain so important to US democracy, and Laura participates in a rural tour around Boise, Idaho's capital. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on how Americans once toppled autocracy — and what the writers of the Constitution did in response. GUESTS: • Adrienne Evans: Executive Director, United Vision for Idaho • Scot Nakagawa: Director, 22nd Century Initiative https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 Miles James remix of “Something’s Going On” by Kokoroko from their “Could We Be More Remixes” released on Brownswood Records. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
How does a religion that claims to be rooted in love and peace fire people up to commit violence, as at the Capitol on January 6, 2021? In a brand-new documentary, “God & Country”, producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland explore Christian Nationalism — a toxic brew of patriarchal White Nationalism and messianic faith. Based on the book “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism” by Katherine Stewart, “God & Country” exposes how Christian Nationalism poses a real and immediate threat, not only to the very idea of secular democracy but also to Christianity itself. Reiner is an Emmy-winning actor and acclaimed director, best known for his work on “All In The Family”, “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride”. He is also a political activist dedicating his time to numerous social justice causes. Partland, a veteran documentary producer and director for film and television, is a five-time Emmy nominee with two Emmys for Best Nonfiction Series including American High on Fox. Whether you’re a Christian or a concerned citizen, this episode is a must-watch. Plus, a closing commentary from Laura on becoming actively engaged in our democracy. GUESTS: • Dan Partland: Director, God & Country • Rob Reiner: Producer, God & Country This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 Micky More & Andy Tee Club Mix of “Promised Land (Homage)” a rework by Barbara Tucker and The BCrew of the Joe Smooth Classic courtesy of B Star Music Group. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode “Organizing for Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet the People of JVP & NY Assembly member Mamdani.” It is available here as a podcast thanks to generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you. Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donate You’ve seen them in protests since the start of the Israel/Hamas war — from New York City’s Grand Central Station and the Statue of Liberty, to the Capitol in DC, the highways of Durham, North Carolina, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more. Who are the people of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the largest progressive Jewish-led pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist organization in the world? The Grand Central Station sit-in made history as the largest act of civil disobedience in New York City since the Iraq War. In this episode, Laura Flanders talks with two JVP members, Rosalind Petchesky, veteran political scientist and a leading theorist on international reproductive rights and Jay Saper, an artist and Yiddish translator, about their heroes and their inspirations — including Israeli peace activists and the families of Israeli hostages; and we meet New York State Assembly member Zohran K. Mamdani, a Muslim, a Democratic Socialist and the first South Asian man in the NYS Assembly. Long before October 7, 2023, Mamdani, who represents Astoria, Queens introduced the Not On Our Dime! Bill that would make it illegal for New York State-registered charities to fund Israeli settler organizations. As you'll hear, these guests see connections between white supremacy, Zionism, antisemitism, anti-Black racism, militarism and violence against women. What are the tools for building freedom and equity that connect us rather than divide us? Plus a commentary from Laura on news and no-news on Gaza. Thank you. Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Guests: • Zohran K. Mamdani: New York State Assembly Member (D-Astoria/Long Island City) • Rosalind Petchesky: Distinguished Professor Emerita (retired) of Political Science, Hunter College & the Graduate Center, CUNY • Jay Saper: Member Leader, Jewish Voice for Peace; Coeditor, Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-96373800 THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
How do we deal with personal and societal trauma and pain in this moment of war, political polarization, increasing violence, domestic terror, and despair? Experts say we must look at the root causes of our pain, and yet the US is in the grip of a battle over exactly that — with efforts to ban books, censor news, cancel truth-tellers and hide history. How do we come together and overcome what the US surgeon general says is loneliness on an “epidemic” scale, when our society and culture work to separate us and tell us to heal alone? Today’s guests have experienced personal trauma and turned it into fuel for making social change. V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, is the co-founder of One Billion Rising and V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls. Her latest book, “Reckoning”, is out in paperback this month. Dr. Gabor Maté, a Holocaust survivor, is a retired physician and author of several groundbreaking books on healing personal and collective pain. His latest, written with his son Daniel Maté is “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture”. What are the things making people feel desperate, broken and afraid? And what can we do to help one another look at what feels unbearable with a view to changing it? All that, plus V lays out the plans for V Day on February 14, where this year’s theme is Rise for Freedom, and a commentary from Laura on the power of feelings and the teachings of the late great queer author/activist Amber Hollibaugh. GUESTS: Gabor Maté: Physician (retired), Public Speaker & Bestselling Author, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture V (formerly Eve Ensler): Playwright, Activist, Author, Founder V-Day & One Billion Rising This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Dancefloor Intifada” by Ghost Producer, from the project Sonically Dismantling Western Imperialism courtesy of Underground Producers Alliance. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: "Capital bias" prioritizes wealth over people and the planet. What are the consequences? That question is at the core of “Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises”, the new book from Marjorie Kelly. There’s too much financial wealth in our system, she says, yet capitalism encourages us to keep scaling up, building our portfolios and maximizing profits. Like white supremacy, wealth supremacy is both entirely obvious and oddly hidden. But it shows up everywhere, and it’s brought us to a deadly brink. What is to be done? As you’ll hear in the episode, meaningful conversations about wealth supremacy can help us shift away from capitalism and imagine better economic models. Tune in as Marjorie Kelly and Laura Flanders do just that. Marjorie Kelly is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Democracy Collaborative and a longtime business observer. Her book is out now via Berrett-Koehler Press. GUEST: Marjorie Kelly: Distinguished Senior Fellow, The Democracy Collaborative; Author, Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Brooklynville” by Opa from their album Back Home released on Far Out Recordings. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode Debt, Democracy & Disarray: Astra Taylor on “The Age of Insecurity.” It is available here as a podcast thanks to generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you. Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donate https://LauraFlanders.org/donate DESCRIPTION: Can we turn our insecurity into power? Consumer debt stands at $17.29 trillion and many Americans are drowning in debt, with the average household owning over $100 thousand. The climate crisis, threats to democracy, and global wars add more worry to our already stressful lives. In her new book out from House of Anansi Press, “The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart”, writer, filmmaker, organizer, and the 2023 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Massey Lecturer, Astra Taylor uses mythology. psychology and the history of capitalism to break down the different kinds of insecurities we face, and explore how our insecurities help capitalism flourish. Without it, the system would cease to function, she says. In her years of work as Co-Founder of the Debt Collective, which emerged from Occupy Wall Street, Taylor has used debt as a tool for bringing people together and organizing. She is the author of The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart, Democracy May Not Exist But We'll Miss It When It is Gone, and The People's Platform (winner of the American Book Award), and the director of What Is Democracy?, among other books and films. In this wide-ranging discussion, Astra Taylor and Laura Flanders discuss the history of capitalism, the rights of debtors, and what we can do to lessen insecurity and expand security both as individuals and as a society. All that, plus a commentary from Laura. GUEST: Astra Taylor: Co-Founder of the Debt Collective & Author, The Age of Insecurity https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-94734782 THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Dr. Claudine Gay, a widely esteemed scholar, made history as the first Black President of Harvard in the university’s 387 years. Many saw her tenure as a step forward for diversity in higher education, but today, her resignation speaks volumes about the challenges Black women face in academia. Gay faced fierce backlash this winter over the school’s statements on the Israel-Hamas War. A politically-motivated grilling in Congress followed by an organized campaign to attack Gay’s credibility and intellect, led to her resignation on January 2. What does this all mean for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in education? In this timely installment of “Meet the BIPOC Press,” our monthly collaboration with URL Media, a network of independent media owned and operated by people of color, Laura is joined by co-host Amir Khafagy, labor and immigration reporter for Documented, which is a member of the URL Media network. We unpack the crusade against Gay, DEI and the lack of support that students and faculty of color, and especially women of color, receive from their universities. Also joining us are Zaire Dinzey-Flores, Professor and Chair of Latino and Caribbean Studies at Rutgers University, and Jamiee Swift, the Founder and Executive Director of Black Women Radicals. Tune in to hear what the media got right — and wrong — about this story. GUESTS: • Zaire Dinzey-Flores: Associate Professor & Chair of Latino and Caribbean Studies, Rutgers University • Amir Khafagy (Co-host): Journalist, Report for America Member, Documented • Jaimee Swift: Founder, Black Women Radicals; Professor of Black Politics https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Awakening” by Climbing PoeTree from their 2017 album INTRINSIC. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow https://tiktok.com/@thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Civic courage — what does it look like and how can more of us embody it? In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a study by Pew Research highlights a concerning trend among Americans: nearly two-thirds feel exhausted, 55% express anger, and a mere 10% report feeling hopeful about politics. Our guest Sam Daley-Harris believes we need advocacy organizations to train individuals to take bold actions — the sort that have an impact and leave volunteers feeling empowered and transformed. Daley-Harris is the founder of the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980 and Civic Courage in 2012. Jimmy Carter hailed the first edition of his book, "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy," as a “roadmap” for global involvement in shaping a better future. Kirkus Reviews praises the updated 2024 edition as "A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical." A conversation to kick off election year, Daley-Harris suggests how to head off despair, and Laura shares some closing comments on citizenship and spaceships. Recorded at CUNYtv in NYC. Guest: Sam Daley-Harris: Founder, RESULTS & Civic Courage; Author: Reclaiming Our Democracy https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Losing Steam” by Salami Rose Joe Louis from her latest album Akousmatikous released on Brainfeeder Records. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
https://lauraflanders.org/donate You’ve seen them in protests since the start of the Israel/Hamas war — from New York City’s Grand Central Station and the Statue of Liberty, to the Capitol in DC, the highways of Durham, North Carolina, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more. Who are the people of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the largest progressive Jewish-led pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist organization in the world? The Grand Central Station sit-in made history as the largest act of civil disobedience in New York City since the Iraq War. In this episode, Laura Flanders talks with two JVP members, Rosalind Petchesky, veteran political scientist and a leading theorist on international reproductive rights and Jay Saper, an artist and Yiddish translator, about their heroes and their inspirations — including Israeli peace activists and the families of Israeli hostages; and we meet New York State Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani, a Muslim, a Democratic Socialist and the first South Asian man in the NYS Assembly. Long before October 7, 2023, Mamdani, who represents Astoria, Queens introduced the Not On Our Dime! Bill that would make it illegal for New York State-registered charities to fund Israeli settler organizations. As you'll hear, these guests see connections between white supremacy, Zionism, antisemitism, anti-Black racism, militarism and violence against women. What are the tools for building freedom and equity that connect us rather than divide us? Plus a commentary from Laura on news and no-news on Gaza. GUESTS: Zohran K. Mamdani: New York State Assembly Member (D-Astoria/Long Island City) Rosalind Petchesky: Distinguished Professor Emerita (retired) of Political Science, Hunter College & the Graduate Center, CUNY Jay Saper: Member Leader, Jewish Voice for Peace; Coeditor, Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Dem Militarize Democracy” by Femi Kuti from his album One People One World released on Knitting Factory Records. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
DESCRIPTION: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations 75 years ago this December, as was the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. But that same year also saw the institutionalization of apartheid in South Africa, and the Palestine War or Nakba which displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs in the course of creating the state of Israel. What does it mean to commemorate this anniversary in a time of genocide and gross violation of human rights — particularly in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas? Until recently, Craig Mokhiber was the director in the New York Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), where he had served since 1992. A specialist in international human rights law, policy, and methodology, he worked through genocides against Tutsis in Rwanda, Muslims in Bosnia, Yazidis in Iraq, and Rohingya in Myanmar. In his resignation letter, sent October 28th this year, he wrote, “Once again, we are seeing a genocide unfolding before our eyes, and the organization that we serve appears powerless to stop it.” Both Israel and Hamas have now been accused of committing gross violations of human rights in their current conflict, including acts of genocide. But what exactly is genocide? And what is the responsibility of the world to stop it? In this timely episode, Laura and Mokhiber explore the promise of the Universal Declaration and ask how we can honor this historic achievement while also acknowledging the hypocrisies of 1948 — and now. What can be learned from the South African experience that might offer a way forward for peace with justice for Israelis and Palestinians? All that and a commentary from Laura on what it takes for us to recognize one another's humanity. GUEST: Craig Mokhiber: Human Rights Lawyer, Former Senior United Nations Official https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-93350981 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! -Episode Rewind - Description: "We cannot be both against occupation, and for it. We cannot be both for freedom, and against it. And we cannot be for a better world, while contributing to one that is materially worse,” writes Josh Paul in his letter of resignation. After 11 years in the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs — the entity most responsible for arms transfers to allies and partners — Paul quit October 18, over increased, “indeed expedited” arms sales to Israel. In this conversation, one of the first full-length interviews with Paul since his resignation, he sits down with Laura Flanders to discuss why he resigned, his concerns about how the weapons will be used, the unique way that Israel is treated when it comes to US arms sales and why the US approach to creating peace in the Middle East is clearly not working. US double standards and hypocrisy when it comes to human rights crimes, he says, are dangerous for all concerned. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on the war economy. Guest: Josh Paul: Former State Department Director, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Fear of an Equal Planet” by Warriors of the Dystotheque. And additional music included- "Steppin," "Beachhead," and "Ocean Point" by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: Politics abhors a vacuum. Without credible explanations for the things that bewilder and exasperate us, people become susceptible to extremist conspiracy theories, hate and lies. So how does truth survive? In her brand new book, "Doppelgänger: A Trip into the Mirror World”, award-winning journalist Naomi Klein, (author of No Logo, The Shock Doctrine, et al), describes being confused with Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth, as Wolf morphed into a conspiracy-minded anti-vaxxer during the Covid pandemic. In an era of all important "personal brands", Klein became absorbed in the deep fake, double worlds surrounding and sometimes coming to represent her online. Right-wing conspiracies feed off Left-wing silences, she concludes. In this far-ranging interview from her home in British Columbia, Canada, Klein describes listening to hours and hours of conspiracist Steve Bannon's podcasts, and researching doppelgängers in history and literature, in order to uncover why we have shadow selves, and how disinformation and conspiracy theories gain power. Join Laura Flanders for this charming conversation as Naomi Klein challenges us to overcome divide-and-conquer individualism if we are ever to tackle our real-life, systemic crises. And Laura shares a few thoughts on learning from our elders about the pre-digital age. Guest: Naomi Klein: Journalist & Best-Selling Author, HERE. https://www.patreon.com/theLFShow “Connections” featuring lyrics by Reg E. Gaines and music by Calvin Gaines. Additional music included- "Steppin," by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
https://lauraflanders.org/donate https://tinyurl.com/588mk4mk Description: A bold experiment is taking place among Black farmers in the Southeast — a story of hope in an area with a history of plantation slavery, land theft and white violence. The Jubilee Justice Black Farmers' Rice Project is pioneering regenerative farming practices as a means to address systemic racism and make repair. This innovative project combines restorative economics, regenerative agriculture, and asset ownership as the path to address the harm done to Black farmers, and the environmentally harmful methods of rice production. In this exclusive report from The Laura Flanders Show, Laura Flanders reports on-location from Alexandria, Louisiana, where she meets Jubilee Justice Co-Founder and President Konda Mason, veteran civil rights crusader Shirley Sherrod and the Black farmers at the center of this story. Through knowledge sharing, collaboration and community support, this project endeavors to bridge the racial divide and foster a future rooted in justice and healing. Join us to discover how Jubilee Justice helps repair the damage from long-term racism and plant the seeds for a healthful and healing future. GUESTS: Nwamaka Agbo: CEO, Kataly Foundation & Managing Director, Restorative Economies Fund Donna Isaac: Farmer, Jubilee Justice Black Farmers Rice Project Myles Gaines: Head of Innovation & Experimentation, Jubilee Justice Black Farmers Rice Project Konda Mason: Founder & President, Jubilee Justice Shirley Sherrod: Executive Director, Southwest Georgia Project for Community Education; Co-Founder, New Communities, Inc.; U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Equity Commission Bernard Winn: Operations Specialist & Mill Manager, Jubilee Justice Black Farmers Rice Project Caryl Levine and Ken Lee: Co-Founders & Co-CEOs, Lotus Foods; Partners with Jubilee Justice Black Farmers' Rice Project HERE. https://www.patreon.com/theLFShow “Freedom and Progress” by Nicole Conte featuring Zara McFarlane from his full length album Umoja released on Far Out Recordings. Additional music included- "Steppin," by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
https://www.thenation.com/ https://LauraFlanders.org/donate DESCRIPTION: Can we turn our insecurity into power? Consumer debt stands at $17.29 trillion and many Americans are drowning in debt, with the average household owning over $100 thousand. The climate crisis, threats to democracy, and global wars add more worry to our already stressful lives. In her new book out from House of Anansi Press, “The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart”, writer, filmmaker, organizer, and the 2023 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Massey Lecturer, Astra Taylor uses mythology. psychology and the history of capitalism to break down the different kinds of insecurities we face, and explore how our insecurities help capitalism flourish. Without it, the system would cease to function, she says. In her years of work as Co-Founder of the Debt Collective, which emerged from Occupy Wall Street, Taylor has used debt as a tool for bringing people together and organizing. She is the author of The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart, Democracy May Not Exist But We'll Miss It When It is Gone, and The People's Platform (winner of the American Book Award), and the director of What Is Democracy?, among other books and films. In this wide-ranging discussion, Astra Taylor and Laura Flanders discuss the history of capitalism, the rights of debtors, and what we can do to lessen insecurity and expand security both as individuals and as a society. All that, plus a commentary from Laura. GUEST: Astra Taylor: Co-Founder of the Debt Collective & Author, The Age of Insecurity HERE. https://www.patreon.com/theLFShow “Positivity” by Outside from their album Almost In courtesy of Dorado Records. Additional music included- "Steppin," by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode "Imagination in the Face of Incarceration." https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/8a106ad9-aecb-4df1-8b5d-d18887396ae5/LauraFlanders.org/donate Take Our Survey: Vote for your favorite LF Show episodes https://tinyurl.com/588mk4mk DESCRIPTION: What difference can art make for people in prison? The state of Michigan spends $48,000 per prisoner every year — with little to no money going towards funding for prison education, art and rehabilitation programs. The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is an independent program of the University of Michigan that supports formerly incarcerated artists, facilitates creative arts workshops and even hosts an annual exhibition to showcase incarcerated artists’ work. PCAP was founded by William “Buzz” Alexander, the late husband of Janie Paul, the curator of PCAP and author of the book based on the project: “Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance”, out now via Hat and Beard Press. As you’ll hear in the program, the work of PCAP has built a vibrant community of artists inside and outside prison walls. Joining us for this conversation are Janie Paul and artist Yusef Qualls, known as Q. He was released from prison five months ago after being sentenced to life as a minor and serving 28 years. Danny Valentine is a formerly incarcerated artist also featured in the book, who credits PCAP for saving his life. What can incarcerated artists teach us about why humans make art and the power it holds? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on poets imagining Gaza. GUESTS: • Janie Paul: Author, Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance; Emerita Professor of Art, University of Michigan; Curator, Prison Creative Arts Project • Q (Yusef Qualls): Former Juvenile Lifer & Incarcerated Artist • Danny Valentine: Formerly Incarcerated Artist https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-93350981 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://tinyurl.com/588mk4mk Description: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations 75 years ago this December, as was the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. But that same year also saw the institutionalization of apartheid in South Africa, and the Palestine War or Nakba which displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs in the course of creating the state of Israel. What does it mean to commemorate this anniversary in a time of genocide and gross violation of human rights — particularly in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas? Until recently, Craig Mokhiber was the director in the New York Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), where he had served since 1992. A specialist in international human rights law, policy, and methodology, he worked through genocides against Tutsis in Rwanda, Muslims in Bosnia, Yazidis in Iraq, and Rohingya in Myanmar. In his resignation letter, sent October 28th this year, he wrote, “Once again, we are seeing a genocide unfolding before our eyes, and the organization that we serve appears powerless to stop it.” Both Israel and Hamas have now been accused of committing gross violations of human rights in their current conflict, including acts of genocide. But what exactly is genocide? And what is the responsibility of the world to stop it? In this timely episode, Laura and Mokhiber explore the promise of the Universal Declaration and ask how we can honor this historic achievement while also acknowledging the hypocrisies of 1948 — and now. What can be learned from the South African experience that might offer a way forward for peace with justice for Israelis and Palestinians? All that and a commentary from Laura on what it takes for us to recognize one another's humanity. GUEST: Craig Mokhiber: Human Rights Lawyer, Former Senior United Nations Official HERE. https://www.patreon.com/theLFShow Funk 4 Peace by Fort Knox Five from their album Radio Free DC courtesy of Fort Know Recordings. Additional music included- "Steppin," by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
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TAKE OUR SURVEY: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LF SHOW EPISODES HERE https://www.opinionstage.com/page/7ae163b4-aff5-4f92-ad0b-9dab44c4de80 NOVEMBER 28TH IS GIVING TUESDAY. THIS SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE BY LISTENERS LIKE YOU! MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION OR MAKE IT MONTHLY AT LAURAFLANDERS.ORG/DONATE https://LauraFlanders.org/Donate What difference can art make for people in prison? The state of Michigan spends $48,000 per prisoner every year — with little to no money going towards funding for prison education, art and rehabilitation programs. The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is an independent program of the University of Michigan that supports formerly incarcerated artists, facilitates creative arts workshops and even hosts an annual exhibition to showcase incarcerated artists’ work. PCAP was founded by William “Buzz” Alexander, the late husband of Janie Paul, the curator of PCAP and author of the book based on the project: “Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance”, out now via Hat and Beard Press. As you’ll hear in the program, the work of PCAP has built a vibrant community of artists inside and outside prison walls. Joining us for this conversation are Janie Paul and artist Yusef Qualls, known as Q. He was released from prison five months ago after being sentenced to life as a minor and serving 28 years. Danny Valentine is a formerly incarcerated artist also featured in the book, who credits PCAP for saving his life. What can incarcerated artists teach us about why humans make art and the power it holds? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on poets imagining Gaza. GUESTS: Janie Paul: Author, Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance; Emerita Professor of Art, University of Michigan; Curator, Prison Creative Arts Project Q (Yusef Qualls): Former Juvenile Lifer & Incarcerated Artist Danny Valentine: Formerly Incarcerated Artist HERE. https://www.patreon.com/theLFShow “Propaganda” featuring Brijean by Lindsey Olsen aka Salami Rose Joe Louis from her album Akousmatikous released on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder record label. And additional music included- "Steppin," "Beachhead," and "Ocean Point" by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate https://lauraflanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow/ https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
TAKE OUR SURVEY: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LF SHOW EPISODES HERE https://www.opinionstage.com/page/7ae163b4-aff5-4f92-ad0b-9dab44c4de80 From auto plants to Amazon warehouses, to Hollywood studios, pharmacies and hospitals, almost half a million workers have gone on strike so far this year. Many are celebrating this revival of labor power, but what does it mean for workers of color — often hardest hit — and least well treated even by traditional labor organizations? Worker rights and racial justice are linked, but mainstream media often fails to make the connection. In this “Meet the BIPOC Press” episode co-hosted by Laura Flanders and Sara Lomax, Co-founder of URL Media, we explore the diversity of today’s unionized workforce and their demands. What happens when media bring a race-smart angle to their reporting? Joining us are Queens, New York-based reporter Amir Khafagy, reporting on the intersection of labor and immigration at Documented; and News Editor Carolyn Copeland, who is tracking national labor coverage with her team at Prism. GUESTS: Carolyn Copeland: News Editor, Prism Amir Khafagy: Journalist, Report for America Member, Documented Sara Lomax: Co-Founder, URL Media; President & CEO, WURD Radio https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “The Surge” by Sandunes featuring Ramya Pathuri, from their full length album The Ground Beneath Her Feet, released on Tru Thoughts records. And additional music included- "Steppin," "Beachhead," and "Ocean Point" by Podington Bear. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow/ https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
Member supported media, non-commercial, join today => LauraFlanders.org/donate "We cannot be both against occupation, and for it. We cannot be both for freedom, and against it. And we cannot be for a better world, while contributing to one that is materially worse,” writes Josh Paul in his letter of resignation. After 11 years in the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs — the entity most responsible for arms transfers to allies and partners — Paul quit October 18, over increased, “indeed expedited” arms sales to Israel. In this conversation, one of the first full-length interviews with Paul since his resignation, he sits down with Laura Flanders to discuss why he resigned, his concerns about how the weapons will be used, the unique way that Israel is treated when it comes to US arms sales and why the US approach to creating peace in the Middle East is clearly not working. US double standards and hypocrisy when it comes to human rights crimes, he says, are dangerous for all concerned. All that, plus a commentary for Laura on the war economy. https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-91952634 MUSIC INCLUDED- "In and Out" and "Steppin" by Podington Bear. FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow http://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow http://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow http://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow http://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
In 1989, New York City declared itself a sanctuary city — a place where undocumented immigrants seeking asylum are safe from immediate deportation and eligible to receive city services. But living up to that promise is tougher than just passing a law. This year, New York City has received over 100,000 asylum seekers so far, including 15,000 unaccompanied minors. Most are from Latin America, where they face extortion from gangs, robbery, rape and LGBTQ+ persecution. The journey to the U.S. is deadly, but so is life back home. They set out by bus, train, and on foot through forests and the Rio Grande, often with babies and toddlers, to come to the U.S. In this episode of The Laura Flanders Show, produced in collaboration with the School of Labor and Urban Studies at the City University of New York (CUNY), hear the harrowing journeys and hopes of refugees coming to New York City — and the issues they face soon after they arrive — including trouble finding work, shelter, foster care placement, and legal battles. New York City is conflicted about their arrival, politicians say there are too many migrants, and far-Right extremists create a hostile and oftentimes dangerous environment. Stepping in is a growing network of volunteers and nonprofits comprised of social workers and lawyers on the ground and in the courts, who are working to give asylum seekers a welcome, shelter, and legal protection. New York City as we know it would cease to exist without migrants. Here are their stories. GUESTS: Eswin: Asylum Seeker, Ecuador Angela Fernández: Executive Director, Safe Passage Project Terri Gerstein: Harvard Center for Labor & A Just Economy Father James Kelly: Immigration Attorney, District 3 Immigration Services Power Malu: Founder, Artists Athletes Activists Lady Mansilla: Asylum Seeker, Ecuador Jamie Powlovich: Executive Director, Coalition for Homeless Youth Marie-Cassandre Wavre: Supervising Attorney, The Door https://www.patreon.com/posts/82151838 “Borikén Keys” by Nickodemus featuring MC Baby Power, aka Power Malu, featured in today’s episode. And additional music included- "In and Out" and "Steppin" by Podington Bear. Newsreel featured clips from MSNBC, NBC Nightly News and PBS News Hour 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? check our podcast feed the following week. Thanks to our sustaining members and their monthly support. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW CREW: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow/ https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/72a99690-00a0-4376-8b30-9ea490811cc0/shows/c3cf0ccd-6993-4c0f-a004-338778a46c5b/episodes/d02cedfd-9ec8-4989-a486-736512d97cd6/youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode “Sonali Kolhatkar: “Rising Up” for Social Justice, With YES! Magazine". It is made available here as a podcast thanks to generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you. Become a member supporter at LauraFlanders.org/donate /LauraFlanders.org/donate As the Israel/Hamas conflict continues, what is media’s role? You may know Sonali Kolhatkar from her drive-time show ‘Uprising with Sonali” and then “Rising Up With Sonali” on KPFK/Pacifica Radio and Free Speech TV, but it was her narrative storytelling with the women of RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, that Kolhatkar first made her national mark. Across the globe, reporting shapes political and cultural landscapes — and Kolhatkar believes that done right, storytelling can affect policy and advance social justice. She lays out examples in her new book from City Lights, “Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice”. An award winning independent journalist, Kolhatkar has joined forces with YES! Magazine as Racial Justice Editor and host of a new weekly, “YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali” which she calls an “anecdote to the doom and gloom of mainstream news.” In this unique conversation Kolhatkar and Flanders exchange notes, and share experiences covering the stories that others don’t. What’s changed, what’s changing in the media coverage of Palestinians and Israelis? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on intimacy and reporting. Guest: Sonali Kolhatkar: Racial Justice Editor, YES! Magazine; Author, Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-4-91788838 FOLLOW THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow https://twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow https://facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow https://instagram.com/thelfshow/ YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow https://youtube.com/@thelfshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHj5HzzVPM
Description: The United States has incarcerated more than two million prisoners nationwide over the past decade. Survivors of violent crimes, like assault and domestic violence, suffer due to a lack of treatment and compensation which typically results in paying the price for the prison’s failure to deliver safety. For the past decade, the Common Justice Organization has been committed to telling the truth about violence. In New York City, they operate the first alternative-to-incarceration and victim-service program in the United States that focuses on violent felonies in adult courts. They aim to transform the justice system through partnerships, advocacy, and elevating the experience and power of those who are most impacted. In this audio exclusive, John Jay College Justice Capital Initiative fellow Camelia Achury is joined by Emma Taverner, an intern working with the Common Justice Organization. Taverner has been advocating and recruiting advocates for victim compensation in hopes of passing bills to hold people accountable for harming others, break continuous cycles of violence, and secure safety, healing, and overall justice for survivors and their communities. . GUEST: EMMA TAVERNER- INTERN, COMMON JUSTICE https://www.commonjustice.org/
