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Catalytic interviews, field reports and commentary with host Laura Flanders. Now on PBS stations nationwide. Also available on community radio, YouTube and podcast platforms. New episodes every week at lauraflanders.org.
With each piece he creates, artist Akinsanya Kambon brings suppressed histories of both colonization and liberation to life. In this episode, Laura joins Kambon from his studio to learn about the role of art in the struggle to keep our stories alive. Tune in this week on public TV and radio.
December 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
With each piece he creates, artist Akinsanya Kambon brings suppressed histories of both colonization and liberation to life. In this episode, Laura joins Kambon from his studio to learn about the role of art in the struggle to keep our stories alive. Tune in this week on public TV and radio.
"Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age" is the new book from the celebrated writer Joy Harjo. Written as a guide for young people, especially young Indigenous girls, there’s a message for anyone looking for help finding their way in a time of transformation — a metamorphosis, she shares: bit.ly/49sHACt
December 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age" is the new book from the celebrated writer Joy Harjo. Written as a guide for young people, especially young Indigenous girls, there’s a message for anyone looking for help finding their way in a time of transformation — a metamorphosis, she shares: bit.ly/49sHACt
Governments often justify military spending by saying it will create jobs, but what if the workers had a say? 50 years ago, employees at Lucas Aerospace, a military contractor in the United Kingdom came up with an alternative plan. Learn more about the Lucas Plan this week on public TV and radio.
December 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Governments often justify military spending by saying it will create jobs, but what if the workers had a say? 50 years ago, employees at Lucas Aerospace, a military contractor in the United Kingdom came up with an alternative plan. Learn more about the Lucas Plan this week on public TV and radio.
Experts in counterterrorism are saying the federal government is "effectively gone,” now that the Trump administration has redirected funds and agents away from tracking Right-wing terror. @rawstory.com investigative journalist Jordan Green warns about growing impunity: bit.ly/4piHouv
December 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Experts in counterterrorism are saying the federal government is "effectively gone,” now that the Trump administration has redirected funds and agents away from tracking Right-wing terror. @rawstory.com investigative journalist Jordan Green warns about growing impunity: bit.ly/4piHouv
@indivisible.org, the group behind Hands Off & No Kings rallies, began with a guide on resisting Trump's agenda. Co-founder @ezralevin.bsky.social shares why building a participatory democracy is part of their mission & how the group was inspired by anti-autocracy actions in Hungary: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
@indivisible.org, the group behind Hands Off & No Kings rallies, began with a guide on resisting Trump's agenda. Co-founder @ezralevin.bsky.social shares why building a participatory democracy is part of their mission & how the group was inspired by anti-autocracy actions in Hungary: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
According to a leaked memo, the DOJ is charging the IRS with going after the funders of nonprofit organizations. The news is no surprise, says @GRITLaura.bsky.social. Stay until the end of this week’s show for her commentary, and look out for the extended version on Substack: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
December 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
According to a leaked memo, the DOJ is charging the IRS with going after the funders of nonprofit organizations. The news is no surprise, says @GRITLaura.bsky.social. Stay until the end of this week’s show for her commentary, and look out for the extended version on Substack: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
Rob and Michele Reiner co-produced the film "God & Country" on Christian Nationalism. We invited Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland on the show last year, and the conversation is just as relevant now. Today we're honoring Rob & Michele with a re-air of our God & Country special: bit.ly/44F2ICd
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Rob and Michele Reiner co-produced the film "God & Country" on Christian Nationalism. We invited Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland on the show last year, and the conversation is just as relevant now. Today we're honoring Rob & Michele with a re-air of our God & Country special: bit.ly/44F2ICd
We’ve produced over 200 episodes since our launch on PBS, and it’s all thanks to you. Your donation helps sustain this work and ensure that our archives are available for years to come. Please make a contribution during our year-end fundraiser and bring even more episodes of LF&F to the masses!
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We’ve produced over 200 episodes since our launch on PBS, and it’s all thanks to you. Your donation helps sustain this work and ensure that our archives are available for years to come. Please make a contribution during our year-end fundraiser and bring even more episodes of LF&F to the masses!
When Hungary’s regime began taking control of universities, only one fought back: The University of Theater and Film Arts in Budapest where László Upor was one of the leaders. Now they are building a liberatory and international alternative. Find out more on this week’s podcast: bit.ly/4s5UTPW #SzFE
December 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
When Hungary’s regime began taking control of universities, only one fought back: The University of Theater and Film Arts in Budapest where László Upor was one of the leaders. Now they are building a liberatory and international alternative. Find out more on this week’s podcast: bit.ly/4s5UTPW #SzFE
@indivisible.org Co-Executive Director @ezralevin.bsky.social and László Upor, Acting Rector of SzFE in Budapest, Hungary are experienced resisters with lots to share about movement strategy. Hear some of the creative efforts that have emerged in the face of autocracy: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
December 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
@indivisible.org Co-Executive Director @ezralevin.bsky.social and László Upor, Acting Rector of SzFE in Budapest, Hungary are experienced resisters with lots to share about movement strategy. Hear some of the creative efforts that have emerged in the face of autocracy: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
We are saddened by Rob & Michele Reiner’s death and were honored to feature God & Country on the show. The film was produced by Rob & Michele Reiner & directed by Dan Partland: bit.ly/3T1v0kY Rob and Michele, thank you for championing civil rights & illuminating stories others wouldn’t dare to tell.
December 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We are saddened by Rob & Michele Reiner’s death and were honored to feature God & Country on the show. The film was produced by Rob & Michele Reiner & directed by Dan Partland: bit.ly/3T1v0kY Rob and Michele, thank you for championing civil rights & illuminating stories others wouldn’t dare to tell.
In their first interview together, @ezralevin.bsky.social, the co-founder of @indivisible.org (the group behind No Kings!) and László Upor, a leader in one of Hungary’s most creative and visible resistance efforts, share their experiences of resisting authoritarianism. Tune in here: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
December 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In their first interview together, @ezralevin.bsky.social, the co-founder of @indivisible.org (the group behind No Kings!) and László Upor, a leader in one of Hungary’s most creative and visible resistance efforts, share their experiences of resisting authoritarianism. Tune in here: bit.ly/3MzgDDN
@indivisible.org's @ezralevin.bsky.social & László Upor of SvFE in Budapest, Hungary join @GRITLaura.bsky.social for an insightful conversation on movement strategy. What works, what doesn’t, and what are the parallels between two resistance movements on opposite sides of the world? bit.ly/3MzgDDN
December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
@indivisible.org's @ezralevin.bsky.social & László Upor of SvFE in Budapest, Hungary join @GRITLaura.bsky.social for an insightful conversation on movement strategy. What works, what doesn’t, and what are the parallels between two resistance movements on opposite sides of the world? bit.ly/3MzgDDN
The future is only as good as the one we can imagine. That’s why every episode ends with the question, what do you think is the story that the future will tell of this moment? If you believe in the big dreams and bold ideas we share on this program, make a contribution at lauraflanders.org/donate.
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The future is only as good as the one we can imagine. That’s why every episode ends with the question, what do you think is the story that the future will tell of this moment? If you believe in the big dreams and bold ideas we share on this program, make a contribution at lauraflanders.org/donate.
How much attention and energy should we give to bullies? "I don't know how you deal with people who demand that everyone think like them, and they will enact laws to force that," shares U.S Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Her advice? Continue imagining and building the story of our future: bit.ly/49sHACt
December 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
How much attention and energy should we give to bullies? "I don't know how you deal with people who demand that everyone think like them, and they will enact laws to force that," shares U.S Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Her advice? Continue imagining and building the story of our future: bit.ly/49sHACt
Back in 2020, Amanda Moore went undercover at MAGA events and embedded with the far Right. But after her cover was blown, far Right groups came after her. In this episode with @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social and journalists that have faced similar backlash, Moore describes being doxed: bit.ly/4piHouv
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Back in 2020, Amanda Moore went undercover at MAGA events and embedded with the far Right. But after her cover was blown, far Right groups came after her. In this episode with @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social and journalists that have faced similar backlash, Moore describes being doxed: bit.ly/4piHouv
Over the last month, Donald Trump has called numerous reporters — all of them women — ugly, stupid, terrible, and “piggy.” Now the White House has launched a new page on its website calling out “biased” journalists. Check out Laura’s commentary on the show and read her article over on Substack.
December 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Over the last month, Donald Trump has called numerous reporters — all of them women — ugly, stupid, terrible, and “piggy.” Now the White House has launched a new page on its website calling out “biased” journalists. Check out Laura’s commentary on the show and read her article over on Substack.
Silencing journalists silences democracy itself. In this episode, journalists Jordan Green, @stevanzetti.bsky.social and @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social describe the backlash they've faced from the far Right, and why these attacks are not random: bit.ly/4piHouv
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Silencing journalists silences democracy itself. In this episode, journalists Jordan Green, @stevanzetti.bsky.social and @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social describe the backlash they've faced from the far Right, and why these attacks are not random: bit.ly/4piHouv
Today’s guests have paid a price for their reporting on far Right extremists. But if journalists don’t do this critical work, then who will? The Trump administration is scaling back investigations of far-Right extremism while redirecting DHS agents to immigration crackdowns: bit.ly/4piHouv
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today’s guests have paid a price for their reporting on far Right extremists. But if journalists don’t do this critical work, then who will? The Trump administration is scaling back investigations of far-Right extremism while redirecting DHS agents to immigration crackdowns: bit.ly/4piHouv
This week on LF&F, three journalists on the anti-hate beat discuss the price they’ve paid for reporting on far Right extremists. But as the Trump administration is deprioritizing domestic terrorism, their work is more critical than ever. Tune in here: bit.ly/4piHouv
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This week on LF&F, three journalists on the anti-hate beat discuss the price they’ve paid for reporting on far Right extremists. But as the Trump administration is deprioritizing domestic terrorism, their work is more critical than ever. Tune in here: bit.ly/4piHouv
Today is @GRITLaura.bsky.social's birthday and we can't thank our viewers and listeners enough for making this day so special! Many of you have contributed to our year-end fundraiser and we want to say thank you. If you haven't donated, get your contribution in before another birthday goes by!
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today is @GRITLaura.bsky.social's birthday and we can't thank our viewers and listeners enough for making this day so special! Many of you have contributed to our year-end fundraiser and we want to say thank you. If you haven't donated, get your contribution in before another birthday goes by!
In this episode, @afacwa.org International President @flyingwithsara.bsky.social reminds us that aviation is the safest mode of transportation in the world. And workers plan to "keep it safe," even if it means delayed or canceled flights. Check your local listings at lauraflanders.org.
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In this episode, @afacwa.org International President @flyingwithsara.bsky.social reminds us that aviation is the safest mode of transportation in the world. And workers plan to "keep it safe," even if it means delayed or canceled flights. Check your local listings at lauraflanders.org.
Laura Flanders’ birthday is tomorrow! Get ahead this year and send over a gift at lauraflanders.org/donate — there’s no better way to say thank you for all you do! Make a contribution today to celebrate another birthday and another year of Laura’s forward-thinking reporting.
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Laura Flanders’ birthday is tomorrow! Get ahead this year and send over a gift at lauraflanders.org/donate — there’s no better way to say thank you for all you do! Make a contribution today to celebrate another birthday and another year of Laura’s forward-thinking reporting.
The new documentary "CYCLE" follows the police killing of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, WI and the lawsuit that emerged. In the directors’ words, their film is an invitation, “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases that never go viral . . .": bit.ly/3LmGv50
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The new documentary "CYCLE" follows the police killing of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, WI and the lawsuit that emerged. In the directors’ words, their film is an invitation, “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases that never go viral . . .": bit.ly/3LmGv50
$35,000 will help us get us through the year and finish our sixth season strong. We’ve produced incredible episodes so far, with guests like Bernie Sanders, Naomi Klein and Mahmoud Khalil! But we have more work to do. Please visit lauraflanders.org/donate during these final hours of Giving Tuesday.
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
$35,000 will help us get us through the year and finish our sixth season strong. We’ve produced incredible episodes so far, with guests like Bernie Sanders, Naomi Klein and Mahmoud Khalil! But we have more work to do. Please visit lauraflanders.org/donate during these final hours of Giving Tuesday.