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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.
President Trump is asking the military to turn inward. There will be consequences for years to come, says @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, a Marine Corps veteran and @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social CEO. "I feel a lot of sadness on behalf of those serving in uniform today..." bit.ly/3LmGv50 #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
President Trump is asking the military to turn inward. There will be consequences for years to come, says @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, a Marine Corps veteran and @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social CEO. "I feel a lot of sadness on behalf of those serving in uniform today..." bit.ly/3LmGv50 #VeteransDay
CYCLE follows the story of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, WI who was shot to death after being pulled over by a police officer from a nearby area for riding a bicycle with no headlights. Director Laura Dyan Kezman says she heard about the killing much later: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
CYCLE follows the story of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, WI who was shot to death after being pulled over by a police officer from a nearby area for riding a bicycle with no headlights. Director Laura Dyan Kezman says she heard about the killing much later: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
"CYCLE" is an invitation “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases [of police violence] that never go viral — cases where there’s no footage, no public pressure, and no accountability.” Director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell join us this week: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"CYCLE" is an invitation “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases [of police violence] that never go viral — cases where there’s no footage, no public pressure, and no accountability.” Director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell join us this week: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? “CYCLE”, a new documentary feature, is bringing national attention to systemic police violence and the under-reported stories of police killings.Tune in today at 5:00 p.m. ET.: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? “CYCLE”, a new documentary feature, is bringing national attention to systemic police violence and the under-reported stories of police killings.Tune in today at 5:00 p.m. ET.: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
Republicans in North Carolina recently passed a new congressional map that could hand them another seat in the 2026 midterms. For this week’s “rewind” podcast, we’re revisiting our 2023 report on the state’s long history of anti-democratic election law. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Republicans in North Carolina recently passed a new congressional map that could hand them another seat in the 2026 midterms. For this week’s “rewind” podcast, we’re revisiting our 2023 report on the state’s long history of anti-democratic election law. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to US cities, but what about the other times the government has turned its military inward? Catch this week's show with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Marine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck, and visit lauraflanders.substack.com for more commentaries.
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to US cities, but what about the other times the government has turned its military inward? Catch this week's show with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Marine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck, and visit lauraflanders.substack.com for more commentaries.
Why is Trump pushing this hard for the National Guard in U.S. cities? @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, CEO of @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social, says voter intimidation is part of Trump's larger plan: bit.ly/3LmGv50
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Why is Trump pushing this hard for the National Guard in U.S. cities? @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, CEO of @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social, says voter intimidation is part of Trump's larger plan: bit.ly/3LmGv50
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
@jayapal.house.gov is speaking out against Trump's assault on families and communities at shadow hearings across the country. The latest hearing in her "Kidnapped and Disappeared" series took place in Chicago, and the stories she's hearing from directly impacted people are shocking: bit.ly/3LmGv50
November 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
@jayapal.house.gov is speaking out against Trump's assault on families and communities at shadow hearings across the country. The latest hearing in her "Kidnapped and Disappeared" series took place in Chicago, and the stories she's hearing from directly impacted people are shocking: bit.ly/3LmGv50
Press On’s Level Up popular education program continues this month with a workshop on pitching to outlets! Hosted by KB, an award-winning writer, cultural worker, and educator. Sign up before November 6 at bit.ly/landingthepitch!
November 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Press On’s Level Up popular education program continues this month with a workshop on pitching to outlets! Hosted by KB, an award-winning writer, cultural worker, and educator. Sign up before November 6 at bit.ly/landingthepitch!
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Politicians, pundits, and the press still have time to get the American people activated enough to stop this country’s next catastrophic war, writes @lauraflanders.org.
Caribbean Catastrophes: The Hurricane We See and the War We Don't
A deadly force is brewing—and it's not caused by the climate.
www.commondreams.org
October 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Politicians, pundits, and the press still have time to get the American people activated enough to stop this country’s next catastrophic war, writes @lauraflanders.org.
The U.S. military is sworn to serve the Constitution, but that’s getting complicated under Donald Trump. Now the President is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. @jayapal.house.gov and Marine veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social say it’s time to reject authoritarianism: bit.ly/3LmGv50
November 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The U.S. military is sworn to serve the Constitution, but that’s getting complicated under Donald Trump. Now the President is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. @jayapal.house.gov and Marine veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social say it’s time to reject authoritarianism: bit.ly/3LmGv50
The militarization of our cities, whether it’s the National Guard or ICE on the streets, will have consequences for years to come. @jayapal.house.gov and @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social discuss how members of the military, veterans and the public can stand up for their communities: bit.ly/3LmGv50
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The militarization of our cities, whether it’s the National Guard or ICE on the streets, will have consequences for years to come. @jayapal.house.gov and @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social discuss how members of the military, veterans and the public can stand up for their communities: bit.ly/3LmGv50
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When someone comes for the anti-fascists, the odds are that some will say, “Antifa is us.” But how many? asks @lauraflanders.org.
Niemöller Was Wrong: When They Came for the Communists, People Didn’t Just Stay Silent
Not just silence, but liberal “appeasement” of the right has brought us here.
www.commondreams.org
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
When someone comes for the anti-fascists, the odds are that some will say, “Antifa is us.” But how many? asks @lauraflanders.org.
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Read her important piece here: inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Read her important piece here: inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
“The blatant build-up to this country’s next imperialist war is at least as terrifying as a hurricane — or it should be.”
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“The blatant build-up to this country’s next imperialist war is at least as terrifying as a hurricane — or it should be.”
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
67% of Black voters have a favorable view of socialism according to a poll by the Cato Institute. “There's a way in which our movements sometimes haven't tapped into that full potential," says writer and political strategist @asha-rrs.bsky.social, a columnist at @inthesetimes.com: bit.ly/3WSDonQ
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
67% of Black voters have a favorable view of socialism according to a poll by the Cato Institute. “There's a way in which our movements sometimes haven't tapped into that full potential," says writer and political strategist @asha-rrs.bsky.social, a columnist at @inthesetimes.com: bit.ly/3WSDonQ
Immigration & policy reporter @felipedlh.bsky.social says Left-leaning politicians are often expected to apologize for their viewpoints. Have you noticed it too? "[Zohran Mamdani] sticking to his message unapologetically is partly what his secret sauce is," he shares: bit.ly/3WSDonQ #ZohranMamdani
October 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Immigration & policy reporter @felipedlh.bsky.social says Left-leaning politicians are often expected to apologize for their viewpoints. Have you noticed it too? "[Zohran Mamdani] sticking to his message unapologetically is partly what his secret sauce is," he shares: bit.ly/3WSDonQ #ZohranMamdani
#Dearborn, MI became the first Arab-majority city in the US in 2023, and many Arab Americans hold office today. Osama Siblani of The Arab American News says local leaders are watching Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayor campaign and discussing what it means for progressive politics in MI: bit.ly/3WSDonQ
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#Dearborn, MI became the first Arab-majority city in the US in 2023, and many Arab Americans hold office today. Osama Siblani of The Arab American News says local leaders are watching Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayor campaign and discussing what it means for progressive politics in MI: bit.ly/3WSDonQ
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October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
How can movement activists, scholar, and funders get better connected and build
community? Those questions are at the heart of a free webinar organized by the Center
for Engaged Scholarship (CES) and Justice Funders. Free
registration at shorturl.at/lAMw6
community? Those questions are at the heart of a free webinar organized by the Center
for Engaged Scholarship (CES) and Justice Funders. Free
registration at shorturl.at/lAMw6
Wherever you are in the US, you’ve probably heard about “Zohran Mamdani”. NYC’s mayoral race is a national story, and it’s hard to overstate the significance of the leading candidate. From Chicago to Dearborn, MI, journalists are watching: bit.ly/3WSDonQ
@felipedlh.bsky.social @asha-rrs.bsky.social
@felipedlh.bsky.social @asha-rrs.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Wherever you are in the US, you’ve probably heard about “Zohran Mamdani”. NYC’s mayoral race is a national story, and it’s hard to overstate the significance of the leading candidate. From Chicago to Dearborn, MI, journalists are watching: bit.ly/3WSDonQ
@felipedlh.bsky.social @asha-rrs.bsky.social
@felipedlh.bsky.social @asha-rrs.bsky.social
Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name "Zohran Mamdani." Why has the NYC mayoral candidate captured this much attention, and what does it reveal about the popularity of progressive politics? bit.ly/3WSDonQ
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
October 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name "Zohran Mamdani." Why has the NYC mayoral candidate captured this much attention, and what does it reveal about the popularity of progressive politics? bit.ly/3WSDonQ
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Wondering what to do after Saturday's "No Kings" protests? There are so many ways to take a stand against fascism and plug in to your community, says Ellen Gavin. "The People, United", a short film written, directed and produced by Gavin, shows us what's possible when people come together.
October 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Wondering what to do after Saturday's "No Kings" protests? There are so many ways to take a stand against fascism and plug in to your community, says Ellen Gavin. "The People, United", a short film written, directed and produced by Gavin, shows us what's possible when people come together.
Recognized as one of the most influential labor organizers of the 20th century, Dolores Huerta has seen it all. Her message in 2025? Fascism is here and we must take action. "The People, United" shows us how. Catch Huerta and the film's writer, director and producer Ellen Gavin on this week's show.
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Recognized as one of the most influential labor organizers of the 20th century, Dolores Huerta has seen it all. Her message in 2025? Fascism is here and we must take action. "The People, United" shows us how. Catch Huerta and the film's writer, director and producer Ellen Gavin on this week's show.
Donald Trump and his mob are trying to vilify “Antifa”, an entity that he thinks exists but really doesn’t. Are we going to allow “anti-fascist” to be made suspect?
Check out Laura Flanders' latest piece on #Substack and subscribe to receive weekly commentaries, straight to your inbox. 🔗 in bio.
Check out Laura Flanders' latest piece on #Substack and subscribe to receive weekly commentaries, straight to your inbox. 🔗 in bio.
October 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Donald Trump and his mob are trying to vilify “Antifa”, an entity that he thinks exists but really doesn’t. Are we going to allow “anti-fascist” to be made suspect?
Check out Laura Flanders' latest piece on #Substack and subscribe to receive weekly commentaries, straight to your inbox. 🔗 in bio.
Check out Laura Flanders' latest piece on #Substack and subscribe to receive weekly commentaries, straight to your inbox. 🔗 in bio.
What kind of neighbor do you want to be? A new short film "The People, United" is teaching audiences about courage and community care in the face of ICE, and drawing on history to meet this moment. Check out Laura Flanders' conversation with activists #EllenGavin and #DoloresHuerta at the 🔗 in bio.
October 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
What kind of neighbor do you want to be? A new short film "The People, United" is teaching audiences about courage and community care in the face of ICE, and drawing on history to meet this moment. Check out Laura Flanders' conversation with activists #EllenGavin and #DoloresHuerta at the 🔗 in bio.