Part 1: We discuss the recent introduction of a "child-sized" AR-15 guns. We also discuss that Justice Breyer is stepping down, and Biden's intention to replace him with a black woman on the Supreme Court. We discuss the problems of front-line workers. Part 2: We discuss how the US has made the world safe for multinational corporations, rather than for people. There are not enough hospitals, not enough doctors, and not enough health infrastructure to enable good care for everyone. ![]()
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We discuss the current crisis about Ukraine, with Prof. Joseph Gerson. President of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security, Vice-President of the International Peace Bureau, Co-chair of the Committee for a Sane U.S.-China Policy, and Co-Convener of the international Peace and Planet Network. Russia has moved 100,000 troops to its Ukrainian border, and there are fears about invasion. We discuss the history of Russia's actions, and their particular feelings about Ukraine and NATO. Part 2: We talk with Prof. Jonathan Sarna, University Professor and the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History and Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University about the rise in antisemitism in the US and elsewhere. This is in the context of the recent hostage taking in Texas. What drives this antisemitism? ![]()
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We talk about Jan 6, and the lost opportunity by Democrats to use the moment to pursue the mood of the country to prosecute the insurrectionists. From the voting rights perspective, the Democrats should have been more aggressive in furthering their agenda. They wasted time with Manchin and Sinema. guest: Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter Part 2: We continue our discussion of the problems with how the criminal justice system works, and how it can be improved. The social contract is broken. Early childhood is critical to reinstituting it, for true social justice to flourish. Guests: Marc Levin, Chief Policy Counsel for the Council on Criminal Justice, and Khalil A. Cumberbatch, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Council on Criminal Justice. ![]()
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We talk about the effects of the filibuster vote, and how this is a failure of the Democrats. What is left for Joe Biden to do to advance his agenda for the US? Part 2: We discuss the attacks on public education launched by the Republicans, at local levels. We also discuss the segments of the workers left out of labor policies: agricultural workers, and service workers, and the need for these workers to organize. ![]()
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We talk with Scott Braddock, dean of the Austin Press Corps, about upcoming primary races in Texas. The governor, Abbott, is up for reelection, and has as his opponent, Beto O'Rourke. Abbott is being criticized for potential problems with the power grid, which have not been addressed since last year's Great Freeze. Paxton, the AG, has been diagnosed with COVID. Part 2: WE talk with Robert Hockett, of Cornel University, and Bill Curry, former aide to Bill Clinton about how governable the US is at present. Checks and balances no longer work, and the country is polarized. The filibuster exists to stop change, and advantages Republicans. We also discuss the supply chain problems, which are reflected in higher in prices, and some shortages and inflation. However, if productivity grows, this would be counter inflationary. ![]()
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We talk with Vanessa Otero, a patent attorney, about the Media Bias Chart she developed to classify what is in media today. She and her collaborators have set up rubrics for judging the biases in media. What is opinion, and what is news? What is accurate reporting, and what is hyperbole or outright lies? Part 2: We talk with Barry Woods, of ReVision Energy, and Ben Schutzman about electric vehicles. We discuss the use of EV buses, particularly as school buses. These vehicles are in use all over the country, and are a perfect application of such technology. We discuss how they can be financed, and how they can reduce the cost of fleets. We talk with Ben Schutzman, Chief of Staff andleader of fleet operations at Highland Electric Fleets, and Barry Woods, of ReVision Energy. ![]()
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We talk with Paul Glastris, editor in chief, Washington Monthly. We discuss the problem of inflation in the US and elsewhere. We should be looking at the monopolists who are driving up prices, rather than blaming government policies. There are grotesque inefficiencies in monopolies, and this is a long term problem, and will require long term solutions. Part 2: We talk with Emma Pattee, who writes about the climate crisis. We discuss the concept of "climate shadow", which conveys more than a "climate footprint" concept. Climate shadow is based on consumption, choices, and attention that affects climate. ![]()
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We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University, about antisemitism in the US, and how Trump encourages and feeds it. This is true for the language that he is and his adherents use. We also discuss the Voting Rights legislation, which the Republicans, as authoritarians, oppose. Part 2: We talk with Daniel Weiner, of the Brennan Center, about the Freedom to Vote Act, and its provisions. We also discuss the filibuster problem: everything before the Senate now requires 60, rather than a majority to pass. This was never intended by the framers of the Constitution. |
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