At The Laura Flanders Show, we're dedicated to providing a platform for diverse voices in the field of social justice. This report, produced through The Laura Flanders Show fellowship program, reflects our commitment. The opinions presented are solely those of the guest contributor and do not necessarily reflect or represent The Laura Flanders Antisemitism is the hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people, and it did not end with the Holocaust or other forms of institutionalized discriminat...
Oct 18, 2023•21 min
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Movement lawyer and organizer Andrea J. Ritchie’s forthcoming book is unlike anything she’s written before. In “Practicing New Worlds: Abolition and Emergent Strategies”, published by AK Press and out at the end of October 2023 as part of their Emergent Strategies Series, Ritchie has written a toolkit for organizers. Both visionary and practical, Ritchie believes we can live the “future” world we want...
Oct 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 464
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode featuring Rep. Ro Khanna & Lisa Graves calling out ALEC / The American Legislative Exchange Council . It is made available here as a podcast thanks to the generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you. Become a member support at LauraFlanders.org/donate Full Episode Description: Many people have never heard of the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC – but for 50 years, the group has been the driving force...
Oct 13, 2023•46 min
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Big Oil, Gas and mining companies are in the backyards of many Americans — but did you know that some of the same extractive corporations are also operating around the world? Colombia, the Philippines, Mexico, and the Standing Rock Reservation — ”resource colonization”, as today’s guest puts it, is a worldwide issue. But how often do we get the global picture? In the documentary "Powerlands", director...
Oct 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 463
Thanks to our member supporters, this show remains free to millions on Public TV, community radio and as a podcast. If you’re already a member, please check your inbox for a special invite to register for a ‘members only’ ‘ask me anything virtual event’ taking place on October 4th at 8pm Eastern Time. It’s an opportunity for you to ask Laura anything about the show or her lifelong career as an independent journalist. Not a member yet? There’s still time to join us on October 4th. Go to LauraFlan...
Oct 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 462
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode featuring Naomi Klein. It is made available here as a podcast thanks to the generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you. Become a member today and you'll receive an invite to a 'Ask Laura Anything" event, October 4th 8pm Eastern Time, goto https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Full Episode Description: Politics abhors a vacuum. Without credible explanations for the things that bewilder and exasperate us, people become susc...
Sep 29, 2023•56 min
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate From the sinking lands of California's Central Valley to the depleting aquifers nationwide, we're at a critical point: Americans are running out of water. In this episode of Meet the BIPOC Press, a monthly collaboration between The Laura Flanders Show and URL Media, we take a closer look at the US water crisis that is affecting many Americans, and putting communities of color especially at risk. How a...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 461
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate 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, a...
Sep 18, 2023•29 min•Ep. 460
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2008 financial crisis, we explore the urgent questions surrounding the extractive nature of capitalism and its impact on democracy and economic inequality. What are the consequences of “capital bias”, an economic and social system that prioritizes wealth and the wealthy at the expense of manufacturing, people and the planet? And in what ways is “wealth sup...
Sep 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 459
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Stay informed and engaged! Don't miss out on our captivating weekly episodes that dive deep into the heart of our economy, culture, and politics. Please hit the podcast subscribe button if you've yet to subscribe. Join us for this discussion on multicultural education as a fundamental human right. As we kick off a new academic year, it's crucial to reflect on the state of education today. From right-w...
Sep 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 458
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate This year, Mother’s Day, May 14th coincides with the formal end of the National Covid-19 Emergency. Since its enactment in March 2020, emergency spending expanded healthcare coverage to some 15 million people who will now be disenrolled, and increased food stamp benefits, and post-partum coverage in many states. Poor parents will be taking a hit — but Guaranteed Income could be the solution. The Magno...
Aug 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 457
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate The notorious Rikers, a 10-jail complex situated on an island in the East River of New York City, has become a national symbol and a symptom of our current approach to crime. The jail has over 6,000 inmates — the majority of whom are awaiting trial because they can’t afford bail — living in unconstitutionally inhumane conditions, a federal court once ruled. In October 2019, the New York City Council p...
Aug 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 456
The following is the entire conversation from our episode "Forging Alliances for Climate Action: A Conversation with Sierra Club's Ben Jealous." Please show your appreciation for our dedication to bringing you coverage on movements by becoming a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Monthly supporters receive early releases of our full uncut conversations. Thank you for your continued support! In this enlightening conversation on climate change, Laura Flanders sits down with B...
Aug 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 455
The following is the entire conversation from our episode "The Inspiring Battle for Cooper Square: Community Land Trusts and the Future of Affordable Housing." Please show your appreciation for our dedication to bringing you coverage on movements by becoming a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Monthly supporters receive early releases of our full uncut conversations. Thank you for your continued support! Low income Americans face an acute housing shortage. But our guests h...
Aug 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 454
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Affirmative action's foes worked with conservative Chinese American organizations to sue two colleges over their admissions processes. The result was a victory for activists who have been trying to do away with affirmative action for years. What led to the June 29 decision by the Trump-packed Supreme Court finally to ban race-conscious affirmative action? In this month’s “Meet the BIPOC Press” feature...
Jul 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 453
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights, with a vision of inclusion and respect for people with disabilities. But ableism, or discrimination in favor of able-bodied people, persists, affecting the one in four Americans with a disability. What does ableism mean and why is it st...
Jul 24, 2023•30 min•Ep. 452
You can watch The Laura Flanders Show report on The Jubilee Justice Black Farmers Rice Project on PBS stations across the nation, or on YouTube. In addition, we offer an audio version by subscribing to this free podcast or airing on community radio. Check our community radio listings for stations airing the show, and if your favorite community radio station is airing the program. If they are not, please let them know to add the show. More details are at LauraFlanders.org. And my latest article f...
Jul 20, 2023•4 min
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! 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 res...
Jul 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 451
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! What if there was a way to trade time and share skills with your neighbors in a way that met a range of needs without involving cash? In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Mike Strode, the Founding Coordinator behind an innovative solution that offers just that: The Kola Nut Collaborative. This Chicago-based initiative, operating since 2017, stand...
Jul 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 450
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! What kind of country do we want as Americans? Gerrymandered Red by the Republican minority, Texas is a testing ground for restrictive policies and ideologies that export themselves to the rest of the country. We follow up on our episode from last year, “Forget Everything You Know About Texas,” to mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned ...
Jul 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 449
"It’s being called the Minnesota miracle, but Minnesota’s historic legislative session was no act of god." The F-Word features timely commentaries by Laura Flanders The Laura Flanders Show is made possible by our listeners and viewers. Please become a sustaining member or make a one time donation at LauraFlanders.org/donate TEXT: It’s being called the Minnesota miracle, but Minnesota’s historic legislative session was no act of god. Democrats in Minnesota wrote abortion rights into law and passe...
Jun 30, 2023•4 min•Ep. 448
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, we explore both the struggles and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month 2023 by diving into the right-wing extremist backlash permeating the inclusive, family-friendly activity known as Drag Story Hour. We explore what LGBTQ activists are doing about it, and what the media is getting wrong (and right) in ...
Jun 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 447
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Within the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and feminist activism, Holly Hughes and Esther Newton are pioneers — breaking barriers and leaving an indelible mark on the fields of art, anthropology, activism, and LGBTQ+ representation. The work of Hughes and Newton have shaped our understanding of gender, identity, and community. Join us as we explore their significant contr...
Jun 19, 2023•29 min•Ep. 446
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! In this episode, we dissect the harmful reality of America's ballooning drug prices—especially the life-and-death issue of insulin affordability—and share new legislation out of California. This is Big Pharma, explained. Today's three integral guests (listed below) join the Laura Flanders Show to discuss the pharmaceutical industry and how to end Big Pharma compan...
Jun 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 445
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! We thought that last year would go down in history, but this year is even worse for the number of anti-trans bills introduced into state legislatures, and the successful passage of many of those bills. 549 proposed bills, banning books, medical treatment, even access to the bathroom were introduced in 2023. 73 of those anti-trans bills have already passed and the ...
Jun 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 444
It's our May membership drive when we move the mic to you! By becoming a member your voice of support amplifies our coverage of forward thinking movement movers and shakers. Go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! What is causing the Black maternal mortality epidemic, and what can be done to save Black lives? The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income nation in the world — and it is Black mothers who are dying at the highest rates. B...
May 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 443
It takes a village to move the microphone to stories that have real impact! Premium content awaits you! The latest is my full conversation with Angela M. Thorpe, Executive Director of the Pauli Murray Center. Thorpe was featured in our special field report, 'Deciding the Fate of Democracy in North Carolina.' Pauli Murray was a gender non-conforming, legal scholar and civil rights movement leader. Her legal work was ahead of its time then and more relevant than ever today. We know you will be jus...
May 24, 2023•3 min
This episode offers insight into the conditions at Rikers and the movement to close it. The unauthorized NY Prison Guard Wildcat Strike is currently in its second week as of February 26, 2025. The notorious Rikers, a 10-jail complex situated on an island in the East River of New York City, has become a national symbol and a symptom of our current approach to crime. The jail has over 6,000 inmates — the majority of whom are awaiting trial because they can’t afford bail — living in unconstitutiona...
May 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 442
It's our May membership drive when we move the mic to you! By becoming a member your voice of support amplifies our coverage of forward thinking movement movers and shakers. Go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! This Mother’s Day, May 14th coincides with the formal end of the National Covid-19 Emergency. Since its enactment in March 2020, emergency spending expanded healthcare coverage to some 15 million people who will now be disenrolled, and increased food stamp ...
May 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 441
"It has often been said that the US South is the testing ground for American democracy, which makes it frustrating how little attention national Democrats and their media pals give to Southern politics. A case in point is the decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court on April 28th, to reverse a series of election-related rulings that were handed down just months ago by the same court when it was dominated by Democrats." -excerpt from the latest commentary by Laura Flanders... The F-Word is re...
May 09, 2023•4 min•Ep. 440
