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 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 F...
Nov 10, 2023•39 min
Here at The Laura Flanders Show we have a comprehensive John Jay Justice Fellowship fellowship program where participants work hands-on, gaining knowledge about our independent movement media operation producing our TV, radio and podcast productions. Throughout the program our entire staff spends time with each fellow, sharing expertise and knowledge from editing to scripting to promotions and technical skills. We mentor our fellows and guide them in producing their own media pieces. You are abo...
Nov 07, 2023•16 min
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate What can we learn from the experiences of people living on the frontlines of climate catastrophe? “There’s beautiful resistance out there,” says Colette Pichon Battle. She is a Louisiana native who began her work in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 when she and so many others lost their homes. A leading voice in climate justice and Black liberation movements, Pichon Battle founded ...
Nov 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 467
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate The first in depth interview with former State Department’s director, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Josh Paul . COMING SOON - the ' Full Uncut Conversation' to be released here as a podcast. "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 i...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 466
This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to 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, repo...
Oct 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 465
The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode “Powerlands”: Indigenous Youth Fight Big Oil & Gas Worldwide. 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 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, Mex...
Oct 20, 2023•48 min
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
