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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture

Laura Flanders, Curious Communicationswww.lauraflanders.org
Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web exclusives in addition to the weekly episode. Recent field reports and specials include: Jimmy Carter; 60th Anniversary of Selma Bloody Sunday March; Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy; Labor Movement vs. Fascism: Worker Organizers & Teachers Under Attack; And interviewee highlights include Award Winning Actor, Director, Writer, Liev Schreiber on his documentary "Meeting Zelensky"; Award winning journalists Maria Hinojosa (Award Winning Suave Podcast and host of Latino USA) & Chenjerai Kumanyika (Award Winning Podcast Series Empire City) on Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech; Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? with Bloomberg Economist & host of Truponomics, Stephanie Flanders; Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley on fascism then and now; Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on the arc of history and “End Times Fascism”; Congressman Jamie Raskin on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, DOGE, and congressional oversight of the executive branch."
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Episodes

[episode cut] The Art of Difference: Disability, Neurodiversity and the ADA Legacy

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward. This week, two artists expand our ideas about beauty, mobility and inclusion. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: As the nation marks another anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability advocates are calling attention to the work still left undone—from expanding acce...

Jul 01, 202629 minEp. 313

[episode cut] Embracing A World Beyond Binary Thinking with Donna Haraway

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we learn from the feminist philosopher Donna Haraway about thinking beyond binaries, cultivating community and taking risks. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: “Thinking requires action and passion,” says feminist philosopher and scholar, Donna Haraway in this unique conversation. In ...

Jun 24, 202629 minEp. 312

[full uncut conversation] Embracing A World Beyond Binary Thinking with Donna Haraway

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we learn from the feminist philosopher Donna Haraway about thinking beyond binaries, cultivating community and taking risks. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: “Thinking requires action and passion,” says feminist philosopher and scholar, Donna Haraway in this unique conversation. In ...

Jun 22, 202655 min

[episode cut] Reframing Media Narratives for Queer and Trans Liberation with Marsha P Johnson's Story

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we celebrate Marsha P Johnson's life and legacy with two trans activists who are carrying on her work. This show is made possible by you! Make a one off donation or make it monthly at LauraFlanders.org/donate . Episode Description: Activist and artist Marsha P. Johnson was one of the key founders of the gay liberation movement after the 1969 Stonewall Upris...

Jun 17, 202629 minEp. 311

[full uncut conversation] Reframing Media Narratives for Queer and Trans Liberation with Marsha P Johnson's Story

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we celebrate Marsha P Johnson's life and legacy with two trans activists who are carrying on her work. This show is made possible by you! Make a one off donation or make it monthly at LauraFlanders.org/donate . Description: Activist and artist Marsha P. Johnson was one of the key founders of the gay liberation movement after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, but...

Jun 15, 202644 min

[episode cut] Dean Spade's Vision: Fostering Connection in Chaotic Times

This show is made possible thanks our members! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: In a time of climate catastrophe, genocide, mass incarceration and political turmoil, people need to work together – better! That’s why lifelong activist Dean Spade has written “Love in a F*ed Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell, Together”. Which tools can help people and social justice movements face conf...

Jun 10, 202629 minEp. 310

[Full Uncut Conversation] Dean Spade's Vision: Fostering Connection in Chaotic Times

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week Dean Spade shares tips for putting our interpersonal houses in order so that we’re better equipped to show up for others and the causes we care about. This show is made possible thanks our members! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: In a time of climate catastrophe, genocid...

Jun 08, 202637 min
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