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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality”
So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments dont have the support of the people, yet were doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House
On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII?
In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Hayn
Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward
Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of Americas most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author
Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals?
This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the t
Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live.
What do we mean by the word hero? Is it not a person of extraordinary courage, putting the good of the country above his or her own safety? Thats Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for the Pentagon Paper
Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide
Though it is finally a federal holiday, a lot of people still dont really know about Juneteenth. It was the day in 1865 when formerly enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. But wha
Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening
In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. Theres a great grumbling throughout America because many dont feel listened to. Thats the impetus behind todays Trumpist po
Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works
Across the United States there is tremendous support for a taxing the wealthiest among us. So why doesnt it happen? Well, in Massachusetts, it has. As Inequality.orgs Sam Pizzigati explains in this
It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America
In his new book The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America, prolific author Larry Tye shares what he learned about the lives of the three men, now recognized
Snap UK Elections: A Fight for Mediocrity
Used to be Labour was left, Tories were conservative. Now it seems each party is trying to be just like the other. This right before PM Rishi Sunak shocked everyone by scheduling a new election for Ju