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A New Definition of Antisemitism Will Be Used Against Jews Too
Raz Segal tells host Esty Dinur that the IHRA definition of antisemitism is not only vague but actually produces antisemitism contrary to its stated goal.
We’re Living on the Raw Edge of Violence
Henry Giroux reflects on the state of US politics, the reality of neoliberal fascism, the weakness of legacy media, and how to find hope.
The Maroon Tradition Endures After Katrina
Dana Pellebon discusses the history of maroonage in the Black diaspora with Amari Johnson, author of the new book, Under a Black Star: The Maroon Impulse in New Orleans.
GLEAM Art Exhibit Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Olbrich Gardens
Today we are joined byMissy Jeanne and Ben Smith, two of the creators of GLEAM, the annual outdoor evening exhibit at Olbrich Gardens.
Mothering Doesn’t Equal Martyrdom
Author and scholar, Dr. Sagashus T. Levingston, tells host Ali Muldrow about economic shame and the power of homeownership for her little disheveled band of humans.
The Future of Dairy Drive Could Be Decided Tonight
On todays program, host Dana Pellebon speaks with Alder Davy Mayer and Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner about the different ways that the city and the county have supported and can support the Dairy Drive
A Successful College Should Not Look Like A Country Club
Our guest, Paul Glastris, says that higher education excellence is not catering to the wealthy but meeting the needs of the average student.
Stacey Abrams and Thant Myint-U on How to Build Peace
In this two-part show, host Esty Dinur discusses the state of the US with Leader Stacey Abrams and reflects on the life of the peacemaker U Thant with his grandson Thant Myint-U.
The Smartest Man Ever was a Socialist
Todays guest, John Bellamy Foster of the Monthly Review, tells host Allen Ruff about Albert Einsteins legacy as a socialist.
The Indomitable Spirit of Argentinian Grandmothers
Journalist Haley Cohen Gilliland joins host Ali Muldrow to talk about her new book and the lessons we can still learn from the unrelenting grandmothers who fought to find their missing grandchildren.