Join American academic, writer, and political commentator Robert Reich, who has served in three Presidential administrations, and award-winning filmmaker Jacob Kornbluth as they discuss their new documentary "Inequality for All." In the film, Reich makes a passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, and demonstrates how today’s widening income gap has a devastating impact on the American economy and truly affects every one of us.
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New episodes released for free every Tuesday. In 2013, journalist Suzanne Rico gets the call. Her mother, Gabriele, is dying. As time ticks down, Gabriele reveals an unfinished memoir about her World War II childhood–and makes a daunting last request: “Finish what I started.” When Suzanne and her sister, Stephanie, dive into their mother’s turbulent past, they come face to face with the truth of their own ancestry for the first time, including mind blowing mysteries that swirl around invento ...
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The Resistance Report with Robert Reich provides in-depth context about the unique, emerging, and urgent issues of the day for people across the political spectrum who care about America and its democratic institutions.
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Laura Flanders and Friends: Talks with forward-thinking activists, artists, & changemakers building a more just, equitable, and democratic world.
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Award winning host, author and journalist Laura Flanders interviews forward-thinking people from the world of politics, business, culture and social movements. 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 50+ community radio stations, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Online subsc ...
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Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, ...
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Some rules are meant to be broken—especially the fake ones! Join Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, as he sets out to discover how philanthropy can evolve to meet the challenges of our time. Each episode features conversations with rule-breaking leaders in philanthropy, nonprofits, government, media, and more, uncovering the challenges they have overcome by breaking fake rules and which rules we should commit to breaking together. If you have ever questioned why we live by certain ...
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TedLieu: Marjorie Taylor Greene should not be in Congress if she's still disputing election
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Joy Reid leads The ReidOut tonight with "Beloved," the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison that tells the story of a runaway enslaved woman, and is now targeted in an ad for Republican Glenn Youngkin who is running for governor in Virginia. Joy and her panel discuss what the dynamics of this race portends. Next, Democrats announced their corporate minimum tax plan today, which would require companies that report more than $1 billion in profits to pay at least a 15 pe ...
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A podcast by Bernie Sanders and Briahna Joy Gray about the people, stories, and ideas that are driving this political revolution.
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Moyers & Company was a weekly hour of compelling and vital conversation about life and the state of American democracy, featuring some of the best thinkers of our time. A range of scholars, artists, activists, scientists, philosophers and newsmakers bring context, insight and meaning to important topics. The series occasionally included Bill Moyers' own timely and penetrating essays on society and government. (2012-2015)
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Scrood is a satirical, light and easy Political Humor & Comedy News podcast about gett'n SCROOD by the system--facts & laughs covering as much as we can for free. Scrood produces satirical content aimed at exposing corruption in politics, the supreme court and and BIG, multinational business. For now, we will be focusing on politics. We are in this together and can make America even more exceptional for everyone by uniting together and sharing each other's podcasts and channels and shout-out ...
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True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. Y ...
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Old problems. New solutions. In Talk Policy To Me, see public policy with fresh eyes by meeting the next generation of activists, advocates, and policymakers. In each episode, you’ll hear a young person’s story — and learn how they’re changing their corner of the world for the better.
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In Deep with Angie Coiro is an independently produced, weekly interview program. Hosted by award-winning Bay Area journalist Angie Coiro, In Deep is a closer look at news and issues of the week, particularly the important stories that fall through the cracks of major media coverage. Featuring lively, thought-provoking interviews with newsmakers, politicians, and behind-the-scenes notables, each show illuminates the issues and forces shaping the national narrative.
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Trish Roberts began singing at age 12 in churches, then at weddings and funerals. She went on to perform in everything she auditioned for in Michigan, including different types of bands, operas and musicals. In her professional career as a performer, primarily a singer, but also as an actor and dancer.she performed (and sometimes still does) for approximately fifteen years all over the United States, including NYC. Eventually she learned about music therapy and decided to pursue this career ...
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Whether you’re interested in learning more about the real Band of Brothers, or exploring the people, places and things associated with a wide range of World War II battles, the “We’re Not Lost, Private” Podcast is the pod for you. We focus on telling the stories of the members of the Greatest Generation who served at the bayonet point and were involved in the battles that helped define the 20th Century and beyond. We’ll talk with historians, authors, battlefield guides and family members of ...
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Audio interviews with PBS correspondent Maria Hinojosa that go behind the headlines to give new perspectives on current events.
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Helping teachers travel together for fun, for PD, and for free. Discover ways to travel better, farther and more often on a teacher’s budget. Learn about teacher travel discounts, teacher travel grants, teacher travel programs, fellowships, scholarships, seasonal jobs, teaching abroad, and so much more.
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In-depth conversations with the world’s most in-demand keynote speakers. Learn valuable secret insights from some of today’s best presenters and experts in business, leadership and more. World-class motivational speakers share some of the best stories they use to motivate and inspire millions. Each guest’s stories convey valuable lessons for leaders, managers, and anyone striving for excellence in work and life. The host of the podcast, Brian Lord, has worked with the world’s top speakers fo ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neverastraightanswer/subscribe ☆☆☆☆☆ Never a straight answer is a weekly podcast about the strange and the random. Weekly news, mysteries and conspiracy theories. Never a straight answer N.A.S.A looks at the wired world of the internet, world history, Funny and interesting facts, science & space plus much more!. Recorded live (No edits) from Manchester, United kingdom. Join hosts Gaz and Taylor. Accompanied by the "odd guest" ...
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A podcast about neuroscience, psychology, and anything vaguely related. Long-form interviews with people whose work I find interesting.
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Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy
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45:38Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…
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We're joined by Dahlia Lithwick, award-winning journalist, author, and host of the Amicus podcast. Dahlia looks at the judicial pushback against the Trump administration, as the Courts have stood up to Trump's policies on birthright citizenship and deportation. We also discuss Trump’s targeting of law firms. The Supreme Court notably ruled 9-0 that…
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Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor: Are We Entering “End Times Fascism”? [Full Uncut Conversation]
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48:43ARE YOU AUDACIOUS? SUPPORT OUR RESISTANCE REPORTING FUND! Help us continue fighting against the rise of authoritarianism in these times. Please support our Resistance Reporting Fund. Our goal is to raise $100K. We're at $35K! Become a sustaining member starting at $5 a month! Or make a one time donation at LauraFlanders.org/Donate DESCRIPTION: Toda…
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A Mountain Is Not a Beach: Media Rules on the Middle East [rewind :: commentary]
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2:42The following timely commentary by Laura Flanders aired on GritTV in the summer of 2014. At the same time as the Iraq Sinjar crisis, Gaza was experiencing the 2014 Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge), a 50-day conflict between Israel and Hamas that began in July 2014. The war involved intense Israeli airstrikes and a ground invasion in response to…
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EP33 – The D-Day Odyssey of the Hitztaler Brothers w/ Adam Berry
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54:47Send us a text Two brothers from Wisconsin, separated by geography and service. William and Anthony Hitztaler would meet once before D-Day and never see each other again. Join Adam Berry and I as we discuss what happened with each brother on D-Day and how fate destined that they would end up so close to each other, but it would end with tragic cons…
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Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley: Is it Doomsday for U.S. Democracy? [Broadcast Episode]
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29:34Synopsis: Is Authoritarianism Here?: Gessen and Stanley discuss the shift in America's self-understanding, from democratic ideals to a self-identity based on loving the US for its past greatness, and warn that this is not a democratic project, but rather a fascist one, similar to what Putin is doing in Russia. ARE YOU AUDACIOUS? SUPPORT OUR RESISTA…
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Midway through a grueling, muddy obstacle course, Shani Tran is so grateful for the support of her father, her teammate, who cheers her on and pulls her through. But in other parts of life, she knows, he’s just not there for her in the same way. And that’s ... okay. She shares three stories — with humor, and with honesty — that build to a lifelong …
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Suzanne visits Tante Heide, who is now seriously ill, and Tante Traute, to tell them of this unexpected turn in the family story. Using former top-secret documents, Suzanne begins an investigation that will turn everything she believed about the farmhouse bombing and her grandmother’s death upsidedown. Following a twisted path that leads to a block…
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Four Shots in the Night, Part 1: The Man From Derry | Northern Ireland
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59:29Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 1, family man Frank Hegarty and menacing IRA enforcer Freddie Scappaticci begin down a dark path together - one that ends in the dark, deep in the Irish borderlands. From SPYSCAPE,…
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Mark Leibovich and Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s 100 Days
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46:36Trump’s first 100 days back in office have been a whirlwind filled with chaotic, confusing, and authoritarian behavior and very little thoughtful policy - the perfect opportunity to welcome back our friends, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast. These 100 days have been filled with bizarre stories th…
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Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley: Is it Doomsday for U.S. Democracy? [Full Uncut Conversation]
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1:01:32Sound the Alarm on Rising Fascism: Masha Gessen and Jason Stanley, leading experts on authoritarianism, warn of attacks on DEI, trans bodies, civil rights, and higher education, and discuss the need for a bold vision of a multi-ethnic democracy. ARE YOU AUDACIOUS? SUPPORT OUR RESISTANCE REPORTING FUND! Help us continue fighting against the rise of …
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Peter Linebaugh on International Workers' "May Day" Origins. Plus, Commentary: 19th Century Anarchist Lucy Parsons [REWIND]
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19:21Synopsis: Learn the history behind May Day, or International Workers' Day. The holiday commemorates the 1886 Chicago workers’ strike known as the Haymarket Affair, where laborers demanded an eight-hour workday. The protest turned deadly and several activists were martyred—marking the day as a symbol of the ongoing fight for workers' rights. Descrip…
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Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? Bloomberg's Stephanie Flanders, Trumponomics podcast, on Economy & Business
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29:10Synopsis: Stephanie Flanders, a leading economics expert, joins her sister Laura to examine the state of social democracy and the impact of business on our lives, asking whether the current system is broken and what alternatives might offer a more equitable future. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://Laura…
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Learning to heal by learning to feel, by Niall Breslin
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39:53From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain.…
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Suzanne and Stephanie walk the halls of a children’s home where their mom described her mother’s ghost haunting her every night. The sisters begin to wonder: can they ever truly finish the memoir without knowing who was responsible for their grandmother’s death? Suzanne decides to try to solve the mystery once and for all. After initial frustration…
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NASA, SpaceX, and AI: Mike Massimino on the Future of Space Travel
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49:14Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut, Columbia University professor, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his incredible journey of persistence, overcoming multiple rejections, and succeeding in one of the world’s toughest careers. In this interview, he discusses lessons from failures, how astronauts adapt to unexpected challenges, the tr…
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True Spies Classic: The Ace of Spies | Historical
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52:25Who was Britain's Ace of Spies? The truth is, nobody really knows. But the name he used was Sidney Reilly - and nobody did it better. In this classic episode of True Spies, Vanessa Kirby follows Sidney on his dark and bloody path through the early 20th century, reckoning with oil barons, personal pride, and the rise of Communism. From SPYSCAPE, the…
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Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? Bloomberg's Stephanie Flanders, Trumponomics podcast, on Economy & Business [Full Uncut Conversation]
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31:50Synopsis- Was the social democracy model of the 20th century just a blip? This week, Laura invites her sister Stephanie Flanders, Head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg, back to the program to discuss today’s politico-economic issues and where American democracy stands. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to h…
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Maria Hinojosa & Chenjerai Kumanyika: Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech
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29:27Synopsis: On this month’s “Meet the BIPOC Press,” award-winning journalists Maria Hinojosa & Chenjerai Kumanyika lay out the constitutional crisis before us and ask what the media’s role is in this moment. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! De…
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EP32 – Black Dragon: Fox Company, 23rd Marines and Iwo Jima, w/Steven McCloud
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1:45:23Send us a text “2-F’23” as the Fox Company veterans used to describe themselves, fought at Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Join Steven McCloud and I as we discuss the formation of the Company, and trace its actions during World War II, including its capstone performance on Iwo. Learn about the unique individuals who, ‘manned the rails’ dur…
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A New Era of Philanthropy with Dimple Abichandani
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34:30In this episode of Break Fake Rules, author and philanthropic rule-breaker Dimple Abichandani joins us at the Global Philanthropy Forum Leaders Summit to spill the tea on her new book, A New Era of Philanthropy. 💡Dimple Abichandani: “Philanthropy is unique because the rule that we need to move towards is that these funds are not meant to be maintai…
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Rewrite your inner monologue, by Kim Fields
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21:58When the way we talk about our own bodies becomes negative and self-deprecating, it’s time to rewrite that inner monologue. Actress and director Kim Fields, star of The Facts of Life, Living Single, and the Netflix series The Upshaws, leads us through a process of reevaluating the words we say to ourselves. It’s an invitation to send love to every …
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True Spies Debriefs: Prof. Hanna Diamond on Josephine Baker
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40:58Celebrity, campaigner, national treasure... spy. This year, Josephine Baker's memoirs have been made available in English for the first time. The University of Cardiff's Prof. Hanna Diamond tells Morgan Childs more about the extraordinary life of a showbiz spy in wartime France. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series …
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In the wake of investigating their grandmother’s death, the sister revisit the day their own mother died and we hear Gabriele’s last words. Focus turns to the aftermath of the bombing and Tante Heide tells of how a black binder found among the rubble would come to haunt her family. Meanwhile, Robert Lusser is trying to get home from Berlin, as Germ…
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268# Framed The John Noster Case | With Special Guest John Noster
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1:51:01268# Framed, The John Noster Case | With Special Guest John Noster A former accountant was sentenced to federal prison for possessing unregistered weapons and explosives. But to this day, he claims he was framed. He says the government targeted him. That the truth has never come out."
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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
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59:35In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical …
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Maria Hinojosa, Suave Podcast & Chenjerai Kumanyika, Empire City Podcast: Journalists On US Targeting Students and Immigrants in Crackdown on Civil Rights [full conversation]
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40:52Synopsis: On this month’s “Meet the BIPOC Press,” award-winning journalists Maria Hinojosa & Chenjerai Kumanyika lay out the constitutional crisis before us and ask what the media’s role is in this moment. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! De…
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Earth Day Inspiration, F-Word: Jubilee Justice Black Farmers' Rice Project is tackling the harm done to people and the planet [rewind]
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3:30Out of the soil of rural Louisiana, a new model for food, farming, and restorative economics. A commentary by Laura Flanders related to the LFShow 2023 Special Report: The Jubilee Justice Black Farmers' Rice Project spotlighting pioneering regenerative farming practices in the U.S. as a means to address systemic racism. Watch or listen to The Laura…
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Decades After Bloody Sunday, Is Trump Taking Civil Rights Back to Before Selma in ‘65? [Special Report]
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30:03From "Bloody Sunday" to Modern Activism: Civil Rights Leaders Reflect on Legacy 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: 60 years ago in Selma, Alabama, state troopers beat peaceful protesters bloody on the Edmund Pettus Bri…
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