#963 The corporate takeover under our noses (Trans-Pacific Partnership)
Air date: 10-27-15
Today we take a look at the proposed TPP trade deal from a whole variety of different angels. Since the agreement was negotiated entirely in secret primarily between corporate interests it’s not surprising to find that the deal looks pretty bad for everyday people no matter what angle you’re looking from
Read more#962 Building momentum to and through Paris (Climate)
Air date: 10-23-15
Today we take a look at the state of the political promises being made as we lead up to the international climate negotiations in Paris as well as what we can do about it, plus we see what Exxon knew and when they knew it
Read more#961 Working our way toward anti-democracy (Voter Suppression)
Air date: 10-16-15
Today we take a look at a few of the tactics used to suppress voter turnout from the civil rights era to the modern era
Read more#960 Reconsidering Columbus (Indigenous Peoples day)
Air date: 10-13-15
Today we take a look at the legacy of Christopher Columbus and the echoes of that legacy that can still be strongly felt today
Read more#959 The need to do better (Mass Incarceration)
Air date: 10-9-15
Today we take a look at the fundamental flaws of our criminal justice system and the emerging consensus that we need to make the changes necessary to do better
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