FLASHPOINTS

Today on the show, We’ll speak to Flashpoints contributor, Franz Jerome about US plans for a so-called humanitarian intervention to save Haiti. Also, BanKillerDrones.org begs U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres to call on all sides in the Ukraine War to immediately stop using weaponized drones. And later we’ll rebroadcast this weeks edition of the Election Crimes Bulletin

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Flashpoints 10-18-22

Today on the show: The front-line battle for human rights at the US Mexico border. The border region flooded by Venezuelans fleeing the hardships of the US embargo. Also on a special extended edition of the Election Crimes Bulletin with reporter/filmmaker, Greg Palast we’ll be joined by celebrated civil rights attorney, CK Hoffler, chair of the National Board of the Rainbow-Push Coalition. She Represented Black Voters Matter and Greg in key voting rights litigation.. And of course greg is here as his film Vigilante: Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman opens across the country, and here in the bay area this Wednesday

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Flashpoints 10-17-22

Today on the Show: A special extended edition of the Election Crimes Bulletin. What does it feel like to have your vote stolen by white supremacists  after risking your life for your country? Army Major Gamaliel Turner shares his story. Also, what is it like to risk your life photographing the organized extreme right? We’ll be joined by Zack Roberts, frontline reporter for Greg Palast  and a contributor to Greg Palast’s new film: Vigilante, Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman

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Flashpoints 10-13-22

Today on the show: Protesting the growing possibilities of a major nuclear conflagration. We’ll speak with author and Roots Action founder, Norman Solomon. Solomon joined a picket line today at Senator Diane Fienstein’s office, one of more than 40 protests taking place on the same day around the country as part of a growing campaign to defuse nuclear war. Also poets Aya de Leon and John Curl give us a preview of their upcoming performances at Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival.

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Flashpoints 10-12-22

Today on the Show: We discuss why the North Koreans refuse to be silent. Also, Pierre Labossiere from The Haiti Action Committee give us an update on the growing resistance to the US inspired violence against the Haitian people. And, Foodfight with Keith McHenry of Food Not Bombs

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Flashpoints 10-11-22

Today on the show: DACA dissed by the courts again, more massive deportations in the wings. Also, majors actions being planned around the world calling for the Brits to free Julian Assange. Protesters in Great Britain have plans to surround the British Parliament this weekend

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Flashpoints 10-06-22

Today on the Show: The Founder/Leader of the Oath Keepers, now on trial for multiple felonies including sedition for organizing to overthrow the last presidential election. Who is this Harvard educated legal eagle, Elmer Stewart Rhodes the III,  in Federal Court today for seditious conspiracy and other offenses related to U.S. Capitol breach

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Flashpoints 10-05-22

Today on the Show: Brave Iranian women in the streets and on their bikes risking their life for freedom and basic human rights. We’ll have a special report. Also The Election Crimes Bulletin Returns with Greg Palast fighting the good fight for your right to vote. Greg is poised in Atlanta for the release of his new film Vigilante, Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman

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Flashpoints 10-04-22

Today on the show: We go Behind The Shield with  Dave Zirin, celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor. And we’ll feature an in-depth update on Haiti with the Haitian Bridge Alliance

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Flashpoints 10-03-22

Today on the Show: US policy toward Puerto Rico and Cuba is a killer, especially when it comes to support against hurricanes and other violent 21st century weather. Also The Election Crimes Bulletin Returns with Greg Palast fighting the good fight for your right to vote

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Flashpoints 09-29-22