Interview With Abby Martin And Michael Prysner On Venezuelan Opposition & Attacks On Journalism
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome journalists Abby Martin and Michael Prysner to the “Unauthorized Disclosure” weekly podcast. They recently took a trip to Venezuela and both have faced threats from parts of the right-wing opposition in the country for their reporting. Martin and Michael produce the weekly show,
Stories You May Have Missed As Comey Hearing Dominated US News
A much-anticipated Senate intelligence committee hearing featuring former FBI director James Comey dominated United States media over the past day and a half. Not only did every other media outlet publish coverage of the hearing, but several even covered how the media covered the Comey hearing. For example, the Washington
Journalists Sue Chicago Police For Records On ‘Heat List’ Used For Predictive Policing
Chicago journalists sued the police for refusing to release records that may reveal their computerized predictions on who will likely engage in gun violence.
California Plan For Single-Payer System Must Confront Political Obstacles To Succeed
Generating support for single-payer health care is important, but it will never succeed without planning for the trade-offs necessary to make it work.
The Forgotten Residents Of Flint Still In Throes Of Deadly Water Crisis
As media focuses on national politics, Flint residents with debt and no access to clean water feel forgotten and believe pressure was taken off officials.
Around The Empire – Episode 22: Shadow Wars And The Manchester Bombing
Author and scholar Dr. Christopher Davidson discusses manipulation of the Middle East by Western powers, the strategic use of extremist groups, and more.
Notes On The Trump Justice Department’s First Leak Prosecution
Reality Winner is the first person to be charged with violating the Espionage Act under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘What Is This Hell?’ by HARAM
Haram is a New York City hardcore band whose debut EP شو بتشوف؟ (“What Do You See?”) was released in 2016 by the underground punk label Toxic State. The band’s vocalist is Nader Haram, a Muslim American from Yonkers, NY whose family moved to New York in the 80s to
‘March For Truth’: The Perils Of Claiming Trump Is Under Russia’s Influence—Without Proof
Democrats demand the country focus on Russia’s alleged election interference without proof instead of advancing a platform that can compete with Trump.
Beyond Prisons – Episode 6: Mothering Under Surveillance feat. Maya Schenwar
Brian and Kim speak with Maya Schenwar about her book, “Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn’t Work and How We Can Do Better.”
