CODEPINK Radio

On this episode, political analyst K.J. Noh and Notdutdol's Sheen Kim discuss US operational control of South Korea's military and the threat this poses to the possibility of a future war with China.

On this episode, we delve into the use of terrorism laws being used to silence journalists and anti-genocide activists in the US and Britain. With a focus on the British context, CODEPINK's Nuvpreet speaks with Richard Medhurst, a journalist arrested under the Terrorism Act in Britain. In the second half of the episode, member of CODEPINK's British chapter, Suzie, speaks with lawyer Daniel...

On this episode we dive deep into the truths of global politics and power structures. From the complicity of the U.S. in the genocide of Palestinians to the deep-rooted connections between white supremacy and art, this episode is a powerful reflection on history and current events. Join Sergei and our guest, art historian Katherine Ruckle, as we explore how centuries of colonialism, racism, and wa...

In the first half of this episode, Marcy Winograd shares a CODEPINK Congress program featuring John Kiriakou, former CIA torture whistleblower, and Zahra Billoo, executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations-San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter. During the second half of the program, Marcy speaks with Norman Solomon, author of War Made Invisible; How America Hides the Human Toll of Its...

On this episode, CODEPINK’s West Coast Organizer Ryan Wentz discusses with Marcy Winograd the urgent efforts to stop the militarization of California’s Central Coast, highlighting its environmental and social impacts. In the second half, Ryan, Marcy, Nour, and Samantha explore “10 Language Do’s & Don’ts for De-Colonizers,” offering practical ways to shift conversations on Palestine, U.S. imper...

On today’s episode, CODEPINK Alexis takes us inside the Democratic National Convention protests in Chicago, where activists made their voices heard loud and clear. Tune in to hear first-hand experiences of the charged atmosphere, the overwhelming police presence, and the frustrating barriers that kept constituents from engaging with policymakers. Protesters united to send a powerful message: U.S....

CODEPINK staffer Jasmine chats with CODEPINK organizers about building solidarity across borders, resisting the elections spectacle, and the meaning of Black August. In the first half of our program CODEPINK's WING coordinator Krys Cerisier chats with us about imperialist intervention in Haiti and how important it is to commemorate Black August and political prisoners of today. In the second h...

CODEPINK's Megan Rusell exposes the doping myths following Chinese athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is joined by The China Report's Amanda Yee and Lee Siu Hin of the China-US Solidarity Network. The recent Olympic games were marked by racism and discrimination against Chinese athletes, showcasing how the US war on China has led to increased global division.

CODEPINK’s Danaka Katovich and Medea Benjamin host a panel with guests reflecting on the power of protest at the DNC now and then, in 1968, when demonstrators demanded an end to the U.S. war on Vietnam. In the second half of our program CODEPINK organizer Marcy talks to activists challenging the militarization and privatization of space on California’s Central Coast.

In this episode, CODEPINK's Krys Cerisier reflects on current events in Latin America, including Peru, Venezuela, and Haiti. We are joined by Clau O'Brien Moscoso from the Black Alliance for Peace's Haiti Americas team and a writer for Black Agenda Report, who helps us explore and understand the recent coup attempts in Peru and Venezuela, and intervention in Haiti, as well as the role...

In this episode, CODEPINK's Nuvpreet reflects on the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where our Palestinian campaign organizer was falsely arrested because of a lie by Congressman. Then, we discuss the general election in the United Kingdom. Nuvpreet hears from our Palestine campaigner Nour on her unlawful arrest, and Kamel Hawwash, the former chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign...

Sergei Kostin of CodePink launches a new broadcast segment, "Drivers Against Genocide." In this show, Sergei shares his soft approach to opening dialogue with riders through books, placards, "Make Out Not War" stickers, and bumper stickers, which has educated hundreds about Gaza and Palestine. Guests include Dr. Masood Raja, a former university professor and current podcaster,...

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans talks with two local peace economy organizers, Caroline Woolard and Severine von Tscharner Fleming, about what they've learned along the way as they've pivoted away from the war economy and cultivated local peace economies where they live. We're not going to end war until we end the war economy. What does it take to do...

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Co-Director Danaka Katovich interviews CODEPINK East Coast Organizer Krys Cerisier about the upcoming invasion of Haiti, the history of US intervention, and what to expect in the coming weeks. Then Danaka is joined by Ollie Vargas, a journalist with Red Media to talk about the recent coup attempt in Bolivia and the history of US backing of right-wing governments...

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, organizer Marcy Winograd and CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin talk about the organization’s latest campaign —BoughtByZionism.org and the No to NATO, Yes to Peace movement. Then Marcy and Medea host Vijay Prashad, Director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research on shifting narratives that challenge the U.S. empire. 

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, CODEPINK's West Coast Organizer Ryan Wentz is joined by Rami Kablawi, a Palestinian organizer and writer. Listen to the two discuss how Israel's PR campaigns target Westerners and how the campaigns create an idea of Israel that flies in the face of reality.

As Pride Month begins, CODEPINK's Tim Biondo talks about the connections between the struggles for queer liberation and Palestinian liberation. Samer, a Palestinian artist & organizer in Chicago, breaks down pinkwashing and shares insights from organizing critically within queer spaces. Drag queen & comedian Lady Bunny reflects on her politicization against war and the state of the gay...

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd discusses the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant, and three Hamas leaders for crimes against humanity. Guests Francis Boyle, an international law professor, and Sam Husseini, an independent journalist, analyze the legal and political implications of this and South Africa's World Court ca...

Join CODEPINK's Feminist Foreign Policy Project Coordinator, Grace Siegelman, as she interviews CODEPINK Co-founder Jodie Evans, CODEPINK Members Naseebah and Shaz and Raging Grannies Vicki and Mary as they discuss the importance of disrupting Congress on Mother's Day, what being a grandmother, mother and caretaker means within the movement for liberation and what more we can do everyday t...

Join CODEPINK'S Palestine Campaigner Nour for another episode from the university encampments in solidarity with Gaza. Listen to conversations with one of the marshals at DePaul University's student encampment, Yolanda Judeh, as well as Nour's mother, Osrie, as they reflect on the effects of oppression and repression on the structure of Palestinian communities. Yolanda shares her persp...

Join CODEPINK Co-Director Danaka Katovich as she interviews Co-Founder Jodie Evans about her time at the UCLA and USC encampments for Gaza and CODEPINK's Grace Siegelman about her time at the Northwestern encampment. For the second half, Danaka and Nour report live from DePaul University's new encampment for Gaza.

Tune in this week for an episode with CODEPINK 's newest member, Julia Norman, to discuss 'Advocacy across decades'. Guests, Paki Wieland and Mona Sadeq share their experiences as activists and advocates, particularly for Palestine. As retired women and mothers, they share some of their insights as to what activism means to them, and how they continue to advocate for peace and justice...

 In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, host Marcy Winograd talks to former State Department diplomat Ann Wright on challenging Israel's settler colonialism with an emergency flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. Nour, CODEPINK's Palestine campaigner, unpacks her paper, "Israeli Greenwashing: The Myth of Environmentalism in a Settler Colonial State," and author and community organizer...

In the first half of this episode, CODEPINK Congress co-hosts Marcy Winograd and Medea Benjamin speak with Norman Solomon, author of the book: War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of its Military Machine. Solomon offers suggestions on cultivating relationships with editors, writing OpEds and framing persuasive arguments to break through the propaganda that manufactures consent for...

Tune in this week to hear from Moataz Salim and Julia Norman, two graduate students who walk the halls of Congress every day with CODEPINK. Hear their stories about encounters with members of Congress, hearings, and arrests.