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Most Americans Want Medicare for All, Without Private Insurers 23.01.2019 18:11

Bob Pollin & Michael Lighty hold that Medicare for All does not have into include private insurers like Medicare does today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com...

Blue Flu Epidemic Caused by Shutdown: Will it Turn into a Strike? 23.01.2019 9:40

The shutdown is causing a so-called "blue flu" epidemic among TSA employees who are suffering economic distress. What can they do? We speak to labor organizer Gary Stevenson, co-author of a New York Times OpEd on the topic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth...

Oceans Are Warming Far Faster Than Scientists Estimated 23.01.2019 8:39

Scientist Zeke Hausfather explains a new study showing oceans are warming 40% faster than the IPCC estimated Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The R...

'Inconvenient Truth': Without 'Bold Measures' the Chesapeake Bay Is in Dire Trouble (Pt 2/2) 23.01.2019 20:18

Leading Bay activists take on Big Ag, developers, politicians and establishment environmental orgs, warning the Bay is dying while they're talking Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Blu...

'Inconvenient Truth': Without 'Bold Measures' the Chesapeake Bay Is in Dire Trouble (Pt 1/2) 23.01.2019 26:11

Nina Turner Speaks at the Women's March 20.01.2019 15:12

Former Ohio State Senator (D) and Our Revolution President Nina Turner speaks at the 2019 Women's March in Washington D.C.. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com...

Israeli Companies Sell Spy Tech They Perfected for Occupying Palestine 20.01.2019 10:09

We speak to Antony Loewenstein, author of an article on “Exporting the Technology of Occupation.” He shows the growing connection between Israeli offensive cyber companies and mass surveillance in the service of authoritarian governments around the world Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radicall...

Women Say Unity, Not Strife, Define 2019 March 20.01.2019 5:05

As women gathered across the country to march in protest for the third straight year, participants say fighting for equality and inclusiveness transcends the mainstream media's obsession with internal squabbles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by...

Trump Sanctions Against Venezuela Have Decimated Oil Production 20.01.2019 11:32

The Trump administration is evaluating oil sanctions on Venezuela now. The sanctions that are already in place lead to many deaths and make an economic recovery practically impossible, says CEPR's Mark Weisbrot Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by...

Mumias Lawyer Discusses the Fact that New Boxes of Evidence Were Found 20.01.2019 9:13

Rachel Wolkenstein, former co-counsel for Mumia Abu-Jamal, discusses what the discovery of six new boxes of evidence means for Mumia's case. Wolkenstein believes the boxes contain incriminating evidence against the police in his case Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news an...

Since Decriminalization, 96% of People Arrested for Weed in Baltimore Are Black 20.01.2019 17:59

Journalist Brandon Soderberg and 34-year police veteran Neill Franklin discuss "Structural Racism and Cannabis: Black Baltimoreans still disproportionately arrested for weed after decriminalization." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following u...

A conversation with Paul Jay - The Baltimore Podcast Show 20.01.2019 46:02

Eze Jackson and Tracey Beale talk with Paul Jay about TRNN's beginnings, challenges along the way, why we're stationed in Baltimore and the future of independent journalism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly s...

Ralph Nader Radio Hour: What the Frack? 18.01.2019 57:33

Josh Fox, director of the “Gasland” documentaries, joins Ralph to discuss his ongoing battles with the fossil fuel industry as detailed in his one-man show “The Truth Has Changed.” And Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, tells us the important questions the Senate confirmation committee failed to ask Attorney General nominee, William Barr, about executive power. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Justin Trudeau's Description of BDS: 'A Pack of Lies' 18.01.2019 9:26

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated his belief that the Boycott, Sanctions, and Divestment (BDS) movement is anti-Semitic. We speak to Ali Abunimah, who says Trudeau has adopted Netanyahu's talking points Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analys...

The Left Case Against the EU (2/2) 18.01.2019 18:10

Costas Lapavitsas, former MP of the Greek Parliament and author of The Left Case Against the EU, says the left needs to have honest debates about the EU and its limitations, which became evident in the political struggles associated with Brexit and Grexit Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radical...

The Left Case Against the EU (1/2) 18.01.2019 25:30

National Emergency Declaration Could Trigger 'Power Grab' 18.01.2019 12:24

Lindsay Koshgarian argues that the government shutdown could very well lead to Trump calling a national emergency, which would be dangerous to freedom while also causing economic downturn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becomi...

Will "Tough on Crime" Policies Fuel Mass Incarceration 18.01.2019 8:04

As three of the most powerful men in Maryland vow to crack down on repeat violent offenders, community advocates question their plans to address the root causes of inequality and violence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becomi...

New Study Concludes Greenland Ice Sheet Is Melting Even In Winter 17.01.2019 9:13

Dr. Neil Fraser explains that warm water below the surface enters Greenland's fjords in winter-time Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The Real News...

A Mother Watched Her Son Die in Police Custody, Now She Says the Town is Covering it up 17.01.2019 11:42

Anton Black died after he was tasered and placed in a chokehold just outside his home, 4 months ago. Police have released little information to the family or the community about why his encounter with a controversial officer they fought to keep off the force ended with his death. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us c...

Temporary Arrest of Venezuelan Opposition Leader was Unauthorized 17.01.2019 11:22

Does the brief unauthorized arrest of National Assembly president Juan Guaido, who suggested that he take over from Nicolas Maduro, signal growing divisions within the government? We discuss the current situation in Venezuela after President Maduro's recent inauguration with Lucas Koerner Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support ....

L.A. Teachers to Billionaires: Stop Privatizing Our Schools 16.01.2019 5:00

The L.A. teacher strike has entered its third day as contract negotiations have broken down between district officials and union leadership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @...

Is Canada's 'Left' Marching To The Beat of America's Imperial Drum (2/2) 16.01.2019 11:00

Canadian author Yves Engler challenges the mythology surrounding former Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The...

Is Canada's 'Left' Marching To The Beat of America's Imperial Drum (1/2) 16.01.2019 11:36

Canadian author Yves Engler discusses the New Democratic leadership's support for war, militarism and Israel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The R...

UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 2/2) 16.01.2019 14:44

Had the British been presented with the option, people might choose a socialist Britain over a capitalist EU, but they are not given that choice, say Prof. Leo Panitch of York University and Jon Lansman of the British Labour Party's National Executive Committee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing r...