Beheard Talk

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in the city of Flint after it was revealed that its temporary water source, the Flint River, was poisoned by lead, exposing approximately 100,000 residents to a chemical known for causing serious and often permanent brain damage. We talked about how the water was contaminated, how long officials knew about it, and what it means for the residents of Flint Michigan with environmental Justice Activist Valerie Jean, an Organizer with Detroit Coalition Against Tar Sands,

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in the city of Flint after it was revealed that its temporary water source, the Flint River, was poisoned by lead, exposing approximately 100,000 residents to a chemical known for causing serious and often permanent brain damage. We talked about how the water was contaminated, how long officials knew about it, and what it means for the residents of Flint Michigan with environmental Justice Activist Valerie Jean, an Organizer with Detroit Coalition Against Tar Sands,

This Sunday on the quickie, we will talk about open primaries in the upcoming elections.

This Sunday on the quickie, we will talk about open primaries in the upcoming elections.

The rhetoric of fear from elected officials has become such a norm that when someone running for office doesn't use fear tactics something seems wrong. This Sunday, we'll be discussing the politics of fear, who uses it, how they use it and what its doing to the American People.

The rhetoric of fear from elected officials has become such a norm that when someone running for office doesn't use fear tactics something seems wrong. This Sunday, we'll be discussing the politics of fear, who uses it, how they use it and what its doing to the American People.

The team discusses Cliven Bundy's latest antics.

The team discusses Cliven Bundy's latest antics.

After 400+ days of deliberation, a grand jury in Cleveland Ohio has decided against pressing charges against the officers who shot and killed Tamir Rice, a 12 year old African American boy. This Sunday we will discuss the case, how the Black Lives Matter movement has helped to put a spotlight on this story, and debunk the "War on Cops" myth.

After 400+ days of deliberation, a grand jury in Cleveland Ohio has decided against pressing charges against the officers who shot and killed Tamir Rice, a 12 year old African American boy. This Sunday we will discuss the case, how the Black Lives Matter movement has helped to put a spotlight on this story, and debunk the "War on Cops" myth.