CODEPINK Radio

Tune in this week to learn all about the local peace economy - what is it, and why does it matter? We'll hear from CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans about why she started integrating local peace economy work into her anti-war activism and how you can begin to grow the local peace economy in your community. We'll also hear from presenters and attendees at the recent Bioneers conference in Berkeley, CA about how the local peace economy is alive in their lives right now. How do we grow the seeds of peace in our community? Join us to find out.

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 endless war. On the second half of the program, Marcy interviews Brian Mier, Telesur English correspondent in Brazil, on the threat of fascism in Brazil and beyond as social media exacerbates global polarization. Also featured is Naledi Pandor, South Africa's Minister of International Relations, on a visit to the US to stave off congressional attacks in the wake of South Africa's World Court case against Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Links:

War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of its Military Machine by Norman Solomonhttps://thenewpress.com/books/war-made-invisible
The Hybrid War Against Lula by Brian Mier (COUNTERPUNCH. 3/20/24)https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/03/20/the-hybrid-war-against-lula/

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.

Tune in this week as our Member & Youth Coordinator Jasmine hears from Chicago and Dallas organizers on what true solidarity looks like. Tamera of DFW offers wisdom on what solidarity demands of us in this moment and how we organize with clarity and discipline. Then we'll hear an International Women's Day speech from Nour, CODEPINK's Palestine campaigner, that grounds us in anti-imperialist feminism for now and forever.

Tune in as our CODEPINK Palestine Campaign Coordinator Nour and our Feminist Foreign Policy Proejct Coordinator Grace discuss why Palestine is a feminist issue, why Palestine is a reproductive justice issue, why we must be steadfast in our definition our feminism and our anti-war organizing is inherent to the feminist movement and reproductive justice! We will also hear about CODEPINK's International Women's Day 2024 Campaign and how to stay involved in our CODEPINK Palestine organizing all month long!

Tune in as we dissect the US Senate's recent $95 billion windfall to the weapons industry, spotlighting its alarming implications. From fueling conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine to escalating tensions with China, the bill prioritizes war over peace. With vital aid to Gaza under threat and a dangerous loophole empowering unchecked weapon shipments to Israel, urgent action is needed. Join us as we advocate for ceasefire and diplomacy!

This week, join CODEPINK’s cofounder, Jodie Evans, as she takes us through an intense two-day journey in the halls of Congress, where peace activists from CODEPINK and other groups used Valentine’s day to spread a message of love and solidarity by delivering heartfelt valentines to members of Congress, urging them to embrace compassion and demand an immediate ceasefire to end the ongoing genocide in Palestine. But that's not all - Jodie also takes us along the poignant path walked by renowned actress and tireless activist, Susan Sarandon. Susan leverages her influential voice, navigating through the political maze of Congress, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the funding of UNRWA, regardless of the personal costs.

Join us for an enlightening hour of discussion with Carlos Ron Venezuela's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America 2024. In today's episode, Teri Mattson and Carlos Ron delve into pressing US-Venezuelan foreign policy matters. Tune in as they dissect issues such as election interference by US and European Union actors, the implications of the Barbados agreement, and the illegal use of unilateral economic sanctions to shape Venezuelan domestic policy, including electoral outcomes.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd takes us to Chicago where CODEPINK activists worked to pass a ceasefire in Gaza resolution at the city council. Then CODEPINK Co-founder Medea Benjamintells us about the "Secretary of Genocide" protests outside Secretary of State Antony Blinken's home in Virginia, as well as CODEPINK's workon Capitol Hill to demand an end to arms for Israel's genocide. On the second half of the show, Marcy interviews international humanrights attorney Francis Boyle on possible consequences for Israel's refusal to comply with World Court orders to stopkilling Palestinians and provide humanitarian relief. The World Court, also known as the International Court of Justice, recently ruledSouth Africa's claims that Israel is violating the convention are plausible.

Join CODEPINK Co-Director Danaka Katovich as she interviews Dr. Shireen Al-Adeimi (X @shireen818), Dr. Aisha Jumaan (X @AishaJumaan @Yemenrrf) and Jehan Hakim (@YAC_USfuelsWars) for a general overview of Yemen. Who are the "Houthis" or AnsarAllah? Why is the US bombing Yemen? What is Yemen doing in the Red Sea? What have the last 9 years been like in Yemen? Why does Yemen stand with Palestine? Dr. Al-Adeimi is an assistant professor at Michigan State University and fellow at the Quincy Institute. Dr. Aisha Jumaan founded the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation. Jehan Hakim is a community organizer and chair of Yemeni Alliance Committee. All three women led the efforts in the United States to stop US involvement in the war on Yemen.