CODEPINK Radio

Rose discusses current topics including Hurricane Dorian, the Amazon rainforest crisis, deadliest attack on Yemen this year and No New Jails. We speak with Yifat Susskin about small scale solutions by taking local action and institutionalizing what does work on a larger scale. She shares the import work being done in the Middle East, which is led by grassroots, women led organizations. She recommends the first Indigenous American Poet Laurete’s new collection of poetry, An American Sunrise. Lastly, Yifat gives us an outlook on where international aids really go. Rose and Jodie explain the new CODEPINK MoMa and BlackRock campaign. Rose encourages NYC listeners to get involved with their city! Daniel Ellsberg discusses the importance of the new blockbuster about the female whistleblower Katharine Gun, Official Secrets, starring Kiera Knightly.

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In the fifth installment of CODEPINK, please join our host Teri Mattson for an important conversation about migration from the Northern Triangle, revocation of TPS and the dire conditions of the Southern Borders. Teri is CODEPINK’s Latin American Campaign Manager, and she begins the episode by discussing the local news and current events. Teri mostly focuses on the speculations and consequences of the Amazonian fire.

However, this episode is a must-listen as we are joined by Samantha Pinda and Erik Villalobos from CISPES DC. CISPES, or Committee in Solidarity With The People of El Salvador, is a grassroots organization aimed to stop US military, political and economic interventions in El Salvador. Samantha, Erik and Teri discuss the situations behind migration, and how US Imperialism is to blame. This episode with also feature Kelly Curry, a local CODEPINK Peace Economy campaigner. Kelly, who recently visited the borders talks about the truly dire conditions and what people can do to help. Please listen to this episode of CODEPINK radio as our host and guests discuss how US involvement in foreign nations are creating climate change, extreme poverty, political and economic turmoil.

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In the 4th episode of CODEPINK Radio, join our host Rose Asaf from NYC as she discusses current events, and has thought-provoking conversations with CODEPINK’s co-founder Jodie Evans and Nancy Mancias, a CODEPINK Organizer with out Divest from War campaign. Rose starts off by calling attention to the ever-growing acrocity of the Amazonia fire, set forth by conservative farmers in order to grow land for pastures, and drive away the Indiginous population. Rose also talks about Rep. Rashida Talib’s strong actions to not visit her grandmother in Palestine under the stringent rules set forth by Israel. However, it is a must to hear Rose’s opinion, as a Jewish American, about President Donald Trump's recent inflammatory remarks of Jewsih American’s who vote for the Democratic Party.

We first join Jodie Evans, CODEPINK’s Co-Founder, as she discusses the history of CODEPINK, and cultivation of a Local Peace Economy. Jodie gives us a fresh insight on how peace-building can come as simply as taking small, local steps, and eventually divest from the destructive War Economy. Our second guest for the show is Nancy Mancias, who discusses our biggest campaign “Divest From War Machine”. Nancy discusses the overarching message behind our pivotal campaign, what actions we have taken in the past, and what actions are we taking now. Nancy urges locals from NYC to join the fight against the war-profiteering companies.

Join guest speakers to discuss the rising tensions between India and Pakistan and the movement for independence by the Kashmiri people

In the third segment of newly launched CODEPINK radio, join our host Rose Asaf, a CODEPINK Organizer from New York as she discusses the latest dire issues of military mobilization, both at home and abroad. Rose discusses undocumented immigrant welfare rule, Trump administrations revised Statue of Liberty poem, the possible Norway shooter, the harrowing ban placed on Representative Talib and Ilhan from entering Israel, and the dynamic protest in an NYC Amazon office lead by “Jews Against ICE” and “Jews Against Racial Injustice” in their fight to condemn Amazon’s affiliation with ICE.

Rose also interviews Hafsa Kanjwal from “Stand with Kashmir” will discuss the impending war between India and Pakistan, the fight for Kashmir, revocation of article 370 and its implications. Hafsa provides thought-provoking discussions on the dire state of Kashmir, and what we can do to help. Our second guest for the show is Jesse Ortiz, an organizer with Cosecha. Cosecha is a national organization working for undocument immigrant rights in the United States. Jesse gives us an insight into the lives of immigrants under Trump administration, the increased activity of ICE and what people can do to stop ICE’s violent raids.

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CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin and CODEPINK Latin America Coordinator Teri Mattson talk about Teri's recent trip to Venezuela where she met with local grassroots activists to discuss the violence caused by U.S. sanctions. We also hear from CODEPINK activists in Puerto Rico where protesters are continuing to fight to eliminate the privatization of Puerto Rican civil society.

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CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin and CODEPINK national co-director Ariel Gold kick off our first show by breaking down the dismal attention given to foreign policy in the recent Democratic Presidential debates. They also talk about inspiring examples of grassroots movements from around the world that are working to bring peace to their communities.