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August 17, 2022 We Continue Our Drumbeat Coverage of UFW Pilgrimage for the Right to Organize.
Today on show: We continue our drumbeat coverage of UFW Pilgrimage for the right to organize like other Unions. We’ll be joined by the Mayor of Livingston, California and our own Miguel Gavilan Molina: Also Water, Big-AG, and Global Warming, where is Gov. Gavin on these crucial issues: And America’s Mayor, Rudy Giuliani testifies before the Atlanta Grand jury, we’ll hear about one of the reasons why he should go to jail.
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August 16, 2022 Kathy Kelly Corrects Some of the Biggest Lies on Failed US Policy Toward Afghanistan
Today on show: Kathy Kelly corrects some of the biggest lies regarding decades of failed US policy toward Afghanistan: Also a pro-abortion protester has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of San Francisco, alleging she was sedated against her will after she protested for abortion rights at the fifth game of Golden State Warriors championship playoffs: And Miguel Gavilan Molina reports from the UFW Pilgrimage for the right to organize.
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August 15, 2022 Trump Under Investigation for Potential Obstruction of Justice, Espionage Act Violations
Today on the show: While Politico reports “FBI search warrant shows Trump under investigation for potential obstruction of justice, Espionage Act violations,” some are cautioning that the Act has a long history of abuse: Also Did the U.S. plot to assassinate Julian Assange? A Spanish judge is demanding some answers from Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: and We continue our drumbeat coverage of the UFW’s 335 miles Pilgrimage to Sacramento for the right to organize like other unions.
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August 12, 2022 We Speak with Arturo Rodriguez, Former President of the United Farmworkers on the Pilgrimage.
Today on the show: We speak with Arturo Rodriguez, former President of the United Farmworkers on the pilgrimage from Delano to Sacramento for union rights: Also we’ll rebroadcast our interview with Current UFW president, Teresa Romero: Flashpoints Contributor Francisco Herrera interviews religious supporters of the pilgrimages: And we’ll repeat our powerful interview from last night with Camilo Perez Bustillo.
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August 11, 2022 The Biden Administration Ends the Brutal Trump-Era Policy “Remain in Mexico”
Today on the show: The Biden administration ends the brutal Trump-era Policy “Remain in Mexico”, we’ll examine the multiple implications of the change, if Biden follows through: Also our weekly edition of the Flashpoints Election Crimes bulletin with Greg Palast on the trail of the votes chiefs: AND WE CONTINE OUR DRUM-BEAT FRONT LINE COVERAGE OF THE FARMWORKER PILGRAMAGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FROM DELANO TO SACRAMENTO, CA.
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August 10, 2022 Nation Magazine Publisher, Katrina Vanden Heuvel, on the Growing Prospects of a Nuclear War
Today on the Show: We’ll check in with Nation Magazine Publisher, Katrina Vanden Heuvel, on the growing prospects of a nuclear flare in the Russia/US/Ukraine war: Also Flashpoints Senior producer, Kevin Pina, interviews one of the latest Haitian victims of a failed US policy there: Cable News Network labels Pink Floyds’s Roger Waters as a madman for his powerful stand in Support of Julian Assange.. And The UFW Pilgrimage for the right to organize hits its one week mark: we’ll speak to the poet/organizing captain for the March:
photo: Dan Meyers on Unspash
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August 09, 2022 Remembering One of Humanity’s Worst Catastrophes: The US Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Today on the show: Remembering One of Humanity’s Worst Catastrophe: THE US BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI Seventy Seven Years AGO: ALSO The world moves one step closer to a 21st century Nuclear Conflagration: And we continue our drumbeat coverage of the United Farmworkers pilgrimage for Human Rights.
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August 08, 2022 Nuclear Madness at Home and Abroad, The Russians Light the Fuse for World War 3!
Today on the show: Nuclear madness at home and abroad, the Russians light the fuse for World War 3: Also we continue our coverage of the UFW pilgrimage from Delano to Sacramento for basic worker and human rights. We’ll speak to the Secretary Treasurer of the UFW and a local official supporting the pilgrimage.
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August 05, 2022 Award-Winning Journalist and Media Critic, Karl Grossman asks “Why Is There More Media Talk About Using Nuclear Weapons Than About Banning Them?
Today on the Show: Award-winning journalist and media critic, Karl Grossman asks “Why Is There More Media Talk About Using Nuclear Weapons Than About Banning Them?”: Also the battle to save Historic People’s Park goes to court: And our regular segment FOODFIGHT, on hunger and Homelessness in America, with FoodNotBombs founder Keith McHenry.
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August 04, 2022 Day Two of Our Front-Line Coverage of the Month Long UFW Pilgrimage for Worker and Human Rights.
Today on the show: Day two of our front-line coverage of the month long UFW Pilgrimage for worker and human rights: And we’ll feature a powerful new edition of our Election Crimes Bulletin(ECB): Tonight Greg Palast takes a deep dive into the right wing mind hole of Alex Jones. Palast has been there before and he’s going back for more.
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