A daily digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, and activism in the public interest, emphasizing the connection between global issues and those in local communities. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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A daily digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, and activism in the public interest, emphasizing the connection between global issues and those in local communities. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On today’s show, Law Professor Marjorie Cohn will join us to analyze Trump and the GOP’s judicial confirmation blitz and how we face an onslaught of right wing judges for years to come. Then, Ramesh Srinivasan will discuss the latest Facebook related revelations reported in the New York Times, and how the social media giant will seemingly go to any lengths to protect its profits.

Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On today’s show we’ll go to Mexico City to speak with award winning investigative journalist Ioan Grillo who has been covering Mexico’s drug war for years. He’ll analyze the trial of notorious drug lord El Chapo which just began in New York. Then Juan Cole joins us to discuss his new book, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires.

Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On today’s show we’ll examine a new report that details how the GOP’s tax reform law worsens the existing racial wealth gap in the US. My guest Emanuel Nieves with Prosperity Now will discuss the report he has co-authored. Then we’ll turn to one of the nation’s most prominent Latino playwrights, Octavio Solis about his new memoir, Retablos: Stories From a Life Lived Along the Border. Solis grew up in El Paso, Texas, and writes about border-life in a series of poetic vignettes that are hugely relevant in today’s political climate.

Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On today’s show we’ll go to Mexico City where a large number of people in the refugee caravans have arrived. We’ll speak with a photojournalist Juan Carlos – himself an immigrant from El Salvador – about what the refugees are going through and why they are escaping their homeland. Then our correspondent Meleiza Figueroa will give us an in-depth report on the fires raging in California and how this terrifying phenomenon could be the state’s new “normal.” And finally, a commentary by host Sonali Kolhatkar about the outsize influence that billionaires have on our political system. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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Today on Rising Up With Sonali, we’ll go to Florida where an intense recount battle continues after the midterm elections as Republicans complain about the counting of all votes. Then author J. K”haulani Kauanui on her new book, Speaking of Indigenous Politics. That’s on Wednesday at 3 pm Pacific, 6 pm Eastern.

Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On todays show well cover the brutal US-Saudi war in Yemen that has received so little media attention. Our guest Isa Blumi will explain what is happening in the port-city of Hodeidah, how bad the famine is, and what is needed to end the war. Then well tackle a number of climate-related stories including Californias devastating wildfires, the recent decision on the Keystone pipeline permit, and two major lawsuits against the government and oil corporations over climate change.

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The second annual #MeToo Survivors March took place on Saturday November 10th in Hollywood, California. On todays show well bring you a report back from the march as part of our series Rising Up In the Streets. Then, author Edgar Villanueva joins us for a discussion about his provocative and powerful book critiquing philanthropy called Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance.Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On today’s show we’ll explore the consequences of Trump firing Jeff Sessions and replacing him with Matt Whitaker. Stephen Spaulding of Common Cause will clarify what this means for the Special Counsel’s investigation into election-wrong doing. Then we’ll go to Georgia where a fight over the gubernatorial race has emerged as Democrat Stacey Abrams refuses to concede the race until all votes have been counted. My guest Cliff Albright is the co-founder of Black Voters Matter.

Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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