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Talk of ceasefire, as war rages on.  We talk deep roots, changing opinions, and current realities, with Khury Peterson-Smith, of IPS. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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We talk with Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent for The Nation magazine, about the past, the present, and the future, of Trump-style authoritarian cults—and the dangers to “democracy”. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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A conversation with Obi Kaufmann, artist, illustrator, writer, about how the beauties of nature can save the world. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Marshall Rosenburg developed what he called Non-Violent Communication, as a result of his own boyhood experiences of “race riots’ in his home of Detroit.  His principles and technigue are now taught all over the world.  We get a taste. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The spiritual pioneer, writer, and teacher Ram Dass on how to embrace aging and changing. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Guest: Phyllis Bennis is a fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies. Her most recent book is the 7th updated edition of “Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer“.  Her other books include: “Ending the Iraq War: A Primer“,  “Understanding the US-Iran Crisis: A Primer” and “Challenging Empire: How People, Governments, and the UN Defy US Power“. Follow her on Twitter: @PhyllisBennis

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Not in the headlines, but still in process: people of color dying at the hands of police. Plus: Black lives lost to police violence are honored and celebrated in an art installation. PLUS Raymond Nat Turner, the Town Crier.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The Republican party is battling itself, trying to position for coming midterms. What are their real chances of taking back Congressional power?  We hear from Mark Green. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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On today’s Talkies. Guest host Max Pringle speaks with political scientist and author Darrell West about technology, artificial intelligence and governance. AI, and tech in general, have transformed and connected our world in unprecedented ways. But, what does that mean for our societies? Has the technology outpaced our readiness to deal with it in an effective way? Darrell West is our guest. He’s Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. His latest book is “Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.”

Then, He was an abolitionist Congressman, leader of the Radical Republicans and for a century after his death he was vilified by the opponents of racial justice as an obstinate firebrand until the civil rights revolution restored his rightful reputation as a visionary. Thaddeus Stevens is the subject of a new biography from University of Illinois Professor Emeritus of History Bruce Levine.

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Our planet, our nation,  our state: all in a deep, existential, crisis—of water.  Robert Glennon joins us to tell us how bad it really is, and what can still be done.  PLUS!  Raymond, Nat Turner, with new poetry.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

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