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This week on EJR, I will talk some more about how big banks are actively funding global climate devastation--and how the COP conference--greenwashes as they turn a blind eye on this global crime of ECOCIDE. While groups like Extinction Rebellion, NRDC, and others risk their bodies and their freedom to halt this murder of the planet; the very conferences set up to create new climate pollution restrictions have proven to be nothing more than a cruel joke. 

Additionally, I will be accepting questions during the last 15 minutes of our broadcast. 

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Jeanine

This week on PNN Brook discusses her Covid journey through vaccine hesitancy and her post-jab TIA (transient ischemic attack). The rest of the story of my very first mini-stroke is available over at PNN's The Lefty Lounge on Anchor/Spotify.

Jeanine will discuss the Executive Order issued by Governor Ron DeSantis which remands decisions regarding masking and vaccination of children in our public schools—to the parents. Governor DeSantis has wrongfully framed the decision to mask a child under age 12 as a civil right for parents. Furthermore, DeSantis mentioned a study conducted by Brown University as rationale for this policy. He wrongfully implied that the Brown study and analysis found no correlation between mask mandates and varying levels of COVID in the schools.

To quote from the Executive Order:

"WHEREAS, despite recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “guidance,” forcing students to wear masks lacks a well-grounded scientific justification; indeed, a Brown University study analyzed COVID-19 data for schools in Florida and found no correlation with mask mandates;"

What DeSantis failed to mention was that the author of this study is an ECONOMIST and not an EPIDEMIOLOGIST, which is an expert in mass transmission of communicable diseases. 

Jeanine will dispute the specious claim made by DeSantis. She will also challenge the governor, claiming that the rights of parents to make decisions for their children are NOT without limits by citing the laws involving child abuse, neglect (including medical neglect), and reckless endangerment. 

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Now that the 'bipartisan' infrastructure bill has passed the Senate, it is back to the House. This bipartisan scheme brags about its 'green' credentials, and features 'blue hydrogen.' Unfortunately, a new study published by Energy Science & Engineering discovered that the carbon footprint of blue hydrogen is heavier than previous fossil fuels. 

This will be discussed in the context of the latest IPCC report which states that we may have crossed the threshold beyond which recovery is possible. In short, this is not the time to play the game of environmental 'incrementalism', yet that is exactly what we received in this bipartisan scheme. Let's end this greenwashing. 

Come listen. 

Jeanine

Jeanine is filling in for Brook this week. We will be talking about Governor DeSantis and his insane crusade to forbid any masking policy in public schools. I will cover the questionable legality and the entire assortment of lies, half-truths, and theories rattling around the public sphere. In short, the anti-mask mandate DeSantis is pushing has no legal legitimacy--and he knows it. 

I will also feature a new segment--Political Heroes, Zeroes and Villains. 

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Jeanine

Today, August 5, 2021, is the 76th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima by the United States. The IOC is noting this event in the final Olympic closing ceremonies since Japan is hosting this year's Olympics.  EJR then delved into the history of this nuclear attack, including the effects of 'little boy', (the unironic name of the nuclear device), and the journalistic coverage of this crime. We also questioned why Hiroshima was chosen, and whether this nuclear attack was necessary. (Newsflash, according to the Joint Chiefs of the military at the time--IT WASN'T). 

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Jeanine

 

Jeanine

This week, Jeanine is filling in for Brook. The big story speaks to the manner which both Republicans and corporated 'centrist' Democrats allowed the eviction moratorium to expire--without even a gasp of concern--as they began early 'vacations.'  Missouri progressive congresswoman Cori Bush is leading a protest outside the Capitol by sleeping on the steps with Squad colleagues Ayanna Presley, Ihlan Omar and other concerned activists. Cori is demanded that the House reconvene immediately in order to extend the eviction moratorium. She has been joined by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Jim McGovern in the last 24 hours. McGovern is the Chair for the House Rules Committee--and he clearly stated that he is willing to reconvene immediately. So--where is Speaker Pelosi? Jim Clyburn? Steny Hoyer? According to press reports, they can't be inconvenienced, but have called this expiration of the eviction moratorium-- 'unfortunate.' This story will include some details about which corporate forces are behind this willingness of centrist dems to 'let the clock run out.' 

Our smaller story will deal with what I now call--The COVID FIles. I will outline some of the criminally negligent and dangerous actions coming from various state level Attorney Generals--challenging mask mandates as the Delta variant surges out of control--especially prime ringleader, Mo. Attorney General Eric Schmitt. 

Come listen and learn. 

Jeanine

Poets of the East - Episode 8 - Our guests this week, Marissa Prada from Albuquerque NM , Ausra Kaziniuanaite Poet from Lithuania, and Iva Damjarouski from Macedonia two amazing young poets who share their poetry in English and their mother tongues. We even hear an example or Mircea Dan Duta's amazing poetic gift with a very Wry poem of his own.

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TUNE IN LIVE JULY 31 or anytime in the featured week ahead.

 

Rick Spisak, Producer

POETS of the East

This week on EJR, I will discuss the role of vulture corporate law firms, lobby groups and the bill mill known as ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), as they work to criminalize dissent and nullify the right of local munincipalities, states or foreign nations to sue for the environmental crimes of big fossil fuel. The first part of the show will discuss a pending bill which will protect big oil from lawsuit due to the COVID crisis.

We will also discuss the miscarriage of justice in the Steven Dongziger case. Donziger is one of the attorneys who won a huge settlement against Chevron for their crimes in the Amazon. 

Tune in. 

Jeanine

Brook Hines in conversation with former Congressman Alan Grayson on the March For Medicare For All, how to get things done in Washington, why people REALLY run for office, and other SECRET civics lessons. 

Jeanine Molloff with The Covid Files on The Justice Report

Poets of the East-Sason 2-Episode 7 with Catrice Greer, Eva Petropoulou Llianoy, and Robert Cole and Susie Reynolds

Mircea Dan Duta CoHosts along with Producer Rick Spisak 

We listen in on an indepth person visit with the extrordinary poets.

Tune in for an adventure with poets of the highest caliber. - the show debutes 7/24 and is featured for a week.

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Rick Spisak Producer and "Poet of the three Rivers"