Sojourner Truth Radio

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The worlds oldest Western-style democracy, the British Parliament, has been shut down for five weeks by conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This, in a move that he hopes will allow Britain to leave the European Union without a deal. This is opposed not only by opposition members of the Labour Party, but also by ministers and members of Parliament from his own party. What is going on? Whats at stake? What are the wider implications? Our guest is London-based Sam Weinstein, a former labor union official and member of U.K.-based movement Momentum is our guest.

We return to our Africa Watch series. The long-time President Robert Mugabe has died; anti-immigrant violence in South Africa against immigrants from other parts of Africa; women in South Africa are protesting an epidemic of violence against them, including femicide; the 28th World Economic Forum on Africa took place in Cape Town, South Africa from Sept. 4-6; and climate change has it impacts the continent. Our guest is Coumba Toure, coordinator for Africans Rising. She is based in Senegal, but is now on the ground in South Africa.

We continue our coverage of the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas and how island nations in the region are responding to the devastation of the hurricane as well as the threat to the Caribbean islands by climate change. Our guest is David Commissiong, who coordinated a media-thon this past Sunday in Barbados to assist victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. He is also the Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM, the organization of Caribbean governments.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The worlds oldest Western-style democracy, the British Parliament, has been shut down for five weeks by conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This, in a move that he hopes will allow Britain to leave the European Union without a deal. This is opposed not only by opposition members of the Labour Party, but also by ministers and members of Parliament from his own party. What is going on? Whats at stake? What are the wider implications? Our guest is London-based Sam Weinstein, a former labor union official and member of U.K.-based movement Momentum is our guest.

We return to our Africa Watch series. The long-time President Robert Mugabe has died; anti-immigrant violence in South Africa against immigrants from other parts of Africa; women in South Africa are protesting an epidemic of violence against them, including femicide; the 28th World Economic Forum on Africa took place in Cape Town, South Africa from Sept. 4-6; and climate change has it impacts the continent. Our guest is Coumba Toure, coordinator for Africans Rising. She is based in Senegal, but is now on the ground in South Africa.

We continue our coverage of the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas and how island nations in the region are responding to the devastation of the hurricane as well as the threat to the Caribbean islands by climate change. Our guest is David Commissiong, who coordinated a media-thon this past Sunday in Barbados to assist victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. He is also the Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM, the organization of Caribbean governments.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The worlds oldest Western-style democracy, the British Parliament, has been shut down for five weeks by conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This, in a move that he hopes will allow Britain to leave the European Union without a deal. This is opposed not only by opposition members of the Labour Party, but also by ministers and members of Parliament from his own party. What is going on? Whats at stake? What are the wider implications? Our guest is London-based Sam Weinstein, a former labor union official and member of U.K.-based movement Momentum is our guest.

We return to our Africa Watch series. The long-time President Robert Mugabe has died; anti-immigrant violence in South Africa against immigrants from other parts of Africa; women in South Africa are protesting an epidemic of violence against them, including femicide; the 28th World Economic Forum on Africa took place in Cape Town, South Africa from Sept. 4-6; and climate change has it impacts the continent. Our guest is Coumba Toure, coordinator for Africans Rising. She is based in Senegal, but is now on the ground in South Africa.

We continue our coverage of the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas and how island nations in the region are responding to the devastation of the hurricane as well as the threat to the Caribbean islands by climate change. Our guest is David Commissiong, who coordinated a media-thon this past Sunday in Barbados to assist victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. He is also the Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM, the organization of Caribbean governments.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Our weekly roundtable is back with Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. Our panelists discuss the implications of the environmental crisis facing the world, an example of which is Hurricane Dorian, which has brought catastrophic destruction to Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama, part of the series of islands that make up the nation of Bahamas. Thousands remain missing, thus far the government has confirmed 30 deaths. Also, the Amazon, known as the lungs of the world, is burning.

Meanwhile, Trump has been spending his time defending his inaccurate report that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. Even the National Weather Service had to refute that. But more importantly, he has been erasing key environmental protections that have been in place for decades. The latest: his moves to remove emissions standards now in place in California and which are credited with cutting pollution across the state. He is also touting the economic benefits of the melting arctic shelf and glaciers, even proposing that he buy Greenland. One can only assume he is salivating about the oil and gas riches under the ice in the region. But there is a growing movement against the destruction of the environment, first led by Indigenous people worldwide and now picked up by young people who are challenging adults to do something now. The youth, mainly high school students, have called for a global climate strike from September 20-27. According to the UN report on the climate, the world will reach a tipping point in 11 years if something is not done now.

And the crisis in the UK on what to do about Brexit is bound to have repercussions not only in Europe, but across the world. Mike Pence met with conservative UK PM Boris Johnson, who recently replaced the unpopular Theresa May. Pence give Johnson a message from Trump supporting Johnson’s position on Brexit. Johnson has taken the radical move of getting permission from the Queen to shut down Parliament. He hopes that move will allow him through executive order to push through a no-deal Brexit, but not so fast says other members of Parliament and the protesters who have taken to the streets across the UK in opposition to Johnson’s moves.

Also, each panelist will discuss a key story of their selection.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Our weekly roundtable is back with Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. Our panelists discuss the implications of the environmental crisis facing the world, an example of which is Hurricane Dorian, which has brought catastrophic destruction to Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama, part of the series of islands that make up the nation of Bahamas. Thousands remain missing, thus far the government has confirmed 30 deaths. Also, the Amazon, known as the lungs of the world, is burning.

Meanwhile, Trump has been spending his time defending his inaccurate report that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. Even the National Weather Service had to refute that. But more importantly, he has been erasing key environmental protections that have been in place for decades. The latest: his moves to remove emissions standards now in place in California and which are credited with cutting pollution across the state. He is also touting the economic benefits of the melting arctic shelf and glaciers, even proposing that he buy Greenland. One can only assume he is salivating about the oil and gas riches under the ice in the region. But there is a growing movement against the destruction of the environment, first led by Indigenous people worldwide and now picked up by young people who are challenging adults to do something now. The youth, mainly high school students, have called for a global climate strike from September 20-27. According to the UN report on the climate, the world will reach a tipping point in 11 years if something is not done now.

And the crisis in the UK on what to do about Brexit is bound to have repercussions not only in Europe, but across the world. Mike Pence met with conservative UK PM Boris Johnson, who recently replaced the unpopular Theresa May. Pence give Johnson a message from Trump supporting Johnson’s position on Brexit. Johnson has taken the radical move of getting permission from the Queen to shut down Parliament. He hopes that move will allow him through executive order to push through a no-deal Brexit, but not so fast says other members of Parliament and the protesters who have taken to the streets across the UK in opposition to Johnson’s moves.

Also, each panelist will discuss a key story of their selection.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Our weekly roundtable is back with Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. Our panelists discuss the implications of the environmental crisis facing the world, an example of which is Hurricane Dorian, which has brought catastrophic destruction to Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama, part of the series of islands that make up the nation of Bahamas. Thousands remain missing, thus far the government has confirmed 30 deaths. Also, the Amazon, known as the lungs of the world, is burning.

Meanwhile, Trump has been spending his time defending his inaccurate report that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. Even the National Weather Service had to refute that. But more importantly, he has been erasing key environmental protections that have been in place for decades. The latest: his moves to remove emissions standards now in place in California and which are credited with cutting pollution across the state. He is also touting the economic benefits of the melting arctic shelf and glaciers, even proposing that he buy Greenland. One can only assume he is salivating about the oil and gas riches under the ice in the region. But there is a growing movement against the destruction of the environment, first led by Indigenous people worldwide and now picked up by young people who are challenging adults to do something now. The youth, mainly high school students, have called for a global climate strike from September 20-27. According to the UN report on the climate, the world will reach a tipping point in 11 years if something is not done now.

And the crisis in the UK on what to do about Brexit is bound to have repercussions not only in Europe, but across the world. Mike Pence met with conservative UK PM Boris Johnson, who recently replaced the unpopular Theresa May. Pence give Johnson a message from Trump supporting Johnson’s position on Brexit. Johnson has taken the radical move of getting permission from the Queen to shut down Parliament. He hopes that move will allow him through executive order to push through a no-deal Brexit, but not so fast says other members of Parliament and the protesters who have taken to the streets across the UK in opposition to Johnson’s moves.

Also, each panelist will discuss a key story of their selection.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Our weekly roundtable is back with Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. Our panelists discuss the implications of the environmental crisis facing the world, an example of which is Hurricane Dorian, which has brought catastrophic destruction to Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama, part of the series of islands that make up the nation of Bahamas. Thousands remain missing, thus far the government has confirmed 30 deaths. Also, the Amazon, known as the lungs of the world, is burning.

Meanwhile, Trump has been spending his time defending his inaccurate report that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. Even the National Weather Service had to refute that. But more importantly, he has been erasing key environmental protections that have been in place for decades. The latest: his moves to remove emissions standards now in place in California and which are credited with cutting pollution across the state. He is also touting the economic benefits of the melting arctic shelf and glaciers, even proposing that he buy Greenland. One can only assume he is salivating about the oil and gas riches under the ice in the region. But there is a growing movement against the destruction of the environment, first led by Indigenous people worldwide and now picked up by young people who are challenging adults to do something now. The youth, mainly high school students, have called for a global climate strike from September 20-27. According to the UN report on the climate, the world will reach a tipping point in 11 years if something is not done now.

And the crisis in the UK on what to do about Brexit is bound to have repercussions not only in Europe, but across the world. Mike Pence met with conservative UK PM Boris Johnson, who recently replaced the unpopular Theresa May. Pence give Johnson a message from Trump supporting Johnson’s position on Brexit. Johnson has taken the radical move of getting permission from the Queen to shut down Parliament. He hopes that move will allow him through executive order to push through a no-deal Brexit, but not so fast says other members of Parliament and the protesters who have taken to the streets across the UK in opposition to Johnson’s moves.

Also, each panelist will discuss a key story of their selection.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Our weekly roundtable is back with Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. Our panelists discuss the implications of the environmental crisis facing the world, an example of which is Hurricane Dorian, which has brought catastrophic destruction to Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama, part of the series of islands that make up the nation of Bahamas. Thousands remain missing, thus far the government has confirmed 30 deaths. Also, the Amazon, known as the lungs of the world, is burning.

Meanwhile, Trump has been spending his time defending his inaccurate report that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. Even the National Weather Service had to refute that. But more importantly, he has been erasing key environmental protections that have been in place for decades. The latest: his moves to remove emissions standards now in place in California and which are credited with cutting pollution across the state. He is also touting the economic benefits of the melting arctic shelf and glaciers, even proposing that he buy Greenland. One can only assume he is salivating about the oil and gas riches under the ice in the region. But there is a growing movement against the destruction of the environment, first led by Indigenous people worldwide and now picked up by young people who are challenging adults to do something now. The youth, mainly high school students, have called for a global climate strike from September 20-27. According to the UN report on the climate, the world will reach a tipping point in 11 years if something is not done now.

And the crisis in the UK on what to do about Brexit is bound to have repercussions not only in Europe, but across the world. Mike Pence met with conservative UK PM Boris Johnson, who recently replaced the unpopular Theresa May. Pence give Johnson a message from Trump supporting Johnson’s position on Brexit. Johnson has taken the radical move of getting permission from the Queen to shut down Parliament. He hopes that move will allow him through executive order to push through a no-deal Brexit, but not so fast says other members of Parliament and the protesters who have taken to the streets across the UK in opposition to Johnson’s moves.

Also, each panelist will discuss a key story of their selection.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Our weekly roundtable is back with Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. Our panelists discuss the implications of the environmental crisis facing the world, an example of which is Hurricane Dorian, which has brought catastrophic destruction to Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama, part of the series of islands that make up the nation of Bahamas. Thousands remain missing, thus far the government has confirmed 30 deaths. Also, the Amazon, known as the lungs of the world, is burning.

Meanwhile, Trump has been spending his time defending his inaccurate report that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. Even the National Weather Service had to refute that. But more importantly, he has been erasing key environmental protections that have been in place for decades. The latest: his moves to remove emissions standards now in place in California and which are credited with cutting pollution across the state. He is also touting the economic benefits of the melting arctic shelf and glaciers, even proposing that he buy Greenland. One can only assume he is salivating about the oil and gas riches under the ice in the region. But there is a growing movement against the destruction of the environment, first led by Indigenous people worldwide and now picked up by young people who are challenging adults to do something now. The youth, mainly high school students, have called for a global climate strike from September 20-27. According to the UN report on the climate, the world will reach a tipping point in 11 years if something is not done now.

And the crisis in the UK on what to do about Brexit is bound to have repercussions not only in Europe, but across the world. Mike Pence met with conservative UK PM Boris Johnson, who recently replaced the unpopular Theresa May. Pence give Johnson a message from Trump supporting Johnson’s position on Brexit. Johnson has taken the radical move of getting permission from the Queen to shut down Parliament. He hopes that move will allow him through executive order to push through a no-deal Brexit, but not so fast says other members of Parliament and the protesters who have taken to the streets across the UK in opposition to Johnson’s moves.

Also, each panelist will discuss a key story of their selection.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Hurricane Dorian is now lashing South Carolina, where there is concern about storm surge and flooding. This, after leaving the Bahamas devastated. In particular, the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. The hurricane stayed over Grand Bahama for more than 41 hours, which is historic. It has caused massive devastation. According to the Bahamian government, at least 20 people thus far have been killed, but that number is expected to rise. Also, there is a list of over 550,000 people who are unaccounted for. We speak with Jeremy Collymore, the Special Advisor on Resilience Planning and Disaster Risk Management to the Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. He was the former Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). CDEMA is now mobilizing to respond to the crisis. We also speak with Dr. ChenziRa Davis Kahina, a Caribbean-based educator, cultural heritage artist and administrator, naturopathic therapist, ordained ministerial priestess, community developer and visionary.

Also, the UK is in turmoil as conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson, backed by Donald Trump, faces defeat after defeat in Parliament as he tries to push forward on a no-deal Brexit. Our guest is Sam Weinstein, based in London, England. He is active with the Camden branch of Momentum, a regional grassroots network arising out of the movement following the Jeremy Corbyn for Labour Leader campaign. Weinstein was previously based in the United States, where he was an official with the Utility Workers Union of America.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Watch. Why is it that some environmentalists are against a move by the California Tropical Forest Standard? What's the problem? Our guest is Gary Hughes, who has worked for decades on forest, climate and energy issues, and is currently the California Policy Monitor with Biofuelwatch. Hughes will be in Santiago, Chile later this year for events surrounding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.