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Laura Carlsen On Politics South of the Border by Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We take a look at South of the Border, what has shifted in Mexico since the election of center-left President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO; the impact of the Trump of South of the Border, Jair Bolsonaro; the ongoing U.S. backed attempts at regime change in Venezuela, while the Trump administration has the broader goal of discrediting socialism, useful for him in the 2020 elections as a tactic against Bernie Sanders and what some fear others hope for a swing to the left by Democrats. Our guest is Mexico-based journalist Laura Carlsen.

An analysis of where politics are " left, center and right " in the U.S. and in Europe. From the rise of democratic socialists such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to the Labour Party in the U.K. being the largest left party in Europe; to the upcoming E.U. elections and the shift to the right in Europe. And, of course, fallout from the Mueller report, including disappointment from those who still believe in the system. We speak to Alan Minsky, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats and a senior producer at KPFK.

For our weekly Earth Watch, the growing environmental movement in Europe and the U.S. and now a German-based movement with success in disrupting mining activity is sharing strategy and tactics with the U.S. movement. Our guest is Dorothee Haeussermann, a Germany-based climate activist.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We take a look at South of the Border, what has shifted in Mexico since the election of center-left President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO; the impact of the Trump of South of the Border, Jair Bolsonaro; the ongoing U.S. backed attempts at regime change in Venezuela, while the Trump administration has the broader goal of discrediting socialism, useful for him in the 2020 elections as a tactic against Bernie Sanders and what some fear others hope for a swing to the left by Democrats. Our guest is Mexico-based journalist Laura Carlsen.

An analysis of where politics are " left, center and right " in the U.S. and in Europe. From the rise of democratic socialists such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to the Labour Party in the U.K. being the largest left party in Europe; to the upcoming E.U. elections and the shift to the right in Europe. And, of course, fallout from the Mueller report, including disappointment from those who still believe in the system. We speak to Alan Minsky, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats and a senior producer at KPFK.

For our weekly Earth Watch, the growing environmental movement in Europe and the U.S. and now a German-based movement with success in disrupting mining activity is sharing strategy and tactics with the U.S. movement. Our guest is Dorothee Haeussermann, a Germany-based climate activist.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We take a look at South of the Border, what has shifted in Mexico since the election of center-left President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO; the impact of the Trump of South of the Border, Jair Bolsonaro; the ongoing U.S. backed attempts at regime change in Venezuela, while the Trump administration has the broader goal of discrediting socialism, useful for him in the 2020 elections as a tactic against Bernie Sanders and what some fear others hope for a swing to the left by Democrats. Our guest is Mexico-based journalist Laura Carlsen.

An analysis of where politics are " left, center and right " in the U.S. and in Europe. From the rise of democratic socialists such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to the Labour Party in the U.K. being the largest left party in Europe; to the upcoming E.U. elections and the shift to the right in Europe. And, of course, fallout from the Mueller report, including disappointment from those who still believe in the system. We speak to Alan Minsky, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats and a senior producer at KPFK.

For our weekly Earth Watch, the growing environmental movement in Europe and the U.S. and now a German-based movement with success in disrupting mining activity is sharing strategy and tactics with the U.S. movement. Our guest is Dorothee Haeussermann, a Germany-based climate activist.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) just wrapped up its annual conference. Speakers included Mike Pence, Elliott Abrams, Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left early due to a crisis of rocket fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory of Gaza, but he addressed the conference via Skype. In his address, he joined Republicans in criticizing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that criticism of Israel is anti-semitic. Netanyahu is up for re-election (it's a very contentious election) and Donald Trump gave him a boost earlier this month when he announced that the United States will recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, a move that is illegal according to international law. Phyllis Bennis, an expert on the region, joins us.

An update on Grechario Mack. A 30-year-old Black man killed by police in a popular mall within Los Angeles' Black community. This, amid a spate of killings of Black men across the nation by police. There's little, if any, accountability. For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Paula Minor is our guest. She is active with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

And the Poor People's Campaign, a national call for moral revival, is kicking off a nationwide national emergency truth and poverty tour. Our guests are Pastor Eddie Anderson and Kait Ziegler.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) just wrapped up its annual conference. Speakers included Mike Pence, Elliott Abrams, Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left early due to a crisis of rocket fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory of Gaza, but he addressed the conference via Skype. In his address, he joined Republicans in criticizing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that criticism of Israel is anti-semitic. Netanyahu is up for re-election (it's a very contentious election) and Donald Trump gave him a boost earlier this month when he announced that the United States will recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, a move that is illegal according to international law. Phyllis Bennis, an expert on the region, joins us.

An update on Grechario Mack. A 30-year-old Black man killed by police in a popular mall within Los Angeles' Black community. This, amid a spate of killings of Black men across the nation by police. There's little, if any, accountability. For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Paula Minor is our guest. She is active with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

And the Poor People's Campaign, a national call for moral revival, is kicking off a nationwide national emergency truth and poverty tour. Our guests are Pastor Eddie Anderson and Kait Ziegler.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) just wrapped up its annual conference. Speakers included Mike Pence, Elliott Abrams, Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left early due to a crisis of rocket fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory of Gaza, but he addressed the conference via Skype. In his address, he joined Republicans in criticizing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that criticism of Israel is anti-semitic. Netanyahu is up for re-election (it's a very contentious election) and Donald Trump gave him a boost earlier this month when he announced that the United States will recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, a move that is illegal according to international law. Phyllis Bennis, an expert on the region, joins us.

An update on Grechario Mack. A 30-year-old Black man killed by police in a popular mall within Los Angeles' Black community. This, amid a spate of killings of Black men across the nation by police. There's little, if any, accountability. For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Paula Minor is our guest. She is active with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

And the Poor People's Campaign, a national call for moral revival, is kicking off a nationwide national emergency truth and poverty tour. Our guests are Pastor Eddie Anderson and Kait Ziegler.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) just wrapped up its annual conference. Speakers included Mike Pence, Elliott Abrams, Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left early due to a crisis of rocket fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory of Gaza, but he addressed the conference via Skype. In his address, he joined Republicans in criticizing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that criticism of Israel is anti-semitic. Netanyahu is up for re-election (it's a very contentious election) and Donald Trump gave him a boost earlier this month when he announced that the United States will recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, a move that is illegal according to international law. Phyllis Bennis, an expert on the region, joins us.

An update on Grechario Mack. A 30-year-old Black man killed by police in a popular mall within Los Angeles' Black community. This, amid a spate of killings of Black men across the nation by police. There's little, if any, accountability. For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Paula Minor is our guest. She is active with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

And the Poor People's Campaign, a national call for moral revival, is kicking off a nationwide national emergency truth and poverty tour. Our guests are Pastor Eddie Anderson and Kait Ziegler.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) just wrapped up its annual conference. Speakers included Mike Pence, Elliott Abrams, Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left early due to a crisis of rocket fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory of Gaza, but he addressed the conference via Skype. In his address, he joined Republicans in criticizing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that criticism of Israel is anti-semitic. Netanyahu is up for re-election (it's a very contentious election) and Donald Trump gave him a boost earlier this month when he announced that the United States will recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, a move that is illegal according to international law. Phyllis Bennis, an expert on the region, joins us.

An update on Grechario Mack. A 30-year-old Black man killed by police in a popular mall within Los Angeles' Black community. This, amid a spate of killings of Black men across the nation by police. There's little, if any, accountability. For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Paula Minor is our guest. She is active with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

And the Poor People's Campaign, a national call for moral revival, is kicking off a nationwide national emergency truth and poverty tour. Our guests are Pastor Eddie Anderson and Kait Ziegler.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) just wrapped up its annual conference. Speakers included Mike Pence, Elliott Abrams, Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left early due to a crisis of rocket fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory of Gaza, but he addressed the conference via Skype. In his address, he joined Republicans in criticizing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that criticism of Israel is anti-semitic. Netanyahu is up for re-election (it's a very contentious election) and Donald Trump gave him a boost earlier this month when he announced that the United States will recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, a move that is illegal according to international law. Phyllis Bennis, an expert on the region, joins us.

An update on Grechario Mack. A 30-year-old Black man killed by police in a popular mall within Los Angeles' Black community. This, amid a spate of killings of Black men across the nation by police. There's little, if any, accountability. For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Paula Minor is our guest. She is active with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

And the Poor People's Campaign, a national call for moral revival, is kicking off a nationwide national emergency truth and poverty tour. Our guests are Pastor Eddie Anderson and Kait Ziegler.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute.