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Another night of protests follow the police shooting by a white female officer of Daunte Wright, a young Black father in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. This, as the prosecution wraps up its case against Derek Chauvin, the white police officer who killed George Floyd. Our guest is Minneapolis-based D.A. Bullock, an award-winning filmmaker and social practice artist in the field of story-based community organizing. D.A. Bullock is also involved with Reclaim the Block, a coalition to demand that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives.

An update on the rising tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. is in talks with Iran. Meanwhile, a nuclear facility in Iran was attacked and Iran claims it was an Israeli attack. It remains to be seen how this impacts the U.S.-Iran talks. We speak with Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict."

Amazon claims a victory as the vote to unionize one of its plants went down in defeat. But supporters of the union say "not so fast," adding that they intent to continue organizing. Our guest is Mike Elk, the senior labor reporter for PaydayReport.com. His latest piece is "Anti-Union Amazon Workers Explain How Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings Turned Them Against the RWDSU [Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union]."

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Another night of protests follow the police shooting by a white female officer of Daunte Wright, a young Black father in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. This, as the prosecution wraps up its case against Derek Chauvin, the white police officer who killed George Floyd. Our guest is Minneapolis-based D.A. Bullock, an award-winning filmmaker and social practice artist in the field of story-based community organizing. D.A. Bullock is also involved with Reclaim the Block, a coalition to demand that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives.

An update on the rising tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. is in talks with Iran. Meanwhile, a nuclear facility in Iran was attacked and Iran claims it was an Israeli attack. It remains to be seen how this impacts the U.S.-Iran talks. We speak with Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict."

Amazon claims a victory as the vote to unionize one of its plants went down in defeat. But supporters of the union say "not so fast," adding that they intent to continue organizing. Our guest is Mike Elk, the senior labor reporter for PaydayReport.com. His latest piece is "Anti-Union Amazon Workers Explain How Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings Turned Them Against the RWDSU [Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union]."

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Another night of protests follow the police shooting by a white female officer of Daunte Wright, a young Black father in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. This, as the prosecution wraps up its case against Derek Chauvin, the white police officer who killed George Floyd. Our guest is Minneapolis-based D.A. Bullock, an award-winning filmmaker and social practice artist in the field of story-based community organizing. D.A. Bullock is also involved with Reclaim the Block, a coalition to demand that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives.

An update on the rising tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. is in talks with Iran. Meanwhile, a nuclear facility in Iran was attacked and Iran claims it was an Israeli attack. It remains to be seen how this impacts the U.S.-Iran talks. We speak with Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict."

Amazon claims a victory as the vote to unionize one of its plants went down in defeat. But supporters of the union say "not so fast," adding that they intent to continue organizing. Our guest is Mike Elk, the senior labor reporter for PaydayReport.com. His latest piece is "Anti-Union Amazon Workers Explain How Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings Turned Them Against the RWDSU [Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union]."

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Another night of protests follow the police shooting by a white female officer of Daunte Wright, a young Black father in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. This, as the prosecution wraps up its case against Derek Chauvin, the white police officer who killed George Floyd. Our guest is Minneapolis-based D.A. Bullock, an award-winning filmmaker and social practice artist in the field of story-based community organizing. D.A. Bullock is also involved with Reclaim the Block, a coalition to demand that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives.

An update on the rising tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. is in talks with Iran. Meanwhile, a nuclear facility in Iran was attacked and Iran claims it was an Israeli attack. It remains to be seen how this impacts the U.S.-Iran talks. We speak with Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict."

Amazon claims a victory as the vote to unionize one of its plants went down in defeat. But supporters of the union say "not so fast," adding that they intent to continue organizing. Our guest is Mike Elk, the senior labor reporter for PaydayReport.com. His latest piece is "Anti-Union Amazon Workers Explain How Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings Turned Them Against the RWDSU [Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union]."

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Another night of protests follow the police shooting by a white female officer of Daunte Wright, a young Black father in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. This, as the prosecution wraps up its case against Derek Chauvin, the white police officer who killed George Floyd. Our guest is Minneapolis-based D.A. Bullock, an award-winning filmmaker and social practice artist in the field of story-based community organizing. D.A. Bullock is also involved with Reclaim the Block, a coalition to demand that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives.

An update on the rising tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. is in talks with Iran. Meanwhile, a nuclear facility in Iran was attacked and Iran claims it was an Israeli attack. It remains to be seen how this impacts the U.S.-Iran talks. We speak with Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict."

Amazon claims a victory as the vote to unionize one of its plants went down in defeat. But supporters of the union say "not so fast," adding that they intent to continue organizing. Our guest is Mike Elk, the senior labor reporter for PaydayReport.com. His latest piece is "Anti-Union Amazon Workers Explain How Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings Turned Them Against the RWDSU [Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union]."

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Another night of protests follow the police shooting by a white female officer of Daunte Wright, a young Black father in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. This, as the prosecution wraps up its case against Derek Chauvin, the white police officer who killed George Floyd. Our guest is Minneapolis-based D.A. Bullock, an award-winning filmmaker and social practice artist in the field of story-based community organizing. D.A. Bullock is also involved with Reclaim the Block, a coalition to demand that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives.

An update on the rising tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. is in talks with Iran. Meanwhile, a nuclear facility in Iran was attacked and Iran claims it was an Israeli attack. It remains to be seen how this impacts the U.S.-Iran talks. We speak with Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict."

Amazon claims a victory as the vote to unionize one of its plants went down in defeat. But supporters of the union say "not so fast," adding that they intent to continue organizing. Our guest is Mike Elk, the senior labor reporter for PaydayReport.com. His latest piece is "Anti-Union Amazon Workers Explain How Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings Turned Them Against the RWDSU [Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union]."

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

Amidst 18 people killed in mass shootings in the United States in just the past month, President Joe Biden takes on the pro-gun lobby, announcing new but limited measures on gun control and has named David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Will this move widen the urban-rural divide when it comes to the right to own guns? What populations have stepped up their gun purchases?

A medical doctor who is an expert on breathing shredded the defense of Derek Chauvin, who is on trial for the murder of George Floyd. In graphic testimony, Dr. Martin Tobin made it clear that Floyd did not die of a drug overdose, which Chauvin's lawyers are claiming. Instead, Dr. Tobin said, he died from a lack of oxygen, caused from Chauvin's actions in restraining Floyd.

Thus far, the vote to unionize Amazon workers seems to be going in the direction against unionization. Will this hold amidst votes being challenged? What are the wider implications?

The International Criminal Court has ruled that Israeli actions against Palestinian protesters in Gaza can be investigated. Also, they said, there were crimes on both sides. Benjamin Netanyahu has said they will not recognize the International Criminal Court ruling. This, as Biden reinstates aid to Palestinians that was cut by Donald Trump, but is standing with Netanyahu on the position against the Court. Also, tension grows between Russia and the United States over the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's border.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

Amidst 18 people killed in mass shootings in the United States in just the past month, President Joe Biden takes on the pro-gun lobby, announcing new but limited measures on gun control and has named David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Will this move widen the urban-rural divide when it comes to the right to own guns? What populations have stepped up their gun purchases?

A medical doctor who is an expert on breathing shredded the defense of Derek Chauvin, who is on trial for the murder of George Floyd. In graphic testimony, Dr. Martin Tobin made it clear that Floyd did not die of a drug overdose, which Chauvin's lawyers are claiming. Instead, Dr. Tobin said, he died from a lack of oxygen, caused from Chauvin's actions in restraining Floyd.

Thus far, the vote to unionize Amazon workers seems to be going in the direction against unionization. Will this hold amidst votes being challenged? What are the wider implications?

The International Criminal Court has ruled that Israeli actions against Palestinian protesters in Gaza can be investigated. Also, they said, there were crimes on both sides. Benjamin Netanyahu has said they will not recognize the International Criminal Court ruling. This, as Biden reinstates aid to Palestinians that was cut by Donald Trump, but is standing with Netanyahu on the position against the Court. Also, tension grows between Russia and the United States over the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's border.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

Amidst 18 people killed in mass shootings in the United States in just the past month, President Joe Biden takes on the pro-gun lobby, announcing new but limited measures on gun control and has named David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Will this move widen the urban-rural divide when it comes to the right to own guns? What populations have stepped up their gun purchases?

A medical doctor who is an expert on breathing shredded the defense of Derek Chauvin, who is on trial for the murder of George Floyd. In graphic testimony, Dr. Martin Tobin made it clear that Floyd did not die of a drug overdose, which Chauvin's lawyers are claiming. Instead, Dr. Tobin said, he died from a lack of oxygen, caused from Chauvin's actions in restraining Floyd.

Thus far, the vote to unionize Amazon workers seems to be going in the direction against unionization. Will this hold amidst votes being challenged? What are the wider implications?

The International Criminal Court has ruled that Israeli actions against Palestinian protesters in Gaza can be investigated. Also, they said, there were crimes on both sides. Benjamin Netanyahu has said they will not recognize the International Criminal Court ruling. This, as Biden reinstates aid to Palestinians that was cut by Donald Trump, but is standing with Netanyahu on the position against the Court. Also, tension grows between Russia and the United States over the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's border.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

Amidst 18 people killed in mass shootings in the United States in just the past month, President Joe Biden takes on the pro-gun lobby, announcing new but limited measures on gun control and has named David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Will this move widen the urban-rural divide when it comes to the right to own guns? What populations have stepped up their gun purchases?

A medical doctor who is an expert on breathing shredded the defense of Derek Chauvin, who is on trial for the murder of George Floyd. In graphic testimony, Dr. Martin Tobin made it clear that Floyd did not die of a drug overdose, which Chauvin's lawyers are claiming. Instead, Dr. Tobin said, he died from a lack of oxygen, caused from Chauvin's actions in restraining Floyd.

Thus far, the vote to unionize Amazon workers seems to be going in the direction against unionization. Will this hold amidst votes being challenged? What are the wider implications?

The International Criminal Court has ruled that Israeli actions against Palestinian protesters in Gaza can be investigated. Also, they said, there were crimes on both sides. Benjamin Netanyahu has said they will not recognize the International Criminal Court ruling. This, as Biden reinstates aid to Palestinians that was cut by Donald Trump, but is standing with Netanyahu on the position against the Court. Also, tension grows between Russia and the United States over the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's border.