Russia continues its bombardment of Ukraine as NATO threatens to provide long range weapons to Kyiv.. Lebanon and Israel make a gas deal.. but is the west the true beneficiary… and family values in Louisiana.. Katie Darlings ad featured pregnancy, climate change and abortion

Putin’s bridge is bombed.. is it an escalation of the Ukraine war… Is there a fail safe to prevent nuclear war.. a cop speaks out for legalizing pot.. the 14th amendment defended.. and guns and New York.

A nuclear watchdog visits a Russian held nuclear power plant in Ukraine.. Disappointment with Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production… Biden pardons thousands of people charged with marijuana possession.. but is it enough… and a bloody afternoon in Tompkins Square Park

Two rivals… Biden and DeSantis meet in Fort Myers, Florida to announce hurricane relief… Trump calls for death to drug dealers.. is the former president a fascist.. the oil cap and the war and the Herschel Walker abortion controversy.

A special on the escalating war in Ukraine.. the potential for nuclear war and the response of peace makers.. an award for a life time of service goes to a former Chief Editor of the Nation.. and the WBAI news… once produced by this reporter get a nod.

Lula wins round one.. nevertheless, a surprise showing by Bolsanaro sends Brazil’s election into overtime.. Ukraine and Russia.. the fear of nuclear war intensifies.. and an insurgent socialist wants to lead the United Auto Workers.

Hurricane Ian.. exits Florida.. its bringing torrential rains to South Carolina… A sailor is acquitted of charges he torched a Navy Ship… Putin welcomes the Donbass.. How close is the world to nuclear war.. The pipeline whodunit.. Kissinger on Russia and Corey Booker spars with Tom Cotton over fentanyl

Were two gas pipelines connecting Russia to Germany sabotaged.. and whodunit… Ian slams into Florida.. with mega rains and flash flooding… Biden forgets a dead Congressperson.. what’s “on top of his mind..” Mayor Adams explains a move at Rikers’.. and pot dealers of color demand the state enforce the law

Hurricane Ian threatens Florida with massive rain and storm surge as millions prepare to evacuate… The Oath Keepers sedition trial begins… a tent city for unhoused migrants at Orchard beach and a nasty campaign ad in New York… memories of Willie Horton.

Venezuela and Colombia open their common border for the first time in years… Hurricane Ian targets Tampa Bay.. a success for planetary defense,,, An Apple whistleblower speaks… and Tucker Carlson says goodbye to a Hells Angel