The Ruthless Truth

Ruth and Anoosh join us this week to discuss the meaning behind May Day as an important date for workers rights and the inhumane deportation case of Heydi Sanchez Tejeda.

Ira and Alan join us this week to discuss the ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by the Trump Administration. We talk about DEI's history, how it relates to Affirmative Action, and the effects of its complete eradication.

Finally, we close with a few speeches and interviews from Black revolutionaries to celebrate the past Black History Month: Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, and Fred Hampton.

This week, we decided to air an episode of The Socialist Program. Ruth introduces us to a conversation between Brian Becker and professor Richard Wolff where they discuss the decline in the economy, the increase in the cost of basic goods, the major downward shift in the European economies, and the impact of Trump's tarriffs on U.S. workers.

Ira introduces us to the full audio from Say Their Names event on Feb 22 in Sarasota. We hear speeches from local activists and mothers of victims of police brutality. The speakers include Ruth Beltran, Ira, Tracey Washington, Franki, Lisa Keys, Natasha Clemons, Deanna Joseph, Mona Hardin, Karen Wells, Selwyn Jones, and more.

Ali introduces a few speeches from local organizers during a February 9 demonstration against Trump's anti-immigrant agenda in Sarasota, FL.

Ruth, Ira, and Firas sit down with Junior Salazar, a local activist, to discuss the recent threats on our immigrant communities and what we can do to fight back.

Upcoming Events:

Immigration Rights March @ Five Points Park Sunday February 9 from 12pm - 4pm

Ruth sits down with Deanna Joseph of the Andrew Joseph Foundation to discuss the story of her son, Andrew Joseph.

You can find more information about the Andrew Joseph Foundation at https://andrewjosephfoundation.com

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday 2/4: Organizing for Justice: Learn From Families and Survivors of Police Crimes C Blythe Andrews Library 2607 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, 33610

Thursday 2/6: Sound of Justice: Ending Qualified Immunity Through Music The Crowbar 1812 N 17th St Tampa, 33605

Friday 2/7: Through Their Eyes: A Candlelight Vigil Honoring Stolen Lives Covenant Catalytic Church 6212 N 47th St Tampa, FL 33610

Saturday 2/8: Masquerade Gala: Remove the Mask that Shields Immunity, Racism, and Prejudice Brandon Veterans #39; Post and Park Association, Inc. 115 W. Clay Ave. Brandon, FL 33510

Ruth introduces a few speeches from local organizers during our January 19 demonstration against Trump's right wing agenda in St. Petersburg, FL.

Ira joins Ruth again this week to cover the devastationin California due to the wildfires, as well as a bill recently passed by the House of Representatives that would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

Join us this Sunday, January 19 at 2pm in Williams Park in St Pete for a demonstration against Trump's right wing agenda!

Ira joins Ruth this week to discuss the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. We start the episode hearing from Mike Prysner, and then our hosts dive into what makes military service the number one predictor of becoming a mass casualty offender.