The Ruthless Truth

Join us for a special episode this week, as hosts Caleb and Audrey delve into the Paris Peace treaty and the ongoing genocide in Gaza, using clips from Breakthrough News.

The Paris proposal faces challenges and apprehensions from both sides. We explore the domestic and international pressures influencing Israel's war cabinet's deliberations. Additionally, we analyze the political ramifications for the Biden administration, amidst growing criticism of its staunch support for Israel and the potential electoral consequences.

Free free Palestine!

In this episode, we delve into the disease and starvation rampant in Gaza due to the bombing of the region's life-sustaining infrastructure. We also dissect the narrative of Iranian proxies frequently portrayed in corporate media, separating truth from misinformation.

In this episode, Ruth brings the sounds of nationwide protests to your ears, covering the spirit of resistance from Texas to Tampa. Despite the state's violent attempts to silence these voices, the people remain undeterred. We also cover the tenacious resistance of the Yemeni people, challenging the narrative spun by the American state. This episode is an invitation to join the struggle, to seek the truth, and to stand on the right side of history.

The people have once again shown that they reject the US-Israeli invasion of Gaza! Massive crowds turned out in Washington D.C. for a march demanding justice for Palestine. Millions of others held similar actions elsewhere, including in South Africa, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Australia, Finland, as well as other cities across the United States. During the action in D.C., Florida AIM and FIA Board Chairman Robert Rosa was brutally attacked by police officers and arrested. Here in the Tampa Bay, more news has come to light in the Breonte Johnson-Davis case, which further exposes the Palmetto Police Department's cruel negligence. Tune in for an eye-opening account of the D.C. march, and for the shocking details of the Breonte Johnson-Davis case, as well as a report in Breakthrough News: 'We Read South Africa's ICJ Report Accusing Israel of Genocide. Here's What It Says'.

Join Ruth in a deeply moving conversation with Tracey Washington, a resilient mother who shares how the Palmetto Police Department brutally murdered her son Breonte' Johnson-Davis Sr.

Breonte', a devoted father, co-founder of a family business, and a young man grappling with addiction, became a victim of police brutality on November 1st, 2023. During a mental health crisis, Breonte's life was cut short as violence replaced the medical intervention he desperately needed.

Tracey's heartfelt account reveals not just a story of loss but a stark indictment of a system lacking empathy and protocols for addressing mental health challenges. Advocating for the spread of life-saving reforms like the St. Petersburg CALL Program, Tracey's words emphasize the need for a truly radical transformation of our policing and healthcare systems.

JUSTICE FOR BREONTE ‼️

This episode is dedicated to the true heroes of 2023: The Palestinian People

Last Saturday we saw a historic display of resistance from the Palestinian people. We saw Gazans break out of their open air prison and strike a blow against their oppressors. To discuss this, give context, and speak about the role of progressives and socialists here in the US, we have Ali Abdel-Qader from the Party for Socialism and Liberation to talk us through this and speak on a solidarity rally that was held in Tampa.

UPS drivers and warehouse workers are prepared to go on strike at the end of this month if UPS does not accept their demands in their contract negotiation. This nationwide strike would be historic as UPS transports about 4% of US GDP daily and pulls in $300M every month. We are very excited to be joined by local UPS driver and Teamsters steward Anthony Cantu to discuss why the Teamsters are prepared to strike, and what it would mean for the working class as a whole!

(Originally aired June 22 2023)

Starbucks workers at the Honore and University location in Sarasota have announced their intention to have a union vote early next month! We interviewed two partners at the location who have been playing leading roles in the unionization effort. They spoke on the issues that the workers there have been facing, the retaliation that they've been facing from Starbucks, and how they feel connected to the broader labor movement and its resurgence!

Thanks to Sydney Jamison and Jack Brandel for coming on.

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed 6 right-wing members to the New College Board of Trustees, paving the way to majority control of the board. Among the appointees is reactionary homophobe and racist Chris Rufo, who is well known for leading the attack on "CRT" and will attack any program at NCF that sheds light on the injustices of the US and the patriarchal, racist, imperial, and capitalist system he upholds. The new boards plans on shuttering any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related programs, deeming them unnecessary and instead promoting values like "colorblindness", ignoring systemic injustices with the intent of excluding minorities from the student body and staff. He also announced plans to redesign the core curriculum and will certainly strip it of its progressive elements.

We're happy to be joined by student activists Sam Sharf and Lex Daly, who have been crucial in organizing students against the new board and their dangerous agenda. The students are planning a protest at the first Board of Trustees meeting on the 31st of January.

Only through organized resistance can the students and staff resist this fascist takeover and coup attempt against their school! Only through organized resistance can we resist the war on public education waged by the right wing here in Florida and across the nation!

This episode originally aired on January 18th, 2021.