The Media and the Epstein Class w/ Media Watchdog Nolan Higdon
The Epstein Files is one of the biggest stories in the world... and it isn't. In our latest, we dive into the media coverage of the Epstein Files with professor…
Trump’s Aggression Against Iran Continues, w/ Professor Eskandar Sadeghi
Donald Trump's long-time aggression against Iran--abrogating the nuclear treaty, assassination officials, ramping up sanctions, and last June's prolonged attacks--is ramping up. Listen in: So, Bob talked to our good friend…
The Coroner’s Silence: How the State Uses Death Records to Hide Police Violence w/ Prof Terence Keel
Each year, police officers kill over 1,000 people they’ve sworn to protect and serve. While some cases, like George Floyd’s and Sandra Bland’s, capture national attention, most victims remain nameless,…
Born Sick in the USA: How Inequality is Killing Us w/ Dr. Stephen Bezruchka
In our latest, we talk with return guest Dr. Stephen Bezruchka about how structural inequality and economic policies that favor the ultra rich are causing a health crisis in America.…
“Keep Hope Alive!”… The Legacy and Meaning of Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away today at the age of 84. A civil rights giant and candidate in the 1984 and 1988 presidential elections, he had a vision that kept…
“Don’t Believe Your Own Eyes”… State of the Free Press w/ Project Censorship’s Mickey Huff
In our latest, we talk again with the great Mickey Huff, director of Project Censored ( @ProjectCensored ) and professor of journalism at Ithaca College. We talk about Project Censored on its…
Presidents Day Encore: How Neoliberals Paved the Way for MAGA
Bob and Scott celebrate President's Day with our encore episode from 2025. Listen in: In this episode, they discuss the recent history of the presidency and look at how neoliberals…
How Labor and Communities are Fighting ICE in the Twin Cities w/ Journalist Amie Stager
ICE's surge into Minneapolis-St. Paul continues. After the ICE murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, labor and community groups mobilized against the federal intervention. Listen in: In our latest,…
Legendary Film Director John Sayles on Labor, the Border and Empire in Novels and Film
In our latest, we talk with legendary filmmaker, screenwriter, actor and novelist John Sayles. We start with a discussion about his new novel "Crucible." But, also talk about labor, class…
The Rich History of General Strikes in America w/ Organizer and Writer Fred Glass
On January 23, 2026, we saw the first general strike in 80 years in Minnesota after the murder of Renee Good by ICE (one day before their murder of Veteran’s…
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