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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Laura Flanders, Curious Communications
827 episodes
2 days ago
Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web exclusives in addition to the weekly episode. Recent field reports and specials include: Jimmy Carter; 60th Anniversary of Selma Bloody Sunday March; Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy; Labor Movement vs. Fascism: Worker Organizers & Teachers Under Attack; And interviewee highlights include Award Winning Actor, Director, Writer, Liev Schreiber on his documentary "Meeting Zelensky"; Award winning journalists Maria Hinojosa (Award Winning Suave Podcast and host of Latino USA) & Chenjerai Kumanyika (Award Winning Podcast Series Empire City) on Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech; Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? with Bloomberg Economist & host of Truponomics, Stephanie Flanders; Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley on fascism then and now; Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on the arc of history and “End Times Fascism”; Congressman Jamie Raskin on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, DOGE, and congressional oversight of the executive branch."
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Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web exclusives in addition to the weekly episode. Recent field reports and specials include: Jimmy Carter; 60th Anniversary of Selma Bloody Sunday March; Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy; Labor Movement vs. Fascism: Worker Organizers & Teachers Under Attack; And interviewee highlights include Award Winning Actor, Director, Writer, Liev Schreiber on his documentary "Meeting Zelensky"; Award winning journalists Maria Hinojosa (Award Winning Suave Podcast and host of Latino USA) & Chenjerai Kumanyika (Award Winning Podcast Series Empire City) on Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech; Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? with Bloomberg Economist & host of Truponomics, Stephanie Flanders; Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley on fascism then and now; Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on the arc of history and “End Times Fascism”; Congressman Jamie Raskin on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, DOGE, and congressional oversight of the executive branch."
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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
From Pain to Poetry: Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's “Girl Warrior” Guide [Full Uncut Conversation]
synopsis: With stories being the "bone and muscle" of being human, Joy Harjo's new book is a testament to the transformative power of self-expression and gratitude in a world crying out for connection. “We have to stand for what's right. You can't stand and watch a neighbor starving. We have to realize that ultimately we were created by a creator who loves diversity . . . The universal law is diversity. Universal law is love and connection. We're all connected.”  - Joy Harjo Description: We are in what today’s guest calls a dark night of our national soul. But this notion of becoming is what Joy Harjo, the renowned poet, performer, writer and activist of the Muscogee Creek Nation takes up in her career. She is just out with “Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age”, a guide, dedicated especially to Indigenous girls, for people trying to find their way in a time of transformation. Guest:  Joy Harjo (Mvskoke): Poet, Performer & Writer; Author, Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends. Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel November 23rd, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio starting November 26th (check your local station schedule) & available as a podcast.
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2 days ago
41 minutes 3 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
The “Politivist” Moment: Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh on Winning Without Selling Out [Episode Cut]
Synopsis: What does this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office? Description: After this past Election Day, “politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration’s policies, Democrats won races at every level in blue and red states on November 4, including Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor’s race. Where does the Democratic Party go from here? “A lot of people have lost faith in our political system, from every political stripe, because politicians are about words and not actions. We are using our resources to not only reach voters, but materially improve their lives. We do backpack drives, food drives, our campaign office doubles as a mutual aid hub . . . We are genuinely making a change on the ground and win or lose, this campaign is a net benefit to this community.” - Kat Abughazaleh Guests: • Kat Abughazaleh: Congressional Candidate (D-IL-09) • Cori Bush: Former Congresswoman (D-MO-01); Current Congressional Candidate (D-MO-01) Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio & available as a podcast.
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4 days ago
28 minutes 18 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
The “Politivist” Moment: Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh on Winning Without Selling Out [Full Uncut Conversation]
Synopsis: This Election Day’s results hint at a major shift inside the Democratic Party — and a opening for progressive momentum despite megadonor headwinds. But if the tides are truly turning, what will it take to keep them moving? “I've been in Congress and I know the change that can happen when someone not only works for their district, but fights for the district . . . I have heard from my community, their frustrations with the lack of leadership. I've heard their despair as it relates to what happens tomorrow, because this manufactured chaos coming down from the Trump administration is not being dealt with . . . We are saying, ‘Wait till 2026 because things will get better.’ People are living it right now.” - Cori Bush Description: After this past Election Day, “politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration’s policies, Democrats won races at every level in blue and red states on November 4, including Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor’s race. Where does the Democratic Party go from here? Guests: • Kat Abughazaleh: Congressional Candidate (D-IL-09) • Cori Bush: Former Congresswoman (D-MO-01); Current Congressional Candidate (D-MO-01) Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends. Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel November 16th, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio starting November 19th (check your local station schedule) & available as a podcast.
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1 week ago
44 minutes 38 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Police Killings the U.S.: Breaking the “Cycle” of Violence & Silence [episode cut]
Synopsis: New documentary "CYCLE" sheds light on police accountability and the untold story of Ty'rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager killed by a Mount Pleasant officer in 2019. “. . . We started this film in 2019 with the intention of not making an angry film, but we didn't quite know what the film needed to be yet. Then COVID hit, Ahmaud Arbery was killed, and then Breonna Taylor was killed, and then George Floyd was killed . . . We felt it then, that this was something so much bigger than us in terms of us telling Tyrese's story in that moment.” - Laura Dyan Kezman Description: After this past Election Day, “politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration’s policies, Democrats won races at every level in blue and red states on November 4, including Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor’s race. Where does the Democratic Party go from here? Guests: • William Howell: Co-Director & Producer, CYCLE • Laura Dyan Kezman: Director, Editor & Producer, CYCLE Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio & available as a podcast.
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1 week ago
28 minutes 8 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
How to Break the “Cycle” of Police Killing? Listen to Survivors [Full Uncut Conversation]
Synopsis: A powerful documentary sheds light on the 2019 killing of an unarmed teenager, sparking a conversation about police accountability and community action in the face of systemic silence. Description: Laura Flanders sits down with the directors of CYCLE, a newly-released investigative feature documentary that focuses on the 2019 killing of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, Wisconsin who was shot to death after being pulled over by a Mount Pleasant police officer for riding a bicycle with no headlights. Guests: • William Howell: Co-Director, CYCLE • Laura Dyan Kezman: Director, Editor & Producer, CYCLE Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends. Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel November 9th, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio November 12th & available as a podcast.
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2 weeks ago
45 minutes 57 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
[rewind] Redrawing Democracy — North Carolina’s New Maps and the 2026 Midterms
Synposis: North Carolina leads a new wave of redistricting battles as Republicans and Democrats race to secure power before next year’s midterm elections. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Short Description [original release date May 7, 2023]: We return to our episode “Deciding the Fate of Democracy in North Carolina.” For over fifteen years, this swing state has served as a kind of political petrie dish—testing how far extremist policies and deep partisan redistricting can go. Today, as North Carolina becomes the first swing state to redraw its districts ahead of next year’s midterms, the questions raised in this conversation are more urgent than ever. “North Carolinians do not want this gerrymandering . . . What the legislatures are trying to do here is not the people’s business. It is their own political entrenchment.” - Hilary Harris Klein “You had 30 African Americans in the North Carolina General Assembly and all of that came crashing down in 2010 with the election of Republicans . . . Their first order of business was to attack the success that we had had in building up African American political power.” - Irving L. Joyner Guests: Hilary Harris Klein: Senior Counsel of Voting Rights, Southern Coalition for Social Justice Irving L. Joyner: Professor of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law Serena Sebring: Executive Director, Blueprint NC Josh Stein: Attorney General, North Carolina Angela M. Thorpe: Executive Director, Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice Go to Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends for the full episode notes, search "Deciding the Fate of Democracy in North Carolina"
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes 1 second

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Congresswoman Jayapal & Marine Veteran Goldbeck: Standing Together Against the Administration’s War on Civilians [Episode Cut]
Synopsis: With National Guard troops deployed in cities nationwide without local consent, two prominent voices warn that America teeters on the brink of authoritarianism unless citizens take action against militarization at home. “What we're seeing now is the president attempting to reshape the U.S. military into a tool of his own domestic political control . . . And then to deploy uniformed service members and the National Guard across the country against the wishes of local elected leaders . . . I feel a lot of sadness and frustration on behalf of those who are serving in uniform today who are being put into this very partisan political position by the United States president.” - Janessa Goldbeck Description: The U.S. military is sworn to serve the Constitution, but that’s getting complicated under Donald Trump. Now the President is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. What difference would that make? Laura’s guests are U.S. House Representative Pramila Jayapal and Marine veteran Janessa Goldbeck, who say it’s time to reject authoritarianism and uphold the Constitution. Guests: • Captain Janessa Goldbeck: Marine Corps Veteran; CEO, Vet Voice Foundation • Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: D-WA, 7th Congressional District Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio & available as a podcast. The full uncut conversation is also available to podcast subscribers.
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2 weeks ago
27 minutes 58 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Congresswoman Jayapal & Marine Veteran Goldbeck: Standing Together Against the Administration’s War on Civilians [Full Uncut Conversation]
Synopsis: With National Guard troops deployed in cities nationwide without local consent, two prominent voices warn that America teeters on the brink of authoritarianism unless citizens take action against militarization at home. Description: The U.S. military is sworn to serve the Constitution, but that’s getting complicated under Donald Trump. Now the President is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. What difference would that make? Laura’s guests are U.S. House Representative Pramila Jayapal and Marine veteran Janessa Goldbeck, who say it’s time to reject authoritarianism and uphold the Constitution. Guests: • Captain Janessa Goldbeck: Marine Corps Veteran; CEO, Vet Voice Foundation • Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: D-WA, 7th Congressional District Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends. Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel November 2nd, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio November 5th & available as a podcast.
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3 weeks ago
48 minutes 49 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means for America [Meet the BIPOC Press Series] [Episode Cut]
Synopsis- National Attention Turns to NYC Mayoral Race: With President Trump threatening to withhold federal funding if Mamdani wins, journalists from Chicago to Dearborn, Michigan are watching closely; join us as we explore what a Mamdani victory would signal for the nation. Laura’s guests are journalists working around the country for this month's Meet the BIPOC Press. “I hate giving labels. I don't look at Mandani as a progressive. I look at him as representing the anger and anguish of people who have been left behind with the political apparatus.” - Osama Siblani Description: Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name “Zohran Mamdani”. New York City’s mayoral race is a national story, and it’s hard to overstate the significance of the leading candidate in this moment. From Chicago to Dearborn, Michigan, journalists are watching. In this installment of “Meet the BIPOC Press”, Laura Flanders speaks with three BIPOC reporters following this story. “. . . There's this sense that [Left-leaning candidates] have to essentially be apologizing for their policy prescriptions and their stances. Mamdani has not done that . . . For the most part, he very much embraces who he is and what his policy prescriptions are.” - Felipe De La Hoz “More so than I am concerned with Black people being pulled to the Right or being pulled in by Trump . . . I think what we see are people who are disengaged and feel like our political system isn't going to deliver for them at all. Who feel let down by the establishment Democratic party that has sold all of us out for decades, and Black people have borne an enormous amount of the brunt of that impact.” - Asha Ransby-Sporn Guests: • Felipe De La Hoz: Immigration & Policy Reporter, Epicenter NYC • Asha Ransby-Sporn: Writer & Political Strategist; Columnist, In These Times • Osama Siblani: Publisher, The Arab American News Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio & available as a podcast. The full uncut conversation is also available to podcast subscribers.
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes 25 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means for America {Uncut Conversation - Meet the BIPOC Press Series]
Synopsis: What a Mamdani Win Would Mean for Local Communities: As the mayoral race heats up, we examine how a Mamdani administration would impact working-class families in New York City, with a focus on affordable housing, policy prescriptions, and the potential shift in national politics Description: Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name “Zohran Mamdani”. New York City’s mayoral race is a national story, and it’s hard to overstate the significance of the leading candidate in this moment. From Chicago to Dearborn, Michigan, journalists are watching. In this installment of “Meet the BIPOC Press”, Laura Flanders speaks with three BIPOC reporters following this story. “. . . There's this sense that [Left-leaning candidates] have to essentially be apologizing for their policy prescriptions and their stances. Mamdani has not done that . . . For the most part, he very much embraces who he is and what his policy prescriptions are.” - Felipe De La Hoz “I hate giving labels. I don't look at Mandani as a progressive. I look at him as representing the anger and anguish of people who have been left behind with the political apparatus.” - Osama Siblani Guests: • Felipe De La Hoz: Immigration & Policy Reporter, Epicenter NYC • Asha Ransby-Sporn: Writer & Political Strategist; Columnist, In These Times • Osama Siblani: Publisher, The Arab American News Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel October 26th, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 29th & available as a podcast.
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1 month ago
42 minutes 4 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin: Creative Courage in the Face of Fascism [episode cut]
Synopsis: This week we’re exploring the creative part of creative resistance and considering a new short video being distributed by People for the American Way and the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Description: Need courage? Watch "The People, United" — a gripping short film about everyday Americans standing up to ICE and winning through nonviolent resistance. Created by Ellen Gavin and presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way, the video is a powerful example of storytelling as an organizing tool. Hear how narratives shatter fear and build movements. Guests: • Ellen Gavin: Writer, Director, Producer: The People, United; Founder, Gavin Creative Collab • Dolores Huerta: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Founder & President, The Dolores Huerta Foundation Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends Watch the episode on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio stations across the country & available as a podcast. Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends
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1 month ago
27 minutes 30 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin: Creative Courage in the Face of Facsism [Uncut Conversation]
Get inspired by courageous activism! Learn from lifelong activists like 95-year-old Dolores Huerta on using narrative to break through fear and build movements. Description: Need courage? Watch "The People, United" — a gripping short film about everyday Americans standing up to ICE and winning through nonviolent resistance. Created by Ellen Gavin and presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way, the video is a powerful example of storytelling as an organizing tool. Hear how narratives shatter fear and build movements. “. . . In the farm, we didn't respond with violence . . . César [Chávez] fasted for 25 days and then 36 days . . .  The other side, they want us to respond with violence, and we can respond with non-violence because they would like to have martial law for the whole country. So we've really got to have a lot of discipline now.” - Dolores Huerta Guests: • Ellen Gavin: Writer, Director, Producer: The People, United; Founder, Gavin Creative Collab • Dolores Huerta: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Founder & President, The Dolores Huerta Foundation Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel October 19th, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 22nd & available as a podcast.
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1 month ago
44 minutes 11 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
HUD Official to Move into Public Housing? [COMMENTARY REWIND]
REWIND FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lynne Martine Patton, a Trump aid and federal housing official responsible for the New York City region, said she'd move out of Trump Plaza and into public housing to bring attention to "inhuman conditions." In this 2018 commentary from Laura Flanders, she proposes an alternative to Patton's stunt and Trump's pro-privatization agenda. Fast forward to today, check out this week's podcast on the Trump Administration and HUD: Search: "Cuts, Shutdowns & Civil Rights Attacks: Federal Workers Fight Back" - HUD in crisis- The Department of Housing and Urban Development has seen its staff slashed by 70% since Donald Trump took office, with civil rights cases being abandoned and political appointees allegedly overriding legal findings to allow discrimination. “No one is asking for a leg up or an extra hand or whatever the case might be. We're just asking to get rid of discrimination. And so I hope the future will tell the story of people doing just that, coming together, going to Congress and saying, ‘These are our rights. You passed them into law decades ago. Fight for the rights that we have now.’” - Palmer Heenan Guests: • Palmer Heenan: Attorney, HUD Whistleblower; Member, AFGE 476 • Paul Osadebe: Attorney, HUD Whistleblower; Steward, AFGE 476 Watch this episode on Laura Flanders and Friends' YouTube channel; PBS National World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country. Listen: Episode airing on community radio stations across the nation & available as a podcast. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate
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1 month ago
3 minutes 45 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Cuts, Shutdowns & Civil Rights Attacks: Federal Workers Fight Back [Episode Cut]
Synopsis: As the government shutdown drags on, an alarming complaint letter exposes deep-seated issues within HUD, where drastic staff cuts have allegedly enabled widespread housing discrimination to flourish unchecked. Description: About 750,000 people are on unpaid leave as the U.S. government shutdown continues —  but some of the most caring parts of the government's work have been shut down for months. Civil rights attorneys Palmer Heenan and Paul Osadebe recently signed a shocking complaint letter describing chaos within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is responsible for protecting fair housing. Guests: • Palmer Heenan: Attorney, HUD Whistleblower; Member, AFGE 476 • Paul Osadebe: Attorney, HUD Whistleblower; Steward, AFGE 476 Watch this episode on Laura Flanders and Friends' YouTube channel; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 15th (check here to see if your station is airing the show and what time and day) & available as a podcast. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate
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1 month ago
28 minutes 24 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Cuts, Shutdowns & Civil Rights Attacks: Federal Workers Fight Back [UNCUT CONVERSATION-REWIND]]
Breaking: Whistleblowers expose alarming civil rights rollbacks in HUD: What you need to know" These audio extras are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends Description: Housing discrimination is illegal in the U.S., but every year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) receives thousands of complaints from individuals who believe they are not being treated fairly because of their race, religion, disability and other protected classes. HUD is one of the only free resources available to Americans facing housing discrimination, but a shocking new whistleblower complaint letter released on Monday, September 29, 2025 says the agency is in crisis. Staff was slashed by 70% since Donald Trump took office, some civil rights cases have been abandoned, and political appointees are allegedly overriding legal findings to allow discrimination. These are just some of the claims in the formal complaint letter, which has now been filed through U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s office and taken to the press. In this conversation, Laura Flanders speaks to two of the four whistleblowers, HUD civil rights fair housing attorneys, to find out what this story means for civil rights and why they’re speaking out now. As fair housing hangs in the balance, Palmer Heenan and Paul Osadebe are organizing union members to uphold their oath to defend the constitution and protect Americans. Guests: • Palmer Heenan: Attorney, HUD Whistleblower; Member, AFGE 476 • Paul Osadebe: Attorney, HUD Whistleblower; Steward, AFGE 476 Subscribe to Laura Flanders & Friends on YouTube and podcast platforms to receive bonus interviews like these and our full, uncut conversations. And stay tuned for a new LF&F report featuring segments from this interview, coming soon to public television and radio.
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1 month ago
48 minutes 7 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
The Paramount Skydance Sale Makes the Case for Public Media [commentary-rewind]
Synopsis, Laura's Commentary: As billionaires buy up our newsrooms and Congress defunds public media, the stakes for democracy couldn’t be higher. If we don’t reinvent and reinvest in independent media now, it may soon be too late. Related Episode Information: Documented NY's Labor Reporter Amir Khafagy and Capital B's Rural Issues Reporter Aallyah Wright- • Audio Podcast Episode: https://lauraflanders.simplecast.com/episodes/mamdani-black-farmers-usda-ice-the-stories-bipoc-journalists-uncover-episode • Audio Podcast Uncut: https://lauraflanders.simplecast.com/episodes/mamdani-black-farmers-usda-ice-the-stories-bipoc-journalists-uncover-uncut-conversation • Watch: https://youtube.com/watch?v=QJL4m9917uw&feature=youtu.be For more articles by Laura subscribe to Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-165868460 This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate
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1 month ago
2 minutes 7 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Mahmoud Khalil’s Warning: American Anti-Fascists are Failing the Palestine Test [Episode Cut]
“People mistakenly think that what's happening is far from their doors. They think that this would never happen to them, because of their social status, because of their ethnicity or any of that. But what's happening around us should alarm us . . . It's not about that the U.S. is becoming authoritarian. It is authoritarianism now.” - Mahmoud Khalil Description: Mahmoud Khalil discusses his terrifying detainment, the “Palestinian Exception” and the case brought against him by the Trump administration. Despite risks of deportation, Khalil continues to courageously speak out, and he and his legal team have filed a civil rights lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of New Jersey against the Trump administration to challenge his arrest and detention by ICE. UPDATE - since this interview was recorded- “The recent decision by a federal court in Massachusetts in the AAUP v. Rubio case confirms what Mahmoud has maintained all along: that Trump administration officials have acted in concert to suppress and silence anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian speech, in violation of the First Amendment. We look forward to the remedies that court will order and to pursuing Mahmoud’s own separate and ongoing federal court challenge to this unconstitutional policy.” -Ramzi Kassem, co-director of CLEAR, and one of the lawyers representing Mahmoud Khalil. This episode is available to watch on YouTube; PBS World Channel October 5th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 8th (check here to see if your station is airing the show and day/time) & available as a podcast.
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1 month ago
27 minutes 58 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
[UNCUT CONVERSATION] Mahmoud Khalil’s Warning: American Anti-Fascists are Failing the Palestine Test
Synopsis: Mahmoud Khalil examines why the question of Palestine is a test for U.S. democracy.  “People mistakenly think that what's happening is far from their doors. They think that this would never happen to them, because of their social status, because of their ethnicity or any of that. But what's happening around us should alarm us . . . It's not about that the U.S. is becoming authoritarian. It is authoritarianism now.” - Mahmoud Khalil Description: Mahmoud Khalil discusses his terrifying detainment, the “Palestinian Exception” and the case brought against him by the Trump administration. Despite risks of deportation, Khalil continues to courageously speak out, and he and his legal team have filed a civil rights lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of New Jersey against the Trump administration to challenge his arrest and detention by ICE. UPDATE - since this interview was recorded-  “The recent decision by a federal court in Massachusetts in the AAUP v. Rubio case confirms what Mahmoud has maintained all along: that Trump administration officials have acted in concert to suppress and silence anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian speech, in violation of the First Amendment. We look forward to the remedies that court will order and to pursuing Mahmoud’s own separate and ongoing federal court challenge to this unconstitutional policy.” -Ramzi Kassem, co-director of CLEAR, and one of the lawyers representing Mahmoud Khalil. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel October 5th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 8th (check here to see if your station is airing the show and day/time) & available as a podcast.
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1 month ago
43 minutes 11 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
[Special Report] Alone & Under Water: Learning from Hurricane Helene [episode]
Synopsis: Laura speaks to organizers in western North Carolina one year after Hurricane Helene. Description: When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, it came as a shock. But it’s the mutual aid networks that responded with creative, effective strategies to distribute water, medicine and help communities rebuild. Laura Flanders heads to some of the hardest-hit areas in western North Carolina and speaks with community activists to hear the lessons to be learned for the future. Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 1st (check here to see if your station is airing the show and what time and day) & available as a podcast. Guests: • Brooklyn Brown (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians): Reporter, Cherokee One Feather JMPRO Community Media • RT Pansy • Ayotunde Dixson: Racial Justice Coalition (RJC) • Janet Kent: Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR) • Tai Little:: SEAC Village • Alan Luis Ramirez: Collaborativa La Milpa • Mab Segrest: Anti Racist Research Program, Blueprint NC This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate
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1 month ago
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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Hurricane Helene 1 Year After, Survival Stories: Ayotunde Dixson, Tai Little [Audio Exclusive]
Synopsis: As Western North Carolina marks a somber anniversary, a new report pairs with a candid discussion about recovery challenges — from gentrification pressures to lessons learned about class and racial disparities — that still resonate today. Description: Recorded live at radio station WPVM in Asheville, this bonus episode of Laura Flanders & Friends looks back on Hurricane Helene with community organizers who led relief efforts across Western North Carolina. One year on, they share lessons in resilience, justice, and mutual aid, and what pressure people are facing now to combat gentrification in the wake of displacement. Guests: • Ayotunde Dixson, Racial Justice Coalition (RJC) • Tai Little, SEAC Village Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel September 28th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 1st (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast. These audio extras are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Become a member today, go to https://Patreon.com/LauraFlandersandFriends
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1 month ago
31 minutes 45 seconds

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web exclusives in addition to the weekly episode. Recent field reports and specials include: Jimmy Carter; 60th Anniversary of Selma Bloody Sunday March; Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy; Labor Movement vs. Fascism: Worker Organizers & Teachers Under Attack; And interviewee highlights include Award Winning Actor, Director, Writer, Liev Schreiber on his documentary "Meeting Zelensky"; Award winning journalists Maria Hinojosa (Award Winning Suave Podcast and host of Latino USA) & Chenjerai Kumanyika (Award Winning Podcast Series Empire City) on Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech; Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? with Bloomberg Economist & host of Truponomics, Stephanie Flanders; Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley on fascism then and now; Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on the arc of history and “End Times Fascism”; Congressman Jamie Raskin on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, DOGE, and congressional oversight of the executive branch."