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The Eyes of the World
With constant news delivery, there is little time to contemplate tragedy such as the Charlie Hebdo massacre.
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An Explosive Crisis: EPA Pushes for Massive Munitions Burn at Louisiana’s Camp Minden
The EPA is set to oversee the hazardous, open burning of 15 million pounds of explosives in Louisiana; neighbors demand an alternative plan.
Advocates Say Asylum Cases Rushed at New Immigrant Family Jail in Texas
Corrections Corporation of America's new immigrant family jail in Texas is found to have few due process protections.
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Hotter Than Lava
Every day, cops toss dangerous military-style grenades during raids, with little oversight and horrifying results.
From Lynching Photos to Michael Brown’s Body: Commodifying Black Death
It's worth questioning what it means for us culturally that the media exploits images of brutalized and dead Black people.
Economic Update: Austerity Ends in Greece?
In this episode, we interview professor Peter Bratsis on the upcoming Greek election and ongoing struggles to end austerity.
Do Demonstrations Matter?
As we approach MLK Day and think about his legacy of civic resistance, this episode looks at the recent history of the global antiwar movement.
Did Gitmo “Suicides” Cover Up Murder? US Sergeant Speaks Out on Deaths and Prison’s Secret CIA Site
What happened when three prisoners died?
As Nigerian Massacre Evidence Grows, Questions Swirl Over Collusion Between Boko Haram and Military
Hundreds feared dead after a Boko Haram attack.
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Lobbyists Lobby on Behalf of … Lobbyists
There was a time when corporations didn't have anything close to the power they do over politics in the US.