With core principles “that all people are created equal, that our Constitution is premised on the promise that our republic—our government in our democracy—will promote the general welfare of We, the people, and that our nation should be a bright beacon for liberty, equality, and ingenuity in the world”, Lisa Graves has developed True North […]
“All But A Done Deal”: Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s SCO...
On the last day of Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate hearings, today we check in with investigative journalist Lisa Graves to examine some of the behind-the-scenes players and “dark money” behind Judge Barrett’s nomination and discuss the backstory surrounding the conservative packing of the Supreme Court. Over the course of the hour, she and Allen discuss […]
Conservatives Want to Privatize the Post Office. Why?
The United States Postal Service continues to face a financial crisis in the midst of the pandemic and the upcoming presidential election as more and more voters consider mail-in ballots for health and safety. For today’s show, Allen looks at the origins of this crisis and billionaire Charles Koch’s efforts to privatize the USPS since […]
Wait a Minute, Mr. Koch-Man: The Plot to Kill the Public’s Postal Se...
Efforts to undermine and privatize the U.S. Postal Service has continued since the mid-1970’s, according by the recently published research by Lisa Graves, Executive Director of True North Research, in her article “Wait a Minute, Mr. Koch-Man: The Plot to Kill the Public’s Postal Service”. Libertarians, led by the Koch Brothers, have undermined, and continue […]
Let’s Talk American Politics
On today’s episode, guest host Ali Muldrow has a freewheeling conversation with activist and researcher Lisa Graves about American politics right now. With input from callers, they take up the rise of figures like Scott Walker, the intersection of race and politics, the Kavanaugh confirmation, and much more. Lisa Graves is the president of True North […]
Split Show: US–Iran Relations and the Kavanaugh Hearings
It’s a split show today! The first segment features Allen’s conversation with Trita Parsi, co-founder of the National Iranian American Council. They discuss American-Iranian relations under the Trump administration. Next, we hear from Lisa Graves, former chief counsel for nominations for the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She offers us up-to-date, on-the-ground observations from […]
