First up today, we get updates about the election and coup in Bolivia from Jake Johnston at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Then, Scalawag magazine editor Anna Simonton sheds light on the political landscape of the American South and the progressive organizing happening there. Jake Johnston is a senior research associate at the […]
The Dangers of the Radical Right in America
The recent armed protests at state capitol buildings around the country remind us of the dangers of the radical right in America. Today, we sit down with journalist David Neiwert to talk about the situation in Michigan, the rise of right-wing authoritarianism, the spread of conspiracy theories, and his broader work reporting on the American […]
Oregon Has Been Voting By Mail Since 1998. Why Can’t We All?
Following Wisconsin’s chaotic election last month, held in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic, the nation now has its eyes on vote-by-mail as a possible solution for ensuring voter access and safety in the November general election. What would have to happen between now and then to expand vote-by-mail programs nationwide? Why is it […]
The Apocalyptic Politics of the American Evangelical Right
Trump’s foreign policy has been largely incoherent to experts and politicians, but a certain group of his supporters understand it as ushering forth the end times. That’s the topic of Stephanie Mencimer’s recent piece in Mother Jones, “Evangelicals Love Donald Trump for Many Reasons, But One of Them is Especially Terrifying.” Today on the show, […]
The Abortion Debate During COVID-19
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S., some states have attempted to limit or ban abortion, arguing it is an elective procedure that should be restricted during the pandemic. What could this mean for abortion access and the larger debate moving forward? Today on the show, legal historian Mary Ziegler offers us […]
The State of Right-Wing Populism in America
What do all these rallies pushing to reopen the economy say about the current state of right-wing populism in America? Today on the show, Allen explores the world of far-right movements with journalist Chip Berlet, who warns not to underestimate the right’s power to mobilize during the pandemic and beyond. Chip Berlet is an investigative […]
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