‘National security state’ more worried about war than pandemic

The military-industrial complex has spoken on ‘national security’ for decades, but in a pandemic it proved useless. Pentagon officials seem more interested in regime change in Venezuela than focusing on #COVID19. And Preston Mitchum joins us to discuss if gay men can finally donate blood in the US. … Read More >‘National security state’ more worried about war than pandemic

Covid-19 drops air pollution & Autism Awareness Month

Is Covid-19 really helping get rid of air pollution? James Sills, musician & lead vocalist with the Sofa Singers, joins us as he urges others around the world to sing through the quarantine. Then, Haley Moss, lawyer, author, and autism advocate, discusses those living with mental and physical disabilities during Covid-19 and Autism Awareness Month. And, a victory for Standing Rock and the National Environmental Policy Act. … Read More >Covid-19 drops air pollution & Autism Awareness Month

Military-industrial complex before workers & Tokyo Olympics postponed

While millions of Americans telework, the US defense industry remains open. Then, New York City is overwhelmed by the amount of people infected with Covid-19, and California has been impacted by unemployment and mortgages payments. The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed, but athletes and celebrities are getting tested for Covid-19 first. … Read More >Military-industrial complex before workers & Tokyo Olympics postponed

Congress’ $2 trillion stimulus package & Covid-19 exposes immigration dangers

Congress passes $2 trillion stimulus package while the search for the Covid-19 cure lingers on. Immigration attorney Allen Orr joins us to discuss how the coronavirus has affected immigration and ICE detention centers. India is the next to country to go on lockdown for 3 weeks. And the FBI’s new fitness app. … Read More >Congress’ $2 trillion stimulus package & Covid-19 exposes immigration dangers

A coronavirus Patriot Act & the economics of a pandemic

As the coronavirus sweeps across the US, the Justice Department has asked Congress for emergency powers while states’ job losses hit a new low. Then, Dan Kovalik, author of ‘No More War’, discusses his book, the US’ so-called humanitarian interventions, and the impact of sanctions in a time of pandemics. … Read More >A coronavirus Patriot Act & the economics of a pandemic