We can do better, corporate media lies, palm oil slavery, Myanmar coup

There’s no question that we live in a dysfunctional society, but the majority of the people in our ruling class will never admit that the root of those dysfunctions is our economic system. Lee Camp opens the show with a dive into how racism, consumerism, environmental destruction, and misogyny are built on the foundations of our capitalist system. … Read More >We can do better, corporate media lies, palm oil slavery, Myanmar coup

State vs. Derek Chauvin: The most important trial of 2021 & the real threat to US democracy

Jury selection is underway in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who killed George Floyd. Civil Rights Attorney Nekima Levy-Armstrong discusses the fight for justice in the sea of institutional racism. Democrat Civil War: Progressives vs. Establishment, and Republicans attack US citizens’ right to vote. … Read More >State vs. Derek Chauvin: The most important trial of 2021 & the real threat to US democracy

Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later

US President Joe Biden has signed the coronavirus relief bill, clearing the way for some Americans to get a one-time $1,400 check and giving billions to a number of other policy priorities. He left without taking questions. … Read More >Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later

Lawmakers say his name: ‘George Floyd Justice in Policing Act’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell vets possible Senate successors in the event he doesn’t finish out the remainder of his term. President Biden’s glaring absence from press events since taking office has many concerned he isn’t up to the task of delivering public addresses. Democrats pass a new stimulus package which includes reduced stimulus checks and stricter eligibility requirements. … Read More >Lawmakers say his name: ‘George Floyd Justice in Policing Act’

‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day

US President Joe Biden marked International Women’s Day by announcing that two female generals will head US military commands, and by establishing a White House Gender Policy Council to promote ‘equity.’ … Read More >‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day

Where’s Biden hidin’? EVEN CNN begins asking questions, as president goes record time without press conference with Q&A

Joe Biden has gone longer without giving a press conference with questions and answers than any US president in modern history. Now the elation of his inauguration’s worn off, even his allied media are beginning to wonder why. … Read More >Where’s Biden hidin’? EVEN CNN begins asking questions, as president goes record time without press conference with Q&A