About this episode

The episode discusses the backlash from corporate Democrats against Democratic Socialists, challenges to the Trump administration's politicization of federal grants, and a surge in opposition to mass surveillance.

Roots Action's Norman Solomon: Corporate Democrats Lash Out Over Democratic Socialists Primary Wins Defend Public Health's Melinda Rostal: Opponents Challenge Trump Regime’s Scheme to Politicize Federal Grants Writer and activist Hannah Riley Fernandez: Nationwide Revolt Against Flock Camera Mass Surveillance Surges Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary • Human rights report: Mexican government involved in disappearances • Closed Zambian zinc and lead mine's toxic pollution affecting area's...

People in this episode

Host: Bob Nixon

Guests: Norman Solomon, Melinda Rostal, Hannah Riley Fernandez

Topics covered

• politics
• surveillance
• human rights
• public health
• elections
• environmental issues

Keywords

• Democratic Socialists
• Trump regime
• mass surveillance
• human rights
• toxic pollution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roots Action

Places: Mexico, Zambia

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