About this episode

The episode covers the Trump administration's changing rhetoric on the Iran war and discusses voting rights with State Attorney General Bonta amid federal threats.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Strait of Hormuz 1962 chart Trump Admin shifts rhetoric on unpopular Iran war, touting Project Freedom operation in Hormuz, as it downplays Operation Epic Fury; UN observes World Press Freedom Day, UN human rights chief calls free press the oxygen of a democratic society; State Attorney General Bonta discusses protecting voting rights amid federal threats, rhetoric; UPDATE: Trump announces brief pause to Project Freedom guidance for ships in Hormuz Strait; Humanitarian workers describe “staggering” needs in Gaza as airstrikes hit residential areas The post Trump Admin shifts rhetoric on unpopular Iran war; State Attorney General Bonta discusses voting rights amid federal threats, rhetoric – May 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

People in this episode

Guest: Bonta

Topics covered

• Iran war
• voting rights
• press freedom
• humanitarian crisis
• federal threats
• social justice

Keywords

• Trump Admin
• Iran war
• voting rights
• Bonta
• World Press Freedom Day
• humanitarian needs
• Gaza
• Strait of Hormuz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump Admin, UN

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Gaza

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