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Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. “Medieval Siege” of Cuba Continues
A deadly shootout between Cuban border troops and Florida-based exiles attempting to infiltrate Cuba highlights escalating tensions and a severe humanitarian crisis on the island, exacerbated by a tightened US economic embargo.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.
Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More
Congresswoman Summer Lee explains her boycott of Trump's State of the Union, criticizing his administration's policies on voting rights, foreign policy, and attacks on civil rights legacies.
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump’s Myths About Tariffs, Affordability
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz systematically refutes former President Trump's economic claims regarding tariffs, job growth, and affordability, presenting evidence that tariffs are paid by Americans and that key economic metrics worsened under his policies.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 25, 2026
A comprehensive news roundup details President Trump's contentious State of the Union, the Pentagon's aggressive stance on AI access, a growing measles outbreak amid altered vaccine policies, and several international flashpoints.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Aided by U.S. Intelligence, Mexican Army Kills Top Cartel Leader After Threat of Trump Intervention
A US intelligence-aided Mexican military raid killed powerful drug lord 'El Mencho,' triggering widespread cartel retaliation and highlighting the escalating, militarized 'war on drugs' under pressure from the Trump administration.
U.S. Olympians Take on the Trump Administration
The 2024 Winter Olympics were heavily politicized by the Trump administration and saw athletes pushing back against policies and the IOC's selective 'neutrality'.
"It's Still a Genocide": Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Reality of "Ceasefire" in Gaza
Pulitzer-winning poet Mosab Abu Toha asserts that Israel's actions in Gaza continue to constitute genocide despite a supposed ceasefire, detailing ongoing civilian deaths, medical crises, and the destruction of infrastructure.
Trump Lashes Out & Attacks Justices After Supreme Court Limits His Power to Impose Tariffs
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, leading him to immediately re-impose them under different authority and launch personal attacks against the justices, including his own appointees.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, but he immediately reimposed them under a different law, while escalating tensions with Iran, and facing domestic and international crises ranging from cartel violence in Mexico to a deadly bomb cyclone in the US Northeast.
Jeremy Scahill: Despite Ongoing Talks, Trump Admin Is "Obsessed" with Destroying Iran
Jeremy Scahill reveals the Trump administration's alleged obsession with ending Iran's Islamic Revolution, detailing a massive military buildup and two potential US attack scenarios, despite ongoing negotiations.
As U.K. Arrests Ex-Prince Andrew, Will U.S. Authorities Hold Anyone Accountable over Epstein Ties?
The UK's unprecedented arrest of former Prince Andrew for misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein highlights a stark contrast with the perceived lack of accountability for powerful figures in the US connected to the same scandal.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 20, 2026
This episode details a range of critical global and domestic headlines, from potential US military action against Iran and Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative to human rights abuses in Israeli prisons and Sudan, Prince Andrew's arrest, and a proposed wealth tax in California.
“Predatory Tech”: Silicon Valley on Trial in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Case
A landmark trial against Meta and Google exposes how social media algorithms are purposefully designed to addict children, leading to severe mental health crises and even death, as victims and whistleblowers demand accountability.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 19, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US preparations for potential strikes on Iran, ongoing revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst new reports of significantly higher death tolls.
"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
Expert Trita Parsi warns of an 'extremely dangerous situation' where both the US and Iran are incentivized to escalate conflict, driven by contradictory calculations and a shifting regional dynamic where Iran serves as a de facto buffer against an unrestrained Israel.
Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber
Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy is defined by his pioneering presidential campaigns, international diplomacy, and a relentless commitment to uniting diverse groups for economic and social justice, fundamentally reshaping American politics and global human rights advocacy.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 18, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US military strikes in Latin America, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and political turmoil in Peru, while domestic US news highlights controversial immigration policies and media censorship concerns.
Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition
This episode explores the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his pivotal role in marrying grassroots activism with electoral politics, democratizing the Democratic Party, and advocating for justice both domestically and internationally.
"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President
This episode commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate, and advocate for justice and equality.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 17, 2026
This episode covers the death of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, escalating international tensions with Iran, Ukraine, and Cuba, and ongoing revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files leading to high-profile resignations.
"The Alabama Solution": Oscar-Nominated Film Uses Prisoner Cellphones to Expose Deadly Prisons
The Oscar-nominated documentary "The Alabama Solution" exposes the brutal, secretive conditions of Alabama's prison system, largely through footage secretly recorded by incarcerated individuals using contraband cell phones.
Why Is Leqaa Kordia Still Jailed? Palestinian Protester Suffers Seizure After 11 Months Locked Up
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman, remains in ICE detention for nearly a year, enduring a seizure and poor conditions, despite dropped protest charges and two court orders for her release.
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