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NYC Nurses' Strike Enters 10th Day; Mayor Mamdani & Sen. Sanders Join Picket Line
New York City nurses are engaged in the largest nursing strike in the city's history, demanding safe staffing, better benefits, and workplace protections, drawing support from Senator Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Oxfam Warns of Rising Authoritarianism & Billionaire Boom
Oxfam International reveals how a massive surge in billionaire wealth is not just an economic issue, but a direct driver of political power, media control, and the erosion of democracy, leading to a global shift from democracies to oligarchies.
Minnesota Lawyer Defends Protest at Church Whose Pastor Is Top ICE Official
A civil rights attorney defends a church protest against a top ICE official who also serves as a pastor, highlighting alleged hypocrisy in federal investigations targeting activists and journalists while ignoring ICE agent misconduct.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 21, 2026
Federal investigations, international tensions, and domestic protests mark a turbulent global landscape, with the Trump administration at the center of multiple controversies ranging from immigration enforcement to alleged financial misconduct.
"Not Above the Law": Law Prof. Michele Goodwin Decries Violent ICE Activity in Minnesota
Law Professor Michele Goodwin analyzes the unconstitutional and unlawful actions of ICE in Minnesota, drawing parallels to the Civil Rights era but noting a dangerous reversal of federal government roles.
ICE vs. People of Minnesota: Community Resists Trump's Militarized Crackdown – Special Report
Federal agents escalated immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, leading to militarized deployments, alleged abuses, and widespread community resistance, including the use of rapid response networks and legal observation.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 20, 2026
Global tensions escalate as President Trump threatens European allies over Greenland, faces domestic backlash for ICE crackdowns, and proposes a 'Board of Peace' to rival the UN, while an Oxfam report highlights record billionaire wealth and its impact on democracy.
MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words
This episode presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical critiques of US foreign policy, economic injustice, and the urgent call for a 'revolution of values' and 'dangerous unselfishness' from his pivotal 'Beyond Vietnam' and 'I've Been to the Mountaintop' speeches.
“All That’s Left of You”: Oscar-Shortlisted Film Traces Palestinian Family’s Love & Loss Since 1948
Director Shireen Dabis discusses her Oscar-shortlisted film, 'All That's Left of You,' which chronicles seven decades of Palestinian history through one family's experience, highlighting their extraordinary will to survive amidst ongoing political turmoil.
Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out as New Ruling Could Lead to His Rearrest, Deportation
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khali faces potential rearrest and deportation after a federal appeals court reversed his release, a move his legal team frames as the Trump administration weaponizing the legal system to suppress pro-Palestine speech.
ICE Arresting U.S. Citizens, Using Banned Chokeholds: Explosive ProPublica Report
A ProPublica investigation reveals ICE agents routinely use banned chokeholds and other dangerous restraints, including kneeling on necks, and have detained over 170 U.S. citizens, often while they were documenting operations.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 16, 2026
This episode details a wide array of escalating domestic and international crises, from aggressive federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota to US military interventions in Venezuela and the Middle East, alongside ongoing violence in Gaza and challenges to democratic norms.
Director Jafar Panahi on Deadly Iran Protests & Filmmaking Under Censorship
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, defying a travel ban and prison sentence, speaks out against the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, detailing the 'bloodbath' and his commitment to filmmaking as an act of resistance.
FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter as Attacks on Press Freedom Intensify Under Trump
The FBI's rare raid on a Pulitzer-winning Washington Post reporter's home signals a severe escalation in government efforts to intimidate the press and silence sources, with profound implications for journalistic independence and public accountability.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 15, 2026
This report details escalating global and domestic tensions, including US military withdrawals and threats against Iran, widespread ICE abuses across the US, and significant political and humanitarian crises in Gaza and Venezuela.
"ICE Is OK with Renee Good's Killing": Journalist Ken Klippenstein on ICE Tactics & Recruitment
Investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein reveals how ICE is deploying a 'wartime recruitment strategy' targeting far-right demographics, tripling its budget, and operating with unchanged use-of-force policies despite an expanded, militarized mission, leading to internal dissent and public backlash.
"Federal Invasion": Minnesota Officials Condemn Violent ICE Raids, Arrests
Minnesota officials and residents describe federal immigration enforcement actions as a 'federal invasion,' leading to widespread fear, local lawsuits, and resignations within the Justice Department.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 14, 2026
This episode details a day of escalating global tensions and domestic policy shifts, covering violent crackdowns in Iran, US military actions in Venezuela, and controversial US immigration and civil rights decisions.
"Empire in Decline": Historian Alfred McCoy on U.S. Aggression in Venezuela, Iran & Beyond
Historian Alfred McCoy argues the United States is an empire in decline, characterized by micromilitarism abroad and domestic instability, while China rapidly ascends to global hegemony through dominance in green energy and electric vehicle production.
"State of Siege": Iran Protest Death Toll Rises to 2,000 After U.S. Sanctions Spawn Economic Crisis
US sanctions have intensified Iran's economic crisis, fueling widespread anti-government protests where the death toll has reportedly reached 2,000, while direct US military intervention is deemed impractical.
"Stolen from Us": Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Black Father Killed by Off-Duty ICE Agent
An off-duty ICE agent fatally shot 43-year-old Black father Keith Porter Jr. on New Year's Eve, sparking demands for accountability from his family and Black Lives Matter activists amidst broader concerns over escalating federal agent violence and lack of transparency.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 13, 2026
This episode details a range of critical global and domestic events, from federal overreach in immigration enforcement and international conflicts to significant labor disputes and threats to press freedom.
L.A. Fire Survivors Fight Foreclosure & Demand Justice in Altadena
Altadena fire survivors, predominantly Black homeowners, face foreclosures and predatory developers after a devastating fire caused by Southern California Edison, highlighting systemic injustices and corporate negligence.
"We Had Whistles. They Had Guns": Nationwide Protests Held over ICE Killing of Renee Good
ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good, a mother of three, in Minneapolis, sparking nationwide protests and a federal-state conflict over the investigation as top officials defend the agent and label Good a 'domestic terrorist.'
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