The Peace & Justice Report covers local, state, national and international social justice issues. We bring a wide variety of guests whose views are underrepresented in the mainstream media, activists who are devoting their lives to creating a world free from injustice of all kinds. Hosted by Bob Connors and Tom Walker.
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We are a semi-weekly radio show focused on discussing issues that affect our communities including politics, culture, the economy, our health, and all the issues that affects the daily lives of working people. We hope that through these difficult conversations, we can identify the root causes of these issues and increase our understanding as a community.
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Hurricane Disaster Response - Oct 23, 2024
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Sierra & Adam join Ruth to discuss the Hurricane Disaster Response in central Florida.
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OCTOBER 23RD 2024: LORNA HAWKINS FOUNDER OF DRIVE BY AGONY/BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER CHEYENNE WILLIAMS OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
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Today we’ll discuss creating and implementing platforms for victims of crime to express their feelings about the deaths of their children due to gun and street violence with Lorna Hawkins founder & executive director of the non-profit group Drive By Agony. Then we'll speak with Board Of Director member Cheyenne Williams of The American Foundation F…
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Spotlight: American Indian Movement - Oct 2, 2024
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Join us this week as Ruth and Adam chat with Sheridan, a local Indigenous rights activist with the American Indian Movement.
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OCTOBER 16TH 2024: AUTHOR ROBERT CREAMER
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Today we’ll spend the hour with Robert Creamer, a political organizer for over four decades. He’ll talk about his new book Nuts and Bolts: The Formula for Progressive Electoral Success. It’s a “pragmatic handbook for organizers, communicators and campaigners – inspiring our continued fight for our democracy.”…
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PEACE & JUSTICE OCTOBER 2ND 2024: AMERICAN INDIE SINGER/SONGWRITER DAVID ROVICS/TERESA TAFT OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST
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For the second half of the show Bob talks with Regional Volunteer Recruiter For Sarasota And Charlotte County at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Teresa Taft on how to become a volunteer for this organization and their work.
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Venezuelan Election - Aug 21, 2024
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Peyton from BreakThrough News joins Jack to discuss the recent election in Venezuela.
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SEPTEMBER 25TH 2024: DR. LYLA JUNE JOHNSTON/SANDRA TAPFUMANEYI/PHILIP OF TAARPR
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Dr. Lyla June Johnston is a scientist, public speaker, poet, hip-hop artist, and acoustic singer-songwriter of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Dr. Johnston talks environmental concerns and an approach designed through Native American customs to care for nature. Sandra Tapfumaneyi Sarasota County Emergency Managemen…
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Israel attacks Lebanon - Sep 21, 2024
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Join us this week as Ruth and Ali discuss Israel's recent pager attacks in Lebanon on September 17 & 18, 2024.
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The Uhuru Trial - Sep 14, 2024
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Join Ruth and special guest Sierra to discuss the Uhuru movement and trial in St. Petersburg, FL.
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SEPTEMBER 18TH 2024: A CONVERSATION ON HOMELESSNESS WITH HOSTS LINDA HARRADINE & LARRY EGAR AND GUESTS KATIE ROSS, JOE POLZAK & TERRY LYNN DRAKE
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Today we’ll discuss Homelessness in Sarasota County. Hosted by Linda Harradine, Executive Director of Legal Aid Of Manasota & Larry Egar public defender, 12th Judicial Circuit Of Florida Guest speaking are: Katie Ross: CEO Suncoast Partnership To End Homelessnes Joe Polzak: Asst. City Attorney Of Sarasota Terry Lynn Drake: Asst. Public Defender, 12…
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SEPTEMBER 11TH 2024: A CONVERSATION BETWEEN DR. TARA BRACH & DR. GABOR MATE/DR. EMILY ROTH
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Today we’ll first hear a conversation between Dr. Tara Bach & Gabor Mate. Tara Brach earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, is a Buddhist Meditation Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Gabor Mate is a Canadian physician. He has authored five books exploring topics including ADHD, stress, developmental psychology, and addiction. Then we'll …
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SEPTEMBER 4TH 2024: KIETH MCHENRY, CO-COUNDER OF FOOD NOT BOMBS
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Today we’ll talk to Keith McHenry,co-founder of Food Not Bombs. Food Not Bombs recovers and shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities in 65 countries. It is a nonviolent direct action against war, poverty, and environmental destruction.
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AUGUST 28TH 2024: WATER QUALITY WITH DR. ABBEY TYRNA/LIBRARIES WITH RENEE DI PILATO
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Today we’ll talk to Dr. Abbey Tyrna, Executive Director of Suncoast Waterkeeper. We’ll talk about water quality, flooding and Hurricane Debby. After that we’ll talk to Renee Di Pilato, Director of Sarasota Libraries, about the little-known services available at the library. ***Dr. Abbey Tyrna was unable to make the show. Instead Tom played an inter…
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AUGUST 14TH 2024: AUTHOR OF THE BOOK - THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE: THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT THAT IS THREATENING OUR DEMOCRACY, MATTHEW D.TAYLOR
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Today Tom will talk to Matthew D. Taylor, author of The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. Which will be out October 1st 2024. Matthew D. Taylor is a religious studies scholar and expert in independent charismatic Christianity and Christian nationalism. Taylor holds a PhD in religious studies and Mus…
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AUGUST 8TH 2024: SARASOTA COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD ELECTION COMMENTARY BY JOHN KOPEL/MASSACHUSETTS PEACE ACTION BOARD DIRECTOR PAUL SHANNON
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Today we’ll talk to John Kopel on the upcoming August 20th Sarasota County Hospital Board elections. Then we will be speaking with Massachusetts Peace Action board member Paul Shannon on his work with Quakers and his role with MAPA.
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JULY 31ST 2024: AUTHOR RACHELLE WINKLER-WAGNER
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Today we’ll talk to Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of The Chosen We – Black Women’s Empowerment in Higher Education. The book draws on oral histories with Black women college graduates to demonstrate the role of community in fostering their success in and beyond education.
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JULY 10TH 2024: DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM OF INEQUALITY CHUCK COLLINS
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On today's show we’ll talk to Chuck Collins of Inequality.org. Among other things, we’ll talk about the ways billionaires are disrupting our housing markets, democracy, and health, all the while shifting taxes onto you!
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JULY 3RD 2024: SARASOTA COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS RON TURNER/JEFF SIEGEL OF OXFORD HOUSE OF FLORIDA
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On this weeks show we’ll talk to Ron Turner, Sarasota County’s Supervisor of Elections. Then Bob will interview Jeff Siegel of Oxford House of Florida.
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JUNE 26TH 2024: FORMER MAYOR OF AUGUSTA, GA DEKE COPENHAVER/FOOD NOT BOMBS CO-FOUNDER KIETH MCHENRY 2011 INTERVIEW REBROADCAST
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We will be talking with Deke Copenhaver, Mayor of Augusta, Ga from 2005 through 2014. Deke is a Changemaker, helping others realize the potential they have to be leaders in their community and their lives. Also, Bob will be replaying an interview he had with Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry from 2011.…
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JUNE 19TH 2024: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AT THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JON THAXTON
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This week we’ll spend the hour with co-hosts WSLR News Director Johannes Werner & Linda Harradine & Larry Eger of the Justice Matters program discussing affordable housing with their guest Jon Thaxton, Senior Vice President for Community Leadership at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
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Gaza is Forcing America's Hand
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Join us as Ruth discusses how the movement for Palestine is undermining US-Israeli relations! Also discussed is the brutal Israeli torture of Palestinian poltical prisoners.
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USF Students' Hunger Strike for Gaza
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In this episode, we focus on the hunger strike led by USF students, and are joined by organizers Will and Alina of the USF Divest Coalition.
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The Feminist Mythmaking of the Gaza Genocide
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By deceptively portraying its female soldiers as liberators confronting a misogynistic enemy, Israel seeks to reframe its militaristic oppression as a righteous feminist cause.
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Housework is Revolutionary Work
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In honor of Women's History Month, Ruth examines the bold visions and concrete programs of revolutionary women leaders - past and present - to uplift gender equality and dismantle patriarchal oppression. She contrasts their work to collectively value women's labor with how capitalist nations like the US funnel resources into militarism rather than …
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The Struggle for Women's Liberation
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In honor of Women's History Month, this episode of takes a look at the burden and exploitation faced by women under capitalist society. Ruth dives deep into the political economy and root causes of why "mommy is so tired" all the time. She also uplifts the historical examples of brave women fighters, resistors and educators who refused to accept th…
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The People Fight Back! The Local Struggle for Palestine
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Tune in to listen to Ruth's compelling interview with Lama from Dream Defenders, who speaks on the needed disruption of a Kathy Castor event. Kathy Castor, a member and Co-Chair of the Children Healthcare Caucus, has continued to maintain silence on the genocide of children in Gaza, and has upheld US support for the Israeli state. Later on the epis…
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The Whole System is Guilty! Breonte’s Death and Corrupt Policing
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Host Ruth is joined by guest Bobby to expose the injustice behind the police killing of Breonte’ L. Johnson-Davis and the web of lies and corruption used to shield the killer cops. They analyze disturbing discrepancies in the Palmetto PD's press conference and bodycam footage meant to justify this senseless murder. From officers caught laughing to …
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No Justice, No Peace: Holding Florida Law Enforcement Accountable
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Ruth investigates alarming reports coming out of Florida jails and prisons. According to a report by the NAACP, in one Florida jail alone, 21 inmates have died under suspicious circumstances with little accountability. From prisoners succumbing to treatable medical issues to beatings at the hands of guards, a disturbing pattern emerges - incarcerat…
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Join us for a special episode this week, as hosts Caleb and Audrey delve into the Paris Peace treaty and the ongoing genocide in Gaza, using clips from Breakthrough News. The Paris proposal faces challenges and apprehensions from both sides. We explore the domestic and international pressures influencing Israel's war cabinet's deliberations. Additi…
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Disease, Bombing, and Corporate Lies: Breaking Down US-Israeli Strategy
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In this episode, we delve into the disease and starvation rampant in Gaza due to the bombing of the region's life-sustaining infrastructure. We also dissect the narrative of Iranian proxies frequently portrayed in corporate media, separating truth from misinformation.
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From the Belly of the Beast, Hands off the Middle East
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In this episode, Ruth brings the sounds of nationwide protests to your ears, covering the spirit of resistance from Texas to Tampa. Despite the state's violent attempts to silence these voices, the people remain undeterred. We also cover the tenacious resistance of the Yemeni people, challenging the narrative spun by the American state. This episod…
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400,000 March on Washington for Gaza!
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The people have once again shown that they reject the US-Israeli invasion of Gaza! Massive crowds turned out in Washington D.C. for a march demanding justice for Palestine. Millions of others held similar actions elsewhere, including in South Africa, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Australia, Finland, as well a…
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Police Brutality in the Suncoast - Justice for Breonte'!
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Join Ruth in a deeply moving conversation with Tracey Washington, a resilient mother who shares how the Palmetto Police Department brutally murdered her son Breonte' Johnson-Davis Sr. Breonte’, a devoted father, co-founder of a family business, and a young man grappling with addiction, became a victim of police brutality on November 1st, 2023. Duri…
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Shut it down for Palestine! Last Episode of 2023
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This episode is dedicated to the true heroes of 2023: The Palestinian People
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Last Saturday we saw a historic display of resistance from the Palestinian people. We saw Gazans break out of their open air prison and strike a blow against their oppressors. To discuss this, give context, and speak about the role of progressives and socialists here in the US, we have Ali Abdel-Qader from the Party for Socialism and Liberation to …
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UPS drivers and warehouse workers are prepared to go on strike at the end of this month if UPS does not accept their demands in their contract negotiation. This nationwide strike would be historic as UPS transports about 4% of US GDP daily and pulls in $300M every month. We are very excited to be joined by local UPS driver and Teamsters steward Ant…
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Starbucks Workers in Sarasota Organizing to Form a Union
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(Originally aired June 22 2023) Starbucks workers at the Honore and University location in Sarasota have announced their intention to have a union vote early next month! We interviewed two partners at the location who have been playing leading roles in the unionization effort. They spoke on the issues that the workers there have been facing, the re…
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New College Students Fight Back Against DeSantis' Fascist Takeover of NCF Board
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Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed 6 right-wing members to the New College Board of Trustees, paving the way to majority control of the board. Among the appointees is reactionary homophobe and racist Chris Rufo, who is well known for leading the attack on “CRT” and will attack any program at NCF that sheds light on the injustices of the US and the patriar…
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Episode 41 - The Struggle for Rent Control
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[This episode originally aired on August 17th.] Tampa and St. Petersburg have both recently struck down attempts to get rent control on the ballot after declaring states of emergency on housing. Over the last two years, and especially here in Florida, the working class has been suffering through a housing crisis, with incomes unstable and housing p…
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Episode 40 - Tampa's Racist Program that Evicted 1000 Black Renters
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We are excited to be joined by the Legal Chair of the Tampa Chapter of the ACLU, James Shaw. James helped to uncover the racist "Crime Free Multi Housing"program run by the Tampa Police Department that encouraged and may have coerced landlords into evicting families where one of the residents committed a crime, even one as minor as pan-handling or …
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Episode 39 - Fascism in the Suncoast
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[This episode was originally released on the radio on July 20th.] We're joined once again by community activist Jack Wallace to speak on the recent pulled opinion piece from the Herald Tribune written by the wife of a Proud Boy in defense of the Proud Boys, a fascist and white supremacist organization. We also discuss the recent Moms For Liberty ev…
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Episode 38 - The People Fight Back! The Democrats Fail to Defend Roe v Wade.
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[This episode was released on July 6th on the radio and was not uploaded as a podcast. We are now releasing it and remind our listeners that this took place in the throes of the massive protests across the country in reaction to the overturning of Roe v Wade.] Karla Correa and Jack Wallace, both community organizers of large reproductive protests, …
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Episode 37 - How City Government Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
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We begin this episode with an important discussion about the origins of Juneteenth and local events celebrating this important holiday. The show continues with important discussion about the ongoing housing struggles and local solutions being adapted by Tampa and Pinellas County which can be duplicated in the Sarasota/Manatee area.…
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Bonus: Inflation and Corporate Greed
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We have been hearing a lot about inflation, and we are certainly feeling it when we go to the grocery store, when we pay our rent, and definitely when we get gas. The price of everything is going up. The mainstream media, which is controlled by corporations, likes to frame inflation as something that just happens. But the truth is that it doesn’t “…
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Episode 36 - United States of Violence
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As we all know, there has been a wave of mass shootings recently across the country, with the Uvalde elementary school shooting being the largest one in recent news. What is so uniquely alienating about our country that makes incidents like these happen do often? Our government has completely failed the people, and more money for police has proven …
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Episode 35 - The System is Broken, Fight for Abortion
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It's official. The Supreme Court is planning on repealing Roe v Wade and opening the door for states to ban abortion entirely. This is set to impact millions of working class women and people across the country, and calls into question the safety of other rights that have been fought for like gay marriage. We're joined by local community activists …
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Episode 34 - Anti-Semitism and Evictions Kill in Sarasota
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We're very happy to be joined by national ANSWER coalition member Juliana Musheyev to take on local issues here in Sarasota. On this episode, we discuss the string of anti semitic flyers found in Sarasota and the struggle against antisemitism, while also clarifying that antizionism and antisemitism are not equivalent. We also discuss the recent pol…
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Episode 33 - War in Ukraine Part 2
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De către The Ruthless Truth
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Episode 32 - Racist, Sexist, Anti-Gay: Ron DeSantis Go Away!
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In previous episodes of the Ruthless Truth, we’ve talked about some of the reactionary bills that the Republican Party here in Florida have been trying to pass into law. Now Ron Desantis and the Florida Republicans have been pushing another large group of reactionary bills, including the anti-abortion bill we covered last month, that we want to tal…
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the world to the brink of all out war, with devastating consequences if NATO were to intervene. How did we get here? Why did Russia invade Ukraine? What was the role of the American empire in the 2014 coup in Ukraine and the ensuing 8 year civil war? How could this war have been avoided? What should anti-…
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