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We’re not exactly in a 2008-like financial crisis, but it’s close. What started as a run on Silicon Valley Bank has expanded to Europe where the giant Credit Suisse is being backstopped by Switzerland’s central bank. Steps were taken after the 2008 meltdown to make banks more responsible, and they’ve largely been effective so far, but the evidence suggests we did not go far enough. Considering how hard the banking industry fought the new safeguards (including executives at SVB), we’re lucky...

This week, Off-Kilter returns to our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. Given that the disability community harbors some of the greatest wisdom when it comes to radical self-care–with disabled people as “modern-day oracles,” as activist Alice Wong often puts it—Rebecca has been spending a good bit...

Ray Kirstein Attachments Thu, Mar 16, 5:23 PM (3 days ago) to George Next time on State of Belief Radio, Purple Pundit Project founder Sushma Dwivedi - a New York City-Based Female Hindu Pundit Providing Progressive, Inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly Services. At a time when so many communities are divided along lines of identity and exclusion, her ambitious work is both an inspiration, and a great example of living into a values-driven personal vision that ends up helping countless others. And...

Free Forum Finamore 03-18-2023 by Progressive Voices

Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Trump and Republicons hate America and love war criminal Putin. Donald Trump Refers To America As A ‘Godless Nation’ And A Bigger Threat Than Russia Or Any Other Foreign Enemy Holocaust survivor- "Trans rights are the same as human rights" We discuss the madness!

Karel Cast Podcast #183 Ireland Memories with Panti Bliss, Kellie Malloney and More! Let’s go to Ireland! We start with a song that I co-wrote with Dave from the Black Donnellys and they perform it live from RiRa Las Vegas. Then, it’s off the Emerald Isle itself where we look back on Obama Plaza, drag activist Panti Bliss, Trans trailblazer Kellie Maloney and so much more. Don’t miss this fun musical and educational trip to Ireland! Thanks to Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland for all the...

During this Student Debt Crisis Center takeover of the Leslie Marshall Show, the guest hosts discuss the Supreme Court case that will determine the future of President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans. In this discussion, they talk about the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation, an immense showing of support where hundreds of people...

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Background Briefing 03-16-2023 by Progressive Voices

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Biden EPA moves to lower levels of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water; Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over chemical train derailment disaster; PLUS: One state generates much more renewable energy than any other --- and it's not California... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Background Briefing 03-15-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 03-15-2024 by Progressive Voices

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Karel Cast Podcast #182 Stress Management In a Crazy World PLUS McDonald's Bonus One look at the news and you'll see we are closer to WW3 than ever before. Inflation soaring, food prices up…how are you coping with Stress? Or are you? Are you ignoring headlines? Are you doing something special? I want to hear from you about what you are doing to make through the day these days. Leave comments below. Also, a special bonus Karel and Andrew Part I when I worked at McDonald's Drive thru! Watch on...

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Background Briefing 03-14-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 03-14-2023 by Progressive Voices

Biden Administration approves controversial ConocoPhillips Willow drilling project in Alaska...But also prohibits future drilling in Alaska and U.S. Arctic waters; Mack Truck goes electric; PLUS: In the Indian Ocean, Tropical Storm Freddy setting stunning new records... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

This time on Code WACK! How does running a hospital like a business run counter to providing reliable and affordable healthcare? How would having Medicare for All change the way hospitals are financed and what would it mean for patients, doctors, and the hospitals themselves? To find out, we spoke to Dr. David Himmelstein, a distinguished professor of public health at CUNY's Hunter College and a lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also serves as a staff physician at Montefiore...