Trump's War on DEI | Speeches from Black Revolutionaries - March 12, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Ira and Alan join us this week to discuss the ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by the Trump Administration. We talk about DEI's history, how it relates to Affirmative Action, and the effects of its complete eradication. Finally, we close with a few speeches and interviews from Black revolutionaries to celebrate the past Black History Month: Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, and Fred Hampton.
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Procession is Coming - Mar 5, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
This week, we decided to air an episode of The Socialist Program. Ruth introduces us to a conversation between Brian Becker and professor Richard Wolff where they discuss the decline in the economy, the increase in the cost of basic goods, the major downward shift in the European economies, and the impact of Trump's tarriffs on U.S. workers.
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Say Their Names - Feb 26, 2025
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Ira introduces us to the full audio from Say Their Names event on Feb 22 in Sarasota. We hear speeches from local activists and mothers of victims of police brutality. The speakers include Ruth Beltran, Ira, Tracey Washington, Franki, Lisa Keys, Natasha Clemons, Deanna Joseph, Mona Hardin, Karen Wells, Selwyn Jones, and more.
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Selection of Speeches II - Feb 12, 2025
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Ali introduces a few speeches from local organizers during a February 9 demonstration against Trump's anti-immigrant agenda in Sarasota, FL.
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Interview with Junior Salazar - Feb 5, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Ruth, Ira, and Firas sit down with Junior Salazar, a local activist, to discuss the recent threats on our immigrant communities and what we can do to fight back. Upcoming Events: Immigration Rights March @ Five Points Park Sunday February 9 from 12pm - 4pm
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Interview with Deanna Joseph - Jan 29, 2025
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Ruth sits down with Deanna Joseph of the Andrew Joseph Foundation to discuss the story of her son, Andrew Joseph. You can find more information about the Andrew Joseph Foundation at Upcoming Events: Tuesday 2/4: Organizing for Justice: Learn From Families and Survivors of Police Crimes C Blythe Andrews Library 2607 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, 33610 Thursday 2/6: Sound of Justice: Ending Qualified Immunity Through Music The Crowbar 1812 N 17th St Tampa, 33605 Friday 2/7: Through Their Eyes: A Candlelight Vigil Honoring Stolen Lives Covenant Catalytic Church 6212 N 47th...
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Selection of Speeches - Jan 22, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Ruth introduces a few speeches from local organizers during our January 19 demonstration against Trump's right wing agenda in St. Petersburg, FL.
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California Wildfires & ICC sanctions - Jan 15, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Ira joins Ruth again this week to cover the devastationin California due to the wildfires, as well as a bill recently passed by the House of Representatives that would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Join us this Sunday, January 19 at 2pm in Williams Park in St Pete for a demonstration against Trump's right wing agenda!
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Military Service & Mass Casualty Events - Jan 8, 2025
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Ira joins Ruth this week to discuss the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. We start the episode hearing from Mike Prysner, and then our hosts dive into what makes military service the number one predictor of becoming a mass casualty offender.
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Revolutionary Music - Jan 1, 2025
The Ruthless Truth
Ruth DJs this week and shares a few revolutionary songs to welcome in 2025!
info_outlineTune 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 episode, Ruth is joined by community activist Ali Abdel-Qader to discuss the struggle for a free Palestine.
In other news, please be sure to support Breonte's Family at the Fish Fry Fundraiser in Palmetto, 11 am to 3 om, on Saturday, March 2nd! You can find details for the event on our Facebook page and elsewhere.