International Migrants Day: Commemorated, Not Cared For
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Venezuela: The New Iraq - Dec 10, 2025
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Ruth and Ira join us this week to debunk the narratives pushed by U.S. mainstream media, designed to manufacture consent for President Trump’s military aggression toward Venezuela. They walk us through key moments in Venezuelan history, the socialist revolution and its long resistance to U.S. intervention, underscoring how these struggles connect to the broader fight of working people around the world. Reminding our listeners that the assault on Venezuela, is not an isolated policy choice. It reflects a centuries-long pattern of U.S. imperialism and economic exploitation, a pattern that...
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Interview with Mohammed Ibrahim's Uncle: FREE ALL PALESTINIAN PRISONERS - Dec 03, 2025
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Join Ruth and Ira for an interview with Palestinian advocate Zeyad Kadur, uncle of Mohammed Ibrahim. Mohammed is a Florida teenager who was just released after 9 agonizing months in Israeli Prison. Zeyad will tell us about the traumatizing story of his kidnapping by the Israeli Ocupation Forces and the inspiring movement that fought back to Free Mohammed.
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Day of Mourning: Remembering the Native Genocide - Nov 26, 2025
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Join Matthew and Ira for an interview with Sheridan Murphy from the American Indian Movement (AIM). On a day that reminds every Native person about the horrors committed for colonialism; we will talk about the origins of "Thanksgiving", Alligator Alcatraz, Indian history, Leonard Peltier and more.
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3 Meals Away from Revolution - Nov 19, 2025
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Join Ira and Matthew to discuss how food insecurity and malnutrition shape the lives of millions. As the Thanksgiving feast approaches, it becomes impossible to ignore how many families are preparing for an empty table. Hunger is not abstract. It is a mother stretching groceries, a worker skipping meals, a family choosing between heat and dinner. This is the truth we refuse to look away from: We’re all only three meals away from crisis.
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General Strike and Florida Labor: How The South Rises - Nov 12, 2025
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Join our hosts Jack and Matthew to discuss the history of General Strikes in the United States and specifically the history of strikes in Florida. After the No Kings Protest people showed that they are ready to fight back, calling for a General Strike against Trump and the Billionare class. Learn with us the history of the labor movement so you can talk to your friends, family and co-workers about why we need a General Strike!
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SNAP Cuts: Starving the Working Class - Nov 5, 2025
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Join Sarah and Matthew this week for a discussion on the recent defunding of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the program that helps feed 41 million Americans who can barely afford to live. We will discuss how the program works, who uses it and debunk the myths around it.
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Interview with Veterans for Peace: Gaza, Conscientious Objection and the Horrors of War - Oct 22, 2025
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Ruth and Anoosh join us this week to interview Joy Metzler from Veterans for Peace and James from Veterans Against the Machine to discuss their journey from being members of the war machine to becoming activists against the Gaza Genocide.
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Black August, History to Present - 08-27, 2025
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Matthew and Firas join us this week to discuss Black August past and present. If you would like to contribute to Maria Lulu's fundraiser .
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Back to School! Public School Education in Florida - 08-20, 2025
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Sarah and Jack join us this week to discuss education reform in Florida and trends across the nation. If you would like to contribute to Maria Lulu's fundraiser .
info_outlineRuth 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 https://andrewjosephfoundation.com
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 St
Tampa, FL 33610
Saturday 2/8: Masquerade Gala: Remove the Mask that Shields Immunity, Racism, and Prejudice
Brandon Veterans #39; Post and Park Association, Inc.
115 W. Clay Ave.
Brandon, FL 33510