The Ruthless Truth
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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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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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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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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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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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 .
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Sarah joins us this week to talk about the latest updates on the Everglades Concentration Camp, Sayfollah Musallet and the Texas floodings that left 134 deaths. Finally, we listen to Brian Becker and Richard Wolff dive into the latest decision by the Supreme Court that enables Trump to fire tens of thousands of federal workers, putting many working-class families at risk. 🚨 AID REQUEST🚨 Help Maria's family get her home! Maria is a 22 year old from Sarasota County who was taken by ICE, despite her being a valued member of her community who presents no danger to society. She is...
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This week our host Jack joins us to discuss updates about "Alligator Alcatraz" and Benjamin Netanyahu's latest visit to the White House. After that we share a section from the podcast Freedom Side Live! where they discuss the devastating impacts of the "Big Beautiful Bill".
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Jack joins us this week to give us some updates on the new Trump's inhumane immigrant prison camp named "Alligator Alcatraz", the "Big Beautiful Bill" and Trump's latest aid package to the IDF. To dive deeper into the war on Iran and recent ceasefire we listen to The Socialist Program's interview with Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies who teaches at the University of Tehran.
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Anoosh joins us this week to interview Jay, a local activist from Dream Defenders. They discuss the experience of living in today's America being black and trans, and how to fight back against hatred through joy. Additionally, Sarah updates us on Trump's Iran Attacks and how to fight back against this new imperialist war.
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