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Black August, History to Present - 08-27, 2025

The Ruthless Truth

Release Date: 08/29/2025

10 Shots in 5 Seconds: Alex Pretti, ICE Terror and the General Strike - Jan 28, 2026 show art 10 Shots in 5 Seconds: Alex Pretti, ICE Terror and the General Strike - Jan 28, 2026

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Today Ruth and Ira join us to discuss another brutal murder by ICE: Alex Pretti. We will talk about his public execution, the cover-up that took place by ICE and how his death sparked a movement for a National Shutdown on January 30.

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ICE Out for Good: Renee's Murder - Jan 14, 2026 show art ICE Out for Good: Renee's Murder - Jan 14, 2026

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Join Ruth and Ira as we cover the murder of Renee Nicole Good: a wife, mother of three, and Legal Observer who was shot by ICE in cold blood. We will talk about how Renee's killing sparked a national movement against the state repression terrorizing our neighborhoods, and the ongoing fight to convict her murderer, Jonathan Ross.

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International Migrants Day: Commemorated, Not Cared For show art International Migrants Day: Commemorated, Not Cared For

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Venezuela: The New Iraq - Dec 10, 2025 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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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Matthew and Firas join us this week to discuss Black August past and present.

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