Lessons from Juneteenth: A Conversation with Dr. Sharon Jefferson
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ira in an interview with Dr. Sharon Jefferson about the origins of Juneteenth and what it means to celebrate it today at a time of unprecedented attacks against Black voter rights. Dr. Jefferson has been a history teacher and educator with Manatee County School system for over 27 years. She is also the founder of the Rosalind Walton Education and Enrichment Services, Inc., also known as RECESS Education, a non-profit established in 2016.
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The Radical Roots of Pride
The Ruthless Truth
Ruth and Ira dive into the radical history of pride, the harms of pikwashing and what it means to be in solidarity with LGBTQ+ people in opressed nations, such as Palestine. Check out our Instagram @theruthlesstruthradio or @psltampabay for deatils on upcoming Pride events.
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Fighback FIBA: How Hillsborough Fights for Palestine
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ira in an interview with Nadia Askar, an organizer with the Fightback FIBA campaign. They discuss how Hillsborough County residents are trying to stop local funds from being invested into Israeli companies that directly contribute to the genocide in Palestine.
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Hondurasgate: US and Israel's Anti-Left Plot for Latin America
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ruth and Leo today for a deepdive over the leaked audios uncovered in "Hondurasgate", showing a conspirary from the US and Israel with alleged drug-trafficker former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez against the socialist movements in Latin America. We also speak about the sad loss of our friend, community organizer, father, and husband Andrew Joseph Jr, who left us on May 16, 2026. Support his family during this hard time at
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May Day Recap: How the People Striked - May 6, 2026
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ira and Ruth as they discuss the historic May Day, when hundreds of thousands around the country stopped working and took to the streets to protest against wars and deportations.
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The War on Iran & Lebanon & Why We Must Strike
The Ruthless Truth
Welcome back Ali! He and Ira recap everything that’s unfolded in the War on Iran war this past month!! Also, we learn why the workers movement MUST be an anti-war movement!!! It’s an important time to catch up as we head into the May Day General Strike, No Work! No School! No Shopping! And as always, see you in the streets!
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US Military Pollution: Earth's Greatest Enemy
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ira and special guest and environmentalist Peyton talk about how and why the US military is the biggest contributor to climate change in the world, and envision how a world without endless war could look like! You can join the screening of the award-winning documentary "Earth's Greatest Enemy" to learn more about this topic at Sunray Cinemas this Thursday April 23 at 7:15 PM. Get your tickets here:
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After ‘No Kings Day’?: May 1st General Strike
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ira and special guest Mathilde as they discuss the most recent no Kings Day protest in Sarasota! Find out what’s on local residence’s minds and why the fight must continue! Also learn about the history of May Day with a special exclusive clip from the Psl action network featuring Karina Garcia. No Kings day protest were a tremendous success in showing that the working class does not approve of the Trump agenda, but now is the time for us to take that energy into May Day with a general strike to show the ruling class who really makes the world run!
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Nuestra America Convoy Reportback: Cuba Resists - Apr 1, 2026
The Ruthless Truth
Join Ruth interviewing Ira about their experience with the historic Nuestra America convoy: a group of hundreds of organizers, activists, artists and influencers that defied the US blockade on the island. Tons of pounds of critical medical aid was delivered to hospitals, exposing the cruelty of the US empire and strengthening the links of solidarity with the Cuban people.
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Cuba Under Siege: A Conversation with Cuban Diplomats David Ramírez and Adrián Heredia
The Ruthless Truth
In this special episode, Ira and Leo speak with Cuban diplomats David Ramírez Álvarez and Adrián Heredia Machado about Cuba’s ongoing struggle under the United States–imposed blockade. For the past 64 years, the United States has imposed an economic, commercial, and financial embargo on Cuba that prevents most trade with the United States and punishes other countries that engage with Cuba. In recent weeks, policies under Donald Trump have intensified the crisis, including an inhumane fuel blockade that inflicts daily hardships and deprivations on the Cuban people, creating shortages of...
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