Hartmann: Corporate power stole the American dream, Washington boasts of hemispheric dominance, and progressives keep beating establishment candidates. The 2026 midterms can change America’s course.
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From Texas to Michigan: Faith, Economic Democracy, and Medicare for All Gain Ground
Economic democracy takes center stage as DSA critics defend corporate power, Talarico organizes a multiracial Texas coalition, and Michigan embraces guaranteed healthcare.
Houston Battles ICE, CIA Revives Cuba Regime Change, and Trump’s Farmers Face Ruin
Neil Aquino examines Houston’s growing ICE resistance, the CIA’s renewed campaign against Cuba, and the tariffs, war, and fertilizer costs battering Trump-supporting farmers.
Sanders Defends Social Security as Michigan Progressives Surge, Big Oil Profits, Gaza Deal Falters
Bernie Sanders draws a line on Social Security, Michigan voters reward progressives, Trump admits oil giants profit too much, and Israel’s refusal to withdraw jeopardizes peace in Gaza.
Trump’s Iran Chaos, Tariff Refund Theft, and Corporate Media’s Anti-Socialism Smear
From Iran war chaos and climate neglect to stolen tariff refunds and anti-socialist media smears, today’s show exposes who profits and who pays.
ICE Outrage, Senate Blocks War Bill, Iran Price Pain, and Abbott’s Courthouse Hypocrisy
Houston demands justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, senators block a $1.15 trillion war bill, Iran attacks raise family costs, and Greg Abbott’s injury-compensation hypocrisy is exposed.
(REPRISE) ICE Kills in Maine, Section 219 Threatens Democracy, Trump Taxes Hormuz, and Jenna Weighs In
Today: WBAI’s Jenna Flanagan on Iran and Graham, outrage after ICE kills a man in Maine, Section 219’s threat to democratic control, and Trump’s 20% Strait of Hormuz toll.
ICE Kills in Maine, Section 219 Threatens Democracy, Trump Taxes Hormuz, and Jenna Weighs In
Today: WBAI’s Jenna Flanagan on Iran and Graham, outrage after ICE kills a man in Maine, Section 219’s threat to democratic control, and Trump’s 20% Strait of Hormuz toll.
Trump Hijacks Social Security As Housing Soars, Iowa Water Crisis & Anti-Racism Demand Action
Trump politicizes Social Security as housing prices hit records, Iowa factory farms poison water, and an anti-racist story shows how people reject inherited hate.
Houston Demands Justice For Lorenzo Salgado Araujo As Swing Voters Reject Centrism
ICE killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, sparking demands for justice, as new polling shows swing voters want Democrats to tax the rich and back Medicare for All.