FLASHPOINTS

Today on Flashpoints: We feature an interview from Iraq with an analysis and update of the situation on the ground. Then we ask the question, what is the relationship between the US role in Libya and the rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Then we go to Gaza for an update of the situation there. Finally, we talk with an organizer of the an upcoming boycott to support Palestine at the port of Oakland.

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Flashpoints 08-13-14

Today on Flashpoints: We go to a breaking news story in Haiti, where former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide has reportedly been summoned before a court on corruption charges. Then we continue our coverage into the legacy of Richard Nixon, following the 40th anniversary of his resignation. Finally, we talk to one of the organizers of the Trail for Humanity, a 300 plus mile walk to call attention to the plight of immigrants.

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Flashpoints 08-12-14

Today on Flashpoints: We talk with an alderman in St. Louis County, Missouri about protest following the recent killing of yet another young black man by police in this country, 18 year old Michael Brown. Next, we asked a question: Did the U.S. government really have to drop the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki 69 years ago? Then, with president Obama authorizing new bombing raids in Iraq and with Republicans calling for boots on the ground, it’s only fitting that we look at how much the war in Iraq and Afghanistan have cost. Finally, we go to London, England to talk about massive protests over the weekend supporting the Palestinian people and condemning Israel for “Operation: Protective Edge” in Gaza.

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Flashpoints 08-11-14

Today on Flashpoints: We broadcast live from Barrios Unidos in Santa Cruz California. We’ll speak with Barriois Unidos founder, Nane Alehendro about his legendary anti-violence anti-gang work in prison and in communities all across California. We”ll be joined by California Assemblyman  Luis Alejo, just back from a trip to Central America. We”ll talk to him about the kids, coming into the country by the thousands, and the historic passage of the drivers license bill for undocumented worker and other living in the US. And we’ll be joined by Alex Sanchez of Homy Unidos

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Flashpoints 08-08-14

Today on Flashpoints: We devote the entire hour to a speech from this year’s socialism conference held in Chicago. You’ll hear from Electronic Intifada founder Ali Abunimah and journalist, blogger and activist Max Blumenthal.

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Flashpoints 08-07-14

Today on Flashpoints:Remembering the bombing of Hiroshima and an update on Fukushima with Harvey Wasserman. Also, legendary criminal defense attorney Tony Serra, talks about the federal prosecution of Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow and his new autobiography about his defense of the Panthers, the Native American Movement and more.

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Flashpoints 08-06-14

Today on Flashpoints: Middle East Children’s Alliance, Gaza director Dr, Mona El Fara, talks about the loss of 9 members of her family, killed in an Israeli air raid. We’ll feature an interview with Dr. Mona by Nora Barrows-Friedman. Also, Barbara Lubin will join us in studio to talk about her friend under siege and her own continuing work with Mecca in Gaza, And we’ll feature an excerpt of a new speech by  Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter, Glenn Greenwald

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Flashpoints 08-05-14

Today on Flashpoints: A young father who’s cousin was killed on camera by an Israeli sniper, is locked down and unable to take his 14 month old son to a clinic for critical medical care. Also a 16 year old blogger says she is always ready to die in this, her third war in Gaza. And a California Assemblyman returns from a trip to central America and Mexico to find out what is driving thousands of young children to make the long dangerous trip to the US

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Flashpoints 08-04-14