What you may have missed on PDR last week
Following is our end-of-the-week summary of all the topics covered on our Politics Done Right on KPFT 90.1 FM program, which is also streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitter, and Twitch.
Monday, April 29th, 2024
Bernie Sanders, a Jewish Senator, slams Netanyahu for ethnic cleansing in Gaza: Bernie Sanders, a Jewish Senator, did not mince his words calling out Benjamin Netanyahu for ethnic cleansing in Gaza as he defended the protest movement against the false anti-semitic trope used to stifle criticism. [More]
This journalist, unlike most, puts the correct perspective on ceasefire protests at universities: The mainstream media reporting is doing a disservice to Americans about the student ceasefire movement as they adopt Netanyahu’s talking points. Journalists like Antonia Hylton and Joy-Ann Reid fortunately sets the record straight. [More]
Police reaction to university ceasefire protests shows our path to fascism & Joy-Ann Reid nails it!: A recent TikTok post from Joy-Ann Reid pointed out that the police and university leadership reaction to the student/professor ceasefire protests is our path to fascism. [More]
Bold Move: Real Republicans’ Vote for Joe Biden: In this video, we explore the bold move of real Republicans who are choosing to vote for Joe Biden in the upcoming election. Join us to hear their perspectives and reasons for crossing party lines in this crucial election. [More]
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Trump Is Flirting With Quack Economics: I wish people would stop calling Donald Trump a populist. He has, after all, never demonstrated any inclination to help working Americans, and his economic policies really didn’t help — his 2017 tax cut, in particular, was a giveaway to the wealthy. [More]
Washington GOP: We do not want to be a democracy — bad idea!: Many claim that Democrats and Progressives are exaggerating when they claim a Trump/Republican win puts democracy in danger. Guess what? They admit it! [More]
Police reaction to university ceasefire protests shows our path to fascism & Joy-Ann Reid nails it!: A recent TikTok post from Joy-Ann Reid pointed out that the police and university leadership reaction to the student/professor ceasefire protests is our path to fascism. [More]
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Sanders Praises FTC Challenge of ‘Junk’ Patents for Drugs Including Ozempic: “We can no longer tolerate Novo Nordisk charging the American people $969 for Ozempic when that same exact drug can be purchased for just $155 in Canada and $59 in Germany while it costs less than $5 to manufacture.” [More]
‘Scathing Indictment’ of Big Oil Lies Unveiled on Eve of Senate Hearing: The report details a “campaign of deception, disinformation, and doublespeak waged using dark money, phony front groups, false economics, and relentless exertion of political influence.” [More]
Ilhan Omar Says GOP Calls to Put Student Protesters on Terror Watch List ‘Insanely Dangerous’: Sen. Marsha Blackburn put “a target” on protesters across the country with her latest attack on them, said Omar. [More]
As Biden Plans to Reschedule Marijuana, Advocates Say ‘Fully Legalize’ It: Sen. Cory Booker urged fellow lawmakers to “follow the lead of states around the country and legalize cannabis for adult use and create a comprehensive taxation and regulatory scheme.” [More]
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
GOP Farm Bill Blueprint ‘Puts Big Ag’s Profits Over Everyone Else’: “America’s farmers and consumers need forward-looking policies that build a sustainable, resilient, and fair food system,” said one campaigner. [More]
AT LAST! Journalists defend student protesters on the merits. They’re on the right side of history!: Clearly, #MorningJoe had not intended to defend the student protests. Unfortunately, Mara Gay (@MaraGay) and Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites) didn’t get the memo. They provided a clinic on protests. [More]
Neil Aquino is on deck: Houston Democracy Project’s Neil Aquino discusses the success of progressives in getting most of their candidates elected in Houston and Harris County, Texas. [More]
Friday May 3rd, 2024
Melissa Noriega, candidate for HCAD Place 2, explains why she is running for the job: Former City Councilperson & State Rep. Melissa Noriega visits and talks about the work she intends to do if elected HCAD Place 2 rep. [More]
Christian Texas State Rep. has a message for Christian Nationalist Politicians: Democratic State Rep. James Talarico recently pointed out in a church sermon that there is nothing Christian about Christian Nationalists as they do nothing for the working class. [More]
Evangelical Pastor calls Trump’s Bible blasphemous & slams those purchasing it: Right Wing Conservative Evangelical Pastor did not mince his words about the Bible Trump is pimping. In a recent sermon, Loran Livingston denounced Trump’s promotion of a MAGA Bible. [More]
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