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Catalytic interviews, field reports and commentary with host Laura Flanders. Now on PBS stations nationwide. Also available on community radio, YouTube and podcast platforms. New episodes every week at lauraflanders.org.
We're living through a period of transformation, and sometimes we have to destroy the old to make way for the new. In this episode, U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo describes the discomfort of this moment and how a collective vision can get us through. Watch at the 🔗 in bio and hear an unreleased poem.
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We're living through a period of transformation, and sometimes we have to destroy the old to make way for the new. In this episode, U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo describes the discomfort of this moment and how a collective vision can get us through. Watch at the 🔗 in bio and hear an unreleased poem.
Congressional candidate @katmabu.bsky.social is currently facing a federal indictment related to her protests outside an ICE facility in Western Chicago. In this joint interview with @coribush.bsky.social, Abughazaleh discusses the "blatantly political prosecution" she's facing: bit.ly/485ZNUe
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Congressional candidate @katmabu.bsky.social is currently facing a federal indictment related to her protests outside an ICE facility in Western Chicago. In this joint interview with @coribush.bsky.social, Abughazaleh discusses the "blatantly political prosecution" she's facing: bit.ly/485ZNUe
Every podcast episode of Laura Flanders & Friends includes a music spotlight from Jeannie Hopper of Liquid Sound Lounge! This week’s pick is “Fire” by Brightdarkdawn featuring Joy Harjo. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and visit annecarol.com to learn more about the artist.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Every podcast episode of Laura Flanders & Friends includes a music spotlight from Jeannie Hopper of Liquid Sound Lounge! This week’s pick is “Fire” by Brightdarkdawn featuring Joy Harjo. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and visit annecarol.com to learn more about the artist.
A year before the police murder of George Floyd focused national attention on systemic police violence, director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell undertook a multiyear investigation into the police killing of Ty'rese West. The result is CYCLE, a powerful documentary: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A year before the police murder of George Floyd focused national attention on systemic police violence, director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell undertook a multiyear investigation into the police killing of Ty'rese West. The result is CYCLE, a powerful documentary: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
“Long before there was Jeffrey Epstein and his repulsive rape ring, there was the terror of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls,” writes Laura Flanders. Check out her latest commentary in this week’s episode, and find the extended version over on Substack. Subscribe at the 🔗 in bio.
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“Long before there was Jeffrey Epstein and his repulsive rape ring, there was the terror of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls,” writes Laura Flanders. Check out her latest commentary in this week’s episode, and find the extended version over on Substack. Subscribe at the 🔗 in bio.
We are in "a dark night of our national soul." Many are feeling hopeless and stuck, but it is possible to make it through the darkness. Joy Harjo is just out with “Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age”, a guide for people trying to find their way in a time of transformation: bit.ly/49sHACt
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We are in "a dark night of our national soul." Many are feeling hopeless and stuck, but it is possible to make it through the darkness. Joy Harjo is just out with “Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age”, a guide for people trying to find their way in a time of transformation: bit.ly/49sHACt
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s new book couldn't have come at a better time. “Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age” is a guide for finding courage and coming into yourself, even in the darkest of days. Catch Harjo on the show today at 5:00 p.m. ET: bit.ly/49sHACt
#JoyHarjo #GirlWarrior #Poetry
#JoyHarjo #GirlWarrior #Poetry
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s new book couldn't have come at a better time. “Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age” is a guide for finding courage and coming into yourself, even in the darkest of days. Catch Harjo on the show today at 5:00 p.m. ET: bit.ly/49sHACt
#JoyHarjo #GirlWarrior #Poetry
#JoyHarjo #GirlWarrior #Poetry
@coribush.bsky.social and @katmabu.bsky.social join Laura Flanders to discuss why they’re running for Congress and what sets politician-activists apart. "Politivists” could be the future of the Democratic Party, but Congress will need more of them, says Bush. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
@coribush.bsky.social and @katmabu.bsky.social join Laura Flanders to discuss why they’re running for Congress and what sets politician-activists apart. "Politivists” could be the future of the Democratic Party, but Congress will need more of them, says Bush. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
In Illinois’ Ninth District, congressional candidate @katmabu.bsky.social's campaign headquarters doubles as a mutual aid hub for her potential constituents. "Win or lose, this campaign is a net benefit to this community," she shares. Hear how politivists are doing things differently: bit.ly/485ZNUe
November 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In Illinois’ Ninth District, congressional candidate @katmabu.bsky.social's campaign headquarters doubles as a mutual aid hub for her potential constituents. "Win or lose, this campaign is a net benefit to this community," she shares. Hear how politivists are doing things differently: bit.ly/485ZNUe
Hey Brooklyn! The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is hosting an event with Laura Flanders on November 30, “Thinking Outside of the Box: What If These Aren’t the Worst of Times?” The event is free to attend and will be available to stream. Find out more and register at aeu.org/2025/10/save...
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hey Brooklyn! The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is hosting an event with Laura Flanders on November 30, “Thinking Outside of the Box: What If These Aren’t the Worst of Times?” The event is free to attend and will be available to stream. Find out more and register at aeu.org/2025/10/save...
In this episode, congressional candidates @coribush.bsky.social and @katmabu.bsky.social share what it's like being a politician-activist or “politivist” in 2025. The two are proving the naysayers wrong by running campaigns on their terms — without megadonors pulling the strings: bit.ly/485ZNUe
November 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In this episode, congressional candidates @coribush.bsky.social and @katmabu.bsky.social share what it's like being a politician-activist or “politivist” in 2025. The two are proving the naysayers wrong by running campaigns on their terms — without megadonors pulling the strings: bit.ly/485ZNUe
"One of the clearest tools in an authoritarian's playbook is to actually try and escalate rather than deescalate," says @jayapal.house.gov. We're seeing that escalation right now, and Congresswoman Jayapal is warning the American people: bit.ly/3LmGv50
#ICE #NationalGuard #Authoritarianism
#ICE #NationalGuard #Authoritarianism
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"One of the clearest tools in an authoritarian's playbook is to actually try and escalate rather than deescalate," says @jayapal.house.gov. We're seeing that escalation right now, and Congresswoman Jayapal is warning the American people: bit.ly/3LmGv50
#ICE #NationalGuard #Authoritarianism
#ICE #NationalGuard #Authoritarianism
The amount spent on one U.S. aircraft carrier in the Caribbean right now, in a single day, could fund Affordable Care Act subsidies for hundreds of thousands of Americans for that day. Check out this week’s episode with Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh, and find Laura’s extended commentary on Substack.
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The amount spent on one U.S. aircraft carrier in the Caribbean right now, in a single day, could fund Affordable Care Act subsidies for hundreds of thousands of Americans for that day. Check out this week’s episode with Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh, and find Laura’s extended commentary on Substack.
What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” @coribush.bsky.social and @katmabu.bsky.social say the tides are changing: bit.ly/485ZNUe
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” @coribush.bsky.social and @katmabu.bsky.social say the tides are changing: bit.ly/485ZNUe
Today on Laura Flanders & Friends: @coribush.bsky.social & @katmabu.bsky.social! The two politician-activists running for Congress join @GRITLaura.bsky.social to share why "politivists" are gaining popularity among voters, and what this past Election Day could signal for progressives: bit.ly/485ZNUe
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today on Laura Flanders & Friends: @coribush.bsky.social & @katmabu.bsky.social! The two politician-activists running for Congress join @GRITLaura.bsky.social to share why "politivists" are gaining popularity among voters, and what this past Election Day could signal for progressives: bit.ly/485ZNUe
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It’s not just Donald Trump who’s watching Zohran Mamdani’s New York. We all are, says @lauraflanders.org.
Who's City? Our City!
Zohran Mamdani’s people-first plan challenges state militarization and corporate power in New York City
www.commondreams.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It’s not just Donald Trump who’s watching Zohran Mamdani’s New York. We all are, says @lauraflanders.org.
The documentary “CYCLE” exposes the cyclical nature of police violence and disrupts the institutional silence around police killings that go unnoticed by the media. Co-director William Howell says breaking the silence is essential for healing ourselves and changing the criminal legal system.
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The documentary “CYCLE” exposes the cyclical nature of police violence and disrupts the institutional silence around police killings that go unnoticed by the media. Co-director William Howell says breaking the silence is essential for healing ourselves and changing the criminal legal system.
Laura Flanders is on Substack! Now you can receive extended commentaries from our weekly episodes straight to your inbox. Laura’s latest food for thought? The media quiet about Trump’s massive military build-up in the Caribbean: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Laura Flanders is on Substack! Now you can receive extended commentaries from our weekly episodes straight to your inbox. Laura’s latest food for thought? The media quiet about Trump’s massive military build-up in the Caribbean: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
President Trump is asking the military to turn inward. There will be consequences for years to come, says @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, a Marine Corps veteran and @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social CEO. "I feel a lot of sadness on behalf of those serving in uniform today..." bit.ly/3LmGv50 #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
President Trump is asking the military to turn inward. There will be consequences for years to come, says @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, a Marine Corps veteran and @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social CEO. "I feel a lot of sadness on behalf of those serving in uniform today..." bit.ly/3LmGv50 #VeteransDay
CYCLE follows the story of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, WI who was shot to death after being pulled over by a police officer from a nearby area for riding a bicycle with no headlights. Director Laura Dyan Kezman says she heard about the killing much later: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
CYCLE follows the story of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine, WI who was shot to death after being pulled over by a police officer from a nearby area for riding a bicycle with no headlights. Director Laura Dyan Kezman says she heard about the killing much later: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
"CYCLE" is an invitation “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases [of police violence] that never go viral — cases where there’s no footage, no public pressure, and no accountability.” Director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell join us this week: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"CYCLE" is an invitation “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases [of police violence] that never go viral — cases where there’s no footage, no public pressure, and no accountability.” Director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell join us this week: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? “CYCLE”, a new documentary feature, is bringing national attention to systemic police violence and the under-reported stories of police killings.Tune in today at 5:00 p.m. ET.: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? “CYCLE”, a new documentary feature, is bringing national attention to systemic police violence and the under-reported stories of police killings.Tune in today at 5:00 p.m. ET.: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
Republicans in North Carolina recently passed a new congressional map that could hand them another seat in the 2026 midterms. For this week’s “rewind” podcast, we’re revisiting our 2023 report on the state’s long history of anti-democratic election law. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Republicans in North Carolina recently passed a new congressional map that could hand them another seat in the 2026 midterms. For this week’s “rewind” podcast, we’re revisiting our 2023 report on the state’s long history of anti-democratic election law. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to US cities, but what about the other times the government has turned its military inward? Catch this week's show with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Marine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck, and visit lauraflanders.substack.com for more commentaries.
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to US cities, but what about the other times the government has turned its military inward? Catch this week's show with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Marine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck, and visit lauraflanders.substack.com for more commentaries.
Why is Trump pushing this hard for the National Guard in U.S. cities? @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, CEO of @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social, says voter intimidation is part of Trump's larger plan: bit.ly/3LmGv50
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Why is Trump pushing this hard for the National Guard in U.S. cities? @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, CEO of @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social, says voter intimidation is part of Trump's larger plan: bit.ly/3LmGv50
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct
#Elections #NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct