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The Real News Podcast
Daily Reports, specials, and podcasts by The Real News Network (TRNN). TRNN makes media connecting you to the movements, people, and perspectives that are advancing the cause of a more just, equal, and livable planet. TRNN is a nonprofit media organization. We do not accept advertising revenue or corporate sponsorship.
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Activists Push Police Out Of Schools In Madison
Queer, trans, and Black students organized for their safety and dignity and pushed for the removal of police from Madison public schools. Become a supporter of…
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What’s Behind Brazil’s COVID-19 Disaster?
Indigenous, poor, and working-class communities in Brazil are all under threat from COVID-19. One man is largely to blame for the country’s pandemic disaster…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #65: First Nation Friday
On today’s show: Journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crushing Colonialism Jen Deerinwater, Miwok journalist and community organizer…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #64: Get On Board Or Get Out The Way
On today’s show: Sociologist Taure Brown, YDSA Co-Chair Amelia Blair-Smith, and Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies Khury…
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Srebrenica At 25: Have We Learned Anything?
In 1995, between July 11-22, Serbian forces murdered 8,327 defenseless Bosnians in an act of genocide. What's happened to international law and outrage over…
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A Blueprint For Violence: Police Training Manual Reveals Disturbing Methods
A training manual obtained by PAR raises questions about what cops are being taught and how they handle encounters with civilians. PAR speaks with Jaelyn…
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Why You Should Give a F-ck - Ep. 5 - Campaigns
We explore the world of political campaigns, and discuss the importance of local elections, and the type of people who run for office. Become a supporter of…
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The US Should Stop Lying About Its History
Not only should statues celebrating Columbus be removed, but textbooks should reflect his murderous legacy, argues Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Become a…
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Alex Vitale: Defunding The Police Is The Future
Police and police unions have proven incapable of ensuring public safety, argues Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing. Become a supporter of this…
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#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives Wants Racial Justice In The Medical Field
The healthcare industry has a long and well-documented history of racist treatment of Black and Indigenous people. Now, doctors join the movement for Black…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #63: No More Whitewashed History
On today’s show: Sociologist Taure Brown, Chinatown Collective founding member Leandro Lagera, and climate and housing organizer Rachel Eve Stein. Hosted by…
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Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform
Organized labor must confront police unions’ opposition to meaningful accountability, says Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Majority Black Prison Populations In Maryland See Disproportionate COVID-19 Spikes
Racial disparities in Maryland prisons are affecting COVID-19's spread, with majority white populations receiving protective equipment even as Jessup…
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Cop Pulled A Gun On Woman's Unarmed Son, Then Used Facebook Posts Against Her In Court
PAR investigates police use of Facebook posts in the cases of Korryn Gaines, Arturo Adame, and Michael Avery, and follows Erica Hamlett's fight for…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #62: Fourth of July is Cancelled
On today’s show: Journalist Justine Barron, TRNN visual producer Andrew Corkery, and political commentator Marcus Ferrell. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have…
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Why You Should Give A F_ck - Ep. 4 - Voter Rights
We discuss your rights as a voter, and how in many places those rights are under attack from people in power. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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What Happens When Wildfires and Covid Collide?
COVID-19 may make the impacts of the west’s wildfire season more deadly, hitting aging and vulnerable communities the hardest. Become a supporter of this…
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This is Not a Drill: LIVE, July 1st
What lessons does the long arc of Black political struggle bring to bear on the Bernie Sanders movement? In this moment of Black-led uprising, the shortcomings…
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Whose Freedom Do We Celebrate On The Fourth of July
What, to the descendants of those left out of the Declaration of Independence, is the Fourth of July? Become a supporter of this podcast…
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International Pressure Kept Canada From Joining Security Council
Despite Canada's liberal reputation, its international affairs are built around support for empire and corporate interest. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Who Controls The Money When We Defund Police?
Do we trust the police to defund and restructure themselves? Will community control really guarantee permanent changes to policing as we know it today? Become…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #61: COVID & Cops: We Are Under Attack
On today’s show: Activist and recording artist Eze Jackson and TRNN Executive Producer Lisa Snowden-McCray. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have…
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COVID-19 Is Amplifying Racial Inequities, Educators Say
Baltimore Teachers Union President Diamonté Brown discusses a recent lawsuit over unpaid instructional days, global protests against racism, the movement to…
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Coronavirus Cases Surge As Nurses Demand States Close Until They Can Reopen Safely
The US experiences record-high coronavirus cases after ignoring the warnings of public health experts and medical professionals. We speak with National Nurses…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #60: First Nations Friday
On today’s show: Journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crushing Colonialism Jen Deerinwater, Miwok journalist and community organizer…
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Pride 2020 Brings Wins And Losses For LGBTQ Civil Rights
Trump reverses medical discrimination protections for trans people, while SCOTUS rules employers cannot fire workers for being gay or trans. Become a supporter…
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How Is Biden Different From Trump When It Comes To Palestine?
Biden pledges to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, boasts of “unstinting support” for Israel, promises to fight the BDS movement and send military aid, and…
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Police Are Arresting Protesters Over Facebook Posts—And It's Just The Beginning
The FBI investigated and arrested Michael Avery for posting on Facebook about a Black Lives Matter protest. We talk with a tech industry whistleblower about…
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Boycotting Israel Is Not A Crime, Says European Human Rights Court
The EHRC overturned the French court's convictions of 12 BDS activists for "incitement to discrimination" in a watershed ruling for the Boycott, Divestment…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #59: Time Has Come To Rage
On today’s show: TRNN visual producer Andrew Corkery, political commentator Marcus Ferrell, and political consultant Adriel Hampton, with special guest Ricarra…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #58: It's Just Getting Started
On today’s show: TRNN climate reporter Aman Azhar and TRNN managing editor Marc Steiner. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have questions/comments/suggestions for…
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Why You Should Give a F_ck : Ep. 3 - Labor Rights
We explore the different areas of labor rights and the role we all play in their enforcement, while digging deeper into the aspect of mental health as it…
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Say Her Name: On Average, Police Kill One Black Woman A Month
Historically, Black women like Fannie Lou Hamer, Atatiana Jefferson, Breonna Taylor, Korryn Gaines, and Eleanor Bumpers, who were killed or brutalized by…
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Why Disbanding Plainclothes Police Units Isn't Enough
There's reason to be skeptical of the NYPD's claim it disbanded its notorious plainclothes units, says Brandon Soderberg, author of the upcoming book I Got A…
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Netanyahu Ties Corruption Trial To West Bank Annexation Plans
Netanyahu says his trial is not about corruption, but about the fate of Israel and the Jewish people. He demands Palestinians give their consent to Israeli…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #57: Juneteenth!!
On today’s show: Action Now Chicago’s Deborah Harris and Detroit Action’s Branden Snyder. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have questions/comments/suggestions for…
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Union Leads West Coast Port Shutdown On Juneteenth
Former political prisoner Arthur League talks about the ILWU shutdown and the campaign to free Black political prisoners, some of whom have been imprisoned for…
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Why Do American Police Keep Shooting People In The Back?
Despite promises of reform, police are still killing. PAR examines the case of Rayshard Brooks, shot in the back twice as he fled police, and speaks with James…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #56: We Will Win
On today’s show: TRNN visual producer Andrew Corkery, Law Enforcement Action Partnership Director Neill Franklin, and “Why You Should Give A F*ck” co-host…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #55: Gonna Be A Hot Summer
On today’s show: Sociologist Taure Brown, political commentator Marcus Ferrell, and TRNN political editor Don Rojas. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have…
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Why You Should Give a F_ck: Ep. 2 Unemployment
We take a look at what it means to be unemployed, while diving deeper into the impact unemployment can have on daily life. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Tearing Down White Supremacist Monuments Isn't Empty Symbolism
The monuments represent more than just the people they honor. They symbolize the brutal legacy of white supremacy, racism, colonialism, and genocide we live…
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Reimagining Public Safety In One Of America's Deadliest Cities
Mayoral Democratic primary winner Brandon Scott discusses calls to cut the Baltimore police budget to fund social programs, his approach to the drug war, and…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #54: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
On today’s show: Director of K-12 policy for the Center for American Progress Dr. Khalilah Harris and author and organizer Jesse Myerson. Hosted by Kim Brown…
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Florida Wants To Reinstate A 'Poll Tax' For Ex-Felons
The state's appeal to require payment of court fees before voting access is restored would amount to a poll tax, says Phil Telfeyan. Become a supporter of this…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #53: There’s Still No Planet B
On today’s show: TRNN environmental reporters Aman Azhar and Steve Horn. Hosted by Kim Brown. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Activists Paint 'Defund Police' In Front Of Baltimore City Hall
Black Lives Matter activists are demanding Baltimore cut half its police budget to fund schools and violence prevention programs. Become a supporter of this…
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The 'I Can't Breathe' Video Police Don't Want You To See
The death of Anton Black in 2018 was caught on camera but did not lead to charges against the police involved. We spoke with his family about how they say…
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Woman Struck by BPD Officer, Defunding the Police, and More
Attorney J. Wyndal Gordon talks about his client who was punched by an officer after she struck another officer. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Georgia's Elections Were A Voter Suppression Horror Show
Georgia's primary election could be a warning for what's to come when Americans head to the polls in November. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #52: First Nations Friday
On today’s show: Journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crushing Colonialism Jen Deerinwater, Miwok journalist and community organizer…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #51: All the Sleeping Giants Are Awake
On today’s show: Contributing editor of Black Agenda Report Danny Haiphong, “By Any Means Necessary” co-host Jacqueline Luqman, and TRNN managing editor Marc…
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LA County Closing Three Juvenile Prisons, Perhaps Setting a Precedent
Kim McGill talks about the impact of closing three youth prisons in California, the history of mass incarceration in LA County, and the vision for what will…
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This is Not a Drill: Rebellions, Repression, and Elections
The explosion of the largest urban rebellions in the US since the 1960s has sharpened the political and economic crises that were already unfolding. In the…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #50: Where Do We Go From Here?
On today’s show: Investigative journalist Justine Barron, The Progressive Army founder Ben Dixon, and TRNN executive producer Lisa Snowden-McCray. Hosted by…
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Why You Should Give a F-ck - Ep. 1 - Power
In the premiere episode we explore the different areas of power, and how we interact with them as citizens. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Protests Are Layered-Follow the Money
Professor and hip hop historian Davey D analyzes why some protesters get called heroes and some get shot with tear gas and rubber bullets. Become a supporter…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #48: The Revolution Is Being Televised
On today’s show: TRNN visual producer Andrew Corkery, “Why You Should Give A F*ck” co-host Genevieve Montinar, and TRNN political editor Don Rojas. Hosted by…
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Stir Crazy! Episode #49: Stand Up And Make A Change
On today’s show: TRNN labor and politics reporter Jaisal Noor, “Why You Should Give A F*ck” co-host Tunde Ogunfolaju, and Executive Director of the New Georgia…
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Agents Provocateurs Are Still A Real Threat To Our Movements
'Outside agitators' aren't the cause of last week's protests, but they are one of the forces that threaten to derail movements. Become a supporter of this…