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Laura Flanders is a best-selling author and the host of Laura Flanders and Friends (formerly The Laura Flanders Show), a syndicated weekly program airing on Public TV in which she talks to creative thinkers and change-makers from the worlds of politics, arts and the new economy. In her weekly commentary, The "F" Word, she tells you what she thinks. The "F" Word is heard on the Progressive Voices Channel on Tune-In and is made available free to radio stations who appreciate an upbeat, radical ...
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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture
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Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web ...
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COMMUNITY MOVEMENT BUILDERS is a 501(c)(3) member-based collective of black people building sustainable, self-determining communities through cooperative economic platforms and collective community organizing.
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Alice Wong's Legacy: How “Disability Visibility” Strengthens Every Liberation Movement [Full Uncut Conversation]
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Synopsis: In a powerful tribute to a fearless leader, friends and collaborators share stories of Alice Wong's unwavering commitment to centering disabled voices and challenging systemic inequality in all its forms. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: Alice Wong lived longer th…
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Full Conversation- Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square
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Low income Americans face an acute housing shortage. But our guests have a victory to share. “Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square" is a newly-released documentary telling the story of how a diverse group of New Yorkers, led by housing organizer Frances Goldin, fought a 50-year struggle against abandonment, white flight, v…
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Mobilizing Communities, Plant by Plant with Braiding Sweetgrass’ Robin Wall Kimmerer [episode cut]
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Synopsis: In conversation with Laura Flanders, ecologist and activist Professor Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses how embracing ecological grief can be a powerful catalyst for change in restoring balance between humans and the Earth they inhabit. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is ma…
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Mobilizing Communities, Plant by Plant with Braiding Sweetgrass’ Robin Wall Kimmerer [Full Uncut Conversation]
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Synopsis: Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for th…
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Vessels of Revolution: Akinsanya Kambon on Art & Liberation [re-air episode cut]
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Synopsis: From his early days as an illustrator for the Black Panther Party to winning the prestigious Mohn Award in 2023, artist Akinsanya Kambon has been using art to amplify marginalized voices and tell stories of resilience. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by…
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Akinsanya Kambon's Powerful Ceramics Reflect Struggle and Survival Stories [Re-Air Uncut Conversation]
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Synopsis: Step into the studio of ceramicist Akinsanya Kambon, where ancient traditions meet revolutionary fervor: here, stunning works born from earthy materials recount tales of resistance, redemption, and hope across generations and geography. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show i…
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Hilary Wainwright: Co-Author, The Lucas Plan: A New Trade Unionism in the Making? [Rewind - Uncut Conversation]
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Synopsis: Fifty years ago, factory floor workers at Lucas Aerospace challenged their company's focus on war machines with an innovative plan for socially useful production - and it could be just as relevant today. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Descripti…
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Special Report- As military spending soars, how does the Lucas Plan present an alternative model? [episode cut re-air]
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Synopsis: As global military spending skyrockets and social programs face drastic cuts, a 50-year-old alternative emerges as a beacon of hope: the Lucas Plan, born from workers' determination to repurpose their skills for societal good. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made pos…
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The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine [Re-Air]
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Synopsis: Fifty years ago, factory floor workers at Lucas Aerospace challenged their company's focus on war machines with an innovative plan for socially useful production - and it could be just as relevant today. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our mem…
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[Rewind] God & Country Revisited: Rob & Michele Reiner and Dan Partland Tackle Christian Nationalism (in memoriam)
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Description: Originally released in 2024, this episode is re-released in 2025 to honor the lives and legacy of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, whose sudden deaths are deeply felt. We share this conversation again to uplift the vital work they brought into the world. How does a religion rooted in love and peace become a force that fuels political vio…
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[Episode Cut] Fighting Fascism from Hungary to No Kings: Ezra Levin & László Upor on Trump & Orbán
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Indivisible’s Ezra Levin and Hungarian organizer László Upor share creative, community-driven tactics — from joyful protests to bold campus actions — that pushed back against autocratic agendas. Their message: you have more power than you think. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is…
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Fighting Fascism from Hungary to No Kings: Ezra Levin & László Upor on Trump & Orbán [Full Uncut Conversation]
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Synopsis: If you’re worried about authoritarianism, this episode reminds you that people-powered resistance still wins. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin and Hungarian organizer László Upor share creative, community-driven tactics — from joyful protests to bold campus actions — that pushed back against autocratic agendas. Their message: you have more power …
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Why Inequality Never Went Away: Wealth Supremacy from 2008 to Today [rewind]
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Synopsis: “Wealth Supremacy”: Uncovering How The Global Economic System Drives Inequality Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description [original release date September 8, 2023]: As we look back on this conversation first recorded in 2023 — fifteen years af…
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Doxed, Stalked & Swatted: When the Far Right Goes After Journalists [Episode Cut]
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Synopsis: Meet the fearless reporters who dare to shine a light on dark corners of American politics, tracking extremist groups and debunking disinformation with courage and conviction. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: Today’s guests have paid…
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Doxed, Stalked & Swatted: When the Far Right Goes After Journalists [Full Uncut Conversation]
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Synopsis: Journalists Investigating Far-Right Extremism Face Growing Threats: As the Trump administration scales back investigations into far-right extremist groups, journalists on the front lines are facing increased attacks and threats from powerful figures. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donat…
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Sara Nelson on Why Worker Unity is Key to Success [Re-Air - Episode Cut]
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Synopsis: In a call to action, Sara Nelson urges workers to move beyond defense and set the agenda for change, declaring "our world is burning" but asserting that collective power can be used to create a better future. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Desc…
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Sara Nelson on Why Worker Unity is Key to Success [Re-Air]
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Synopsis: US Labour Leader Sounds Alarm on Government Attacks. Sara Nelson's urgent call to action for cross-industry worker solidarity and general strikes as a powerful countermeasure against the Trump administration's plans to gut government agencies ending federal contracts is both timely and crucial. The uncut conversation includes the entire r…
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From Pain to Poetry: Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's “Girl Warrior” Guide [episode cut]
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Joy Harjo’s new book is a guide to find our way during transformation. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: We are in what today’s guest calls a dark night of our national soul. Many of us are feeling hopeless, uncomfortable and stuck, but it is possible to make it through the …
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