Award winning host, author and journalist Laura Flanders interviews forward-thinking people from the world of politics, business, culture and social movements. 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 200+ US markets, and airs on 50+ community radio stations, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Online subs ...
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Reporting on Policing at the Polls & BIPOC Voter Suppression in 2024
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New voter-ID laws, same-day registration bans, and vigilante poll watchers: How are these challenges impacting BIPOC communities' ability to vote? This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: Just this month, billionaire immigrant and Repub…
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Audio Exclusive- LGBTQ Backlash North Carolina: Meet the Organizers & Activists Speaking Out
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LGBTQ rights in North Carolina are under attack, but activists and organizers across the state are standing up to hate. In this conversation, Laura brings together featured guests in our award-winning series, “The Roots of the January 6th Insurrection” to hear their stories now leading up to the 2024 election. She first investigated LGBTQ backlash …
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What’s on the Ballot in North Carolina? Abortion, Trans Life, A Governorship, & Multiracial Democracy
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Josh Stein vs. Mark Robinson: The Fight for Rights in North Carolina's Upcoming Elections. In-depth analysis of North Carolina’s political landscape reveals increasing threats to democracy and individual freedoms, with exclusive interviews by Laura including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein and activists on the frontline. This show is …
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SPECIAL REPORT: South Australia's Green Revolution: How Art & Policy Catalyze Climate Action
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Art meets climate action in South Australia! Learn how creativity and community have driven a pioneering green energy transition, with insights from influential voices like Susan Close and Ruth Mackenzie. Climate Week Special Report. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you fo…
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Reflecting on 13 Years of Occupy Wall Street: Are We Closing the Wealth Gap?
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Exploring the Unfinished Business of Occupy: How Far Have We Come in Closing the Wealth Gap? Insights from Experts and Activists, Including Marisa Holmes and Taifa Smith Butler. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: Were you one of t…
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Full Conversation- Solving Economic Inequality: An Occupy Movement for this Moment?
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While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is from our episode Solving Economic Inequality: An Occupy Movement for this Moment? And was recorded on July 23rd, 2024. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks…
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Labor Safety, Project 2025, & the Far Right’s Plot Against Workers: What You Need to Know
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This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: What risks do working people face this Labor Day? Workers continue to die on the job and struggle to protect worker safety, but the dangers for labor go beyond bad bosses. On the federal level, t…
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Ai Weiwei's 'ZODIAC': How Art Battles Censorship and Inspires Hope
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Transformative Power of Art: Ai Weiwei’s Stand for Palestinian Rights and Global Issues. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: In his recent graphic memoir “ZODIAC: A Graphic Memoir”, the renowned artist Ai Weiwei writes that artists…
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Full Conversation- Meet the BIPOC Press: How Emerging Journalists Are Shaping the Future Beyond Corporate Media Bubbles
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Breaking Media Bubbles: Join Journalist Laura Flanders and her Guests in Discussing Movement Journalism, Climate Crisis, and Advocacy. While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is an episode from our monthly mee…
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Angela Davis on War, Climate, and Building a Better World: Insights from Her Five-Decade Activism Journey
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Explore Angela Davis's insights on abolition, elections, creating systemic change, Palestine, June Jordan and more in a crucial discussion with Laura Flanders. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member or to make a one time donation go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: With…
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How Political Intimidation Endangers Marginalized Communities and Conservatives Alike
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Uncover shocking narratives and examine the rise of politically motivated threats impacting various groups within the United States. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: Political violence is on the rise and has reached just about e…
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Full Conversation- Political Violence & MAGA Militancy: Strategies to Protect Democracy
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Uncover shocking narratives and examine the rise of politically motivated threats impacting various groups within the United States. Description: Political violence is on the rise and has reached just about every corner of the country, whether it's confrontations on social media, at school board meetings or the chambers of Congress. Reuters reports…
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Full Conversation- Meet the BIPOC Press: Saving Journalism, Why Worker Ownership Matters in Media Today
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Highlighting union vs. worker-owned business models in media: Hear from journalists at Defector, Hell Gate, and more. Full Uncut Conversation: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is an episode from our mon…
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Christian Nationalism Exposed: 'God & Country' Documentary Warns of Immediate Threats
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"Unpacking Christian Nationalism: 'God & Country' Documentary Explores the Roots of Violence at the Capitol" This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! How does a religion that claims to be rooted in love and peace fire people up to commit violence, a…
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Full Conversation- Meet the BIPOC Press: Meet the BIPOC Press: Unveiling the Hidden Environmental Impact of Corporate Actions
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Journalists of color tackle the siloing of environmental issues and the urgency of Earth Day's ideals amidst corporate greenwashing efforts. Full Uncut Conversation: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is …
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Democracy Under Siege: Battling Disinformation in the 2024 Election
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This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Description: In a world where lies travel at the speed of light, truth struggles to keep up. From AI-generated deep fakes to lightning-fast social media rumors, disinformation is reshaping our reality. In the…
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Full Conversation- Democracy Under Siege: Battling Disinformation in the 2024 Election
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While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and *podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is from our monthly meet the biopic press series. In this episode titled “Democracy Under Siege: Battling Disinformation in the 2024 Election,” Laura Flanders and Frien…
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