Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I’m Glen Ford, along with my co-host Nellie Bailey. Coming up: a call for a new kind of peace movement, one that cares about the whole of humanity; Mumia Abu Jamal’s lawyers believe they have a good case for ending his long incarcartion; …
Energy Stew – Deep lessons of a Navajo Medicine Man – 04.20.18
Charles Langley, the author of “Spirit Land” has dedicated years of travel with an authentic Navajo shaman/medicine man and has had many unbelievable experiences. He has witnessed a culture that lives with strange and magical phenomena that are made real by their belief systems.. It was only through observing hundreds of ailing natives who were brought back to health through …
Economic Update – Capitalism breeds inequality – 03.18.18
“Updates on how globalization worsened inequality, 1980-2016, workers strike YMCA, UK universities and Oklahoma schools, Quebec doctors reject pay increases, US warns Africa about China, huge Japanese coop movement. Interview Tim Faust on medical care and insurance in US today. Download this episode (right click and save)
Leid Stories—We’ll Be the System’s Worst Nightmare, If We Free Our Minds!–03.09.18
Your information, opinions and ideas are so important, they’re the reason for “Free Your Mind Friday” and are the “star” of the show. Join our weekly caucus on The System. Call 888-874-4888 and help us all free our minds. Download this episode (right click and save)
It’s All About Food – Melanie Joy, Beyond Beliefs – 01.30.18
Melanie Joy, Beyond Beliefs Dr. Melanie Joy is a Harvard-educated psychologist, celebrated speaker, and author of the award-winning book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows, which has been published in 12 languages. Dr. Joy is the eighth recipient of the Institute of Jainology’s Ahimsa Award, which was previously awarded to Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. Her work has …
What Women Must Know – How Scars Impact Our Health and How to Heal Them with Dr. John Haché – 01.11.18
Dr. Haché is a graduate from the Quebec Institute of Naturopathy and completed his studies in Homeopathy. John graduated from Quebec’s leading school of Herbology where he became a member of the Quebec Association of Phytotherapists . Other training included Microscopy and Cryotechnology and stem cell research with Cryotech Labs. He received his Doctorate in Natural Medicine is a registered member of the World Organization of Natural …
iEat Green – Eric Holt-Gimenez – 11.16.17
Eric Holt-Giménez is an agro-ecologist, political economist, lecturer and author. In his new book, A Foodie’s Guide to Capitalism; Understanding the Political Economy of What We Eat, Eric reveals the link between capitalism, poverty, hunger and the ills that plague our food system. Eric has been the Executive Director of Food First since 2006. Food First is a non-profit organization that works to end …
Moving Forward – 11.06.17
The mainstream media is claiming that Detroit is making a comeback. But questions remain, who is the city making a comeback for and who is paying the price for this comeback? We are joined today by Abayomi Azikiwe to answer these pressing questions. Abayomi Azikiwe is the editor of the Pan-African News Wire, an electronic press agency that was founded …
Leid Stories—Talk What You Walk and Free Your Mind!—11.03.17
Speak your truth to power on Leid Stories’ “Free Your Mind Friday,” the best on-air open forum anywhere. Share your take on issues in the news, topics we’ve covered on the program, or whatever you think merits further discussion or debate. Join us for a mind-freeing hour of great radio. Call 888-874-4888. Download this episode (right click and save)
Fearless Parent – Miranda Bailey and Andrew Wakefield, The Pathological Optimist – 09.27.17
There’s a new feature documentary in town called The Pathological Optimist. It’s about Dr. Andrew Wakefield. You know, the British gastroenterologist who’s credited/blamed with linking vaccines and autism to millions of parents and thereby single-handedly birthing the modern anti-vaccine movement. Yes, that Andrew Wakefield. Andy inspires… hyperbole. Mention his name and it’s likely to provoke a fight. In a 2015 New York Times article: he …