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: Why are Americans obsessed with guns? Mumia Abu Jamal explores the genocidal roots of U.S. gun culture; and, a Black radical put one of its own in the mayors office in Jackson, …
Project Censored – 11.14.17
Peter and Mickey spend the hour in conversation with author Carol Anderson. Her latest book, “White Rage,” chronicles the history of white resistance and obstruction to African-American equality, from the Reconstruction period to modern times. Notes: Carol Anderson is Professor of African-American Studies at Emory University in Atlanta. Her previous works include “Eyes Off the Prize” and “Bourgeois Radicals.” …
Replenish Me – 10.05.17
Maryam Jordan What I have learned on this fitness journey is that accountability is key! In the past, every time I would start a new workout or try a new eating plan, I would sabotage myself after a couple of weeks because I was trying to do it alone and trying to rely on my own will power. Once I …
iEat Green – Guest:Steven Satterfield – 09.07.17
Steven Satterfield is the executive chef and co-owner of Miller Union, an award-winning, seasonally-driven restaurant located in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood. Since opening in 2009, the restaurant has received various honors on many national lists including Eater, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and Esquire. In 2015, Satterfield released his first cookbook, Root to Leaf, to broad critical acclaim. In 2017, after four previous nominations, Satterfield was named Best …
Energy Stew – Edward Bruce Bynum – 08.04.17
Who is in your dreamlife? Why are they? – Energy Stew interview with Edward Bruce Bynum Our dreams are windows to our subconscious and reveal the deep patterns in our lives. Often, those we dream about are family members and our other most significant relationships. Many times, those same people are dreaming about us. There are times of mutual dreaming …
Project Censored – 07.04.17
Peter and Mickey spend most of the hour in conversation with attorney Caitlin Henry and sociologist Laleh Behbehanian; their topic is the rise in state legislative efforts to suppress or punish political protest. At the end of the program, we hear an update about the Golden Rule, a historic sailboat used in anti-nuclear and pro-peace actions; crew members Helen Jaccard and …
Alternative Visions – Are Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes?-Part 1 – 06.01.17
Dr. Rasmus begins a four part series examining the role and function of central banks in the global capitalist system, and how that role evolved through the 20th century and is changing again in the 21st. In Part 1 of a proposed four part presentation, Rasmus explains how central banks have been the primary source of runaway money and liquidity …
Leid Stories—Beat the System! Free Your Mind!—05.19.17
Another bruiser of a week, with President Chaos and several of his top administrators and advisers fending off blistering attacks both from without and within, and the nation as a whole more and more worried that the things that matter to them are now on hold. It’s “Free Your Mind Friday” on Leid Stories, and in our open forum we …
Leid Stories—Leave the Herd. Free Your Mind and Be Heard!—05.12.17
It’s “Free Your Mind Friday” on Leid Stories—our weekly open forum for the exchange of information, opinions and ideas, and you decide what’s important. It’s a delicious soup, and you’re invited to add your own unique flavor. Call 888-874-4888 and be in the mix! Download this episode (right click and save)
LOA Today – 05.11.17
Download this episode (right click and save) The News: Changing Your Focus. Joel is still away getting his new treatment center set up, so Uohna jumps in once again to share her insights into how to change your focus away from the things you want to attract what you do want into your life. This is a fun show this …