“They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey
The mayor of Newark, who was recently arrested by ICE agents at a detention facility, discusses his race to become the governor of New Jersey.
Jun 9, 2025 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
Dean Spade Explains How to Come Together and Raise Hell Dean Spade Explains How to Come Together and Raise Hell
The activist lawyer speaks to Laura Flanders about his radical self-help book, “Love in a F*cked Up World.”
Feb 6, 2025 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
Claud Cockburn’s Legacy of Guerrilla Journalism Claud Cockburn’s Legacy of Guerrilla Journalism
Patrick Cockburn discusses his new biography about his father, Claud, with his niece, Laura Flanders.
Dec 26, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
The Far Right’s Plot Against Workers The Far Right’s Plot Against Workers
James Goodwin, the policy director at the Center for Progressive Reform, explains what the “bleak” world of labor under Project 2025 would look like.
Oct 15, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders and Maximillian Alvarez
Why Black Voter Turnout Is Dropping in Wisconsin Why Black Voter Turnout Is Dropping in Wisconsin
Author Malaika Jabali tells Laura Flanders why simmering frustration could even shift some Black voters in Wisconsin to Trump.
Sep 9, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
What Is Political Violence? What Is Political Violence?
A conversation about MAGA’s militancy and the strategies to protect Democracy.
Aug 16, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
Is 2024 the Year of Trust-Busting? Is 2024 the Year of Trust-Busting?
Matt Stoller and Stacy Mitchell discuss the battle against monopoly power.
May 28, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
When Faith Meets Fascism When Faith Meets Fascism
Producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland discuss the rise of Christian nationalism and their new film God & Country.
Apr 3, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
Turning Trauma Into Social Change Turning Trauma Into Social Change
Laura Flanders talks with Gabor Maté and V, formerly Eve Ensler, about loneliness and facing difficult truths.
Mar 7, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
Why a UN Human Rights Adviser Quit Over Israeli War Crimes Why a UN Human Rights Adviser Quit Over Israeli War Crimes
Craig Mokhiber explains why he resigned from his UN post with a letter accusing the organization of failing to stop an unfolding genocide in Gaza.
Jan 18, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders