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Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
We conclude yesterday’s discussion about the social, political, economic and psychological toll of white supremacy as experienced by the program’s host in her native Trinidad and then as an immigrant in the United States.
We also hear a contrasting view from Nashville, Tenn.-born, self-described anti-racism activist Tim Wise, who discusses race-based life in his home country.
Monday Feb 13, 2017
Monday Feb 13, 2017
Friday Feb 10, 2017
Friday Feb 10, 2017
It’s “Free Your Mind Friday,” our weekly open forum, and listeners’ opinions are the star of the show.
Take on the issues of the day, or any topic you choose, with the intention of offering a view that’s considerably different. Call in (888-874-4888) and speak your truth. We’ll hear the sparks fly!
Thursday Feb 09, 2017
Thursday Feb 09, 2017
The crushing Republican sweep of last year’s elections was no fluke or luck of the draw. It was political carnage. Democrats were looking to gain five seats to take back control of the U.S. Senate; they got just two. They won only six House seats; Republicans have a 241-194 majority. Democrats needed 30 seats to retake control of the House; instead Republicans now enjoy a 256-194 majority. At the state level, Democrats got trounced; 28 Democratic governorships went down to 16. With a majority in the Senate, they torpedoed President Obama’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. And, they torpedoed Obama, who was dropping hints that things might have gone better for his party if he were allowed to run for a third term. The Democrats lost 1,042 seats during Obama’s two-term presidency.
President Trump starts his term with a severely wounded Democratic Party, which can do practically no harm to him and his administration. Once again, it falls to the people to fend for themselves. Leid Stories asks listeners: What should be done about the Democratic Party—fix it, or nix it?
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence yesterday cast a history-making, tie-breaking vote that confirmed as secretary of education Betsy DeVos, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees. Pence’s vote came after two Republican senators—Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska—joined a unanimous Democratic vote against DeVos, a prominent philanthropist who twice served as chair of the Michigan Republican Party.
DeVos admitted at her contentious nomination hearing that she has no experience in education policy or administration. But Trump has said Vos’s vision for a revamped education system is where her strength lies.
Thomas C. Pedroni, an associate professor of curriculum studies and policy sociology, and director of the Detroit Data and Democracy Project; M. Denise Baldwin, the lead voice against school closures and lead defender of public education in the State of Michigan; and Russ Bellant, an expert on the DeVos family and the religious far right, explain the looming consequences of DeVos’s appointment as secretary of education.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2017
Tuesday Feb 07, 2017
Freedom. It’s a mighty powerful word. But what is it—or, more precisely, what do we understand it to be?
In the Era of Trump, merely two weeks old, the question of freedom won’t be rhetorical, neither for Americans nor for billions of people across the globe; we have markedly different definitions and ideas about freedom.
Leid Stories listeners define what freedom means in the United States.
Monday Feb 06, 2017
Monday Feb 06, 2017
All throughout his presidential campaign, a self-fixated Donald Trump touted his exceptionalism every chance he got. It helped him win the big prize. Finally, his supporters thought, we’ve got a guy in the White House who’s not run-of-the-mill; he’s different.
Leid Stories early on had noted Trump’s unusual conduct—which seemed not to be linked to the campaign, but were disturbing reflections of the man himself. Increasingly, psychiatric experts are expressing concerns about Trump’s behavior.
Leid Stories discusses a recent news article in which several psychiatrists say Trump has been showing several signs of mental illness.
Dr. Jan. Carew, world-renowned historian, scholar, and advisor to many pro-independence movements and parties around the world, corrects the historical records of the so-called Seminole Wars—military alliances forged among Blacks and several First Nations to fight for their collective freedom.
Monday Feb 06, 2017
Monday Feb 06, 2017
All throughout his presidential campaign, a self-fixated Donald Trump touted his exceptionalism every chance he got. It helped him win the big prize. Finally, his supporters thought, we’ve got a guy in the White House who’s not run-of-the-mill; he’s different.
Leid Stories early on had noted Trump’s unusual conduct—which seemed not to be linked to the campaign, but were disturbing reflections of the man himself. Increasingly, psychiatric experts are expressing concerns about Trump’s behavior.
Leid Stories discusses a recent news article in which several psychiatrists say Trump has been showing several signs of mental illness.
Dr. Jan. Carew, world-renowned historian, scholar, and advisor to many pro-independence movements and parties around the world, corrects the historical records of the so-called Seminole Wars—military alliances forged among Blacks and several First Nations to fight for their collective freedom.
Friday Feb 03, 2017
Friday Feb 03, 2017
Official word is, things are moving along just fine, thank you, and President Trump is very pleased with his “yuuuge” progress thus far. Really?
Perhaps you have “alternative facts” that would put Trump’s claim to the test. Call Leid Stories (888-874-4888), and speak your truth on “Free Your Mind Friday, the planet’s most-talked-about open forum.
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Yesterday’s program was a case of way more callers than time would permit to share their views. So, today we continue the discussion: While brisk opposition to President Donald Trump’s hardline policies is both warranted and necessary, it must be recognized that previous administrations created many of the crises Trump is attempting to stanch with ill-advised, slash-and-burn policies.