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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcast

Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus and Bob Nixon
Donald Trump
Iran
United States
Gaza
Israel
Voting Rights Act
Sudan
Gaza Ceasefire
Trump
ICE
Cuba
Trump Administration
Ukraine War
USAID
Gaza Strip, Palestine
Health Care Reform
Immigration and ICE
U.s.–iran Peace Talks
U.s.-Israel War On Iran
Project 2026

Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; the crisis in the U.S. health care system; i... more

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Latest Episodes

LULAC's Juan Proaño: Two More ICE Shooting Deaths in Texas and Maine Trigger Condemnation and Angry Protests

Vermont Law and Graduate School's Delcianna Winders: Environmentalists Condemn Trump Regime’s New Rule to Decimate Endangered Species Act

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The Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health's Nathaniel Raymond: International Community Must do More to Stop Sudan’s Humanitarian Catastrophe

Democracy for the Arab World Now's Raed Jarrar: After Talks Break Down, U.S. Iran Ce... more

Roots Action's Norman Solomon: Corporate Democrats Lash Out Over Democratic Socialists Primary Wins

Defend Public Health's Melinda Rostal: Opponents Challenge Trump Regime’s Scheme to Politicize Federal Grants

Writer and activist Hannah Riley Ferna... more

Haitian Bridge Alliance's Guerline Josef: Supreme Court Ends TPS Protections for Haitians, Syrians, Opening Door to Mass Deportation

Texas Prairieland Detention Center protest case attorney Xavier de Janon: Extreme Sentences Handed Down in Prairiela... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Pagitt
Executive Director, Vote Common Good
Vote Common Good
Episode: Donald Trump’s Humiliating Iran War Defeat the Most Significant Since Vietnam
Ofer Neiman
Jewish-Israeli anti-apartheid peace activist
International Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) advocate
Episode: U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Announced: Is it Real This Time?
William Hartung
Senior Research Fellow, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute
Episode: U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Announced: Is it Real This Time?
Sophia Tesfaye
Salon senior writer discussing Bari Weiss and 60 Minutes
Salon
Episode: MAGA Billionaire Ellison Family and Bari Weiss Murder ’60 Minutes’
Peter Kornbluh
Director of the Cuba Documentation Project at the National Security Archive
National Security Archive
Episode: Trump’s Cuba Oil Blockade Triggers Dire Humanitarian Crisis Amid U.S. Invasion Threat
Martha Guzman Aceves
Former EPA Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency (former)
Episode: Trump’s Cuba Oil Blockade Triggers Dire Humanitarian Crisis Amid U.S. Invasion Threat
Ben Grazda
Advocacy Manager
Reporters Without Borders
Episode: Trump’s Cuba Oil Blockade Triggers Dire Humanitarian Crisis Amid U.S. Invasion Threat
David Faris
Professor of Political Science, Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University
Episode: Trump Appears Unable to Escape His Own Iran War Quagmire
David Holtz
Coordinator of the Oil and Water Don't Mix Coalition
Oil and Water Don't Mix Coalition
Episode: Trump Appears Unable to Escape His Own Iran War Quagmire

Hosts

Scott Harris
Host of Between The Lines; shares ongoing coverage of national and international policy with investigative framing.
Anna Manzo
Co-host and contributor; provides reporting synthesis and guest coordination for policy discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • DJT's mental health and megalomania aside. The Republican agenda goes onward with their strongest advocates. People like Stephen Miller and others. They've been telling us their plan. Take their word for it! The Republican Party has to be crushed now. Then dissolved as a oppositional party.

    Podchaser
    5
    Sticky1933
    7 months ago
  • Longer

    The show needs to run its interviews longer. Why is the show only 1/2 hour? Also, keep the music going during Nixon’s Underreported News segments. Why isn’t Bob reading them? The current reporter reading them destroys the momentum of the show. Obviously, the authors would rather us visit the website. Just give us the goods!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    huckleberry79
    United States3 years ago
  • Well-researched and thoughtful

    I like that they include related links on their website to see other views and articles related to each subject

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikkiNews55
    United States4 years ago
  • Longer

    This show teases its interview so the audience will visit its website; totally shameless. The scant interviews are heavily edited and deserve longer run times. Also, the sad voice that does the news is ridiculously low energy. She dead or something? Why doesn’t the host read the news?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    huckleberry79
    United States5 years ago
  • Longer

    This show needs to be longer. The scant interviews are heavily edited and deserve longer run times. Also, the sad lady voice that does the news is ridiculously low energy. She dead or something? Why doesn’t the host read the news?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    huckleberry79
    United States5 years ago

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Presents underreported perspectives and rigorous critique of mainstream narratives.
Strong guest diversity from policy experts to activists.
Clear analytical depth with linked resources and context on a range of issues.
Concise interviews that surface core issues quickly, though some listeners want longer segments.
Valuable for sponsors seeking an audience engaged in policy reform and civil rights advocacy.

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Talking Points

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Coming Threat of Nuclear Weapons, AI and Climate Crisis Move Doomday Clock Closer to Midnight
Q: As someone who is a nuclear arms expert, tell us about the significance of this state we reach with New START as it expires.
The expiration of New START raises questions about the U.S.-Russia nuclear balance, increasing the risk that both sides will feel pressure to deploy more weapons without formal restraints, which could destabilize strategic stability and raise the specter of a renewed arms race.
Trump Blockades Strait of Hormuz After Iran War Talks Collapse
Q: Kevin Harris, after these negotiations collapsed, what were the main points of disagreement between the US and Iran?
Both sides started from maximal positions, with Iran demanding enrichment rights and sanctions relief, while the US pressed for conditions that would constrain Iran's nuclear program; disagreements persisted on key security and regional issues, delaying any potential breakthrough.
Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Killed Hundreds of Thousands
Q: How does the closure of USAID's programs translate into real-world consequences for people in developing countries?
Closing USAID programs can lead to thousands of preventable deaths and the disruption of essential services like vaccines, clean water, and maternal health programs, with long-term harm including increased disease burden and humanitarian needs.
Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Killed Hundreds of Thousands
Q: What immediate steps can local leaders take to shield nonprofits from NSPM 7?
Local leaders can issue executive orders to refuse cooperation with NSPM 7 at the state or municipal level, request courts to review actions, and use model orders provided by the ACLU to protect nonprofits, donors, and staff from political targeting.
As Americans Increasingly Oppose Trump’s Iran War, Pressure Building on Congress to Invoke War Powers Act
Q: Kevin, explain to our listeners a bit about how the War Powers Act, the War Powers Resolution have passed. What effective change could it mandate on where the United States is now with this war on Iran, which is in this very precarious ceasefire?
Martin explains that while the resolution could declare the war illegitimate and compel Congress to reassert its constitutional authority, in practice it would more likely raise political pressure and signal opposition, possibly influencing future actions or veto responses, but it would not immediately end the war without broader political will and votes.

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A progressive, issue-driven show that combines in-depth policy analysis with on-the-ground reporting on national and international affairs. Episodes frequently feature policy experts, advocacy leaders, and researchers who dissect voting rights, civil liberties, climate justice, foreign policy, and domestic governance, often tying macro trends to local impacts. Notable strengths include strong guest diversity across think tanks, advocacy groups, and academia, plus a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and connect civil rights with current political dynamics. Listeners are likely drawn to compact, fast-paced conversations that surface policy implications, practical reforms, and democratic accountability, with occasional fundraising... more

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