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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.

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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.

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Recent Guests

David Rovics
Singer-songwriter known for social justice music
Episode: The Detaining of Palestinian Activist Mahamoud Khalil
Rick Sterling
Activist and historian, focusing on Middle Eastern issues and U.S. foreign policy
Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center
Episode: The Detaining of Palestinian Activist Mahamoud Khalil
Dolores Huerta
Co-founder of the United Farmworkers and a key figure in the Chicano Civil Rights Movement.
Episode: United Farmworkers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Joins Us to Talk Trump & More
Phyllis Bennis
Director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies
Institute for Policy Studies
Episode: Israel blockading the flow of crucial aid into Gaza
Dr. Nolan Cabrera
Associate Professor at the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
Episode: Israel blockading the flow of crucial aid into Gaza
Kevin Pina
Senior Producer at Flashpoints who has extensive knowledge of Haiti, having witnessed two U.S.-supported coups
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Episode: Haiti Being Overrun by Death Squads, Enabled & Supported by Decades of US Destabilization Policies
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator and Progressive Political Leader
U.S. Senate
Episode: Bernie Sanders On The Road Again
Eric Drucker
Noted artist and graphic novelist
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Episode: Flashpoints – February 21, 2025
Lauritin Batli
Organizer supporting undocumented students
Episode: Flashpoints – February 12, 2025

Host

Dennis J. Bernstein
Host focusing on investigative journalism and human rights activism, with a commitment to highlighting marginalized voices and critical issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Wasted time

    An explanation why being stupid is great

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maitreya9
    Israel2 years ago
  • Comon!

    Need show notes Need better sound engineering (Dennis’s voice level needs to be leveled with news and guest voice levels) Gerald Horne has sadly passed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    In solidarity
    United States2 years ago
  • Comon!

    Need show notes

    Need better sound engineering (Dennis’s voice level needs to be leveled with news and guest voice levels)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    In solidarity
    United States2 years ago
  • Now spreading COVID-19 lies!

    3/11/22-todays guest spreading lies that Dr. Fauci paid to have COVID-19 and vaccines are deadly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PeaceWitch
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show

    Intelligent, honest and in-depth coverage of important issues which aren’t covered elsewhere. Provides an opportunity to hear from a variety of informed and involved people with first hand knowledge of issues who are very rarely or not at all heard in the mainstream. Thanks for your commitment to finding and reporting the truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baowshy
    Australia4 years ago

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The program is recognized for its commitment to social justice and investigative reporting, attracting an audience passionate about activism.
Some reviews point to the need for improved sound quality and better show notes, indicating a desire for a more polished listener experience.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth coverage of important global issues that aren't covered by mainstream media.

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United Farmworkers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Joins Us to Talk Trump & More
Q: Is there a special place now, Dolores, for young people?
Absolutely. Young union organizers are stepping up big time; they have the Internet to mobilize rapidly.
United Farmworkers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Joins Us to Talk Trump & More
Q: Do you feel all the extraordinary organizing that you've done is in jeopardy with this sort of fascists that's now become the president of the United States?
Absolutely, it's like we're having to try to get back all of the rights that we got after the Civil War, and now we have to come back and fight for all of those rights.
Flashpoints – March 7, 2025
Q: Have you heard anything about the concerns regarding Guantanamo Bay and its implications?
Yes, there are concerns regarding the military presence and the role of Guantanamo Bay within U.S. policy towards Cuba, especially in the context of detention of undocumented refugees.
Flashpoints – March 7, 2025
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the implications of the blockade?
The U.S. blockade leads to severe shortages in Cuba including food and medical supplies, which significantly impacts daily life and the healthcare system.
Flashpoints – March 7, 2025
Q: What are people saying at the conference about closing down the Board of Education?
At the conference, there's a significant concern regarding proposed severe cuts or a full cancellation of the Department of Education, which would disproportionately impact minority students.

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