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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture

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Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, an... more

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This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human. This week we explore 'The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity’, with author and activist Sarah Schulman, who shares wha... more

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around work, workers, and the Labor Movement on the Move.  This week we explore how the folks at The People's Network for Land & Liberation (PNLL) are building for the future in... more

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around work, workers, and the Labor Movement on the Move.  This week we explore how the folks at The People's Network for Land & Liberation (PNLL) are building for the future in... more

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around work, workers, and the Labor Movement on the Move.  This week we explore how workers and their allies are confronting authoritarianism—and building power from the ground ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Han
Former organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union; executive director of In These Times
In These Times; Chicago Teachers Union
Episode: [Full Uncut Conversation] Unions Can Save US Democracy Experts Say
Tarso Ramos
Senior advisor to Future Currents; long-time head of Political Research Associates
Future Currents; Political Research Associates
Episode: [Full Uncut Conversation] Unions Can Save US Democracy Experts Say
Sharon Wilson
Researcher with Oil Field Witness documenting emissions
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Episode: [Episode Cut] Special Report: Petrochemical Boom Threatens Communities Already Battered by Katrina
Mike Sable
CEO of Venture Global
Venture Global LNG
Episode: [Episode Cut] Special Report: Petrochemical Boom Threatens Communities Already Battered by Katrina
Russell Honoré
Retired Lieutenant General, GreenArmy leader
GreenArmy, environmental coalition
Episode: [Full Uncut Conversation] General Russell L. Honoré: Decades after Katrina, Louisiana is weathering a new storm: the petrochemical industry
Reverend Leo Woodberry
Pastor of the Kingdom Living Temple and executive director of the New Alpha Community Development Corporation
New Alpha Community Development Corporation
Episode: The Truth About America's "Wood Basket": Why the U.S. South is Losing Its Forests | Brittons Neck [Full Uncut Conversation - Rewind]
Danna Smith
Founder of Dogwood Alliance
Dogwood Alliance
Episode: The Truth About America's "Wood Basket": Why the U.S. South is Losing Its Forests | Brittons Neck [Full Uncut Conversation - Rewind]
Lucia Ibarra
Director of Conservation, Dogwood Alliance
Dogwood Alliance
Episode: The Truth About America's "Wood Basket": Why the U.S. South is Losing Its Forests | Brittons Neck [Full Uncut Conversation - Rewind]
Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Poet, independent scholar, and activist
AUTHOR of UNDROWNED
Episode: How do we take a breath? Alexis Pauline Gumbs’ UNDROWNED [Episode Cut]

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Laura Flanders
Host and veteran journalist/author guiding solutions-focused political and cultural discourse.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Always great guests and topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    6 months ago
  • Always great guests and topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ruminating_Stoic
    6 months ago
  • Excellent interviews and guests

    Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley interview was excellent, sounding the clear warning that Republican authoritarianism is already happening. Equally clear that Democrats have no creative leaders to fight it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnsm44
    United Statesa year ago
  • Refreshing

    Presenting people creating real solutions for change. Voices of people making real change. The thinkers and doers of our time with all in mind, not just the oligarchs. Pulling back for a broad view of systems broken and the people working to fix them driven by people for people, not centered on profits over people, but rather, people and planet first.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HopperHolla
    United Statesa year ago
  • Educational.

    I have learned so much! Laura Flanders’ show is so interesting! It’ll grab you……….guaranteed! And it makes you happy!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love theVibe
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, solution-oriented journalism that connects big ideas to local action.
Guests bring practical action steps, not just theory.
Engaging, well-researched conversations with diverse voices in activism and media accountability.
Compelling guests and hopeful analysis of real-world change.

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[Episode Cut] Unions Can Save US Democracy Experts Say
Q: What are you seeing in your own communities and at labor conferences that could signal turning points?
The guests point to ongoing organizing at the local level, the emergence of new labor formations, and willingness of workers to act in solidarity as potential turning points.
[Episode Cut] Unions Can Save US Democracy Experts Say
Q: What tendrils are you following in the current labor landscape?
They discuss how organizing in places like Chicago, the UAW, and other unions is shaping a broader movement, with attention to how leadership changes and local mobilization can influence national outcomes.
[episode cut] The Data Center Revolt: John Cassidy & Faiz Shakir
Q: Well, I was going to ask you Faiz to come back, come in on that. What makes you think this could be a transformative moment of a different kind?
Faiz argues that the convergence of AI, large-scale data centers, and public pushback creates an opening for a labor- and democracy-centered governance approach—one where communities gain leverage, workers are protected, and wealth from AI is redistributed through public investment and worker dividends. He emphasizes the need for government backing to ensure workers aren't left behind as technology reshapes the economy.
[full uncut conversation] Activists Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin explore storytelling as an organizing tool
Q: What should people do if they feel afraid to participate?
Have patience, start with small, concrete acts of engagement, recruit others, and remember that collective action grows from individual courage; even inviting a friend to join a protest can be a first step.
[full uncut conversation] Activists Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin explore storytelling as an organizing tool
Q: What makes the People United video a powerful tool for mobilization today?
It weaves historical memory with contemporary threats, demonstrates nonviolent resistance in action, and leverages cross-organizational reach to encourage wider participation and real-world demonstrations.

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This program centers on progressive analysis and solutions-oriented reporting across politics, economics, and culture. It spotlights movements and practitioners actively building alternative systems—focusing on democratic ownership, community-led economy, mutual aid, and social justice. Episodes frequently weave practical models (cooperatives, land reform, housing justice, and worker-led initiatives) with broader debates about authoritarianism, media accountability, and democratic resilience, often grounding big ideas in on-the-ground projects and personal narratives. A standout aspect is its clear emphasis on actionable pathways and real-world pilots, from community land trusts to cooperative production networks, with guest voices ranging ... more

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