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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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In 'Meanwhile', Jacqueline Woodson and Catherine Gund weave together the words of literary legends to explore the intersection of art, grief, and social justice.

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Explore the grassroots organizing tactics that flipped Georgia and empowered Democrats, with lessons for inspiring voters and combating election denial.

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Before the 2026 midterm elections we revisit "The Georgia Way: How to win elections", a conversation from 2020 with the book's editors.

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This October we’re putting together the first-ever Book Month on Laura Flanders and Friends— just in time for Indigenous People’s Day and election season. And every extraordinary book we’re featuring this month is more timely than ever.

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Recent Guests

Ray McClendon
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Andrea Miller
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A.M. Homes
American novelist, contributing editor and creative writing teacher
Princeton University
Episode: A.M. Homes', The Unfolding of an American Democracy - absent any consensus on what is real and true, all bets are sort of off [episode cut]
Kim Stanley Robinson
Science fiction novelist focused on ecology, economics, and social justice
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Joy Harjo
Renowned poet, performer, writer and activist
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Cook County Chief Public Defender
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Robert Peters
State Senator, Illinois 13th District
Illinois State Senate
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Bryce Covert
Journalist who followed Illinois bail reform for The Nation
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Laura Flanders
Host of The Laura Flanders Show and related programs; veteran journalist and author focused on solutions-based perspectives and systemic change.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Always great guests and topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    a year ago
  • Always great guests and topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ruminating_Stoic
    a year 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 States2 years 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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Guests and hosts are seen as credible and mission-driven, offering practical solutions alongside analysis.
Feedback highlights the show as hopeful, action-oriented, and reader-friendly for policy-minded audiences.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Georgia State's Secret to Winning Elections Lessons for 2026 Midterms [Episode Cut - Rewind]
Q: When you say relational organizing, what do you mean and what makes that different?
McClendon describes organizing through people who already have trusted relationships in a community, with a commitment to address residents' needs year-round rather than appearing only during an election campaign.
Georgia State's Secret to Winning Elections Lessons for 2026 Midterms [Episode Cut - Rewind]
Q: Just remind us all what actually happened in Georgia in 2020 and why it was so important.
McClendon says civic engagement groups coordinated their work across Georgia, meeting weekly for months and continuing through the Senate runoffs. Their efforts helped return 95 percent of Black voters who had voted in November to the polls for the January runoffs.
Georgia State's Secret to Winning Elections Lessons for 2026 Midterms [Full Uncut Conversation - Rewind]
Q: What do you mean by relational organizing and what makes that different?
McClendon says organizers work through people who already have relationships in local communities, listen to residents' needs and remain involved year-round rather than appearing only near elections.
Georgia State's Secret to Winning Elections Lessons for 2026 Midterms [Full Uncut Conversation - Rewind]
Q: Just remind us all what actually happened in Georgia in 2020 and why it was so important.
Ray McClendon says civic engagement groups coordinated statewide rather than operating separately, then worked together for months and through the Senate runoffs. He notes that 95 percent of Black voters who voted in November returned for the January runoff.
A.M. Homes', The Unfolding of an American Democracy - absent any consensus on what is real and true, all bets are sort of off [episode cut]
Q: What do you think that's rooted in?
Homes says some men believe books by women are not masculine or are meant only for women. She also points to bookstore categories that separate women's, Black and gay writing from the presumed mainstream.

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This program presents solutions-focused, progressive perspectives on politics, economics, and culture. Episodes frequently cover media integrity, democracy, labor organizing, and activist strategies, often centering independent or worker-owned media models as alternatives to corporate structures. Guests range from journalists and scholars to activists, filmmakers, and disability rights advocates, creating discussions that connect policy, media reform, and social movements to tangible actions. A standout throughline is a commitment to systemic change grounded in practical examples, from cooperative journalism to disability justice and community-owned initiatives. This mix makes it especially relevant for listeners who want thoughtful analysi... more

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