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WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast

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Reproductive Rights
Maternal Mortality
Gaza War
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WPKN's leading public affairs coverage concerning politics, policy, planet and so much more.

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Latest Episodes

Carol Rizzolo, Co-Founder of CT Shoreline Indivisible, highlights her experience organizing here in Connecticut against the Trump agenda, and gives a preview of the upcoming No Kings rallies that will be taking place across the U.S. and Connecticut o... more

Alex Taubes, a Connecticut Civil Rights Attorney, shines a light on the local legacy and landscape of wrongful convictions, including the crisis of corruption in policing and prosecution in the city of New Haven.

Andrea Miller, Founding President of The National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia and Founding Board Member of the Center for Common Ground, talks about the current voter re-districting taking place in Virginia, and what her organizations are do... more

Stanley Heller, Chief Administrator of Promoting Enduring Peace and Executive Director of Middle East Crisis Committee, examines the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran over the past 72 hours, and the mass casualty events they've created, including t... more

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Recent Guests

Gene Bruskin
Veteran labor organizer, anti-war activist, and playwright with over 45 years' experience in the US labor movement.
Episode: Monthly Labor Report: Jesse Jackson---A Leader in the Fight For Labor and Working Class Solidarity
Kamolika Das
Local Policy Director at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Episode: States Push for New Taxes on Rich to Replace Trump-GOP Budget Cuts to Vital Social Safety Net Programs
Amanda Hollowell
Chief of Campaigns with Color of Change and congressional candidate in Georgia's first district
Color of Change
Episode: In Second Term, Trump Acts to Eliminate America’s Multiracial Democracy
Helena Olea
Deputy Director of Alianza Americas, an international human rights lawyer
Alianza Americas
Episode: Trump Blocks Oil Supplies From Reaching Cuba, Contributing to Looming Humanitarian Crisis
Anthony Aguilar
A retired US Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel who resigned in protest from the U.S.-Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Episode: Veterans Group Cautions U.S. Soldiers It’s Their Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders
Mike Tork
Treasurer of the group Veterans for Peace
Veterans for Peace
Episode: Veterans Group Cautions U.S. Soldiers It’s Their Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders
Jon Wolfsthal
Director of Global Risk at the Federation of American Scientists and former Special Assistant to President Obama.
Federation of American Scientists
Episode: Looming Threats from Nuclear Weapons, AI and Climate Crisis Move Doomsday Clock Closer to Midnight
Steve Descano
Commonwealth's Attorney of Fairfax County, Virginia and co-founder of the Fight Against Federal Overreach
Episode: National Coalition of Local Prosecutors Target Federal Lawbreakers to Enforce Accountability
Eddie Lejuine
Fisherman from Cameron, Louisiana, fighting against local LNG projects
Episode: Gulf Coast Residents Live in ‘Ground Zero’ of U.S. Fossil Fuel Industry’s Sacrifice Zone

Host

Scott Harris
Host of CounterPoint and WPKN's weekly public affairs program, known for engaging discussions on pressing political topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • 6.18.25

    One of the best podcasts & public radio stations out there no matter where you live. Excellent host & guests. Very informative on a wide range of subject matter. Thank you for all that you do!

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    midwestBlue
    United States9 months ago
  • #123

    I was very surprise to hear what medea benjamin was saying about nato. i am wondering has she turned right as greenwald & taalib have done a 180 flip on their moral compasses and political points of view. i found myself disappointed and in disagreement with her nato remarks and ukraine criticism. what happened to medea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago
  • 1.12.25

    Excellent podcast! News, just the facts and that is what I need. Very informative. love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago
  • 12.26.24

    That’s rich, Jasmine Rivera has her nerve demanding biden stop trump’s immigrant deportation! Perhaps Jasmine Rivera should have got her immigrant voters and those that have immigrant loved ones to all vote for kamala and they didn’t so you and the idiot immigrants legal or not are screwed that voted for trump. know what you are voting for or against!! now we all have to live with their mistakes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago

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The engaging host and diverse topics receive commendations, alongside critiques on specific political stances presented, indicating a politically aware audience.

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Monthly Labor Report: Jesse Jackson---A Leader in the Fight For Labor and Working Class Solidarity
Q: What role did Jesse play in connecting the civil rights movement to the labor movement?
He actively participated in labor struggles, bringing diverse groups together under the Rainbow Coalition.
Monthly Labor Report: Jesse Jackson---A Leader in the Fight For Labor and Working Class Solidarity
Q: How did Jesse pick up the mantle of Dr. King, and how did he expand on it?
He developed a perspective that included the connection between race and class and emphasized internationalism.
Students Stage National Anti-Ice Walkout, Launch ‘Spring Surge to Melt ICE’
Q: What actions are planned for the coming weeks and months in the spring surge to melt ICE campaign?
Upcoming actions include a forum on fighting political repression, neighborhood speakouts, people's tribunals, and celebrations of immigrant culture planned throughout the spring.
Students Stage National Anti-Ice Walkout, Launch ‘Spring Surge to Melt ICE’
Q: What has been the general response from local school officials and the community regarding the student activism?
There has been a mixed response, with some students facing consequences for participating in the walkouts and limited support from some community members, although some parents have shown support for the students' actions.
Students Stage National Anti-Ice Walkout, Launch ‘Spring Surge to Melt ICE’
Q: What happened last Friday during the National Student Walkout against ICE?
Students from multiple schools walked out in protest against ICE, gathering in Hartford and New Haven to demand action against deportation practices, with over 64 schools participating nationwide.

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Focused on critical issues surrounding politics, social justice, and environmental challenges, the content encourages listeners to engage with complex topics such as youth incarceration, climate policy, and homelessness. The discussions frequently feature insights from experts, uncovering the social implications of government decisions and current events. Besides addressing hot political topics, the content emphasizes grassroots activism, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and promoting accountability in government and corporate sectors. This blend of expert interviews and in-depth analysis makes it a valuable resource for individuals interested in understanding the depth of political and social issues at play in today's ... more

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