‘No Kings 2.0’: A Review of July 4th

MONDAY, JULY 7
PROGRAM #10827 12:00 PM PT

‘No Kings 2.0’: A Review of July 4th. 

Hours before the fireworks show celebrating Independence Day, thousands are expected to take to the streets in mass protests, warning that constitutional freedoms and rights are under threat. Under the banner “No Kings,” protesters raise alarms about a slide into authoritarianism and show support for persecuted immigrants and those who may be hit by the new budget plan. How many took to the streets, and what is the expected impact? How are they redefining what it means to be patriotic in the US?

Guests: Jose Lopez Zamorano, Correspondent, Washington, DC; Antonio Arellano, National Director of Media and Creator Relations, Indivisible, Durham, NC.

Dozens killed in Central Texas flooding. At least 82 people are dead and dozens are still missing after devastating floods hit Central Texas. As of today, rescuers were still searching for several missing people, including 10 girls and a counselor from a summer camp located in Kerr County, the hardest-hit area.

Guest: Mariana Pineda, Reporter, Houston, TX.

Federals Withhold Education Funds. The Trump administration has withheld billions of dollars allocated by Congress for public schools, with no clear explanation. These funds are seen as a crucial life line for English learners and schools in rural and impoverished areas. Who will be most affected? What is the policy behind this sudden move?

Guest: Jeannette Gomez, Senior Policy Associate, Californians Together, Los Angeles, CA.

Mamdani’s Surprising Rise in NYC. Who is Zohran Mamdani? The democratic socialist who, at 33 years old, defeated former Mayor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral primary. His victory, which focused on making the city more accessible to the middle and working classes, marks a milestone in local politics. What does this win mean for the future of the town and other Democratic strongholds in the country? How is the Democratic establishment responding to this challenge from its progressive wing?

Guest: Raquel Batista, Attorney, former Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, New York City, NY.

Photo: Andrew Dallos/Flickr

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