‘No Kings’: A Report

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

PROGRAM #10935 12:00 PM PT 

‘No Kings’: A Report. 

Thousands of simultaneous mass demonstrations are expected across the country against authoritarianism. Demonstrators called for respect for the rule of law, demanding equality and due process. Organizers announced that millions would take to the streets. How did the national protests unfold? What were the outcomes? How is the government responding to this wave of dissent?

Guest: Maribel Hernandez Rivera, National Director of Immigrant Community Strategies, American Civil Liberties Union-ACLU, New York, NY.

Venezuela, On Trump’s Crosshairs. The U.S. Navy sank another boat off the Venezuelan coast, killing all six crew members. This brings the count to five attacks and 27 deaths, with those killed accused—without evidence—of drug trafficking. What’s behind this military escalation? Is this the prelude to an intervention? What interests are at stake in the rising tensions between Washington and Caracas?

Guest: Laura Carlsen, Political Analyst, Director of the independent center for international relations Mira: Feminisms and Democracies, Mexico City, MX.

Gaza: Is Peace Possible? The truce between Israel and Gaza, celebrated by President Trump as a peace achievement, is now in question. After a prisoner exchange, Israel resumed bombings and accused Hamas of delaying the return of hostages’ remains. How real is the ceasefire? Will Israel withdraw troops? Will Hamas disarm? Who is guaranteeing the peace plan? How is the civilian population in Gaza enduring this moment?

Guest: Medea Benjamin, Co-founder, Codepink, Washington, DC.

Photo: Kristi/Flickr

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