Political Spiral of Violence

MONDAY, JUNE 23
PROGRAM #10813 12:00 PM PT

Political Spiral of Violence. From the assassination of a Democratic legislator to the violent arrest of a mayoral candidate in a New York immigration court, or the assaults on a US senator questioning the Secretary of Homeland Security, these events indicate an escalation of violence by government forces or right-wing extremists. What do these incidents mean? What factors fuel this violence? Can it be stopped and reversed? What new challenges political opponents face? Are there guarantees for those defending the balance of power?

Guest: Luis Fernando Atencio, Political Analyst, Miami-Dade Democratic Party, and Spokesperson, Venezuelan-American Caucus, Miami, FL.

Middle East War: US Joins the Attack. After a week of intense bombing between Israel and Iran, Donald Trump decided to join Israel and launch an attack against Iran. Is the White House unified on this decision? What are the dangers of a war against Iran? What does this new front in foreign policy imply?

Guest: Alexander Aviña, Associate Professor of Latin American History, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, Arizona State University-ASU, Tempe, AZ.

 US Congress Reaction to the Attacks on Iran.  This Saturday, US planes entered Iranian airspace without the world knowing about it and launched a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities. How are some US lawmakers reacting to the White House’s decision to carry out the attacks? How to expect Tehran to react now?

Guest: Jose Lopez Zamorano, Correspondent, Washington, DC.

Three Years Without Roe v. Wade. Since the US Supreme Court overturned the ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, the abortion funding system in the U.S. has been severely impacted. Millions of Latinas of reproductive age find themselves on the front lines of vulnerability. What’s been the impact on sexual and reproductive rights? What are the consequences of laws that criminalize abortion, even in emergencies? How are women in states with absolute bans facing this reality?

Guest: Alejandra Soto, Director of Latino Communications, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Planned Parenthood Votes, New York, NY.

Photo: Chad Davis via flickr

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