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Episode 292: From Cuba with Love
In this episode, hear from Grace Siegelman, CODEPINK's Engagement Coordinator and CODEPINK members who traveled to Cuba at the beginning of this year to see first-hand how the United States' six-decades-long economic and commercial blockade is impacting the daily life of Cuban families and communities. Listen as they reflect on their own experiences while being in Cuba and how our political, economic and social lives here in the U.S. have a direct impact on the Cuban people.
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Episode 292: From Cuba with Love
In this episode, hear from Grace Siegelman, CODEPINK's Engagement Coordinator and CODEPINK members who traveled to Cuba at the beginning of this year to see first-hand how the United States' six-decades-long economic and commercial blockade is impacting the daily life of Cuban families and communities. Listen as they reflect on their own experiences while being in Cuba and how our political, economic and social lives here in the U.S. have a direct impact on the Cuban people.
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Episode 291: International Working Women's Day and Community Care
In this episode, Aaron reflects on International Working Women’s Day and its relevance to the recent abduction of Mahmoud Khalil by ICE and DHS. Then, tune in to a powerful conversation with CODEPINK staff members Jasmine, Makayla, Grace, and Danaka as they discuss the histories, principles, and practices of International Working Women’s Day.
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Episode 290: Our Journey Through China
In this episode, hear from the CODEPINK activists who went on the November community trip to China.
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Episode 289: THE PHONE CALL: UKRAINE
In this episode, host Marcy Winograd features a segment from CODEPINK Congress, where Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies, co-authors of War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless War, discuss the phone call between President Trump and Russian President Putin that initiated negotiations in Saudi Arabia on renewed diplomatic relations. In the second half of the program, Peter Kuznick, director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, shares his insights on why Trump wants to restart arms control talks with Russia—treaties he abandoned during his first term.arms control treaties he abandoned in his first term.
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Episode 288: Reconciliation and Propaganda
This week we're joined by CODEPINK's co-director Danaka Katovich as we discuss the upcoming congressional reconciliation bills and what they may mean for federal funds across the board. In a time of heightened propaganda and misdirection away from the things that matter, Danaka's breakdown is incredibly timely. In part two, we're resharing a segment from our recent Media Literacy 4 Internationalists training with Abby Martin to provide helpful tips and tricks on wading through the news media landscape.
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Episode 287: Healthcare workers: The Heart of Resilience
This week, in the spirit of Valentine’s, we highlight healthcare workers fighting oppressive systems. Dr. Ahmad, who served in Gaza during Israel’s genocide, shares his experience and calls for a lasting ceasefire. We also hear from Sharmain Tariq, co-founder of Healthcare Workers for Palestine, on her revolutionary approach to healthcare and efforts to serve Chicago’s medical needs.
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Episode 286: Mutual Aid in a World on Fire
As the empire crumbles and the war economy tightens its grip, people are left to pick up the pieces. From D.C.’s political circus to billionaires hoarding wealth, the distractions are endless, but so are the solutions. This week on CODEPINK Radio, Jodie Evans speaks with Charles Xu, a tenant organizer and mutual aid activist, about frontline relief in fire-stricken Altadena and the urgent need to build local peace economies. Then, Marie Goodwin and Stephanie Rearick dive deeper into how communities can break free from the war economy’s grasp. Tune in, resist the distractions, and cultivate a future that nourishes life.
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Episode 285: Doctors Against Genocide & Trump vs. Latin America's Left
This episode of CODEPINK Radio features Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide, discussing healthcare in conflict zones. A Palestinian pediatric neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, she advocates for justice in healthcare. In the second half, CODEPINK’s Marcy Winograd and Teri Mattson examine a Trump presidency’s impact on Latin America, as Mexico’s President Claudia Scheinbaum prioritizes climate action.
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Episode 284: Connecting Movements: Fighting for Peace and Climate Justice
This week, we explore connecting movements in a shifting political landscape while facing a common enemy. Aaron Kirshenbaum, CODEPINK’s War Is Not Green Campaigner, reviews the January 20th mass mobilizations. Then, we share insights from Dr. Patrick Bigger, CODEPINK’s Palestine Campaigner Nour, and journalist KJ Noh on what COP 29 overlooked, offering clarity on our multi-sector fight.
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Episode 283: Defunding the Pentagon: What it Means to Invest in the People and Planet
This week on CODEPINK Radio: Chris Smalls and Steven Donziger discuss defunding the Pentagon and redirecting its nearly $1 trillion budget toward housing, education, and green infrastructure, highlighting the stark differences between grassroots demands and billionaire-led austerity.
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Episode 282: Imperial Hypocrisy of US-China Climate Talks
This week, we are joined by KJ Noh and Amanda Yee from Breakthrough News The China Report to discuss China's recent green revolution and how recent US-China climate talks are plagued by imperial hypocrisy. To close, we'll hear reflections from Tings Chak, shared during our recent webinarThe Rise of Green China.
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Episode 281: Mental and Spiritual Fortitude to Fight the Good Fight
This week, we're joined by two practitioners of mental health and survivors advocacy to discuss the complicated emotional state the working class is in as political contradictions heighten and fascism rises. First, we hear from Alefyah Taqui, psychotherapist and organizer in Alabama. We close with reflections from Sirajum, a South Asian survivor's advocate and scholar of Islam.
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Episode 280: Blessed are the peacemakers
This week, we talk with Christian organizers about Christianity in Palestine and how people are taking action in solidarity with Palestine this Christmas season. We hear from Amal, a Palestinian organizer in Chicago, and Dr. Eli McCarthy, and organizer and professor of peace and justice studies and ethics in Washington, D.C.
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Episode 279: Netflix's Palestinian Erasure
On this segment, we hear from Randa of Palestinian Christians for Justice on the Palestinian Christian perspective on Netflix's erasure of Palestinian stories. We also hear from Tahia Islam of Artists Against Apartheid who shares the importance of cultural arts in the movement for Palestinian liberation.
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Episode 278: Transition Towns and the Local Peace Economy
This week, we explore the synergy between the Transition Town Movement and the Local Peace Economy. Hear how communities are building resilience by reducing dependence on fossil fuels through local food production, renewable energy, waste reduction, and fostering meaningful connections. Sari Steuber and Julie Smith with Transition Town Greater Media shares with Marie Goodwin, CODEPINK's Local Peace Economy Coordinator, inspiring stories of impactful initiatives and how these efforts align with the principles of peace, sustainability, and grassroots empowerment.
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