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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture

by Laura Flanders, Curious Communications

Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web exclusives in addition to the weekly episode. Recent field reports and specials include: Jimmy Carter; 60th Anniversary of Selma Bloody Sunday March; Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy; Labor Movement vs. Fascism: Worker Organizers & Teachers Under Attack; And interviewee highlights include Award Winning Actor, Director, Writer, Liev Schreiber on his documentary "Meeting Zelensky"; Award winning journalists Maria Hinojosa (Award Winning Suave Podcast and host of Latino USA) & Chenjerai Kumanyika (Award Winning Podcast Series Empire City) on Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech; Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment? with Bloomberg Economist & host of Truponomics, Stephanie Flanders; Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley on fascism then and now; Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on the arc of history and “End Times Fascism”; Congressman Jamie Raskin on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, DOGE, and congressional oversight of the executive branch."

Latest episodes

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[uncut conversation] Akinsanya Kambon Uses Art To Educate Masses About Social Justice Issues

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we’re taking a closer look at criminal justice—through the lens of abolition, accountability, and the power of the creative arts

Sep 14
55 min

[episode cut] Complete Picture Sentencing Reform - These Films Keep People Out of Prison

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we’re taking a closer look at criminal justice—through the lens of abolition, accountability, and the power of the creative arts

Sep 9
28 min

[episode cut] CYCLE Documentary Sheds Light on Forgotten Victims of Police Violence

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we’re taking a closer look at criminal justice—through the lens of abolition, accountability, and the power of the creative arts

Sep 2
29 min

[uncut conversation] CYCLE Documentary Sheds Light on Forgotten Victims of Police Violence

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we’re taking a closer look at criminal justice—through the lens of abolition, accountability, and the power of the creative arts

Aug 31
45 min

[episode cut] Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times Third World Newsreel's Enduring Legacy

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence.  But journalists aren’t simply

Aug 26
31 min

[Uncut Conversation] Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times Third World Newsreel's Enduring Legacy

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence.  But journalists aren’t simply

Aug 24
41 min

[episode cut] Joy Reid & Dean Obeidallah: Fascism Tests Journalistic Integrity In Modern Media

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence.  But journalists aren’t simply

Aug 19
30 min

[uncut conversation] Joy Reid & Dean Obeidallah: Fascism Tests Journalistic Integrity In Modern Media

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence.  But journalists aren’t simply

Aug 17
44 min

[episode cut] From Deadspin to Defector: The Power of Worker-owned News Outlets

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence. Across the country and around

Aug 12
29 min

[full uncut conversation]. From Deadspin to Defector: The Power of Worker-owned News Outlets

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence. But journalists aren’t simply

Aug 10
41 min

[episode cut] Claud Cockburn's Legacy: Challenging Mainstream Media Ignorance During Nazi Rise

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence.  Across the country and around

Aug 5
29 min

[Full uncut conversation] Claud Cockburn's Legacy: Challenging Mainstream Media Ignorance During Nazi Rise

This month, on Laura Flanders & Friends, we turn to the state of journalism—at a moment of deep disruption, consolidation, and consequence.  Across the country and around

Aug 3
1 h 02 min

[episode cut]. Did a Summer Camp Help Spark a Disability Revolution?

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week we revisit a Peabody Award–w

Jul 29
30 min

[episode cut] Celebrating the Legacy of Disability Activist Alice Wong

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week we celebrate the life and le

Jul 22
30 min

[full uncut conversation] Celebrating the Legacy of Disability Activist Alice Wong

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week we celebrate the life and le

Jul 20
45 min

[episode cut] Maysoon Zayid: Bridging Comedy and Advocacy for both Disability Rights and Palestinian Identity

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week, We’ll hear from a comedian

Jul 15
29 min

[full uncut episode] Maysoon Zayid: Bridging Comedy and Advocacy for both Disability Rights and Palestinian Identity

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week, We’ll hear from a comedian

Jul 13
39 min

[episode cut] The ADA: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week, a candid conversation with

Jul 8
28 min

[Full uncut conversation] The ADA: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week, a candid conversation with

Jul 6
44 min

[episode cut] The Art of Difference: Disability, Neurodiversity and the ADA Legacy

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week, two artists expand our idea

Jul 1
28 min

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