Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-hwv5f-fad026 Here's what we're talking about on Leid Stories today (1-2 p.m. EST on prn.fm). It was born in a crucible of engineered political chaos and confusion and ended with wild celebration among supporters Saturday when the U.S. Senate closed its weeklong impeachment trial for former President Donald J. Trump, voting 57-43 that he played no major role in precipitating a massive, violent attack by supporters on the Capitol that claimed five lives. Trump did not direct the violent actions of several groups widely viewed as supporters, the Senate verdict said, and Trump should not be held responsible for their conduct, albeit violent murderous. Today, with the benefit of a fuller picture of Trump's alleged role in the major tragedy, listeners are asked whether they have reevaluated Trump's alleged role inthe Capitol insurrection and whether Trump's trial was fair, resulting in a just outcome What do you think? Call in live at 888-874-4888! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNMinjlmDIU

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-z8npb-13a7d47 GREEGREE #127 starts with the great ANDREA MILLER of the Center for Common Ground as she explains her legendary organization’s grassroots work in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court  race.  Because the Court in WI is evenly divided (3-3) between progressives v. conservatives, this oddly timed (April 3) election will have huge impact.   As Andrea explains, a woman’s right to choose is on the line, as is redistricting, voter registration and much more in a state that could well decide the 2024 presidential campaign. We hear further from KARLA SAND in Minnesota, who gives important detail on the unexpected victory of KEITH ELLISION for the AG office in Minnesota. DR. RUTH STRAUSS asks Andrea about the Virginia election that has now sent the state’s first woman of color to the US Congress. DOROTHY REIK and CYNTHIA PAPERMASTER also add to our discussion, in particular about the potential US Senate candidacy of Rep. Barbara Lee, the only Congressperson to vote again the Afghan War. WENDI LEDERMAN then presents a crucial overview of the use of the state-wide referendum in protection critical rights like abortion, legal pot, medicaid expansion, democracy-based districts and more. GEORGE RIPLEY tells us of the Ballot Initiate Strategy Center formerly affiliated with the great Senator Mike Gravel. This discussion of grassroots referenda will be critical to our work all the way through the 2024 nation election. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btNvs6-XtwQ

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zjnja-f6ef30  In this interview, Gerald discusses the latest lockdowns and infringements on our democratic rights and that the people had better learn how to fight and stand up for their rights or else it's going to be hell on Earth. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFlpeQigQ7E

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nh58w-b72d9a Today we discuss: "A Politically Incorrect Feminist: Creating a Movement with Bitches, Lunatics, Dykes, Prodigies, Warriors, and Wonder Women" by Phyllis Chesler. "Red Harvest" by Dashiell Hammett. "The Robots Are Coming!: The Future of Jobs in the Age of Automation" by Andres Oppenheimer. "Explaining Postmodernism (Expanded Edition): Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault" by Stephen R. C. Hicks. "Possible Minds: Twenty-Five Ways of Looking at AI" edited by John Brockman. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72mGRAKIdCI