Best Disabilityjustice Podcasts (2025)

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[commentary] The Paramount Skydance Sale Makes the Case for Public Media 2:08

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9h ago2:08

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Synopsis, Laura's Commentary: As billionaires buy up our newsrooms and Congress defunds public media, the stakes for democracy couldn’t be higher. If we don’t reinvent and reinvest in independent media now, it may soon be too late. For the transcript of this commentary and more articles by Laura subscribe to Substack. Watch Laura's interview with D…

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Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover [Uncut Conversation] 34:36

4d ago34:36

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Snyopsis: A pair of investigative reporters shine light on underreported stories affecting marginalized groups, including employer intimidation tactics against undocumented workers speaking out about labor exploitation and biased media coverage distorting community narratives. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to L…

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AFA-CWA Union Leader Sara Nelson on Labor Solidarity: "If One Group Is Under Attack, We're Next" [EPISODE] 28:30

7d ago28:30

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Synopsis: In a call to action, Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, urges workers to move beyond defense and set the agenda for change, declaring "our world is burning" but asserting that collective power can be used to create a better future. Stay informed and engaged! Don't miss out on our captivating weekl…

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AFA-CWA Union Leader Sara Nelson on Labor Solidarity: "If One Group Is Under Attack, We're Next" [Uncut Conversation] 55:20

12d ago55:20

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Synopsis: US Labour Leader Sounds Alarm on Government Attacks. Sara Nelson's urgent call to action for cross-industry worker solidarity and general strikes as a powerful countermeasure against the Trump administration's plans to gut government agencies ending federal contracts is both timely and crucial. The uncut conversation includes the entire r…

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Hilary Wainwright [Uncut Conversation]. Special Report: The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine 45:56

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Synopsis: Fifty years ago, factory floor workers at Lucas Aerospace challenged their company's focus on war machines with an innovative plan for socially useful production - and it could be just as relevant today. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our mem…

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Special Report- The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine [EPISODE CUT] 29:07

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Synopsis: As military spending soars, how does the Lucas Plan present an alternative model? This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: With the passage of the Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Bill” and NATO allies pledging to more than double their spending on defense as a portion of all …

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Brian Salisbury [Uncut Conversation]. Special Report: The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine 44:37

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Synopsis: Fifty years ago, factory floor workers at Lucas Aerospace challenged their company's focus on war machines with an innovative plan for socially useful production - and it could be just as relevant today. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our mem…

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Countering an Authoritarian Takeover with the Labor Movement: Alex Han & Tarso Ramos [Episode Cut] 28:49

21d ago28:49

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In a candid discussion with Laura, veteran union organizer Alex Han and U.S. Right Wing expert Tarso Ramos explore how workers are uniting against rising authoritarianism. - Watch the episode released on YouTube July 4th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 6th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via z…

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Countering an Authoritarian Takeover with the Labor Movement: Alex Han & Tarso Ramos [Rewind-Uncut Conversation] 34:40

23d ago34:40

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In a candid discussion with Laura, veteran union organizer Alex Han and U.S. Right Wing expert Tarso Ramos explore how workers are uniting against rising authoritarianism. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncu…

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Marsha P. Johnson’s Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation [Episode] 29:08

28d ago29:08

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Reframing Media Narratives for Queer and Trans Liberation with Marsha P Johnson's Story. How Artists and Activists Are Reframing Media Narratives for Queer Liberation. SAVE THE DATE July 16th 7pm EDT: Laura hosts an online conversation just for our donors. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and hear what’s coming up behind the scenes. Make a …

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Marsha P. Johnson’s Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation [Full Conversation] 44:04

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As an unapologetic advocate for trans and queer empowerment, Qween Jean carries forward Marsha P. Johnson’s spirit by confronting systemic barriers that continue to threaten vulnerable communities today. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and p…

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[PRIDE - REWIND] Drag Story Hour Under Attack: What Can Media Do? 25:34

1M ago25:34

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REWIND EPISODE FROM THE LF&F ARCHIVES (Synopsis)- From sabotaged performances in rural North Carolina to besieged Drag Story Hour events in diverse urban neighborhoods, the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights is being fought on multiple fronts, with activists, artists, and journalists joining forces to resist a surge in anti-queer hostility and prom…

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From ACT UP to Palestine: Sarah Schulman on How to Build Solidarity Across Difference [Episode] 28:35

1M ago28:35

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In a powerful interview, author Sarah Schulman reflects on decades of activism, from fighting AIDS to advocating for Palestinian liberation, revealing key lessons learned along the way. SAVE THE DATE July 16th 7pm EDT: Laura hosts an online conversation just for our donors. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and hear what’s coming up behind t…

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From ACT UP to Palestine: Sarah Schulman on How to Build Solidarity Across Difference [FULL UNCUT CONVERSATION] 51:52

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As fascist threats escalate globally, activist and playwright Sarah Schulman argues that achieving real change requires embracing imperfection and rejecting "supremacy concepts" – listen as she explains what this means for social justice movements today. Description: What is “solidarity” and what does it require? Giving up on perfection, for one th…

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How the LAPD & ICE Work Together | Interview with Hamid Khan [AUDIO EXCLUSIVE] 29:07

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AUDIO EXCLUSIVE [this interview took place June 13, 2025] Back in 2024, the Los Angeles City Council passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance and said the city would not collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. “They are lying,” says Hamid Khan, an expert on the surveillance state and organizer with the Stop LAPD Spying Coaliti…

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Melissa Hortman's Lesson: Woke Worked [COMMENTARY - F-WORD] 3:37

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Laura's Extended Commentary aka The F-Word: Melissa Hortman’s murder was more than a tragedy—it was a political assassination aimed at a movement. This commentary honors her legacy as a coalition-builder behind Minnesota’s progressive gains and calls for courage, organizing, and solidarity in her wake. - The related episode featuring Sarah Schulman…

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Liev Schreiber on “Meeting Zelenskyy” & Ukraine’s Rare Resistance v. Putin’s Russia [EPISODE] 28:37

1M ago28:37

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Renowned actor, writer and director Liev Schreiber recently released “Meeting Zelenskyy”, a feature documentary in which he sits down with Ukraine’s embattled leader. In an extended conversation, Schreiber speaks actor-to-actor about Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s rise from entertainer to war time leader. In this exclusive interview with Laura Flanders, Sch…

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[commentary] The Paramount Skydance Sale Makes the Case for Public Media 2:08

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Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover [Uncut Conversation] 34:36

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AFA-CWA Union Leader Sara Nelson on Labor Solidarity: "If One Group Is Under Attack, We're Next" [EPISODE] 28:30

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AFA-CWA Union Leader Sara Nelson on Labor Solidarity: "If One Group Is Under Attack, We're Next" [Uncut Conversation] 55:20

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Hilary Wainwright [Uncut Conversation]. Special Report: The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine 45:56

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Special Report- The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine [EPISODE CUT] 29:07

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Brian Salisbury [Uncut Conversation]. Special Report: The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine 44:37

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Countering an Authoritarian Takeover with the Labor Movement: Alex Han & Tarso Ramos [Episode Cut] 28:49

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Countering an Authoritarian Takeover with the Labor Movement: Alex Han & Tarso Ramos [Rewind-Uncut Conversation] 34:40

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Marsha P. Johnson’s Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation [Episode] 29:08

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Marsha P. Johnson’s Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation [Full Conversation] 44:04

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[PRIDE - REWIND] Drag Story Hour Under Attack: What Can Media Do? 25:34

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From ACT UP to Palestine: Sarah Schulman on How to Build Solidarity Across Difference [Episode] 28:35

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From ACT UP to Palestine: Sarah Schulman on How to Build Solidarity Across Difference [FULL UNCUT CONVERSATION] 51:52

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How the LAPD & ICE Work Together | Interview with Hamid Khan [AUDIO EXCLUSIVE] 29:07

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Melissa Hortman's Lesson: Woke Worked [COMMENTARY - F-WORD] 3:37

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Liev Schreiber on “Meeting Zelenskyy” & Ukraine’s Rare Resistance v. Putin’s Russia [EPISODE] 28:37