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How the Diversity Industry is Failing and What We Can Do to Fix It
In an era when companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars on diversity and inclusion programs, the proportion of African Americans in tech, media, and business leadership roles is stagnating. In her new book, Diversity, Inc. The Failed Promise of a Billion-Dollar Business, award-winning...
Puerto Rico: Freedom From Fantasy
What most Americans know about Puerto Rico is based on a colonial fantasy, says journalist and Columbia University professor, Ed Morales. This fantasy, and the reality it obscures, is the subject of his new book, Fantasy Island. In this episode, Laura interviews Morales and scholar/activist Rosa...
Naomi Klein on the Case for a Green New Deal
The climate crisis is accelerating faster than expected. This November, 11,000 scientists from 153 countries declared that “We’re reaching potentially irreversible climate tipping points—climate chain reactions that could cause significant disruptions to ecosystems, society, and economies...” In...
Newark: Fixing The People’s Water
The people of Newark, New Jersey—the majority of whom are black and brown—are grappling with a lead contamination crisis that has drawn comparisons with Flint, Michigan. There the state took control of the city’s water after municipal officials and a private management company failed to provide...
Episode 5: Hate & Trickle Down
On this episode of “America’s Midterms — The Blue Wave,” co-hosts Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland, Matt McDermott, and Summer Lee reflect on the act of hate at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the trickle down effects of Donald Trump's words.
Plus, don’t miss interviews with Zellnor Myrie...
Episode 4: Undecided voters, the fate of the House and Senate
On this episode of “America’s Midterms — The Blue Wave,” co-hosts Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland, Matt McDermott, and Summer Lee discuss how to win over undecided voters, the fate of the House and Senate, the rise of fascism and more.
Plus, don’t miss interviews with former prison guard Lisa Ring (GA...
Episode 3: Voter Turnout
On this episode of“America’s Midterms — The Blue Wave;” the hosts Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland, Matt McDermott, and Summer Lee; discuss the critical role that voter turnout will play in the outcome of the elections, the weakness that may hinder progressive success, and the Republican tactics to watch...
Episode 2: Voter Engagement
On this episode of America’s Midterms — The Blue Wave, hosts Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland, Matt McDermott, and Summer Lee discuss levels of voter engagement on both sides of the aisle, Trump's approval rating, how Kavanaugh's appointment is affecting the polling numbers, and the likelihood of Senate...
Episode 1: National and Local progressive issues
In the inaugural episode of "America’s Midterms — The Blue Wave" four co-hosts provide commentary on national and local races, share insights into progressive issues, and conduct interviews with progressive candidates from across the country.
The premiere episode features interviews with Steven...