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Jess Thom

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...

Host Jim Vrettos interviews Issac Zablocki, Founder of the JCC's Social Justice Film Festival; and Adam Zucker, Director of the documentary "American Muslim" which will be screened on the opening night of the festival.

Host Jim Vrettos interviews Marilee Foster, Fifth Generation Family Farmer | Writer | Artist in the first segment of the show. They talk about the farming future in the summer destination for affluent New York City residents and celebrities, The Hamptons. In the second segment of the show, Jim...

Host Jim Vrettos interviews Anthony Miranda, Democratic Candidate for Queens Borough President who thinks the political class has made too many promises and accomplished nothing in return.

Host Jim Vrettos interviews Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Writer, Preacher, Moral Activist, author of the book "Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good"

In this episode of The Laura Flanders Show, author and scholar Dr. Priyamvada Gopal discusses her latest book, Insurgent Empire, which examines a history of abolition and rebellion under colonial rule to demonstrate how these resistance movements served as active participants in their own liberation...

Host Jim Vrettos interviews Lisa Fithian, Organizer, Activist and Author of "Shut It Down", who shares her views on organizing and protest as a way to look for change.

Host Jim Vrettos interviews Rabbi Michael Lerner, Editor or Tikkun Magazine, Activist, and Author of "Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World", in which Lerner talks about polarization, dialogue and the need to understand each other in despite of our differences.