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

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

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00:44:37

The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/19

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 members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Description [original

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00:25:50

[Rewind] God & Country Revisited: Rob & Michelle...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/18

Description: Originally released in 2024, this episode is re-released in 2025 to honor the lives and legacy of Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner, whose sudden deaths are deeply felt. We share this conversation again to uplift the vital work they brought into the world.How does a religion rooted in love and peace become a force that fuels political violence, as seen on January 6, 2021? In the documentary God & Country, producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland, examine the rise of Christian

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00:29:38

[Episode Cut] Fighting Fascism from Hungary to No...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/17

Indivisible’s Ezra Levin and Hungarian organizer László Upor share creative, community-driven tactics — from joyful protests to bold campus actions — that pushed back against autocratic agendas. Their message: you have more power than you think.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: If you care about resisting autocracy and building democracy, the U.S. has much to learn from Hungary. While Donald

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00:49:28

Fighting Fascism from Hungary to No Kings: Ezra Levin...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/12

Synopsis: If you’re worried about authoritarianism, this episode reminds you that people-powered resistance still wins. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin and Hungarian organizer László Upor share creative, community-driven tactics — from joyful protests to bold campus actions — that pushed back against autocratic agendas. Their message: you have more power than you think.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by

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00:43:57

[rewind] Catastrophic Capitalism: Marjorie Kelly &...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/11

Synopsis: “Wealth Supremacy”: Uncovering How The Global Economic System Drives InequalityMake a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description [original release date September 8, 2023]: As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2008 financial crisis, we explore the urgent questions surrounding the extractive nature of capitalism and its impact on democracy and economic inequality. What are the consequences of

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00:28:42

Doxed, Stalked & Swatted: When the Far Right Goes...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/10

Synopsis: Meet the fearless reporters who dare to shine a light on dark corners of American politics, tracking extremist groups and debunking disinformation with courage and conviction.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: Today’s guests have paid a price for their reporting on far Right extremists. But if journalists don’t do this critical work, then who will? The Trump administration is

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00:46:57

Doxed, Stalked & Swatted: When the Far Right Goes...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/05

Synopsis: Journalists Investigating Far-Right Extremism Face Growing Threats: As the Trump administration scales back investigations into far-right extremist groups, journalists on the front lines are facing increased attacks and threats from powerful figures.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: Today’s guests have paid a price for their reporting on far Right extremists. But if journalists don’t

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00:28:09

Sara Nelson on Why Worker Unity is Key to Success...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/12/03

Synopsis: In a call to action, Sara Nelson 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.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description [original release date July 2025]: Sara Nelson knows how to leverage worker power — and so do the 55,000 flight attendants she represents. A union

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00:51:51

Sara Nelson on Why Worker Unity is Key to Success...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/28

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 rich and inspiring discussion ringing in at 50minutes.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to

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00:28:27

From Pain to Poetry: Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's “Girl...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/26

Joy Harjo’s new book is a guide to find our way during transformation.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: We are in what today’s guest calls a dark night of our national soul. Many of us are feeling hopeless, uncomfortable and stuck, but it is possible to make it through the darkness. Generations before us survived the unthinkable; if the past has a story to tell, what’s today’s? This notion of coming into ourselves and

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00:41:03

From Pain to Poetry: Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's “Girl...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/21

Synopsis: Join acclaimed poet Joy Harjo for an illuminating conversation on finding courage and embracing our stories, as she discusses her new guide "Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age"This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: We are in what today’s guest calls a dark night of our national soul. Many of us are feeling hopeless, uncomfortable and stuck, but it is possible to make it through the darkness. Generations before us survived

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00:28:18

The “Politivist” Moment: Cori Bush and Kat...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/19

Synopsis: Dems win big on Election Day, but what's next? Join Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh as they discuss the future of progressive politics.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of

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00:44:38

The “Politivist” Moment: Cori Bush and Kat...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/14

Synopsis: What does this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration’s policies, Democrats won

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00:28:08

Police Killings the U.S.: Breaking the “Cycle” of...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/12

Synopsis: Uncover the truth behind over 1,000 police killings per year: Watch CYCLE to learn about one family's fight for justice after their son's tragic death at hands of law enforcementThis show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? The stories of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are exceptions, but for the victims we don’t hear about,

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00:45:57

How to Break the “Cycle” of Police Killing? Listen to...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/07

Synopsis: The directors of CYCLE invite viewers to confront the eerie stillness that follows many cases of police brutality, where no footage, public pressure, or accountability exist, and instead, inspire collective change.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? The stories of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are exceptions, but for the

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00:30:01

[rewind] Redrawing Democracy — North Carolina’s New...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/06

North Carolina leads a new wave of gerrymandering battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. Laura Flanders revisits how redistricting there reveals the national struggle over democracy and fair representation.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description [original release date May 7, 2023] As the 2026 midterm elections approach, North Carolina has once again become ground zero in the fight over American

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00:27:58

Congresswoman Jayapal & Marine Veteran Goldbeck:...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/11/05

Synopsis: The Trump administration’s aggressive use of ICE agents and National Guardsmen has sparked outrage among lawmakers like Rep. Pramila Jayapal and veteran activists such as Janessa Goldbeck; they join forces to discuss what can be done now.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: The U.S. military is sworn to serve the Constitution, but that’s getting complicated under Donald Trump. The President has deployed National Guard

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00:48:49

Congresswoman Jayapal & Marine Veteran Goldbeck:...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/10/31

Synopsis- US Cities Under Siege: National Guard Deployed Despite Local Opposition: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Marine veteran Janessa Goldbeck join us to discuss the implications of Trump's actions and what Congress, veterans, and the public can do to stop the militarization of American cities.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: The U.S. military is sworn to serve the Constitution, but that’s getting complicated under

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00:28:25

Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/10/29

What a Mamdani Win Would Mean for Local Communities**: As the mayoral race heats up, we examine how a Mamdani administration would impact working-class families in New York City, with a focus on affordable housing, policy prescriptions, and the potential shift in national politics, featuring insights from Laura Flanders and journalists working around the country for this month's Meet the BIPOC Press.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to

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00:42:04

Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means...

Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused... ·

2025/10/24

Synopsis: The mayoral candidate who's got the nation talking, Zohran Mamdani, is on track to make history as New York City's first Muslim-American and second Democratic Socialist mayor.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name “Zohran Mamdani”. New York City’s mayoral race is a national story, and it’s hard to overstate the significance of the leading candidate in this

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