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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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00:28:32

The People's Network for Land & Liberation: Finding...

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

2026/03/04

Synopsis: From Resistance to Revolution How Communities Are Creating a New EconomyThis show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: People across the country are resisting authoritarianism in creative and powerful ways, and this is just the start. The folks at The People's Network for Land & Liberation (PNLL) say the forces that got us here are bigger than one bad leader; entire systems must be taken down. Building a brighter future

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00:39:31

The People's Network for Land & Liberation: Finding...

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

2026/02/27

Synopsis: Members of PNLL are experimenting with new ways of doing politics and economics in communities across the US, focusing on local solutions and shared resources.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: People across the country are resisting authoritarianism in creative and powerful ways, and this is just the start. The folks at The People's Network for Land & Liberation (PNLL) say the forces that got us here are bigger

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00:30:18

Third World Newsreel: Six Decades of Activist Media...

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

2026/02/25

Synopsis: Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times Third World Newsreel's Enduring LegacyThis show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: It’s almost unheard of for an independent media collective to survive as long as Third World Newsreel has. Since 1968, they have chronicled some of the most pivotal movements in human history and continue to expand on their collection of over 700 titles. There’s lots to learn about how they’ve adapted

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00:41:34

Third World Newsreel: Six Decades of Activist Media...

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

2026/02/20

Synopsis: What’s it take for an independent media collective to last for almost 60 years?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: It’s almost unheard of for an independent media collective to survive as long as Third World Newsreel has. Since 1968, they have chronicled some of the most pivotal movements in human history and continue to expand on their collection of over 700 titles. There’s lots to learn about how they’ve adapted

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00:28:30

Epstein, Trump & How Misogyny Fuels Fascism [Episode...

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

2026/02/18

Synopsis: Why is the sexism at the heart of Trumpism taken so lightly?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Donald Trump has a long record of demeaning and berating women. He’s also linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his name appears literally thousands of times in relation to what is arguably the biggest, sickest sex abuse scandal ever. So why is the sexism at the heart of Trumpism taken so lightly? In this episode, we look at how

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00:45:12

Epstein, Trump & How Misogyny Fuels Fascism [Full...

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

2026/02/13

Synopsis: What does Jeffrey Epstein's scandal have to do with Trump's brand of populist nationalism? We dive into the surprising links between fascism, feminism, and power dynamics on today's show.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Donald Trump has a long record of demeaning and berating women. He’s also linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his name appears literally thousands of times in relation to what is arguably the biggest,

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00:29:08

Outmaneuvering MAGA: Christopher Armitage & Sumathy...

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

2026/02/11

Synopsis: As the federal government's grip on power tightens, a growing movement is harnessing the power of local governments to resist authoritarianism and protect constitutional freedoms.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: There are countless strategies for resisting authoritarianism — many of which we’ve discussed on this program. This time, we’re looking at ways to stop the MAGA Right using the power of cities and states

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00:37:54

Outmaneuvering MAGA: Christopher Armitage & Sumathy...

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

2026/02/06

Synopsis: By leveraging federalism, activists are finding creative ways to outmaneuver the MAGA Right at the state and municipal level, from withholding funds to building affordable housing.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: There are countless strategies for resisting authoritarianism — many of which we’ve discussed on this program. This time, we’re looking at ways to stop the MAGA Right using the power of cities and states

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00:28:04

The Data Center Revolt: John Cassidy & Faiz Shakir on...

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

2026/02/04

Synopsis: An AI revolution is underway, but so is the resistance.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: An AI revolution is underway, but so is the resistance. People across the country are feeling the strain of the huge energy-sucking data processing centers that AI requires, and telling their elected officials to slow down or stop new big tech projects for firms like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft. Data from a

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00:36:55

The Data Center Revolt: John Cassidy & Faiz Shakir on...

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

2026/01/30

Synopsis: Only 17% of Americans think AI will have a positive impact over the next 20 years: Hear from labor-focused news platform More Perfect Union's Founder Faiz Shakir and NYer staff writer John Cassidy on who gets to decide how human and natural resources are distributed in the age of AI capitalism.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: An AI revolution is underway, but so is the resistance. People across the country are

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01:03:08

REWIND - Political Violence & MAGA Militancy:...

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

2026/01/29

Description: We’re bringing you back to an episode from early 2024, co-hosted by Laura Flanders and Scot Nakagawa, because the forces they examined then are not behind us. They are very much with us now.Political violence in the United States didn’t peak on January 6th. It metastasized. From threats against election workers and school board members, to attacks fueled by conspiracy, grievance, and organized extremism, the impact of violent political action continues to ripple through our communities

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00:28:46

Joy Reid & Dean Obeidallah: Will Journalists Choose...

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

2026/01/28

Synopsis: A crime against journalism': Tune in as experts dissect corporate media's priorities - serving shareholders or informing voters?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Journalism is at an inflection point. Under a hail of lawsuits, firings, new hires, and mercenary mergers, the business of media is in shambles even as the need for reliable, truthful information to reach voters is greater than ever. Where does that leave

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00:44:19

Joy Reid & Dean Obeidallah: Will Journalists Choose...

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

2026/01/23

Synopsis: Join a thought-provoking conversation with Laura, Dean Obeidallah, and Joy Reid as they dissect the media landscape's seismic shifts and explore how journalists can reclaim their role in serving the people.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Journalism is at an inflection point. Under a hail of lawsuits, firings, new hires, and mercenary mergers, the business of media is in shambles even as the need for reliable,

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00:28:38

Donna Haraway on Cyborgs, “Oddkin” & Resisting the...

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

2026/01/21

Synopsis: Together, Laura and Donna consider expansive questions: how do we understand ourselves in an age of artificial intelligence? And how do we resist the pull of authoritarian “mono-thought” — the demand for certainty, sameness, and simple answers in a complex world? This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: “Thinking requires action and passion,” says feminist philosopher and scholar, Donna Haraway in this unique conversation

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00:55:20

Donna Haraway on Cyborgs, “Oddkin” & Resisting the...

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

2026/01/16

Synopsis: A leading voice in feminist philosophy, Donna Haraway joins Laura for an incisive discussion on challenging patriarchal norms and cultivating a more inclusive understanding of humanity, one that prioritizes accountability and empathy in an increasingly complex world.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: “Thinking requires action and passion,” says feminist philosopher and scholar, Donna Haraway in this unique

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00:28:36

Alice Wong's Legacy: How “Disability Visibility”...

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

2026/01/14

Synopsis: In a powerful tribute to a fearless leader, friends and collaborators share stories of Alice Wong's unwavering commitment to centering disabled voices and challenging systemic inequality in all its forms.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Alice Wong lived longer than she expected, but not long enough. The celebrated disability activist lived by the principle that disability justice is integral to all liberation

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00:45:44

Alice Wong's Legacy: How “Disability Visibility”...

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

2026/01/09

Synopsis: In a powerful tribute to a fearless leader, friends and collaborators share stories of Alice Wong's unwavering commitment to centering disabled voices and challenging systemic inequality in all its forms.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Alice Wong lived longer than she expected, but not long enough. The celebrated disability activist lived by the principle that disability justice is integral to all liberation

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00:29:05

Mobilizing Communities, Plant by Plant with Braiding...

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

2026/01/07

Synopsis: In conversation with Laura Flanders, ecologist and activist Professor Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses how embracing ecological grief can be a powerful catalyst for change in restoring balance between humans and the Earth they inhabit.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: When was the last time you listened to the plants? Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of

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00:45:46

Mobilizing Communities, Plant by Plant with Braiding...

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

2026/01/02

Synopsis: Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for the Earth.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: When

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00:28:42

Vessels of Revolution: Akinsanya Kambon on Art &...

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

2025/12/31

Synopsis: From his early days as an illustrator for the Black Panther Party to winning the prestigious Mohn Award in 2023, artist Akinsanya Kambon has been using art to amplify marginalized voices and tell stories of resilience.Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: With each glimmering piece he creates, artist Akinsanya Kambon brings suppressed histories of both colonization and liberation to life

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