Liberation Radio

Student organizer Walter Smolarek discusses the April 13 actions against use of US drones abroad and at home. Activist Ymelda Viramontes talks about the backlash against a record school closures planned for Chicago. Partnership for Civil Justice attorney Andrea Costello analyses a court ruling lifting restrictions on the morning-after pill -- a major victory for women's rights.

Listen now: Brian Becker analyses U.S. covert and overt moves to fuel civil war in Syria. Union leader Ken Lerch discusses the battle for the future of the postal service. Activist Suyapa Portillo talks about LGBT rights as the Supreme Court hears landmark cases on same-sex marriage.

Liberation Radio speaks to Alla Baker on the devastating impact of the Iraq war on her country. Iraq war veterans Michael Prysner and Kevin Baker of March Forward! speak about their experience in Iraq and how it turned them into staunch opponents of U.S. imperialism, and discuss their work organizing opposition to war and occupation within the U.S. military.

As lawmakers in North Dakota, Arkansas and beyond look to tear apart Roe v. Wade, Liberation Radio speaks to Danielle Norwood on fightback efforts. Union organizer Jeff Bigelow analyses labor tactics leading up to the recent contract victory for Illinois state workers. Walter Smolarek explains the impact of the sequester cuts that is yet to be felt in full by poor and working people.

Gloria La Riva discusses Chávez's legacy and the upcoming elections as millions of Venezuelans vow to keep the revolution alive. Gerry Condon of the Bradley Manning Defense Network talks about Manning's brave 35-page court testimony. Peta Lindsay talks about demonstrations marking International Women's Day from coast to coast.

Kerbie Joseph reports on NYC's march against police brutality, and Karina Garcia gives the latest on upcoming actions for Int'l Women's Day. Iraq war veteran Mike Prysner analyzes the brutal U.S. occupation in Afghanistan following the announced US Special Forces ban. Walter Smolarek discusses the bipartisan anti-worker consensus behind the sequester "debate".

Eugene Puryear analyzes the "drone culture" being promoted by the military-industrial complex. Gloria La Riva discusses the return of Hugo Chávez to Venezuela and the challenges faced by the Bolivarian Revolution. Iraq war veteran Mike Prysner looks at the causes of the alarming suicide rates among military veterans.

Peta Lindsay analyzes the Christopher Dorner episode and the systemic racism within the police. Jeralynn Blueford, mother of Alan Blueford, connects the dots between police brutality and women's struggles. Brian Becker discusses the PSL Congress and the need for reviving the movement for socialism in the United States.

Speaking shortly before North Korea's latest nuclear test, Brian Becker, Nat'l Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition, dissects U.S. policy toward the Korean Peninsula. Gloria La Riva discusses the Cuban elections and democracy for workers vs. democracy for the rich only. Our series on racist police brutality continues with Stevie Merino on Sokha Hor.

As part of our Black History Month coverage, Eugene Puryear discusses the April 13 mobilization against U.S. drone operations in Africa, and we speak with Constance Malcolm on the racist murder of her son Ramarley Graham by NYPD. PLUS: Activist Karina Garcia responds to the immigration reform proposals from Congress.

Civil rights attorney Mara Verheyden-Hilliard discusses newly released documents detailing FBI surveillance of Occupy. Richard Becker analyses whether Obama's progressive-sounding address really holds water. Liberation Radio speaks to police brutality victim Jabbar Campbell.

Brian Becker of the ANSWER Coalition denounces efforts to silence unemployed workers at the Inauguration. Eugene Puryear explains the real motives behind the French intervention in Mali. Danielle Norwood discusses upcoming days of action opposing violence against women.

Listen to a 3-minute preview of our Monday, Jan. 21 show: ANSWER Coalition Nat'l Coordinator Brian Becker denounces efforts to shut down a Speakout of the Unemployed at the Presidential Inauguration | Eugene Puryear on French colonial intervention in Mali | Activist Danielle Norwood on March 8 & 9 Days of Action to Stop Violence Against Women.

Student organizer Walter Smolarek discusses the fiscal cliff deal that has paved the way for a renewed attack on workers in March. Plus: As the brutal rape cases in New Delhi, India and Steubenville, Ohio spark protests and make headlines, Liberation Radio speaks with educator, activist and mother Nathalie Hrizi about the building of a new women's rights movement.

Listen to interviews and political analysis featuring movement activists and leaders! Our weekly show will bring you a unique, working-class perspective each and every Monday -- stay tuned!