COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Ellen Mei, a furloughed federal worker w the @fedworkersunited.bsky.social, on what led to the government shutdown & Trump threat to execute a mass layoff of federal workers, further eroding democracy & worker protections.

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Ellen Mei, a furloughed federal worker w the @fedworkersunited.bsky.social, on what led to the government shutdown & Trump threat to execute a mass layoff of federal workers, further eroding democracy & worker protections.

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Mel Goodman of @CIPolicy & fmr CIA analyst on his column re: Trump "Setting the Stage for the Insurrection Act;" @chuck77.bsky.social of @ips-dc.org on his new book, "Burned by Billionaires," on why we see record U.S. inequality.

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Mel Goodman of @CIPolicy & fmr CIA analyst on his column re: Trump "Setting the Stage for the Insurrection Act;" @chuck77.bsky.social of @ips-dc.org on his new book, "Burned by Billionaires," on why we see record U.S. inequality.

"Science Under Siege & Burned by Billionaires: Michael Mann and Chuck Collins on Defending Truth and Democracy" | I spoke with Francesca Rheannon of the @writersvoice.bsky.social podcast about my new book with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social, #ScienceUnderSiege: www.writersvoice.net/2025/09/scie...

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: David Rovics well known songwriter, musician, writer & #Portland, Oregon-based activist, talks about #Trump's targeting of Portland with a National Guard troop deployment & his upcoming October northeast tour.

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: David Rovics well known songwriter, musician, writer & #Portland, Oregon-based activist, talks about #Trump's targeting of Portland with a National Guard troop deployment & his upcoming October northeast tour.

Trump's closure of #USAID humanitarian relief programs has already killed hundreds of thousands—the USAID budget was only 1% of the federal budget. "The harm so disproportionally outweighs the savings." — Abby Maxman, Oxfam America president and CEO

Rapidly Moving the U.S. Toward a Police State, Trump Labels Critics ‘Domestic Terrorists’ - Interview with John Whitehead, founder and president of The Rutherford Institute, conducted by Scott Harris. Listen Here > btlonline.org/rapidly-movi...

Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands open.substack.com/pub/betweent...

Insanity at #Quantico will make it easier for military brass to disobey illegal orders — Sabrina Haake is a columnist & 25+ year federal trial attorney specializing in 1st & 14th Amendment defense. Her Substack is free: https://sabrinahaake.substack.com/p/insanity-at-quantico-will-make-it#Quantico

Trump's closure of #USAID humanitarian relief programs has already killed hundreds of thousands—the USAID budget was only 1% of the federal budget. "The harm so disproportionally outweighs the savings." — Abby Maxman, Oxfam America president and CEO

Why would a hedge fund try to wreck newspapers and make money wrecking journalism, not practicing journalism? If newspapers were in bad shape economically, why buy them? https://btlonline.org/documentary-film-stripped-for-parts-examines-vulture-capitals-role-in-demolishing-local-newspapers/

On 9/30 Trump to 800 generals: 'dangerous cities should be a military training ground.' In a 1 am raid that day, 300 agents, some rappelling from a helicopter, arrested 30. #OperationMidwayBlitz had nabbed 100s over the weekend. https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/1/chicago_brandon_johnson

Rapidly Moving the U.S. Toward a Police State, Trump Labels Critics ‘Domestic Terrorists’ - Interview with John Whitehead, founder and president of The Rutherford Institute, conducted by Scott Harris. Listen Here > btlonline.org/rapidly-movi...

Federal agents are overtly abusing their power to try to intimidate advocates and elected officials. We need ICE out of Illinois immediately and justice for people like Ald. Jessie Fuentes who are defending their communities. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...

This article omitted the fact that 300 agents rappelled from helicopters amid drones in an #ICE raid of a Chicago South Side apartment https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/01/massive-immigration-raid-on-chicago-apartment-building-leaves-residents-reeling-i-feel-defeated

Why won't #HouseSpeakerMikeJohnson swear in Arizona's newest House Rep. Adelita Grijalva? She had double the votes of her GOP opponent. Is it because she'll vote yes on releasing the #Epsteinfiles? Call Johnson's office and tell him to swear her in! #Epsteinvictims want those files! (202) 225-2777

#ICYMI #StephenColbert interviews #JimmyKimmel to share the blow-by-blow about what happened to him when he found out his show was suspended https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2BztkCRoEc

Like Scandinavian...but brown.

Easily, his most elaborate and destructive distraction from #TheEPSEIN_Files... yet.

I’m confused how it is despicable to ask that question. These are exactly the kinds of questions we have been begging reporters & TV hosts to ask. You see when they do get asked how sensitive they are about it. Much, much more of this. More crypto questions, Qatar, UAE, etc bsky.app/profile/atru...

What happened to a #VisibilityBrigade organizer when she followed all the rules for leading nonviolent, sign-wielding protesters on bridges? More here: https://btlonline.org/connecticut-visibility-brigade-leader-arrested-for-exercising-free-speech-rights/#VisibilityBrigade#freespeech #1stAmendment #firstamendment

What happened to a #VisibilityBrigade organizer when she followed all the rules for leading nonviolent, sign-wielding protesters on bridges? More here: https://btlonline.org/connecticut-visibility-brigade-leader-arrested-for-exercising-free-speech-rights/#VisibilityBrigade#freespeech #1stAmendment #firstamendment

What happened to hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz 'disappeared' detainees after leaving the site? Here's what happened to one who was detained at #AlligatorAlcatraz for nearly all of July #ice Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article312042943.html

Many Gulf South Climate activists spent 2 days in D.C. to push back on the fossil fuel industry's "sacrifice zones." What did they say tell FERC, EPA and a “Petrostate Tour” of some of the most powerful promoters of fossil fuels? #fossilfuelindustry #sacrificezones #theGulf

@thenation.com on just how strange it is that the climate crisis barely registers in the world’s news coverage -- with a bow to the remarkable @billmckibben.bsky.social as the father of modern climate journalism.

COUNTERPOINT airs Mondays 8-9:30pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: @abbymaxman.bsky.social CEO @oxfamamerica.bsky.social on Trump's destabilizing policies around the world; @hammerdaily.bsky.social author of new book "Run Zohran Run" on Mamdani’s campaign to become NYC's 1st democratic socialist mayor.

COUNTERPOINT airs Mondays 8-9:30pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: John Whitehead of Rutherford Inst. on the threat to democracy in Trump branding his political opponents terrorists, Alan McPherson of Temple.edu on US military Caribbean buildup, bombing boats, does it signal a US war against Venezuela?

Priztker: if federal agents fired upon journalists and protesters, when unprovoked, what would we call it?  I don't think we'd have any trouble calling it what it is. Authoritarianism.  So let's not pretend it's something else when it happens in our American cities.

COUNTERPOINT airs Mondays 8-9:30pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: John Whitehead of Rutherford Inst. on the threat to democracy in Trump branding his political opponents terrorists, Alan McPherson of Temple.edu on US military Caribbean buildup, bombing boats, does it signal a US war against Venezuela?

COUNTERPOINT airs Mondays 8-9:30pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: @abbymaxman.bsky.social CEO @oxfamamerica.bsky.social on Trump's destabilizing policies around the world; @hammerdaily.bsky.social author of new book "Run Zohran Run" on Mamdani’s campaign to become NYC's 1st democratic socialist mayor.

"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth has ordered 800 U.S. military commanders stationed globally to attend a meeting tomorrow at VA's Quantico military base. "Why put all American commanders in one room?" asks history professor Timothy Snyder https://snyder.substack.com/p/hegseth-puts-us-all-at-risk

Tylenol doesn't necessarily CAUSE autism. Pregnant women take Tylenol to reduce fevers. But did you know that untreated fevers have a greater risk of causing autism? More here: https://btlonline.org/rfk-jr-s-war-against-science-reaches-new-dangerous-phase/

Public outcry has helped to re-instate Jimmy Kimmel on Disney's affiliates with ABC, Nexstar and Sinclair, after censorship threats Free Speech's Matt Wood talks about tools to help protect public interest. More: https://btlonline.org/trumps-fcc-takes-action-to-suppress-free-speech/ #freespeech

What happened to a #VisibilityBrigade organizer when she followed all the rules for leading nonviolent, sign-wielding protesters on bridge overpasses? Between The Lines' Melinda Tuhus spoke with the organizer from Connecticut #freespeech #1stAmendment #firstamendment #freespeechrights

Hegseth Abruptly Summons Top Military Commanders to a Meeting in Virginia Next Week. Never dismiss the most dire explanations for Trump's actions. Instead think outside our decades-long normal reality. Could this be a prelude to a mass firing of Generals invoking the Insurrection Act & Martial Law?

The Death of Civil Rights in the Age of Trump by Rebecca Gordon

Hegseth Abruptly Summons Top Military Commanders to a Meeting in Virginia Next Week. Never dismiss the most dire explanations for Trump's actions. Instead think outside our decades-long normal reality. Could this be a prelude to a mass firing of Generals invoking the Insurrection Act & Martial Law?

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice Thursday sued six states — California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania — over their refusal to hand over sensitive voter registration data. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

A 79-year-old Van Nuys car wash owner — who is a U.S. citizen — has filed a federal civil rights claim seeking $50 million after he says he was violently body slammed and pinned by federal agents during an ICE immigration raid at his business on September 9.

Turns out this WILL cost MILLIONS of dollars + puts us/them at risk since they WILL be gathered in 1 spot, and they're leaving their assigned jobs for this! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨Majority of people have NO understanding what these psychopaths are capable of...

Hegseth Abruptly Summons Top Military Commanders to a Meeting in Virginia Next Week. Never dismiss the most dire explanations for Trump's actions. Instead think outside our decades-long normal reality. Could this be a prelude to a mass firing of Generals invoking the Insurrection Act & Martial Law?

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

Jimmy Kimmel returns! Here it is in case you missed it .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTZjo42xRH4 #freespeech #jimmykimmel

#OnTheAir COUNTERPOINT airs Mondays 8-9:30pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social pollster & strategist on the state of US democracy in the face Trump's daily attacks; Matt Wood of @freepress.bsky.social on #Trump and corporate media's attack on 1st amendment & free speech.

#OnTheAir COUNTERPOINT airs Mondays 8-9:30pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social pollster & strategist on the state of US democracy in the face Trump's daily attacks; Matt Wood of @freepress.bsky.social on #Trump and corporate media's attack on 1st amendment & free speech.