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Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
In conversation with Robert Spitzer, distinguished professor of political science at SUNY Cortland college in New York. He has written several books on gun control including The Politics of Gun Control and his latest Guns Across America: Reconciling Gun Rules And Rights.
Talk on Sunday’s massacre in an Orlando gay nightclub has focused Presidential candidates back onto the so called War on Terrorism or “the new face of the war on terror.” This war is now in its 15 year and what at one time seemed to be exceptional is now the normal. Today we are in … Continued
At least 50 people were killed early Sunday when a gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Investigations are trying to decipher whether the assault was an act of terrorism, a hate crime, or both while people around the world are wondering why mass … Continued
Today we host a political round table discussion on Hillary Clinton becoming the first woman to be a major party presidential candidate, the Democratic Primary process itself, Donald Trump and feminism. Then, gay and lesbian rights in America with Stephen M. Engel author of the book Fragmented Citizens: The Changing Landscape of Gay and Lesbian … Continued
As Bernie Sanders lost the States of California and New Jersey last night, and as Hilary Clinton appears to be the nominee for the democratic party; Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary under Bill Clinton’s administration and a prominent supporter of Bernie Sanders join us for a conversation about of the Sanders campaign and the future of … Continued
Today in conversation with historian and journalist Timothy Stanley. In his book Kennedy vs. Carter: The 1980 Battle for the Democratic Party’s Soul, Stanley takes a new look at how Jimmy Carter alienated his own supporters, why Ted Kennedy ran against him, what the Kennedy campaign has to say about America in the 1970s, and … Continued
In conversation with Vijay Prashad on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the United States. Modi’s visit comes just after an Indian Court did not implicate him in the massacre of Muslims in Gujurat in 2002. One of the worst religious violence ever since India’s independence. Then a conversation with Andi Zeisler, founder … Continued
Political crisis in Venezuela deepens as the opposition-led parliament called for nationwide protests against President Nicolas Maduro. The opposition is calling for the ouster of the president while Venezuela faces hyperinflation as well as acute food, water and electricity shortages. We discuss the root causes of the crisis, and what the future of the Bolivarian … Continued
With Steve Fraser, historian, writer and co-editor of the American Empire Project. He is the author of The Age of Acquiescence, among other works. His new book is The Limousine Liberal: How an Incendiary Image United the Right and Fractured America. About the book: Steve Fraser examines the history of right-wing populism in modern America. From Henry Ford decrying an improbable alliance of Jews, … Continued
Today in conversation with investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill of the online news magazine The Intercept. Scahill is author of the new book The Assassination Complex: Inside the Government’s Secret Drone Warfare Program. We talk in depth about the inside story of the drone war program.
