Julian Assange: The Empire Strikes Back

We discuss the recent removal of Julian Assange from asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy and his arrest by the British police. At the same time, the US starts the process of getting Assange extradited to the US under charges of conspiracy to steal state secrets through his involvement with Pentagon whistleblower, Chelsea Manning. Another big win for the US state and another giant step backwards for preserving the few remaining independent voices in the media. Free Julian Assange! What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Kentucky Mom "Goes Rogue" in Red State

We interview Gay Adelmann, parent of two and co-founder of "Dear JCPS", a grass-roots parent/teacher alliance built to fight racist policies in education and the erosion of public education through charter schools and privatization. Gay describes her involvement in the recent fight to bust the teachers union and the attack on teachers pay and pension which has produced a recent wave of sick outs in Kentucky. This put her group on the firing line from politicians looking to sneak shady policies past the pubic and union leaders who would rather cut backroom deals than lead fightback. Her story of struggle and transformation is inspiring. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

The Mueller Report Fiasco

Now that the Mueller Report is finished, who were the winners and loser from "Russiagate". Was is it a legit investigation or a conspiratorial witch-hunt? What did it accomplish? And what does it mean for US politics, for the MSM and independent media, for the 2020 elections and for the Working Class? Recommended Links: Glen Greenwald Debates a Russiagate believer Russiagate is WMD times a million Russia and the Democrats What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Massacre in New Zealand

The Christchurch shootings raise questions about the rise of white nationalism, Islamophobia, gun control, political correctness and xenophobia. We discuss all of this as we try and make sense of who’s to blame for the violent massacre in New Zealand. Recommended links: https://amp.economist.com/international/2019/03/23/why-white-nationalist-terrorism-is-a-global-threat What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

LA, Oakland Teacher Strike Aftermath

Eduardo, Andy and Jack discuss the LA and Oakland teacher strikes. We share some of our thoughts and responses to the questions that come up for us around these strikes and their resolution. Make sure to check out Jack’s article on the Oakland teachers strike. https://weknowwhatsup.blogspot.com/2019/03/oea-strike-balance-sheet-lessons-and.html What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Molding of a Working Class Leader

We interview Donna Salonga, a 3rd year ceramics teacher from Skyline HS in Oakland.  Here, she chronicles here spiritual and political journey that took from a teacher reluctant to strike before the struggle began to one determined to carry on the fight until all teachers demands were met.  She discusses her experiences as a picket captain, becoming a leader, why she voted 'NO" on the Tentative agreement and the aftermath of the Oakland teachers strike. Donna’s Political IG - SHSfight4Ed Donna's Teacher IG - Dsalonga What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Additional Links: OEA Strike: Balance Sheet, Lessons, and What Next? Between rhetoric and reality: Evaluating the Oakland teachers’ strike

From Classroom to Picket Line: A Striking Oakland Teacher Speaks

Interview of Oakland teacher, Jimmy Barbuto, about his thoughts about being on strike and how it has transformed him and his colleagues at Skyline High School. Recommended Links: What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: