Laura Flanders & Friends

A Roadmap for Building a Better Future

In this first episode of Laura Flanders & Friends (formerly The Laura Flanders Show), Laura is joined by Angela Davis, a leading voice in the movement for abolition and feminism who has lots to share about her evolution and how decades of activism are coming together. From Palestine to elections, to our carceral state and collective liberation, this kickoff conversation is packed with her insight.

A Roadmap for Building a Better Future

26m 46s

  • Meet the BIPOC Press: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet the BIPOC Press: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble

    S1 E108 - 26m 46s

    It is a cliché to say that the richest corporate media operate inside a bubble of their own making, but it's largely true. Today’s guests are breathing new life into the world of journalism by covering people, places and perspectives beyond the conventional enclaves of power. How do we break media bubbles? Join us for that conversation.

  • CA’s Gender Lens on Homeless Domestic Violence Survivors: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    CA’s Gender Lens on Homeless Domestic Violence Survivors

    S1 E107 - 26m 46s

    Women make up 35% of California’s homeless population, and domestic violence is a leading reason why women lose their housing. Organizations across California are coming together to address this issue, break down silos and bring survivors into decision-making. But their work is in danger because of a 45% budget cut. What can be done?

  • Stephanie Flanders on Elections & A Trump Economy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stephanie Flanders on Elections & A Trump Economy

    S1 E106 - 26m 46s

    Just in time for election season, Laura invites her sister Stephanie back to the program. Stephanie is the head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg News and head of Bloomberg Economics. Sixty-four countries (plus the European Union) — nearly half of the world’s population — are facing an election this year. Some are calling 2024 “The Ultimate Election Year”, but what should we look out for?

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