Assessing Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’ Economic Policy Proposals Interview with Matt Bruenig, president of People’s Policy Project, a left-wing think tank, conducted by Scott Harris

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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Matt Bruenig discusses the important issues examined in his recent article, “Our Verdict on Kamala Harris’s New Plans,” and issues related to economic policies being debated by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election campaign.

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Assessing Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’ Economic Policy Proposals Interview with Matt Bruenig, president of People’s Policy Project, a left-wing think tank, conducted by Scott Harris

WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast

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Trump’s Erratic Tariffs, Massive Federal Government Layoffs and Budget Cuts Provoke US Recession 17:42

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17:42

Interview with Dean Baker, senior economist with the Center for Economic and Policy Research, conducted by Scott Harris. Dean Baker discusses his recent articles, “The Democrats’ Necessary Apology” and “The Trump-Musk Recession: Because They Can,” as well as issues related to Trump’s tariffs, Wall Street’s response and what’s ahead for the U.S. economy.…

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New Book Examines the Vast Difference in How White Americans Perceive Racism and Sexism 16:50

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Trump-Musk Attack on Social Security Could Disrupt Benefits to Nation’s Most Vulnerable 17:01

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17:01

Interview with Justin Glawe, independent journalist and editor of the American Doom newsletter, conducted by Scott Harris. Justin Glawe discusses his latest Rolling Stone article, “Social Security Insiders Warn Trump and Musk Could Break the Program,” and growing concern that congressional Democrats can’t mount an effective defense of America’s most popular government program. He's the author of the forthcoming book, "If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened."…

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Trump Suppression of Free Speech Used as Unconstitutional Pretext to Deport Palestinian Student Activist 27:40

7 hours ago27:40

27:40

Interview with Sam Carliner, a journalist who focuses on US imperialism and the climate crisis, conducted by Scott Harris. Sam Carliner talks about his recent Waging Nonviolence magazine article, “How pro-Palestine student activists are fighting increasing repression,” and the recent Trump administration’s arrest and attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who played a significant role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University last spring.…

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The Organic Farm Stand: The Secret Life of Healthy Soil! 45:29

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Connecticut Citizen Action Group’s 2025 Legislative Agenda Explained 15:51

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Trump’s Erratic On-Again, Off-Again Tariff Policy Born of Desperation 18:35

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18:35

Interview with Richard D. Wolff, professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, author of 11 books including, “Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism,” and host of the weekly TV program Economic Update, conducted by Scott Harris. Richard D. Wolff examines Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, Europe and other nations; the impact on the U.S. economy, as well as indications that the Trump regime is getting ready to manipulate government-issued economic statistics by excluding government spending from data about U.S. economic output — and the Commerce Department’s decision to disband two expert committees that worked with the government to produce reliable economic statistics. Wolff is author of 11 books including, "Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism," and host of the weekly syndicated radio and TV program Economic Update.…

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Target’s Elimination of the Chain’s DEI Policy Provokes Nationwide 40-Day Boycott 16:08

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Interview with the Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, senior pastor at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, conducted by Scott Harris. Senior Pastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant discusses his call for a 40-day “fast” from shopping at Target stores during Lent starting on March 5, in response to the company’s retreat from their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after Donald Trump launched a campaign to eliminate DEI and decades-long civil rights policies in the federal government.…

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Trump’s Ongoing Assault on Democracy Closely Follows the Authoritarian Playbook 26:05

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26:05

Interview with Jason Stanley, Jacob Urowsky professor of philosophy at Yale University and author of Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future, conducted by Scott Harris. Jason Stanley shares his views on the Trump regime’s unconstitutional attempt to eliminate entire federal agencies, the mass firing of government employees, the witch hunt targeting DEI and all federal anti-discrimination policies, as well as recent threats to criminalize student protest at university campuses nationwide. He is author of the books, "How Fascism Works," and "Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future." To follow our weekly updates on the Trump regime’s authoritarian playbook, subscribe to our Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine Substack and receive additions to our “Hey AmeriKKKa, It’s Not Normal” compilation.…

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Make the Road CT: Communities Fight Back In Connecticut 29:23

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29:23

Sonia Hernandez and Veronica Ubaldo are team members with the community support organization Make the Road Connecticut , one of a national network of grassroots immigrant-led groups. They share their personal stories of struggle for a better life in the US and their involvement in the fight for immigrant rights in their home town of Bridgeport, CT. Hosted by Richard Hill…

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Resistance Roundtable: International Women's Day Special with Medea Benjamin and Francesca Rheannon 49:15

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A conversation with Medea Benjamin, co-director of Code Pink, and Francesca Rheannon, host of A Writer's Voice, a podcast which airs nationally and on WPKN-CT. Our guests cover topics from the ramped up oppressive measures against women's rights under Trump 2.0; to the possibilty of an end to the war in Ukraine; and the assault on DEI, free speech and public education. Hosts: Ruthanne Baumgartner, Scott Harris and Richard Hill…

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Monthly Labor Report: 6 Weeks in and YES--We've Got Fascism! 28:50

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This month the Labor Report focuses on the rapid devolution of the American political system into an authoritarian fascist oligarchy. Michael Zweig, economist and labor historian, provides an overview of these dangerous developments and the type of resistance needed to combat them. Special guest Sultana Hossain, recording secretary for tha Amazon Workers Union, reports on the "holiday strike" against Amazon last December; and then discusses the on-going fight by the AWU to force Amazon to negotiate a fair contract. Host: Richard Hill…

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For Decades, the FBI and local Police Have Turned a Blind Eye to White Supremacist Violence 19:11

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Interview with Mike German, a fellow with the Liberty and National Security program at the Brennan Center for Justice, conducted by Scott Harris. Mike German talks about his new book, “Policing White Supremacy the Enemy Within,” a former FBI agent’s urgent call for law enforcement to prioritize far-right violence and end tolerance for police racism, and an increasingly dangerous situation where Donald Trump and his administration have embraced white supremacist and armed militia groups committing political violence on his behalf.…

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Students Across America Resist Trump’s Elimination of Campus DEI 16:23

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Trump Threats, Attempts to Intimidate US Free Press 20:03

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