plus: Disaster Capitalism in Houston...Headlines on DACA, Michael Bennett, 118-Mile March and More..
As Senator Bernie Sanders prepares to introduce his anticipated Medicare for All bill on September 13th, we speak to leading health care advocate Dr. Margaret Flowers. Also, later in the show, the ugly face of disaster capitalism is showing itself in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We hear from those in Houston on the ground about what television cameras are not showing.
On The Ground"Voices of Resistance from the Nations Capital (www.onthegroundshow.org) is a weekly show that brings alternative news from DC. We cover social justice activism and activists, those who are in the DC area and those who come to DC from across the nation or from across the globe to speak truth to power. Esther Iverem, creator, executive producer and host, is an award-winning journalist, poet, visual artist and activist.
Featured speakers/guests: Dr. Margaret Flowers, Gerald Horne, Veon McReynolds, Akua Holt, Muhammad Naeem, Miriam Lopez
Producer and Host: Esther Iverem
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