Episode

11/1 Wes Clark Jr: Mobilizing for the Climate Crisis

November 1, 2016

The history of the oil industry’s intermingling with US intelligence and the subsequent history of colonialism, evident in the mentality of Energy Transfer Parters and the pipeline builders. How #NoDAPL represents “colonialism at home.” The need for climate radicalism as opposed to spectatorship. How climate change will enter the system through the insurance industry. The geopolitical risks of China’s plan to use Africa for future food growth.

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On the fun half: Trump stiffs his pollster, Ben Carson worries about tax return “flutter,” Jeanine Pirro slams James Comey, Trump continues Hindu outreach, and your calls and IMs.

 

 

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