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Journalist with Status Coup Jordan Chariton reports on the Flint water crisis 10 years following the disaster.

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1. Journalist Jordan Chariton from Status Coup discusses the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, ten years after initial reporting.
2. The situation has not improved, with residents facing health issues like cancer, kidney failure, and learning disabilities due to lead poisoning.
3. The crisis stemmed from a privatization scheme to create a new water system, with financial fraud involved in obtaining funding for the project.
4. Similar incidents in other communities suggest a pattern of corporate influence and lack of government accountability in environmental disasters.
5. Low-income and working-class communities bear the brunt of these crises, with little relief or support from the government.
6. Instances where government officials and corporations collude to cover up wrongdoing for financial gain are highlighted.
7. Criticism is directed towards past administrations for not taking meaningful action to address the Flint crisis.
8. Disparities in access to healthcare are highlighted, such as in Libby, Montana, a predominantly white town with free healthcare due to an asbestos disaster, compared to Flint, Michigan, a majority black city with no universal healthcare despite facing a water crisis leading to health issues like cancer.
9. The ongoing struggles faced by Flint residents, including contaminated water, health problems, and lack of support for mental health and education needs, are emphasized.
10. The documentary "Flint Fatigue" addressing the ongoing issues in Flint, Michigan, including the lack of comprehensive pipe replacements, is mentioned.

Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss the latest updates on Israel-Gaza protests on college campuses.

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1. The speaker in the video discusses the issue of government intervention in free speech, particularly in the context of protecting protected statuses and task forces on college campuses.
2. They argue against government aligning with organizations like the ADL to silence criticism of Israel, stating that it infringes on free speech rights.
3. The speaker also mentions historical examples of discrimination and segregation to highlight the importance of protecting free speech.
4. They emphasize the need to distinguish between genuine concerns of discrimination and bad faith arguments used to suppress speech.
5. The speaker discusses the issue of hate crimes against Jewish people and the need for structural reforms to address discrimination.
6. They criticize the influence of a foreign state in U.S. politics and highlight the profit motive behind investments in weapons manufacturers by colleges.
7. The speaker questions the motives behind state reactions to protests and political shifts, emphasizing the importance of unity among working-class people.
8. Concern is expressed that policies aimed at diversity and inclusion may be divisive and not effectively address marginalized communities' needs.
9. The speaker gives an example of a workplace incident involving a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy leading to discrimination against an Asian woman.
10. The debate centers around different approaches to addressing issues of anti-Semitism in workplaces versus educational environments like campuses.

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1. Students at American universities are protesting Israel's war on Gaza and demanding their schools cut off links with Israel.
2. The protests have spread to universities in the US, Europe, and Australia, with students facing crackdowns from police.
3. Tensions have escalated, sparking debates about freedom of speech and concerns about repercussions of divestment from companies doing business with Israel.
4. University campuses have become focal points for opposition to the war on Gaza, with protests erupting at over 30 campuses in the US.
5. Student protesters are determined to continue their protests until their demands are met.
6. The video transcript discusses student protests at various university campuses, including the University of Texas, regarding the situation in the Middle East and US government support for Israel.
7. The protests have been largely peaceful, with concerns expressed about the treatment of civilians in Gaza and Israel's security.
8. Faculty members at Columbia University are highlighted as standing up for academic freedom and student rights to voice their opinions without fear of reprisal.
9. The video emphasizes the importance of peaceful political participation and the democratic nature of the protests.
10. The discussion also touches on the potential continuation of protests into the summer and fall, influenced by events in the Middle East and US government policies.

About Russell Brand: Everybody knows that the old ideas won’t help us. Religion is dead. Capitalism is dead. Communism is dead. Where will the answers of the next century lie? Particularly, when we’re facing a mental health epidemic and ecological melt down.

The NSA is ’just days from taking over the internet’ warns Edward Snowden, referring to FISA Section 702.

About Kim Iverson: Independent analysis of today's politics. Foreign Policy, Pandemic, Elections and More. I don't fall in line when the line leads to Bullshit.

Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss AOC's support of Joe Biden.

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1. AOC is increasing her support for President Biden and has become a key surrogate for his re-election campaign among younger people and progressives.
2. She backs Biden's climate agenda but criticizes his handling of Israel's conflict with Hamas, calling for the administration to stop aiding Israel.
3. AOC's emergence as a surrogate comes as polls show a lack of confidence in the direction the US is heading among young voters.
4. Concerns arise about AOC's alignment with Biden despite her previous anti-establishment stance, with some questioning her motivations and suggesting a shift towards liberal politics.
5. AOC is seen as playing an "inside-outside game," supporting Biden to avoid a worse alternative like Trump but also enabling the Democratic party to stifle debate and progress.
6. Critics point out that Biden's policies on issues like immigration and Israel may not significantly differ from Trump's, raising doubts about the effectiveness of AOC's approach.
7. The video discusses various issues related to US aid for Ukraine, refusal to back a UN probe into mass graves at a Gaza hospital, Biden administration's oil drilling permits outpacing Trump, rising deportations of migrants under Biden, and concerns about the Democratic party's strategy in marginalizing young people and progressives.
8. The speaker questions whether constantly voting blue, regardless of the candidate, is beneficial in the long run and calls for Democrats to present a candidate worth voting for. 9.The video also mentions the close race between Biden and Trump in national and swing state polls, highlighting concerns about Biden's performance compared to a candidate facing legal issues.

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1. The video addresses the misconception that TikTok is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party to manipulate young Americans against their government.
2. It discusses a specific incident where a video critical of the US government and its efforts in Ukraine was banned on TikTok.
3. The CIA and FBI are said to influence TikTok's content moderation to maintain access to the lucrative US market.
4. The US government demands censorship on TikTok similar to countries like China, Iran, and Brazil which require tech companies to censor content.
5. TikTok has made concessions to US agencies, including the Pentagon, CIA, and FBI, by outsourcing content moderation to US-controlled groups.
6. The platform has hired executives from Facebook and Instagram for content moderation to comply with US government censorship demands.
7. The White House initially called for a ban on TikTok citing national security concerns.
8. TikTok user Luke David Johnson advocates for free communication and criticizes government control over media platforms.
9. The video discusses the removal of a hashtag related to Osama Bin Laden's letter to America, sparking controversy and questions about TikTok's motives.
10. The US government's influence over TikTok's censorship decisions is evident, including the removal of controversial content.

About Scotty Kilmer: This is the people's automotive channel! The most honest and funniest car channel on YouTube. Never any sponsored content, just the truth about everything! Learn how to fix your car and how it works. Get a chance to show off your own car on Sundays. Or show off your own car mod on Wednesdays. Tool giveaways every Monday to help you with your own car projects. We have a new video every day! I've been an auto mechanic for the past 50 years and I'm here to share my knowledge with you.

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1. Scotty Kilmer is one of the few remaining independent car channels on YouTube, focusing on car maintenance and avoiding scams rather than reviewing luxury cars.
2. He emphasizes honesty and not being influenced by paid advertisements in his content.
3. Kilmer’s passion for fixing cars was inherited from his grandfather, and he believes working on cars keeps him alive.
4. Unlike other channels, Kilmer does not rely on sponsorships and prioritizes helping people over making money.
5. His dedication to honesty has earned his channel over 2.6 billion views on YouTube.
6. Kilmer provides honest advice on various topics, including electric cars and scan tools, without endorsing products for money.
7. He prefers older technology and is willing to test and review products honestly.
8. Kilmer is planning to move to Rhode Island and invites viewers to contact him with car-related questions once settled.
9. He does not accept donations, asking viewers instead to share his videos to help others avoid being ripped off.

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1. Civil defense workers in Gaza recovered 310 bodies from a mass grave at the Nasser medical complex in southern Gaza City.
2. The UN Human Rights Chief expressed horror at the discovery, noting some bodies had hands tied behind their backs.
3. The Israeli assault on Gaza is expected to have long-lasting effects on mental health and intergenerational trauma.
4. Israel has not provided evidence to support allegations against UN agency employees.
5. Palestinian solidarity protests are spreading across college campuses in the US.
6. Google fired 20 workers in retaliation for protesting against their cloud computing contract with Israel.
7. In Trump's hush money case, prosecutors argue that his payment to Stormy Daniels constituted election fraud.
8. The Supreme Court appears to support a city's crackdown on unhoused people in Oregon, while housing justice advocates protest laws criminalizing homelessness.
9. The UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been passed despite legal questions.
10. The video discusses various global news events, including UK deportation flights, migrant deaths, political violence in Mexico, Biden's investment in solar energy, environmental activism, student protests against fossil fuel investments, and a court case in South Korea regarding climate change inaction.

Protests in support of Palestine continue at university campuses across the United States, despite a crackdown by police. Hundreds of students and teachers have been arrested over the past week.

Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey is at New York University for the latest.

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It’s a shameful thing that that hundreds of bodies executed in a Gaza hospital doesn’t make the news and a Zionist stunt to overthrow the head of the Metropolitan Police leads it

Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Trita Parsi weighs in on the latest in Israel and Gaza.

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1. The Israeli military conducted 25 air strikes in Gaza, including destroying the top three floors of a mosque.
2. The US State Department expressed concerns about human rights violations by Israel, Hamas, and Palestinian militant groups.
3. An independent review found no evidence of UNRWA staff involvement in an attack on Israel.
4. The Biden Administration's response to human rights abuses has been criticized for being minimal.
5. Israel's goals may include depopulating Gaza and annexing parts of it, potentially hindering a two-state solution.
6. The US has shifted its stance on Israeli settlements and is prioritizing Arab-Israeli normalization over Palestinian statehood.
7. The video discusses Israel's strategy of influencing the United States to accept Israeli settlements and illegal outposts in Palestine.
8. Concerns are raised about a deal involving the US defending Saudi Arabia in exchange for Saudi recognition of Israel potentially leading to more violence in the region.
9. The US vetoing recognition of Palestine as a state and the lack of media coverage on atrocities against Palestinians are criticized.
10. In Europe, particularly Germany, strict measures are being taken against those speaking on issues related to Israel's policies and the situation in Gaza, reflecting a concerning reality for international relations and domestic democracy.

[EU S14 E15] A Sea Change In US Labor's Militancy

In this week’s Economic Update Professor, Richard Wolff examines US spending on war materials for Ukraine and Israel, we will discuss Chinese Electric Vehicle imports and the US's protectionist response, and we will highlight the possible convergence of worker cooperatives as part of union negotiating strategies, and we discuss the impact of Harvard college workers vote overwhelmingly to join two unions. Finally, we Interview author and union organizer, Kim Kelly.

Kim Kelly is a journalist, author, and third-generation union member based in Philadelphia. She is a a regular contributor to Teen Vogue, In These Times, the Baffler, Rolling Stone, and many more, and her first book, FIGHT LIKE HELL: The Untold History of American Labor, is out now via One Signal/Simon & Schuster.

We are living through an incipient technological revolution. AI, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, commercial space travel, and other innovations are rapidly transforming everything from the workplace to the financial architecture of the global economy. While many of these technologies hold vast potential to benefit the social good, the multinational corporations and financial oligarchy that drive innovation and own its products are solely motivated by private profit. The consequences are unfolding all around us. As technology and the power of the oligarchy advances, the misery and disenfranchisement of the majority grows. We are now in an age of "Space Barons and Techtitans", and the future they are leading us to is one of even greater exploitation, inequality, and ecological crisis. Loretta Napoleoni, author of Technocapitalism: The Rise of the New Robber Barrons and the Fight for the Common Good, joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the technocapitalist present and future described in her book.

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1. The video transcript discusses the shutdown of the Free Palestine Congress in Berlin by German police less than an hour after it started.
2. The conference aimed to discuss Israel's war on Gaza, with invited speakers including former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and British Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah.
3. The police cited concerns about a banned speaker connected to the event making anti-Semitic or violence-glorifying statements in the past.
4. Dr. Abu Sittah and Yanis Varoufakis were both banned from entering Germany and participating in the conference.
5. Varoufakis criticized Germany for silencing progressive voices advocating for equal political rights and civil liberties in Israel and Palestine.
6. The transcript mentions other instances of clampdown on free speech related to Palestine in Germany and Belgium.
7. Various examples where free speech and free debate have been restricted or shut down are discussed, including politicians like Suella Braverman in the UK and Viktor Orban in Hungary.
8. The transcript also highlights the case of American political theorist Jodi Dean, who was suspended from teaching at Hobart and William Smith colleges in New York state after expressing views defending Hamas.
9. The speaker in the video discusses their thoughts on controversies related to Israel and Palestine, emphasizing the importance of resistance for oppressed people and citing international law.
10. They criticize the censorship of pro-Palestinian voices and discuss the implications of supporting armed resistance while condemning atrocities.

The 2010s were a decade of revolt. From Athens to Atlanta, Santiago to Seoul, a global wave of protest brought masses of people into confrontation with the status quo, demanding an end to neoliberalism, racism, climate change, and more. Yet despite this upswell of grassroots political activity, little lasting, positive change followed. What sparked the past decade of mass protest? Why didn't it result in political transformation? Vincent Bevins, author of 'If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution', joins The Chris Hedges Report for a retrospective on the decade that set the world on fire, and how to adapt its lessons for the challenges ahead.

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Democracy Now! speaks with two of the Google employees who were arrested staging sit-ins on Tuesday at the company’s offices in New York City and in Sunnyvale, California, to protest the tech giant’s work with the Israeli government. Organized by the group No Tech for Apartheid, the protesters are demanding Google withdraw from Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Israeli military. “Google execs basically chose to arrest workers for speaking out against the use of our technology to power the first AI-powered genocide,” says Google software engineer Mohammad Khatami, who was arrested in New York. Google worker-organizer Ray Westrick, who was arrested occupying CEO Thomas Kurian’s office, says “more people are willing to organize and risk their jobs in order to take a stand against complicity in genocide.” We also speak with No Tech for Apartheid organizer and former Google worker Gabriel Schubiner, who calls on the tech industry to divest from Google and Amazon services. “Technology workers actually have a lot of power to shift this paradigm and to remove technology from this deep complicity with the Israeli occupation,” Schubiner says.

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1. Several Google employees, at least nine, were arrested after staging sit-ins at the company's offices in New York and California to protest Google's work with the Israeli government.
2. The sit-ins were organized by the activist group No Tech for Apartheid.
3. Protesters are calling for Google to withdraw from a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Israeli government known as Project Nimbus.
4. Activists claim that Google is enabling and profiting from Israel's use of artificial intelligence to target Palestinians in Gaza for assassination with little human oversight.
5. The activists have been escalating their opposition to the contract since Israel's latest bombardment of Gaza.
6. Some of the arrested Google workers, including Ray Westrick and Mohammad Khatami, were willing to get arrested to protest against their technology being used in what they call the "first AI-powered genocide."
7. Employees expressed dissatisfaction with Google's policies and culture of fear and retaliation against workers who speak out.
8. The speaker discusses their decision to take a risk and speak out against Project Nimbus, a project signed by Google in May 2021 targeted at the Israeli military.
9. The movement against complicity and genocide at Google is growing, with increasing support and people willing to risk their jobs to take a stand.
10. The Jewish-Muslim Alliance among Google workers aims to protect colleagues from harassment and retaliation for speaking out against unethical practices.

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton weighs in on Assange's possible extradition to the U.S.

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1. Discussions about the possibility of President considering pardoning Julian Assange despite US government seeking his extradition.
2. Assange, former head of WikiLeaks, published classified files revealing government misinformation about the war on terror.
3. Growing pressure to free Assange, with potential plea deals being considered.
4. Biden Administration faces challenges in handling this high-profile case, especially regarding press freedom concerns.
5. Potential movement within the administration indicated by President Biden's off-the-cuff remark about considering Assange's case.
6. Legal defense team raises key points: Assange cannot be extradited if facing the death penalty in the US, and he cannot be discriminated against based on his nationality.
7. Diplomatic assurances from the US government stating Assange can argue for First Amendment protections, ultimately up to a judge to decide.
8. Strong support for Assange in Australia, with efforts by the Australian government to advocate for his return.
9. Implications of returning Assange to Australia on US-Australian relations discussed, along with ongoing controversy surrounding his prolonged imprisonment without formal charges.
10. Involvement of three different governments in the effort to bring Assange to the United States during the Biden Administration, with pushback against the Department of Justice's prosecution highlighted.

Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss Boeing's whistleblower's testimony on Capitol Hill.

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1. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour testified before Congress about concerns regarding the production of the 787 Dreamliner plane.
2. Salehpour raised issues about safety, manufacturing shortcuts, and defective airplanes.
3. He mentioned witnessing problems in the new program as well.
4. Salehpour highlighted a culture of retaliation against whistleblowers at Boeing.
5. He suggested grounding the entire fleet of 787s for safety checks.
6. The testimony raises significant financial and safety implications for airlines.
7. The Department of Transportation announced a broader examination of quality issues related to Boeing.
8. There is a need for a thorough investigation to ensure passenger safety.
9. Concerns were raised about whistleblowers revealing issues with the 737 Max Jets.
10. Allegations of a culture of defects, fraud, and retaliation within the company were discussed.

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1. Recent escalation in the Middle East discussed, focusing on Iran launching a retaliatory attack on Israel following an Israeli airstrike on Iran's Consulate in Syria.
2. Criticism of biased language used in mainstream media to describe the conflict and critique of US support for Israel while trying to prevent further escalation.
3. Mocking of ineffective diplomacy efforts and discussion of Israel's history of disproportionate responses in conflicts.
4. Lack of condemnation for Israel's actions in Syria and questioning the stance of the US and UK on the issue.
5. France blocking a UN resolution condemning Israel for attacking Iran's consulate, leading to Iran launching a retaliatory strike.
6. Praise for Israel's military achievements in defending against Iranian drones and missiles, with differing assessments on the effectiveness of Israel's defense capabilities.
7. Emphasis on the importance of strategic restraint and long-term views in dealing with diplomatic initiatives and the preference for military aid over humanitarian aid in certain regions.
8. Discussion on the use of air sirens in dramatizing situations in Israel and comparison to a similar incident during Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine.
9. Expressing frustration and anger over the lack of military funding and distrust in institutions like the Pentagon and State Department, particularly among Republicans.
10. Highlighting the lack of trust in institutions and the conversation shifting to Ukraine Aid and the speaker's discussion with former President Trump.

Labor journalist Hamilton Nolan joins Bad Faith to discuss the left's shifting attitude toward immigration rooted in concerns about the impact of immigrant workers on domestic wages. Does defending domestic workers have to come at the expense of immigrants? And does the shift on this issue reflect a larger rightward shift among online left commentators? The conversation broadens to include a debate on whether labor is disempowered by endorsing Biden, the efficacy of the Squad/DSA's electoral strategy, and whether labor organizing can be successful in the absence of labor party.