African Stream is an anti-war, anti-imperialist news and public affairs outlet based in Nairobi, Kenya. I spoke to its founder and editor-in-chief, Ahmed Kaballo.
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Russia held its presidential election from March 15 to 17. Capitalism, Race, & Democracy’s Polina Vasiliev spoke to Pacifica contributor Don Debar, who is visiting Russia as an international elections observer.
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A major attack on Medicare is taking place in the US through Medicare Advantage. Pacifica’s Steve Zeltzer spoke with New York City retiree and American Federation Of Teachers Professional Staff Congress member Carol Lang. Lang also belongs to the 1.3 million member American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Workers, also known as AFSCME.
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On Saturday, March 23, there will be a community meeting in East Palesine Ohio to launch a national campaign: “Justice for East Palestine Residents and Workers.” The campaign’s main demand is that the federal government provide full healthcare to all residents of East Palestine, Ohio and surrounding areas and to any fire or emergency workers sickened by direct exposure to the toxic burn. Pacifica’s Thomas O’Rourke reports.
For more information, visit eastpalestinejustice.com.
And that concludes today’s edition of Capitalism, Race & Democracy. We thank all of Pacifica’s sister stations and affiliates who contribute to the production of this show. Today’s program was produced by the Capitalism, Race & Democracy collective, with contributions from Thomas O’Rourke, Steve Zeltzer, Akua Holt, Polina Vasiliev and hosted by Ann Garrison.
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Music:
Sean Kuti, “Black Times”
Balákir, “Ishi-svishi”
Gill-Scott Heron, “Winter in America”
