The growing movement against the US supported Israeli genocide in Gaza and the pogroms in the West Bank has led to mass protests by Greek teachers and workers on Crete. Kalliopi Svarna, a communist and teacher on Crete, spoke to Pacifica’s Steve Zeltzer about Greek anger about the genocide and about Israeli Zionist tourists attacking shops because they display posters supporting Palestine.
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On August 6, at a rally outside the Capitol Hill offices of Fox News and NBC, Grayzone Editor Max Blumenthal blasted corporate media as “enemies of the people” for manufacturing consent for the Gaza genocide, and demonizing independent and Palestinian journalists.
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Former Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls has returned to the United States after he was beaten, arrested and detained by the Israeli military for attempting to bring aid to starving Palestinians in Gaza on board the Freedom Flotilla. He spoke to Sabrina Salvatti, host of the Sabby Sabs Podcast.
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San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor Michael Sullivian addresses gentrification and billionaire politicians in his new play “Disruption”. He spoke to Pacifica’s Steve Zeltzer.
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Music:
Blacktimes | Seun Kuti Live Performance – Montreux Jazz Club
Roger Waters – Sumud (New Song, 2025)
