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The Bonus Army from Portland to D.C.

In the summer of 1932, during the great depression, approximately 17,000-25,0009 U.S. World War I veterans, their families and affiliated groups marched to Washington, D.C for a peaceful protest. This was the Bonus Army- they gathered from all around the country to demand an early cash redemption of their service certificates. The story of the bonus army underscores the power of grassroots organizing- and what happens when people come together to fight for justice. In this podcast we'll dive into the origins of the Bonus Army, learn exactly what it was they were demanding all while painting a clear picture of the political, social and economic circumstances of the times. We’ll also explore the systemic changes that followed the actions of the Bonus Army and examine the US government's handling of the veteran activists. All this and more on Popular Education Radio! Sources: www.gilderlehrman.org/, Smithsonian Magazine, Foundation for, economic education, National Parks services, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Zinn Education Project, National Archives and Records Administration/Public Domain. Intro song; Tammy - me your host. Midway guitar; Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ outro; fractal Light by Chris

The Battle at Adwa: African Triumph Against Colonialism

In this episode, we delve into the Battle of Adwa, fought on March 1, 1896, between the Ethiopian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy. Despite being vastly outgunned, the Ethiopian forces were able to successfully repel the Italian colonialists, defending their independence and sovereignty. We discuss the roots of the conflict, including the Scramble for Africa, the Berlin Conference, and the Treaty of Wuchale. We explore the impacts of the Battle of Adwa on modern anti-fascist movements, pan-Africanism, black and African solidarity, and anti-imperialist resistance. We also highlight the ongoing issues of poverty, conflict, and inequality in Africa that stem from European colonialism. Articles to check out: https://theconversation.com/the-battle-of-adwa-an-ethiopian-victory-that-ran-against-the-current-of-colonialism-132360 [https://theconversation.com/the-battle-of-adwa-an-ethiopian-victory-that-ran-against-the-current-of-colonialism-132360] Book: Days of emperor and clown;: The Italo-Ethiopian War by: James Dugan Contact us! Insta: @Populareducationradio Email: populareducationradio@gmail.com

Nancy Altman on Social Security and CARES Act Payments

Millions of people are waiting for a $1,200 payment meant to ease financial burdens from the economic shutdown due to the COVID 19 PANDEMIC. The Trump Administration is being criticized for stalling and even denying these payments to some Americans. In this this interview Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works and a Pelosi appointed Social Security Advisory Board member, will discuses why some social security beneficiaries are not getting their payments, the importance of the national social security program and more. For inquiries please email: Tammy at PopularEducationRadio Instagram: @PopularEducationRadio STAY SAFE!

Covid 19 Pandemic in Palestine and Israel

In this episode of Popular Education Radio, I interview Richard Silverstein, writer at Tikun Olam, [https://www.richardsilverstein.com/] a progressive Jewish blog which focuses on the Israeli national security state and more. In this interview Richard speaks about how the Covid 19 pandemic has been affecting the Israeli and Palestinian populations in the region. We talk about the health disparities, how this virus is being monetized by governments and we also talk about Israeli politics and a possible 4th election! Click here [https://jacobinmag.com/2020/4/israel-military-surveillance-coronavirus-covid-netanyahu] to read Richard's recent Jacobin article as mentioned in the interview   If you're interested in participating in the Popular Education Radio webinar series please contact: Populareducationradio@gmail.com Check us out on IG@PopularEducationRadio to register for the COVID 19 in Palestine and Israel please click here- you much register to attend [kboo.fm/kboowebinar] Thank you all!! -Tammy

Ruha Benjamin, Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code

HELLO! It's great to be back! In this episode I interview Professor Ruha Benjamin on her book Race After Technology. Tune in to hear about the intersection of race, inequality and technology-- some scary stuff but Ruha Benjamin breaks it down in a way that will leave you feeling empowered!!If you've ever wondered: "Are Robots Racist?" I've got the answer for you! -- Also, if you wish to borrow my copy of the book let me know! Thank you all for the patience and love, wash your hands! For comments, questions or concerned (within reason) hit me up IG @PopularEducationRadio or email me at PopularEducationRadio@gmail.com "I am an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies [http://www.princeton.edu/africanamericanstudies/] at Princeton University where I study the social dimensions of science, technology, and medicine, race and citizenship, knowledge and power. I am also the founder of the JUST DATA Lab [https://www.thejustdatalab.com/], and a Faculty Associate in the Center for Information Technology Policy [https://citp.princeton.edu/], Program on History of Science [http://www.princeton.edu/hos/], Center for Health and Wellbeing [http://www.princeton.edu/chw/], Program on Gender and Sexuality Studies [http://gss.princeton.edu/about], and Department of Sociology. I serve on the Executive Committees for the Program in Global Health and Health Policy [http://www.princeton.edu/ghp/] and Center for Digital Humanities [https://cdh.princeton.edu/]."  for more information please go to, RuhaBenjamin.com