Alex Vitale: Defunding The Police Is The Future
Police and police unions have proven incapable of ensuring public safety, argues Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing. Director/Video Editor: Cameron Granadino Subscribe to our page and support…
Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform
Organized labor must confront police unions’ opposition to meaningful accountability, says Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Why You Should Give a F*ck | Ep. 5 | Campaigns
We explore the world of political campaigns, and discuss the importance of local elections, and the type of people who run for office. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Strange Slow Dance Between Israel And The Gulf States, Despite Annexation
UAE ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba wrote an article promising normalization on the condition that Israel does not annex parts of the West Bank. Jamal Juma’ of Stop The Wall pushed back…
Thousands of ancient coins found in sea grass off the coast of Sardinia
A diver off the coast of Sardinia spotted shiny metal under sea grass in the Mediterranean waters. The diver alerted authorities to the discovery of tens of thousands of bronze…
Stir Crazy! Episode #64: Get On Board Or Get Out The Way
On today’s show: Sociologist Taure Brown, YDSA Co-Chair Amelia Blair-Smith, and Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies Khury Peterson-Smith. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you…
A Blueprint For Violence: Police Training Manual Reveals Disturbing Methods
A training manual obtained by PAR raises questions about what cops are being taught and how they handle encounters with civilians. PAR speaks with Jaelyn Cedillo of Pueblo, CO, whose…
Srebrenica At 25: Have We Learned Anything?
In 1995, between July 11-22, Serbian forces murdered 8,327 defenseless Bosnians in an act of genocide. What’s happened to international law and outrage over crimes against humanity? Director/Video Editor: Will…
This is Not a Drill: LIVE, July 1st
What lessons does the long arc of Black political struggle bring to bear on the Bernie Sanders movement? In this moment of Black-led uprising, the shortcomings of the campaign are…
Gaza escape: More than 300 Americans have gotten out, White House official says
More than 300 Americans and their family members have managed to get out of the war-torn Gaza Strip, a White House official says. Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer made…
Stir Crazy! Episode #62: Fourth Of July Is Canceled
On today’s show: Journalist Justine Barron, TRNN visual producer Andrew Corkery, and political commentator Marcus Ferrell. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have comments/questions/suggestions email us at stircrazy@therealnews.com ** (Disclaimer:…
Cop Pulled A Gun On Woman’s Unarmed Son, Then Used Facebook Posts Against Her In Court
PAR investigates police use of Facebook posts in the cases of Korryn Gaines, Arturo Adame, and Michael Avery, and follows Erica Hamlett’s fight for accountability for an off-duty officer who…
Whose Freedom Do We Celebrate On The Fourth of July?
What, to the descendants of those left out of the Declaration of Independence, is the Fourth of July? Director: Taylor Hebden Video Editor: Oscar Leon Subscribe to our page and…
Why this governor could be the biggest winner on Election Day 2023
He’s not on the ballot, but Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia could end up being the biggest winner in Tuesday’s off-year elections.Youngkin aims to hold the GOP’s narrow majority…
What Happens When Wildfires And Covid Collide?
COVID-19 may make the impacts of the west’s wildfire season more deadly, hitting aging and vulnerable communities the hardest. Producer: Steve Horn Video Editor: Oscar Leon Subscribe to our page…
Why Do American Police Keep Shooting People In The Back?
Despite promises of reform, police are still killing. PAR examines the case of Rayshard Brooks, shot in the back twice as he fled police, and speaks with James McLynas, who…
Why Disbanding Plainclothes Police Units Isn’t Enough
There’s reason to be skeptical of the NYPD’s claim it disbanded its notorious plainclothes units, says Brandon Soderberg, author of the upcoming book I Got A Monster: The Rise and…
Union Leads West Coast Port Shutdown On Juneteenth
Former political prisoner Arthur League talks about the ILWU shutdown and the campaign to free Black political prisoners, some of whom have been imprisoned for over 50 years. Producer: Ericka…
Multi-nation agreement seeks cooperation on development of ‘frontier’ AI tech
The U.S. and other countries signed an agreement to collaborate and communicate on “frontier” artificial intelligence (AI) that will aim to limit the risks presented by the technology in the…
Stir Crazy! Episode #57: Juneteenth!!
On today’s show: Action Now Chicago’s Deborah Harris, activist and recording artist Eze Jackson, and Detroit Action’s Branden Snyder. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have questions/comments/suggestions for the show…
Netanyahu Ties Corruption Trial To West Bank Annexation Plans
Netanyahu says his trial is not about corruption, but about the fate of Israel and the Jewish people. He demands Palestinians give their consent to Israeli annexation, leading to anti-annexation…
Stir Crazy! Episode #58: It’s Just Getting Started
On today’s show: TRNN climate reporter Aman Azhar and TRNN managing editor Marc Steiner. Hosted by Kim Brown. If you have questions/comments/suggestions for the show email us at stircrazy@therealnews.com **…
Zelenskyy invites Trump to visit Ukraine amid GOP front-runner’s pledge to end war with Russia within 24 hours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday invited former President Donald Trump to visit the war-torn nation.Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Zelenskyy made the invitation to Trump in response to…
Say Her Name: On Average, Police Kill One Black Woman A Month
Historically, Black women like Fannie Lou Hamer, Atatiana Jefferson, Breonna Taylor, Korryn Gaines, and Eleanor Bumpers, who were killed or brutalized by police officers, receive less community outrage and media…
Why You Should Give a F*ck | Ep. 3 | Labor Rights
We explore the different areas of labor rights and the role we all play in their enforcement, while digging deeper into the aspect of mental health as it relates to…
Boycotting Israel Is Not A Crime, Says European Human Rights Court
The EHRC overturned the French court’s convictions of 12 BDS activists for “incitement to discrimination” in a watershed ruling for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. Producer: Shir Hever Director:…