On the Ground w Esther Iverem

“On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital” covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues.

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‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 2021: In an Historic Session of Congress, Lawmakers Speak Up for the Rights of Palestinians and Say the Israeli Occupation Must End … With Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, AOC, Ayanna Pressley and More…REBROAD

Posted September 3, 2021

During an historic evening in Congress, on May 13th 2021, members of the House of Representatives delivered a full hour of speeches in support of rights...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR AUGUST 27, 2021: Afghanistan and the Future of U.S. Empire, With Activist Brian Becker and Historian Gerald Horne

Posted August 27, 2021

For this hour, the subject is Afghanistan and the future of U.S. empire. Our geopolitical analyst professor Gerald Horne spoke on the podcast 'The Socialist...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR AUGUST 20, 2021: Indigenous Leaders Speak on Preserving Water, Earth and Air… DC Residents Sue to Save Historic, Rare Green Space… How Will Afghanistan Defeat Impact U.S. Empire?… And More

Posted August 20, 202100:55:45

While we may have given our eulogy for the Afghanistan War, what does this defeat mean for U.S. empire? On the National Mall, Fawn Sharp, president...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR AUGUST 13, 2021: Our Eulogy for the Afghanistan War… Families Sue MD County for Desecrated African Cemetery… BLM Activists Measure Toll from Police Violence… Plus Headlines

Posted August 13, 202100:54:56

As the Taliban overtakes at least a dozen provincial capitals in Afghanistan, and the U.S. leaves in defeat, I speak with historian Gerald Horne who...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR AUGUST 6, 2021: A Win For Millions of Families Facing Eviction… ‘Foreign Meddling’ in Elections OK If It’s Israel Against Nina Turner… Headlines on Line 3, Police Arrests and More…

Posted August 6, 202100:56:04

An occupation on the steps of the U.S. Capitol leads to a victory for millions of families facing the threat of eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic....