CODEPINK Radio

Tune in this week for an episode with CODEPINK 's newest member, Julia Norman, to discuss 'Advocacy across decades'. Guests, Paki Wieland and Mona Sadeq share their experiences as activists and advocates, particularly for Palestine. As retired women and mothers, they share some of their insights as to what activism means to them, and how they continue to advocate for peace and justice with women's organizations. Mona, a Palestinian American herself, also leads listeners into a thoughtful and sobering conversation about how we respond to the horrors we are seeing unfold in Gaza, and how that asks all of us, self-proclaimed activists or not, to raise our voices and act with urgency.

 In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, host Marcy Winograd talks to former State Department diplomat Ann Wright on challenging Israel's settler colonialism with an emergency flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. Nour, CODEPINK's Palestine campaigner, unpacks her paper, "Israeli Greenwashing: The Myth of Environmentalism in a Settler Colonial State," and author and community organizer Eric Mannshares lessons from the 60s in building a powerful anti war movement.

Tune in this week to learn all about the local peace economy - what is it, and why does it matter? We'll hear from CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans about why she started integrating local peace economy work into her anti-war activism and how you can begin to grow the local peace economy in your community. We'll also hear from presenters and attendees at the recent Bioneers conference in Berkeley, CA about how the local peace economy is alive in their lives right now. How do we grow the seeds of peace in our community? Join us to find out.

Tune in this week to hear from Moataz Salim and Julia Norman, two graduate students who walk the halls of Congress every day with CODEPINK. Hear their stories about encounters with members of Congress, hearings, and arrests.

Tune in this week as our Member & Youth Coordinator Jasmine hears from Chicago and Dallas organizers on what true solidarity looks like. Tamera of DFW offers wisdom on what solidarity demands of us in this moment and how we organize with clarity and discipline. Then we'll hear an International Women's Day speech from Nour, CODEPINK's Palestine campaigner, that grounds us in anti-imperialist feminism for now and forever.

Tune in as our CODEPINK Palestine Campaign Coordinator Nour and our Feminist Foreign Policy Proejct Coordinator Grace discuss why Palestine is a feminist issue, why Palestine is a reproductive justice issue, why we must be steadfast in our definition our feminism and our anti-war organizing is inherent to the feminist movement and reproductive justice! We will also hear about CODEPINK's International Women's Day 2024 Campaign and how to stay involved in our CODEPINK Palestine organizing all month long!

Tune in as we dissect the US Senate's recent $95 billion windfall to the weapons industry, spotlighting its alarming implications. From fueling conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine to escalating tensions with China, the bill prioritizes war over peace. With vital aid to Gaza under threat and a dangerous loophole empowering unchecked weapon shipments to Israel, urgent action is needed. Join us as we advocate for ceasefire and diplomacy!

This week, join CODEPINK’s cofounder, Jodie Evans, as she takes us through an intense two-day journey in the halls of Congress, where peace activists from CODEPINK and other groups used Valentine’s day to spread a message of love and solidarity by delivering heartfelt valentines to members of Congress, urging them to embrace compassion and demand an immediate ceasefire to end the ongoing genocide in Palestine. But that's not all - Jodie also takes us along the poignant path walked by renowned actress and tireless activist, Susan Sarandon. Susan leverages her influential voice, navigating through the political maze of Congress, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the funding of UNRWA, regardless of the personal costs.

Join us for an enlightening hour of discussion with Carlos Ron Venezuela's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America 2024. In today's episode, Teri Mattson and Carlos Ron delve into pressing US-Venezuelan foreign policy matters. Tune in as they dissect issues such as election interference by US and European Union actors, the implications of the Barbados agreement, and the illegal use of unilateral economic sanctions to shape Venezuelan domestic policy, including electoral outcomes.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd takes us to Chicago where CODEPINK activists worked to pass a ceasefire in Gaza resolution at the city council. Then CODEPINK Co-founder Medea Benjamintells us about the "Secretary of Genocide" protests outside Secretary of State Antony Blinken's home in Virginia, as well as CODEPINK's workon Capitol Hill to demand an end to arms for Israel's genocide. On the second half of the show, Marcy interviews international humanrights attorney Francis Boyle on possible consequences for Israel's refusal to comply with World Court orders to stopkilling Palestinians and provide humanitarian relief. The World Court, also known as the International Court of Justice, recently ruledSouth Africa's claims that Israel is violating the convention are plausible.

Join CODEPINK Co-Director Danaka Katovich as she interviews Dr. Shireen Al-Adeimi (X @shireen818), Dr. Aisha Jumaan (X @AishaJumaan @Yemenrrf) and Jehan Hakim (@YAC_USfuelsWars) for a general overview of Yemen. Who are the "Houthis" or AnsarAllah? Why is the US bombing Yemen? What is Yemen doing in the Red Sea? What have the last 9 years been like in Yemen? Why does Yemen stand with Palestine? Dr. Al-Adeimi is an assistant professor at Michigan State University and fellow at the Quincy Institute. Dr. Aisha Jumaan founded the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation. Jehan Hakim is a community organizer and chair of Yemeni Alliance Committee. All three women led the efforts in the United States to stop US involvement in the war on Yemen.

Join CODEPINK China Is Not Our Enemy coordinator Cale Holmes as he speaks with journalist and peace activist KJ Noh for a debrief on Taiwan's recent elections and Professor Ken Hammond on why Biden is escalating tensions with China by choosing Kurt Campbell as his nominee for Deputy Secretary of State

Join CODEPINK organizer Grace as we reflect on the historic March for Gaza in DC as well as other CODEPINK actions in response to Biden's bombing of Yemen. We feature Medea Benjamin's speech, Jodie Evan's reflections, and what's next. We also listen to our most recent Missing Peace Monday with special guest Alexis Judeh, a Chicago organizer who's been advocating for Palestine for over 6 years. Throughout the episode, we are reminded of the importance of solidarity work as we fight for the liberation of all people.

Join CODEPINK organizer Jasmine in a discussion with two young professionals about how the global medical and legal professions have or have not stood with Palestine. Recent law graduate Jinan Chehade and current medical student Belal share their observations and hopes for a future where doctors and lawyers join the fight to liberate Gaza and oppressed people everywhere.

In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd interviews international law expert John Quigley, an advisor to South Africa in its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). South Africa is charging Israel with genocide in Gaza, where Israel has killed an estimated 25,000 people, wounded 55,000 and
displaced two million of Gaza's 2.3 million people, almost half of them children. Professor Emeritus Quigley served as an advocate and counsel to Bosnia in its ICJ genocide case in 1993 over ethnic cleansing.

Join Danaka Katovich for her discussion with two CODEPINK organizers in Fargo, North Dakota and the CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin. The episode recaps the year CODEPINK had in Congress and discusses making change locally in places like Fargo, North Dakota.

Join Cale Holmes and Jodie Evans from CODEPINK's China is NOT our Enemy campaign as they invite journalist Li Jingjing, regional coordinator of the Korea Peace Now Grassroots Network Sheen Kim, Chamorro activist Monaeka Flores, and Former Co-Chair of the Asia+Oceania Subcommittee for Democratic Socialists of America Anlin Wang, to share their insights on what a pro-peace, feminist, decolonized, and sustainable foreign policy looks like in the Asia-Pacific region?

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio, we are joined by hip-hop artist and activist, Lowkey. He shares his insights on the current protests, the ways institutions in Britain and the U.S. are pressured by the Zionist lobby, and the role of music and social media in the struggle for Palestinian liberation. We hear about the current struggle in Britain, and the intertwined complicity of Britain and the U.S. in Israel's genocidal war.

On this episode of CODEPINK radio we discuss the crisis of disinformation, the work of educating young people on Palestine, and the connections between militarized and gender based violence. Our guest is Sirajum Sandhi, a NYC based gender based violence advocate and educator.

Tune into this special radio episode as we delve into the heartfelt reflections of Chantal O'Brien, who formed a profound bond with a Palestinian family living in the dire straits of war-torn Gaza. Her poignant connection humanizes the devastating reality faced by countless victims of Israel's war crimes - they're not just numbers, nor collateral damage. They have names, faces, hopes, and dreams that carry on amidst a backdrop of fear and violence. In bringing light to these narratives, Chantal emphasizes the urgency to acknowledge the Palestinian crisis from a perspective that is often neglected - the personal one. Listen, reflect and get a deeper insight into the true impacts of war and violence in Gaza.

In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, we bring you a recent CODEPINK Congress program to uplift the voices of Palestinian resistance and expose those who seek to censor them. Guests include: Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, exec. dir., American Muslims for Palestine; Zahra Billo, exec. dir., CAIR-San Francisco/Bay Area; Lara Sheehi, assistant professor of clinical psychology at George Washington University; Soetkin Van Muylem, activist with Vrede, a peace group in Belgium. Co-hosts Marcy Winograd and Medea Benjamin discuss with their guests acts of global resistance to Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Join us on this episode of CODEPINK Radio as unpack the manipulative portrayal of China in Western media. Learn how to separate fact from fiction, understand the motivation behind these falsehoods, and contribute to building bridges, not walls, between nations. Together, we can combat these dangerous narratives, fostering a world of peace, not perpetual warfare. Don't miss it.

Join CODEPINK Radio as we discuss the current moment of Palestinian youth and student organizing. We are join by Laila of the US Palestininan Community Network. She is also a designer and photographer. We will discuss the importance of contextualizing the Palestinian liberation movement, what it means to be in the street in solidarity with the Palestinian people and what mass mobilization can do for the Palestinian struggle and the struggle of all people seeking justice.

On this episode of CODEPINK Radio we explore the recent temporary licenses granted by the US Treasury Department for activities in Venezuela's sanctioned sectors, Journalist Ricardo Vaz from Venezuela Analysis will provide an on-the-ground perspective on these developments and the situation of Venezuelan migrants reaching our borders. We also have special guest Adrienne Pine, who will share her experience as part of the recent CODEPINK and Task Force on the Americas delegation to Venezuela, where they learned from the socialist communes and witnessed the remarkable resistance of the Venezuelan people against US domination.

Join CODEPINK Radio as we urgently call for a halt to US weapons for Israel’s murderous ethnic cleansing in Gaza, as well as support for an immediate ceasefire and establishment of humanitarian corridors– an end to all the killing and occupation of Palestine.

CODEPINK's Marcy Winograd, also co-chair of the Peace in Ukraine Coalition, takes us to Capitol Hill, where Senator Bernie Sanders' office had eleven peace activists arrested on Wednesday,October 4, 2023, for holding up signs to promote a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine-NATO war. Tune in for highlights from the Global Days of Action for Peace in Ukraine, including a keynote speech by Dr. Cornel West at aDC rally for urgent diplomacy, not more weapons to continue a war that can only be resolved at the negotiating table. 

In this episode we delve deep into the concept of mutual aid and internationalism with Savannah, Cat, and Nato of All Power Books. Our host, Danaka, leads the discussion as the panel discusses the difference between charity and truly challenging the status quo to build a more just and equitable society. Listen in as they explore how we can come together as a community to uplift one another and work towards real, systemic change.

In this episode, Marcy Winograd and Medea Benjamin, co-hosts of CODEPINK Congress, talk aboutthe Global Days of Action (Sept. 30-Oct. 8th) for peace in Ukraine. From banner drops to petition drives to delegations on Capitol Hill and beyond, CODEPINK and the Peace in Ukraine Coalition will call for a mutual ceasefire, negotiations without preconditions and investments in urgent needs at home, not more weapons to escalate the war. During the second half of this episode, CODEPINK activist Eddy MacGregor shares her experience protesting test launches of nuclear missiles at Vandenberg Space Force Base, and academics and journalists critique the language and euphemisms of war as documented in the new language guide, "Words About War Matter."

In today's show, Cale Holmes and Jodie Evans interview John Pang, an international relations analyst interested in framing the political theology of global affairs discourse, especially as it applies to China, East Asia, and the question of world order. Cale also shares about his recent encounter at a congressional armed services committee hearing over weapons sales to Taiwan

In today’s radio show, Matthew Hoh and Assal Radow will shed light on how the US government exploited the 9/11 tragedy to escalate surveillance and instill fear in Muslim and Arab communities, all in the name of “freedom”. Additionally, climate justice advocate Alexia Leclercq will discuss the role of international cooperation and peace in combating the climate crisis, emphasizing the crucial need to put an end to wars.

In the latest episode of CODEPINK radio, Ecuador's Presidential Election is in focus as it heads to a second round in October. The leading candidate, Luisa Gonzalez, of the Movimiento Revolución Ciudadana party, promises to improve public spending and social programs and tackle the root causes of violence in the country. Daniel Noboa, son of banana businessman Alvaro Noboa, emerged as the surprise second-place finisher. CODEPINK's guest, Pilar Troya, an Ecuadorian feminist anthropologist, joins the show to offer her insights into the election. As Ecuador navigates this turbulent political climate, stay tuned to CODEPINK radio for all the latest updates.

CODEPINK wrapped up our Summer of Peace where we had actions and events all over the country. We’re bringing this momentum with us to the streets of NYC for the March to End Fossil Fuels and Intl. Day of Peace at the UN. This summer was the hottest on record and endless wars continue to ravage communities and ecosystems across the world. We’ll be talking today with Drew Hudson of Beyond Extreme Energy about how important it is to have an anti-militarism lens in climate activism and with Cesar Maxit, an art-tivist on the role of the arts in movement spaces.

CODEPINK Radio producer Marcy Winograd hosts a round table with CODEPINK Co-founders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans, as well as former diplomat and CODEPINK activist Ann Wright to challenge US war plans vis a vis Ukraine and China. During the second half of the program, American University professor Peter Kuznick reviews the movie Oppenheimer to pull back the curtain on the lies the Pentagon told us.

On this episode CODEPINK’s Co-founder Jodie Evans explores how propaganda is fueling the war on China​. She is joined by two ​Chinese American guests wh​o prefer to stay anonymous​ out of fear for their safety . Their anonymity is a stark reminder of how dangerous speaking up against the powerful can be.​ Join us as we uncover the true motives behind this hate campaign and explore ways in which we can stand together in solidarity for peace

On this episode, Danaka Katovich and Jimmy Leas bring Ashley Adams, Peter Bingham and Richard Joseph on to discuss the effects that F-35 training flights have on our communities, particularly on child development.

CODEPINK organizer Marcy Winograd on two box office movie hits: Barbie and Oppenheimer, Hollywood movies that take a critical look at patriarchy and the development of the atomic bomb. First, Marcy and CODEPINK DC activist Olivia DiNucci envision a more radical Barbie as an anti-war activist challenging the military industrial complex. Next, we meet CODEPINK anti-nuclear activists Tsukuru Fors and Alice Slater who discuss Japan under the US nuclear umbrella and the much-needed Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

This week marks 70 years since the armistice agreement which halted the Korean War without formally ending it. As organizers and activists descend on D.C. to demand a real peace treaty, CODEPINK's Tim Biondo talks with Ann Wright about her experience crossing the DMZ in 2015 alongside several other women from around the world working for peace and the need for a real end to the Korean war.

The international press is up in arms, once again, accusing him of attacking Mexico's democratic institutions. But are these accusations founded or merely a means to undermine a government that refuses to bow to the dominance of the United States? Join Teri Mattson and Jose Luis Granados for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation, right here on CODEPINK Radio

In this episode of CODEPINK Radio, Marcy Winograd covers the arrest of CODEPINK activists to free Julian Assange, and shares interviews with journalist Glenn Greenwald and Stella Assange on why the US attempt to extradite and prosecute Assange threatens freedom of the press. On the second half of the program, Marcy discusses with CODEPINK Co-founder Medea Benjamin congressional efforts to stop President Biden from sending banned cluster bombs to Ukraine, and shares a presentation by Seviim Degdelen, a member of the German Left Party, on the need for Germany to exit NATO and support a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Join CODEPINK Radio featuring Norman Solomon and Matthew Hoh to talk about the American military complex and anti-war activism.

Birthright is a free, 10-day trip offered to young Jews, to visit Israel and the Golan Heights. Join CODEPINK to hear from voices on the ground in Palestine and other guest speakers who will outline how these propaganda trips help facilitate the further colonization of Palestine.

In this episode, CODEPINK's Marcy Winograd debriefs the International Summit for Peace in Ukraine with CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin and former State Department diplomat Ann Wright. Both women participated in the peace summit, held in Vienna, Austria, June 10-11th, to mobilize peace activists from 32 countries to echo the call of the Global South for a ceasefire in Ukraine. During the second half of the program, journalist and human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik shares his insights after a recent visit to Moscow-- and Crimea, a peninsula on the Black Sea, home to ethnic Russians and Russia's naval fleet. 

This episode will feature perspectives from Jodie Evans of CODEPINK's China is Not Our Enemy Campaign and Tings Chak from Tri-Continental and The DongSHeng News. We're examining the reality of China - challenging the lies, distortion, and exaggeration used to paint them as an enemy. What is life truly like in the country?

June is Pride Month, and while it is celebrated worldwide, the increasing anti-trans and LGBTQ+ hate continues to be a concern. In this episode, we will explore the intersection of queer liberation and anti-militarism. I will be joined by my co-organizer at CODEPINK, Tim Biondo, and we will listen to a clip from a Seattle town hall called Queer Anti-Militarism: Trans Liberation, Not U.S. Invasion at the Barnard Center for Research on Women. If you're in Washington D.C., join CODEPINK and partners as we march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 10th. If you're not, bring anti-militarism messaging to a Pride Month event happening near you!

In this week's episode, CODEPINK Congress Coordinator Marcy Winograd interviews economist, public
policy analyst and prolific author Jeffrey Sachs on how the bloated military budget drives the debt
crisis. Sachs estimates US debt at $24-trillion dollars, much of it the result of US wars in Iraq, Afghanistan
and Ukraine, as well the maintenance of 800 military bases abroad, development of new weapons systems
and a nuclear rearmament program in violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which the US
ratified over 50 years ago. Sachs says no to NATO expansion and warns the US must seek a ceasefire in Ukraine
and not start another proxy war with China over Taiwan. Peace is the path forward, according to Sachs.

In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers, documenting decades of lies and mistakes in Vietnam. At 91, he faces a new battle: inoperable cancer. Join CODEPINK for “Daniel Ellsberg Week” to celebrate the life’s work of Daniel Ellsberg. Guest speakers include: Gabriel Shipton, John Kiriakou and Jesselyn Radack.