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 APRIL 10, 2026: Faith Leaders Protest U.S.-Israeli War on Iran… Gerald Horne on Ceasefire and Prospects for Iran… Plus Headlines… Threats to the Pope… And More 

Posted April 10, 202601:04:43

Clergy speak outside the White House, denouncing the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, and the diverting of billions of tax dollars from human needs, to bombs...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR APRIL 3, 2026: Protesters at Supreme Court Defend Birthright Citizenship…Trump Threatens Iran with More War Crimes… Plus Headlines 

Posted April 3, 202600:56:46

 Protesters outside the Supreme Court denounce Trump’s executive order that attempted to end birthright citizenship guaranteed in the 14th Amendment....

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR MARCH 27, 2026: A Survivor of Israel’s 1967 Attack on the USS Liberty Tells a Harrowing Tale… Jon Jeter on News Coverage of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran 

Posted March 27, 202600:59:25

Mounting anger over the influence of Israel in the Trump administration’s attack on Iran has raised the cry for justice for 34 U.S. sailors and Marines...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR MARCH 20, 2026: Attack on Iran Disrupts World Order… DC Area Effort Delivering Aid to Cuba… Author Susan Abulhawa Responds to Verbal Attack by NYC Mayor Mamdani… Plus Headlines 

Posted March 20, 202600:57:36

The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel is upending the military and economic status quo and there is no end in sight. Gerald Horne gives his take....