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 JULY 5, 2024: Will the U.S. and E.U. Political Shake-Up Lead to Change?… The Biggest Win Ever for BDS… Plus Headlines on Gaza, Galloway, Corbyn… No to NATO, July 24 National Mobilization

Posted July 5, 202400:58:48

The political shake-up continues in Europe and the United States, but will it translate into change or into the same-old, same-old? We speak to historian...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR JUNE 28, 2024: Jon Jeter on Julian Assange, the Debate, the Dems Panic… Rallying for Sudan… Headlines on Gaza, Gallant in DC, Clean Water, and More…

Posted June 28, 202400:55:37

Wikileaks founder, journalist and whistleblower Julian Assange is freed from prison. For our monthly exploration of all things media, we speak to journalist...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR JUNE 21, 2024: Russia and North Korea Sign Strategic Agreement… Juneteenth Highlights Victory of African American Civil War Soldiers…. Plus Headlines  

Posted June 21, 202400:56:51

What does the new mutual defense pact between Russia and North Korea mean for geopolitics, war and peace? We speak to historian Gerald Horne. And African...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR JUNE 14, 2024: People’s Court of Justice Puts Biden on Trial for Gaza Genocide… West Plays Nuclear Chicken With Russia… Plus Headlines  

Posted June 14, 202400:58:50

After tens of thousands surround the White House, in protest of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Gaza, an open-air People’s Court of Justice is held, putting...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR JUNE 7, 2024: June 8 Biden ‘Red Line’ March to Surround White House … Part 2 from the People’s Conference for Palestine…Palestinian Resistance and the Path to Liberation… Plus Headlines 

Posted June 7, 202400:54:12

Americans don’t want their tax dollars to fund genocide, and on Saturday, June 8, they are creating a people’s red line for the Biden administration....