5-29-23 Nicole Sandler’s Special Memorial Day Music Show
5-27-22 Nicole Sandler Show – Where’s the Memorial Day for Victims of Gun Violence?
Download here or click below to play, (or watch the video at the bottom of the page!) Monday is Memorial Day. It's the one day set aside each year to remember US military members killed in the line of duty. Certainly worthy of the recognition. But we have a growing number of dead citizens who are victims of gun violence. It's time to recognize that growing group of bodies, which we are powerless to stop. Actually, we're not powerless. Unfortunately the people who were elected to represent us in Congress are the ones who've ceded their power, mostly to big [...]
No More War, Please
On this day, every year, we honor and remember those who died while serving in the armed forces of the United States. My wish on this and every other day is that no more people die in war. A young John Kerry, upon returning from Vietnam, participated in the Winter Soldier investigation to talk about the atrocities and war crimes perpetrated by our people during that war. It's a good idea to watch Kerry's testimony, and remember his question, "Who'll be the last to die for a mistake?". Today, I hosted a special edition of my show. On Thursday, President [...]
Wearing a Uniform Makes You a Soldier, Not a Hero
Listen to this episode: {play}http://traffic.libsyn.com/radioornot/20120529_Nicole_Sandler_Show.mp3 {/play} Podcast: Play in new window That guy looks like a hero. He's risking his life to save another. Many Americans who don the uniform are also heroes, but many are not. And not all who are killed in the line of duty deserve the description of hero. he·ro/ˈhi(ə)rō/ Noun: A person, typically a man, who is admired for courage or noble qualities. The chief male character in a book, play, or movie, who is typically identified with good qualities. I watch Up With Chris Hayes Sunday morning, as is my usual routine. [...]
Memorial Day Weekend – Watch this Video
Down here in Miami, Veterans for Peace South Florida have once again erected Arlington South Beach to pay tribute to our fallen men and women from Iraq and Afghanistan. If you're not in South Florida, perhaps the Veterans for Peace chapter closest to you is doing something similar. If you are in Miami, try to make it by. It's an incredibly moving experience. Members and supporters of Veterans for Peace South Florida Chapter 32 will conduct a Memorial service before sunset, 5pm, on Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day. During candlelight vigils, participants in will read from the list of Florida’s [...]
Today on The Randi Rhodes Show!
Yes, I'll be guest hosting The Randi Rhodes Show again today, and there's so much to talk about... Here's what we've got scheduled. And remember, there's lots of time for your calls too... 866-877-2636 (866-87-RANDI) Hour 1... David Dayen, who mans the news desk at FireDogLake will bring us the latest on the big stories of the day: BP mess in the gulf/top kill, DADT, Joe Sestak Hour 2... Michael Whitney - progressive online organizer working w/FDL Action, who's currently in Grand Isle, LA, and writing about what's happening there Hour 3... Derrick Crowe - Brave New Foundation's Afghanistan expert [...]