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WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast

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Media Matters For America
Palestine
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Candy Miller
Amber Thurman
Gaza War
Cognitive Decline
Luis Petrovitz

WPKN's leading public affairs coverage concerning politics, policy, planet and so much more.

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Latest Episodes

Interview with Nell Bernstein, author of In Our Future We Are Free: The Dismantling of the Youth Prison, conducted by Scott Harris.

Nell Bernstein recounts the story of how a coalition of parents, activists and prison officials launched a successful... more

Interview with Maurice Carney, executive director of Friends of the Congo, conducted by Scott Harris.

Maurice Carney discusses Africa observers’ concerns over Donald Trump’s recent meeting with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwa... more

Interview with Matthew Hoh, Eisenhower Media Network fellow, conducted by Scott Harris.

Hoh discusses the Trump regime’s announced intention to launch covert CIA operations and airstrikes against Venezuela, as well as the U.S. bombing of suspected d... more

Vermont Independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ speech from the floor of the U.S. Senate Feb. 4, 2025.

Sen. Sanders denounced the Trump administration’s defiance of the U.S. Constitution and rule of law, describing it as a dangerous move toward oli... more

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Recent Guests

Nell Bernstein
Investigative journalist and author.
Episode: New Book Recounts 25-Year Campaign that Cut U.S. Youth Incarceration by 75%
Maurice Carney
Executive Director of Friends of the Congo
Friends of the Congo
Episode: Trump’s U.S. Congo-Rwanda Agreement is About Profiteering, Not Peace
John Noël
Deputy Climate Program Director at Greenpeace International
Greenpeace International
Episode: COP30 UN Climate Summit’s Glimmer of Hope
Thomas Brzozowski
Former Council for Domestic Terrorism in the US Department of Justice
George Washington University Law School
Episode: Resistance Roundtable, Nov. 2025 -- Trump Demands Foreign Terrorist Designation for Antifa
Faisal Salah
Founder and Executive Director of the Palestine Museum
Palestine Museum
Episode: Resistance Roundtable, Nov. 2025 -- Trump Demands Foreign Terrorist Designation for Antifa
Ann Oliva
CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Episode: Under Trump’s New Homelessness Policy, Nearly 200,000 Will Lose Housing
Greg Mello
Executive Director of the Los Alamos Study Group
Los Alamos Study Group
Episode: Trump Wants to Resume U.S. Nuclear Weapons Tests
Zimyl Adler
Senior Forest, Land, and Climate Finance Policy Advocate
Friends of the Earth US
Episode: COP30 UN Climate Summit’s Disappointing Outcome
Dr. Diljeet Singh
President of Physicians for a National Health Program, a women's health advocate and integrative gynecological oncologist
Physicians for a National Health Program
Episode: Deepening U.S. Healthcare Crisis Demands Radical Transformation, Not Bandaids

Host

Scott Harris
Host of CounterPoint and WPKN's weekly public affairs program, known for engaging discussions on pressing political topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • 6.18.25

    One of the best podcasts & public radio stations out there no matter where you live. Excellent host & guests. Very informative on a wide range of subject matter. Thank you for all that you do!

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    5
    midwestBlue
    United States6 months ago
  • #123

    I was very surprise to hear what medea benjamin was saying about nato. i am wondering has she turned right as greenwald & taalib have done a 180 flip on their moral compasses and political points of view. i found myself disappointed and in disagreement with her nato remarks and ukraine criticism. what happened to medea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United States9 months ago
  • 1.12.25

    Excellent podcast! News, just the facts and that is what I need. Very informative. love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago
  • 12.26.24

    That’s rich, Jasmine Rivera has her nerve demanding biden stop trump’s immigrant deportation! Perhaps Jasmine Rivera should have got her immigrant voters and those that have immigrant loved ones to all vote for kamala and they didn’t so you and the idiot immigrants legal or not are screwed that voted for trump. know what you are voting for or against!! now we all have to live with their mistakes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago

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The engaging host and diverse topics receive commendations, alongside critiques on specific political stances presented, indicating a politically aware audience.

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U.S. War Crime Attacks on ‘Drug Boats’ a Prelude to U.S. Attack on Venezuela
Q: What do you think the consequences will be if the U.S. proceeds with a plan to overthrow the Venezuelan government?
The scenarios could lead to significant instability in Venezuela and the wider region, potentially replicating past conflicts such as Libya.
Trump’s U.S. Congo-Rwanda Agreement is About Profiteering, Not Peace
Q: Is this conflict driven by greed, political power, a long history of ethnic conflict, or all of the above?
Carney suggests that profit and geostrategic interests are prioritized over the well-being of people, which complicates the pathway to resolving the conflict.
New Book Recounts 25-Year Campaign that Cut U.S. Youth Incarceration by 75%
Q: How should science inform how the nation treats young people who violate the law?
Developmental psychology underscores that adolescents are still developing, and rehabilitation opportunities should be taken seriously instead of punitive measures.
New Book Recounts 25-Year Campaign that Cut U.S. Youth Incarceration by 75%
Q: Could you please tell our listeners about the conditions of these juvenile prisons?
Conditions vary, but many prisons have serious issues, like routine brutalization and neglect, as evidenced by extreme cases like the Tallulah Correctional Center.
Credible Accusations of Trump-Pentagon War Crimes Reported
Q: What's your reaction to hearing the news about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordering a second strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat?
It's important that the media is paying attention, and there are bipartisan calls for an investigation, as these strikes could amount to war crimes.

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Focused on critical issues surrounding politics, social justice, and environmental challenges, the content encourages listeners to engage with complex topics such as youth incarceration, climate policy, and homelessness. The discussions frequently feature insights from experts, uncovering the social implications of government decisions and current events. Besides addressing hot political topics, the content emphasizes grassroots activism, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and promoting accountability in government and corporate sectors. This blend of expert interviews and in-depth analysis makes it a valuable resource for individuals interested in understanding the depth of political and social issues at play in today's ... more

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2. Maurice Carney
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