On this episode, the LMC spends the hour with Venezuelan sociologist Maria Paez Victor and freelance writer Joe Emersberger to discuss the role of right-wing Venezuelan corporate media in the 2002 coup against Hugo Chavez and what lessons can be learned as US corporate consolidation of media continues to grow.
September 26th, 2025: ICE vs Chicago
As the Trump administration expands its anti-immigrant crusade to Chicago, the LMC speaks with freelance writer Hector Cervantes on how the threat of ICE and the National Guard affects the Windy City and how local residents fight back.
September 19th, 2025: Death of a White Nationalist
How do we approach the issues of freedom of speech without whitewashing the racism and xenophobia that defined the political life and career of Charlie Kirk following his shocking murder? The LMC is searching for answers with freelance writer Arturo Dominguez by discussing hateful rhetoric and legacy of the far-right activist.