S1.E321 ∙ Why Big Oil Conquered the World

The people of Djenne (Mali, Africa) end the dry season with a special tradition. They plaster their mosque. This fairy-like building is the largest adobe construction in the world. Due to high temperatures and the (scarce) rainfall it erodes quickly. To prevent the Grande Mosquee from 'melting down' to just a pile of clay, the Djenneke join forces at the fete de crepissage. This documentary follows the preamble to the festival and shows us a different Africa than we think we know. Throughout this storyline runs the tale of a many century old legend about the genesis of Djenne.

Many describe the Israeli Palestinian conflict using such words as 'occupation', 'apartheid, 'ethnic cleansing' and 'endless cycle of violence'. Yet, none of these terms characterizes the reality - what goes on in Palestine is not of our experience, not represented in our our language. To get to some understanding, we must observe carefully. But, that leads to holding multiple and conflicting ideas in the mind, putting ourselves into a state of 'cognitive dissonance'. It is at this point that most revert back to their political comfort zone. Here, at last, is a film that gets beyond simple minded appraisals and takes us on a thoughtful journey into an unknown world.

In this compelling video, we delve into the significant impact of Trump's Supreme Court appointments and their far-reaching consequences for our rights and freedoms. With Brett Kavanaugh among the three radical justices installed during his presidency, the Trump Supreme Court has actively undermined decades of progress on critical issues like Roe v. Wade and affirmative action. As we approach the 2024 election, the stakes have never been higher. The Trump Supreme Court's decisions have not only jeopardized reproductive rights by dismantling the protections established by Roe v. Wade but have also put affirmative action at risk, threatening to roll back decades of hard-fought advancements in civil rights. Each ruling from the Trump Supreme Court reflects a shift toward extreme conservatism that disregards the rights of women, minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community. If Trump were to win again in the 2024 election, he could potentially appoint even more justices to the Supreme Court, further threatening to reshape the judicial landscape for generations. The prospect of another Trump judge on the bench raises alarm bells for anyone who cares about democracy and fundamental rights. Join us as we explore how the Trump Supreme Court is waging an all-out war on fundamental rights and why we must rally together to prevent another Trump judge from taking a seat. Our discussion will highlight the specific ways in which the Trump Supreme Court has dismantled essential protections and examine the implications for future generations. The future of our democracy hangs in the balance-watch now to understand why your voice matters in the upcoming election. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on the 2024 election, the ongoing battle for our rights, and the critical importance of safeguarding our Supreme Court from further radicalization. Together, we can ensure that Trump's vision for the Supreme Court does not become a reality.

An educator and songwriter, and unemployed among other 100 people join the 15M march of 500 km, from Barcelona to Madrid on foot, as repudiation of the socio-political status quo in the country. Even though the 15M movement would eventually inspire several groups, such as Occupy Wall Street, those individuals who marched quickly learned about the difficulties inherent in changing the world but leant as a must to live with the self impose rule of keep marching.

Opening with a ten minute tour of the nature of Scotland including landscapes, osprey and Scottish wildcat hunting, the opening third goes on to interview numerous people who have spent time around wildcats describing their behaviour. The film explains the wildcat faces many threats in the UK which the central section explores through interviews with numerous scientists and experts. The closing third looks at possible solutions and provides a compelling conclusion with more wild living wildcat footage in the beautiful Scottish Highlands

Featuring narrator Matt Damon, "Extreme Realities" investigates one of the most critical issues of our time: the link between severe weather events, climate change, and threats to our national security. Emmy-award winning filmmakers Marilyn and Hal Weiner consult with experts to find out what is happening to our weather. Just pick up any newspaper or watch any television news report and it becomes evident that unprecedented extreme weather events such as severe drought and heat waves, more intense hurricanes, increased tornado and wildfire activity, and crippling blizzards are leaving a trail of death and destruction throughout the world. In the wake of these disasters, we ask ourselves this fundamental question... Are these merely weather events that happen once in a hundred years - or are they early warning signals of a new reality - a new normal - a tipping point pushing our planet towards an environmental cliff? Appearing in the film are: Jim Yong Kim (World Bank), Tom Friedman (NY Times), Lester Brown (EPI), Phil Radford (Greenpeace), and other other scholars and scientists.