58:09
Democracy Now Video • Dec 25, 2025
Articles & Videos
All PoliticsPolicyEconomyRights & JusticeInternationalClimate & EnvironmentTechnologyHealthMediaCulture & Society
Democracy Now • Dec 25, 2025
A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz, the movie that inspired the hit Broadway musical and now Hollywood blockbuster, Wicked. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of his life. We speak with Harburg’s son, Ernie Harburg, about the music and politics of his father. Then we take an in-depth look at The Wizard of Oz, and hear a medley of Harburg’s Broadway songs and the politics of the times in which they were created.
18:12
The Majority Report • Dec 25, 2025
How Enshitification's Happens
52:59
I've Had It Podcast • Dec 25, 2025
Merry Griftmas
Semafor • Dec 25, 2025
Chinese social media users criticize authorities in rare sign of dissent
Netizens rebuke Beijing after the passing of the head of the agency responsible for enforcing the one child policy.
Semafor • Dec 25, 2025
Touadéra set to extend his term as president of the Central African Republic
The incumbent looks likely to win another five year term despite slowing growth and a worsening security situation.
Semafor • Dec 25, 2025
Trump ally wins Honduras' long-drawn presidential election
Nasry Asfura has vowed to cut ties with Beijing and restore relations with Taiwan.
Semafor • Dec 25, 2025
Zelenskyy says China is helping Russia attack Ukraine
France warns alleged drone incursions into Europe by Russia risk expanding the conflict.
Semafor • Dec 25, 2025
France cuts immigration amid rising far-right support
The move is the latest by Western nations as they look to clampdown on immigration amid growing support for far-right parties.
Headlines
3511 headlinesWhat Exactly Will ICE Do at Airports? No One Seems to Know.
Mother Jones •
Treasury Secretary Insists Trump Is “Jiu-Jitsuing the Iranians”
Mother Jones •
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Energy Sites Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens
truthout •
With Gaza’s Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory
Scheer Post •
US official says Israel may use NUCLEAR WEAPONS against Iran
Scheer Post •
“The Mask Is Completely Ripped Off”: Abby Martin on War, Collapse, and U.S. Power
Scheer Post •
Senate GOP Blocks TSA Pay as Trump Threatens to Send ICE to Airports
truthout •
In 57 Languages, Meatpackers Strike for the First Time in 40 Years
Labor Notes •
Weak Messaging on TSA Delays
DC Report •
From Iran to Cuba, Trump’s Sanctions Have Hurt People More Than Governments
truthout •
Page 1 of 352