Parhaat Forced Sterilizations Podcastit (2024)

1
Forced Sterilization and Disability Justice 22:03

12d ago22:03

22:03

Ma'ayan Anafi, Senior Counsel for Health Equity and Justice for the National Women's Law Center, joins host Rafa Kidvai to share the disturbing reality of forced sterilization laws still active in the majority of U.S. states. They discuss the historical roots of these laws, their impact on disabled people today, and opportunities for reform. Ma'aya…

1
Forced Sterilization Survivors Undertake Own Healing After Feeling 'Silenced Again' by State 29:59

30d ago29:59

29:59

Moonlight Pulido is a mother and a caretaker for her own mom in Los Angeles. But she couldn’t have more children after a prison doctor gave her an involuntary hysterectomy while she was incarcerated in 2005. She’s one of hundreds of living survivors of state-sponsored sterilization. Here in California, more than 20,000 people were involuntarily ste…

1
What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for California; Kev Choice Makes Room for Hip-Hop in Classical Music 29:48

1d ago29:48

29:48

After a momentous election this week, Californians are trying to make sense of what a second Trump presidency could mean for the Golden State. Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic Party leaders are fighting to protect the state’s progressive values on immigration, climate change and reproductive rights ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Host Sash…

1
First Time Latino Voters Embrace Their Political Power; New Film Digs Into Gold Rush Myths 29:59

9d ago29:59

29:59

Latinos make up the second largest voting group in the upcoming 2024 election, totaling 32 million eligible voters nationwide. But Latinos are not a monolith, and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been courting Latino voters on the campaign trail. Andrés Cediel is a filmmaker and a journalism professor at UC B…

1
McNaghten’s Mind: The Insane Origins of the Insanity Defense. 14:41

15d ago14:41

14:41

Send us a text In the shadows of Victorian England, Daniel McNaghten’s mind unraveled, leading to a crime that would haunt the legal world and redefine sanity. Explore the origins of the insanity defense in the chilling tale of madness and murder. Support the show Thank you for listening to Hidden Verdicts! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t for…

1
Even Californians Who Can't Vote Are Focused on the Election 29:59

16d ago29:59

29:59

Six-year-old Sumaya Kaur Sidibe beamed with pride when she watched Kamala Harris become Vice President in 2021. She identified with Harris in a big way: she is also mixed race – Indian and Black – and she’s from Oakland. We produced a story about the family preparing for Kamala Harris to take office back in 2021. But four years later, Sumaya has co…

1
The Bullet, the Noose, and the Supreme Court’s Verdict. 13:30

21d ago13:30

13:30

Send us a text In a cold, silent yard, a man stands between life and death—faced with a choice no one should ever have to make, Wallace Wilkerson, convicted of murder, is offered two methods of execution: the noose or the bullet. But as his final hours draw near, a deeper question lingers—was the real cruelty in how he would die, or in the choice i…

1
Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes 29:59

23d ago29:59

29:59

California has grand plans to turn a stretch of abandoned railroad tracks into 300 miles of walking and biking trails, connecting the rolling hills of Marin County with the redwood forests near Eureka in Northern Humboldt. If completed, the Great Redwood Trail could become the longest rail-trail in the nation. But some Indigenous communities and ot…

1
State Secrets vs. Justice: The Man the Courts Wouldn’t Help. 17:33

26d ago17:33

17:33

Send us a text In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we explore the chilling case of Khalid El-Masri, a German citizen who was mistakingly abducted, tortured in a CIA black site, and denied justice by the courts. His story reveals the terrifying consequences of state secrecy and the limits of justice in the name of national security. Support the show…

1
Pregnant, Incarcerated, and Denied an Abortion 23:56

26d ago23:56

23:56

Journalist and author Victoria Law joins host Rafa Kidvai to discuss the harrowing experiences of incarcerated pregnant people, exemplified by the story of K. Winston, who was denied an abortion in an Ohio jail. They delve into the systemic barriers to reproductive care in prisons, the intersection of incarceration and reproductive justice, and the…

1
The Battle of Identity: What It Means to Be a Tomato. 12:28

30d ago12:28

12:28

Send us a text In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we explore the bizarre 1893 Supreme Court case Nix v. Hedden, where a tomato’s identity was put on trial. Was it a fruit or a vegetable? The case went beyond tariffs to touch on the deeper issue of how labels define us. Join us as we dive into this legal battle and reflect on what it means to be re…

1
When The Supreme Court Sanctioned Forced Sterilization. 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

Send us a text In this chilling episode of Hidden Verdicts, we examine the disturbing legal foundation that connects the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Buck v. Bell to Adolf Hitler’s Final Solution. Discover how the legal sanction of forced sterilization in America provided a model for Hitler’s policies of racial extermination and the far-reachin…

1
The Spark of Death: Edison’s Gift and the Supreme Court’s Darkest Ruling. 19:16

1M ago19:16

19:16

Send us a text In 1890, William Kemmler made a fateful decision—he chose the electric chair over the hangman’s noose, becoming the first man in history to die by electricity. But what he thought would be a quick and painless death turned into a gruesome spectacle. Behind it all was Thomas Edison, eager to showcase his latest invention in a way no o…

1
Fighting for Reparations in Palm Springs; Uncovering Women Miners' Forgotten Legacy 29:44

1M ago29:44

29:44

You might think of Palm Springs as a wealthy town filled with luxury hotels and swimming pools. But it's also a place shaped by brutal racism. People who lived in Section 13, a once a predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood, were pushed off their land. Their homes were bulldozed and burned down. Now, The California Report’s Madi Bolanos. talked…

1
Kamala Harris: White, Black, or Indian? Make America Think Again. 15:34

1M ago15:34

15:34

Send us a text In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we dive deep into the legal gymnastics that dictated who was considered black and who wasn’t, with monumental cases like Plessy v. Ferguson setting the groundwork. How did the Supreme Court decide what fraction of someone’s blood made them a different race? And why do these outdated ideals still li…

1
How A Cell Phone Ended Up In Witness Protection. 19:53

1M ago19:53

19:53

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Carpenter v. United States, the case that forever changed digital privacy. Timothy Carpenter thought he was untouchable until his phone had other plans. When the FBI used his cell phone data to track his every move, Timothy found himself at the center of a legal battle that would reshape how law enforcem…

1
Nine Justices v. Baby Jesus. 15:13

1M ago15:13

15:13

Send us a text When Christmas decorations go too far, what’s a city to do? In 1984, a nativity scene in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, set the stage for an all-out courtroom drama. Enter Lynch v. Donnelly, where one man’s fight to remove baby Jesus from government property snowballed into a Supreme Court showdown. Was it the war on Christmas or just the …

1
How a Young Kamala Harris Was Shaped by Rainbow Sign, Berkeley’s 1970s Black Cultural Center 29:44

1M ago29:44

29:44

Today, it’s an unassuming beige building on a busy Berkeley street. But in the 1970s, the Rainbow Sign was a groundbreaking center for Black culture, politics, and art. It hosted dozens of high-profile Black thought leaders and performers, including James Baldwin, Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, and Shirley Chisholm. Although it only existed for a few y…

1
The Day They Kicked Government Out Of The Bedroom. 12:15

1M ago12:15

12:15

Send us a text What Tries to control the most post personal choices between a husband and wife? In this episode of hidden verdict, we dive into Griswold versus Connecticut, the case that redefined privacy writes in America. Estelle Griswold and Dr. Lee Buxton took a stand against a law and dictated with couples could and couldn’t do in the privacy …

1
When National Security Was Used To Hide Negligence. 20:38

2M ago20:38

20:38

Send us a text A deadly plane crash, three grieving widows, and the government desperate to keep its secrets hidden. In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we uncover the story behind United States v. Reynolds - the first case to establish the “states secrets’ privilege. What started as a quest for justice turned into a battle over national security, …

1
When The Law Is Dirtier Than The Laundry. 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Send us a text In 1866, Yick Wo, a Chinese Immigrant, stood up to a city’s unfair law, and change civil rights forever. Join us as we explore how one man’s fight against injustice reached the U.S. Supreme Court and exposed the dangers of discrimination hidden within the legal system. This is the story behind Yick Wo v. Hopkins - and why it still ma…

1
A Handwritten Letter That Changed Criminal Justice. 9:07

2M ago9:07

9:07

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the story behind Gideon v. Wainwright, the landmark case that transformed the American criminal justice system. It all began with a simple handwritten letter from Clarence, Earl, Gideon, a man convicted of burglary, who wrote to the Supreme Court from his prison cell. His plea for legal representation resu…

1
The Speech That Sent a Labor Leader to Prison. 11:10

2M ago11:10

11:10

Send us a text What happens when one man’s voice becomes too powerful for the government to ignore?In this episode of Hidden Verdict, we dive into Eugene V. Deb’s fiery anti-war speech that landed him in prison. Discover how his words sparked a battle over free speech and led it to a landmark Supreme Court decision that still shapes America today. …

1
How A Group of Butchers Changed Civil Rights Forever. 7:52

2M ago7:52

7:52

Send us a text In this episode of hidden verdict, we explore the slaughterhouse cases a little known Supreme Court ruling that drastically impacted the interpretation of the 14th amendment. Discover have a dispute between New Orleans butchers, and the state of Louisiana lead to a precedent that narrowed civil rights protections, shaping the fight …

1
How These Wine and Cheesemakers Fold Music Into Their Recipes 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

In California, music and winemaking seem to go together. Visit any of the state’s countless wineries and you can hear all kinds of music, from jazz and folk, to classical and Americana. But one artist on the Central Coast takes that connection especially seriously: he spent years making an album full of sounds from a vineyard. Reporter Benjamin Pur…

1
Unaccompanied Minor's Quest for Citizenship Illuminates Pilot Program; San Francisco School Shelters Unhoused Families At Night 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

In this election year, the issue of immigration has become especially contentious. As one of the four states that share a border with Mexico, California has often tried to lead compassionately, especially when it comes to supporting immigrant children who come here alone. So far this year, nearly 10,000 immigrant youth have made new homes in Califo…

1
Encore: Making a Home in Fire Country 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

This week, as wildfires continue to burn across our state, we’re re-airing a story from Erin Baldassari, KQED’s Senior Editor for Housing Affordability. Erin’s reporting took her back to Nevada County, where she grew up. She wanted to learn how people there are adapting to the rising risk of wildfires due to climate change. And she started by askin…

1
How The Black Panthers Changed Schools; Keeping Japanese American Culture Alive in the Central Valley 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

How the Black Panthers Helped Shape U.S. Schools Back in the 1960s, people were challenging the status quo in a lot of ways, including how schools should be run. At the same time, the Black Power movement was gaining traction, when the Black Panther Party formed in Oakland in 1966. The FBI considered them dangerous becuase of their belief in Black …

1
Oakland Harpist Destiny Muhammad Charting Her Own Path; The Pesky (But Lovable) Bishop Pine 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Oakland Composer and Harpist Destiny Muhammad Has Always Charted Her Own Path Sitting on stage with her harp resting in her lap, Destiny Muhammad repeats this mantra: “Excellence, Beauty, and Success.” It’s part mic-check and part pump-up. When she first started learning to play the harp, the Oakland-based composer and musician used to suffer from …

1
Encore: The Poet and the Silk Girl: A Japanese American Story of Love, Imprisonment and Protest 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

Nine months into Satsuki Ina’s parents’ marriage, Pearl Harbor was bombed. Their life was totally upended when, along with 125,000 other Japanese Americans, they were sent to incarceration camps. After unsuccessfully fighting for their civil rights to be restored, they renounced their American citizenship. That meant the US government branded them …

1
Mexican Americans Building New Lives in Mexico; The Job That Keeps Water Flowing to California Farms 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

On a recent afternoon, a group of mechanics gathered at a lowrider show. This isn't Los Angeles – a city where lowrider culture has deep roots – it's more than a 1,000 miles away in Mexico City. For decades, Mexican immigrants have headed north and shaped the culture of California’s cities. But now, a growing number of their children and grandchild…

1
LA Composer Finds Inspiration in the Cosmos; First Hijabi Runner Completes Western States Race 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

Some composers picture colors or abstract shapes when they’re working on a new piece. Derrick Skye thinks about space. His fascination with the cosmos is threaded throughout his compositions, including the latest in his series "Prisms, Cycles, Leaps." For our series on California composers. reporter Clare Wiley sat down with the Los Angeles-based S…

1
MIXED!: Mixed-Race Californians Share Stories of Joy and Complexity 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

With the presidential race now in uncharted territory, Kamala Harris’ candidacy is putting her under a microscope. Not just her political career but everything about her background, including her mixed race heritage. Last year, we brought you a series inspired in part by Kamala Harris’s visibility as a mixed race person when she became Vice Preside…

1
Caregiving Can Be Tough and Isolating. It Can Also Connect Us. 29:53

4M ago29:53

29:53

Caregivers don’t get a lot of recognition despite doing hard and essential work. This week, stories about caregiving at all phases of life and how hard it can be for some families to provide that care themselves or even find professional help. Systemic Neglect: How Staffing Shortages In Nursing Homes Leave Patients Trapped in Hospitals When taking …

Kuuntelemisen arvoisia podcasteja

Forced Sterilizations podcastit

Kuuntelemisen arvoisia podcasteja

Pikakäyttöopas