Today on Sojourner Truth, the latest on the coronavirus. Joining us to discuss the latest on the coronavirus is Dr. David Himmelstein, a Distinguished Professor of Public Health at the City University of New York, a lecturer in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and a primary care doctor in The Bronx. Dr. Himmelstein co-founded Physicians for a National Health Program, a group whose 23,000 members advocate for Medicare for All.
Also, the response of mothers in East Los Angeles to the growing housing crisis. Our guest is Roberto Flores, an activist in and resident of East Los Angeles. He is associated with the Eastside Cafe. Also joining us is Martha Escudero, an impacted mother from the area.
Lastly, analysis of the recent Democratic Party presidential debate as part of our Sojourner Truth Election Watch. Our guest is Alan Minsky, the Executive Director of the Progressive Democrats of America. A lifelong activist, Alan worked as a progressive journalist for the past two decades.