Prem Thakker

Reporter Prem Thakker discusses the U.S. veto on a ceasefire in Gaza and FAFSA chaos. Students are left in the dark about aid packages impacting college decisions. Also, updates on a shooting at a Super Bowl parade, attacks on librarians in West Virginia, and Bridgit Mendler's space startup.

Prem Thakker, a politics reporter, and Gillian Goodman, a journalism graduate student, discuss the student movement demanding schools to cut financial ties with Israel. They highlight campus protests, police responses, encampments, media portrayal, and administrative reactions to student actions across US universities.

In this heartfelt discussion, Mariam Dag, a volunteer with the International Solidarity Movement, and Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh, a friend of the late Ayşenur Eygi, share their experiences surrounding the tragic death of this American-Turkish peace activist. They delve into the chaos of protests, the emotional toll of losing a dear friend, and the need for accountability from both Israeli and U.S. authorities. The conversation also underscores the importance of remembering those lost and continuing the fight for justice amidst ongoing violence.