Counterpoint Radio for June 24, 2019 with guest hosts Melinda Tuhus and Richard Hill filling in for Counterpoint producer Scott Harris

Kevin Lembo, CT State Comptroller, will talk about the Public Option health care legislation that he advocated this past legislative session and that he intends to propose again this coming year.

Dr. Edward Ketyer, a pediatrician based in western Pennsylvania, who will address the growing evidence of health problems related to fracking for natural gas. He contributed to a recently released report detailing public health and environmental impacts of the process.

Eric Draitser, progressive commentator and host of Counter Punch Radio, will speak about a range of topics including the Iran crisis, US foreign policy and the home-grown attacks on our electoral system vs. those waged by foreign actors such as Russia.

Michael Garcia Bochenek, Senior counsel, children’s rights with Human Rights Watch, who recently visited a detention center for immigrant children and reported on horrendous conditions there. He will discuss the emergency on the border and the Trump administration's latest proclamations to stop immigration from Central America.