Officials in Brazil have started kicking out Olympic ticket-holders for having signs of clothing protesting the actions of acting President Michel Temer — we’re going to do a quick primer on politics in Brazil, then explore this history of protest at the Olympic games. Guests:  Maria Luisa Mendonca, professor in the International Relations Department at … Continued


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Five years ago, revolution was spreading across the Arab World. In different countries, it followed different courses: civil uprisings brought down Governments fell in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen. In Libya, it took armed insurrection and foreign intervention. In Bahrain, a government succeeded in suppressing mass protests. In Syria, protests triggered repression, which triggered armed insurgency, which … Continued


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Indie Landscapes

Indie Landscapes – August 6, 2016

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Featuring music from Reading’s psych-pop quartet Palm Honey with a track off their latest 7”. New York natives Future Generations share a track off their debut S/T LP released via Frenchkiss Records. Introducing the Los Angeles, Ca trio Mind Meld with a track off their latest 7” via Mock Records. Enlighten yourself with Dublin’s quartet … Continued