We talk with acclaimed Haitian-American novelist, Edwidge Danticat, about her latest book Claire of the Sea Light, as well as the ethnic purging currently taking place in the Dominican Republic.
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Greek Debt Crisis Greek voters are under tremendous pressure as they gear up for this Sunday’s referendum. They’ll choose whether or not to accept another bailout deal from the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the IMF. The deal would give Greece more money, but demands deeper austerity measures – cuts to pensions and … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: We bring you an update on Cuba. Also, we’ll feature an exclusive report on the mass chaos and violence at the border between Haiti and the Dominican republic, as the DR continues to force some 250,000 long time residents of Haitian decent out of the country. Also California Governor, Jerry Brown gives … Continued
“A New Chapter”: After Half a Century, U.S. and Cuba Unveil Reopening of Embassies & Restored Ties
“A New Chapter”: After Half a Century, U.S. and Cuba Unveil Reopening of Embassies & Restored Ties; As France Suspends Soldiers for Child Sexual Abuse, Will UN Tackle Impunity for Western Peacekeepers? As Black Churches Burn Across the South, Are White Supremacist Attacks Continuing After Charleston?
“A New Chapter”: After Half a Century, U.S. and Cuba Unveil Reopening of Embassies & Restored Ties; As France Suspends Soldiers for Child Sexual Abuse, Will UN Tackle Impunity for Western Peacekeepers? As Black Churches Burn Across the South, Are White Supremacist Attacks Continuing After Charleston?
What To Do Before the Medics Arrive.
Join us Monday July 6th, 2-3PM on “About Health” We will discuss some simple things you can do to prevent and treat serious health emergencies such as Heat Stroke, Dehydration, and Drowning. And we’ll review ways to assess a situation, such as finding someone on the ground, not knowing what happened. With summer here, it’s a good … Continued
DJ Jose Ruiz aka MundoMuzik
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International, Eclectic & Contemporary Grooves with DJ Jose Ruiz aka MundoMuzik
Peter Coyote is an actor, author, director, screenwriter, narrator and activist. You might know his voice from his narration or voice work in nine Ken Burns documentaries. His second book is called The Rainman’s Third Cure: An Irregular Education. About the book: The guiding metaphor in Peter Coyote’s new spiritual biography is drawn from a … Continued
California’s drought actually has the market for high-end wines booming – which may be a very bad thing for California’s drought. We’ll talk to journalist Will Parrish about diverted streams, bulldozed woodlands, and the class politics of viticulture. Plus: The San Francisco Mime Troup launches a new production focused on police violence — we’ll bring … Continued