The Olympic Torc”s arrival in San Francisco. David Bacon, labor correspondent, covers a live demonstration at the Blue Diamond warehouse in Sacramento. In the second hour Jeffrey Sachs joins host Aimee Allison to discuss his book "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet". Wrapping up the program a tribute to Paul Robeson who turns 110. … Continued
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"Top Girls"It’s the middle of the high-flying, go-getting 80’s in Magge Thatcher’s England and Marlene finally has something to celebrate – she’s just been made Managing Director of Top Girls Employment Agency. But with no friends to speak of, and a past she’d just as soon forget, the guests at Marlene’s party are a collection … Continued
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Singer Sasha Dobson performs live! Santa Cruz-bred, New York City-based singer Sasha Dobson previews her upcoming Northern California appearances by performing live and chatting with host Derk Richardson. Dobson’s jazz-steeped approach to folk-pop may fall in the Norah Jones category (and her debut album, Modern Romance, was co-produced by Jones associates Richard Julian and Jesse … Continued
The Pretty Buoyant Show is back in effect after a month long hiatus!Join hosts DJ Phatrick and Adriel Luis as we interview Japanese American filmmaker Tad Nakamura about his acclaimed film, PILGRIMAGE, which tells the story about how the rediscovery of a Japanese internment camp in the 60′ s galvanized the budding Asian American movement … Continued
Pacifica National Special: Obama-Clinton Debate.Pacifica Radio will broadcast the debate in Austin, Texas, between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Longtime Pacifica National Affairs Correspondent Larry Bensky will host and take your calls.
Entertainment Writers Claim Victory in Deal Ending 14-Week Strike; "Chocolate’s Bittersweet Economy": Cocoa Industry Accused of Greed, Neglect for Labor Practices in Ivory Coast; Theo Chocolate Founder, CEO Joe Whinney on Fair Trade Cocoa. Headlines * Senate Approves Waterboarding Ban * House Rejects Extending Surveillance Law * Boeing Rendition Suit Dismissed in U.S. Court … Continued
Entertainment Writers Claim Victory in Deal Ending 14-Week Strike; "Chocolate’s Bittersweet Economy": Cocoa Industry Accused of Greed, Neglect for Labor Practices in Ivory Coast; Theo Chocolate Founder, CEO Joe Whinney on Fair Trade Cocoa. Headlines * Senate Approves Waterboarding Ban * House Rejects Extending Surveillance Law * Boeing Rendition Suit Dismissed in U.S. Court * … Continued
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Larry will be featuring the gritty soundtrack to the popular cable series The Wire covering five seasons of the famed series. The hot classical album "Oceana" by Osvaldo Golijov featuring Luciana Souza, Dawn Upshaw and the Kronos Quartet will also be featured tonight.
Torture, Due Process Concerns Mar Capital Case Against Alleged 9/11 Conspirators; Discovery Channel Accused of Political Censorship for Dropping Oscar-Nominated Doc on U.S. Torture; Nobel Laureate and "Banker to the Poor" Muhammad Yunus on Micro-Lending, Its Critics and the Bush Administration’s Negative Impact on Global Poverty. Today’s Headlines * Gates Backs Stalling Limited Troop … Continued
Torture, Due Process Concerns Mar Capital Case Against Alleged 9/11 Conspirators; Discovery Channel Accused of Political Censorship for Dropping Oscar-Nominated Doc on U.S. Torture; Nobel Laureate and "Banker to the Poor" Muhammad Yunus on Micro-Lending, Its Critics and the Bush Administration’s Negative Impact on Global Poverty. Today’s Headlines * Gates Backs Stalling Limited Troop Withdrawals … Continued
