Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – February 4, 2010

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Today Davey D concludes his coverage of the 2010 Families USA Health Action Conference held in Washington DC. Today we will hear about the impact faith-based communities are having on healthcare reform. Also, James Rucker from Color Of Change talks about the plight of Net Neutrality.


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – February 2, 2010

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Today on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D continues his coverage of the 2010 Families USA Health Action Conference Central held in Washington DC. Today we'll hear a physician's perspective on health care reform in America. And later in the program Anita Johnson speaks with filmmaker Robert A. Clift about his new documentary film Blacking Up: … Continued


Letters to Washington

Letters to Washington – January 22, 2010

-Supreme Court rational behind overturning a number of campaign finance laws with Jeffrey Rosen is a professor of law at The George Washington University and the legal affairs editor of The New Republic. His most recent book is The Supreme Court: The Personalities and Rivalries that Defined America. -Round table discussion on what the Supreme … Continued


The Morning Show

The Morning Show – January 22, 2010

The Morning Show covers the Supreme Courts decision to end of Campaign Finance Restrictions. Then reflections on the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, legalizing abortion. Next Robert McChesney and John Nichols discuss “The Death and Life of American Journalism: The Media Revolution That Will Begin The World Again”. In the second hour another edition … Continued


Letters to Washington

Letters to Washington – January 13, 2010

-Democratic Representative Maxine Waters on the aftermath and US government response to the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti. -Special coverage of the 1st public hearing of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. Guests: Jane Darista, Committee for Economists and Analysts for Finacial Reform. Lawrence Mitchell, author and Prof. of Business Law at George Washington University.  Sarah Anderson … Continued


Terra Verde

Terra Verde – Pt Molate

Pt Molate has been described as an “undiscovered natural gem” in the East Bay, with splendid views, rare native plants, and unique natural history. Terra Verde speaks with representatives of the California Native Plant Society and the Richmond City Planning Commission about controversial plans to turn Pt Molate into a Vegas-style casino.


Pushing Limits

Pushing Limits – It’s The Attitude

Carolyn Epple lives with bladder cancer and a neurological disease she calls a 'stupid chess partner'. She joins Shelley Berman and Adrienne Lauby for a humorous conversation about being prescribed live tuberculosis virus, the discovery that her cancer drug was out-of-stock and a dinner party conversation about vacuum cleaners.  Just a day in the life… … Continued


The Talkies

Living Room – December 18, 2009

LIVING ROOM  Friday 18 December 2009  Comcast and NBC getting hitched; Buddha's Brain.  A marriage made in—the Comcast-NBC merger analyzed.  PLUS: modern neuroscience is discovering  that we can strengthen positive brain-states.  We learn how.  with host Kris Welch, noon to one. Guests: Josh Silver, FreePress  and Dr. Rick Hanson, author "Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience … Continued


Radio Chronicles

Radio Chronicles – Holiday Collage

Not everyone believes in Chanukah, Christmas, Kwaanza, nor any other holiday, so the Radio Chronicles has the story of Agnostics at Christmas.  The holiday season is often a time for travel, taking people away from home, so we’ll hear about that experience.  We also have the story of Christmas in Rwanda following the horrific devastation … Continued