Against the Grain
12:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Wednesdays
Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is produced and hosted by Sasha Lilley.
Against the Grain – May 13, 2014
The new documentary film Bringing It Home makes the case for industrial hemp and hemp food products.
Against the Grain with Sasha Lilley – May 6, 2014
Marxist geographer Richard Walker talks about the rise and contours of California.
Against the Grain with Sasha Lilley – April 30, 2014
In excerpts from a rare radio interview, French economist Thomas Piketty discusses his magisterial history of wealth inequality — which has been causing a sensation on both the left and right — arguing that barring war, revolution, and other exceptional circumstances, capitalism tends to concentrate wealth ever further.
Against the Grain – April 23, 2014
Gilbert Achcar disapproves of the term “Arab Spring.” He thinks the uprisings that began in late 2010 are only the beginning of a long-term revolutionary process. In his new book Achcar points to underlying socioeconomic factors and conditions in his effort to locate the deep roots of the upheaval. For more details and higher-quality audio, visit … Continued