Against the Grain – March 1, 2010
Raj Patel speaks recently about his book The Value of Nothing
Against the Grain
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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 – February 24, 2010
In her landmark volume “The Rape of Nanking,” Iris Chang gave a groundbreaking account of the atrocities perpetrated by the invading Japanese army on the civilian residents of Nanking, China, beginning in late 1937.
Against the Grain – February 23, 2010
The film “Examined Life” features thought-provoking excursions with eight celebrated thinkers, including Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Zizek, and Martha Nussbaum.
Against the Grain – February 22, 2010
NYU professor Vivek Chibber explains why ruling elites are biased toward the capitalist class rather than toward working people.
Against the Grain – February 17, 2010
Tariq Ali talks about Afghanistan, Pakistan and US involvement; John Perkins describes the international economic framework that keeps poor nations poor.
Against the Grain – February 16, 2010
A few months before his death, Howard Zinn speaks with Sasha Lilley.
Against the Grain – February 15, 2010
The University of California hikes student fees and lays off thousands. The economic model promoted by the IMF and the US Treasury leaves millions at the mercy of huge corporations. Is there a connection? Will Parrish sought an answer by way of an investigation into Richard Blum, UC regent, business tycoon, and husband of Senator … Continued
Against the Grain – February 10, 2010
Daniel Geary has written a book about C. Wright Mills’s ideas and their impact on a number of social movements, including the New Left.
Against the Grain – February 9, 2010
Litigator Michelle Alexander talks to Sasha Lilley about her book “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.”
Against the Grain – February 8, 2010
Historian Iain Boal talks about the dangers of being swept into the politics of the abyss when thinking about, and acting against, global warming.