Americas Back 40

Americas Back 40

1:00 PM Pacific Time: Sundays

The hicks from coast to coast. Hosted by Mary Tilson.

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Americas Back 40

America’s Back 40 – April 5, 2009 at 1:00pm

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The Morning Show asks Congresswoman Maxine Waters about Obama's plans to regulate the economy. Followed by a conversation on the possible connection between political rhetoric and hate crimes. In the second hour a South Bay Group Boycotts KTVU, channel 2. Wrapping up the program Michael Pollen, author of “In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto” … Continued

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America’s Back 40 – March 22, 2009 at 1:00pm

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Paul Gilroy, the influential scholar on the politics of race and racism, discusses the prospects for a robust multiculturalism in a former imperial power like Britain. He also talks about the meaning and significance of Bob Marley's politics and music.  

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America’s Back 40 – March 15, 2009 at 1:00pm

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They put Asian America on the map, tracing histories along race, culture, capitalist divides. Prof. Ron Takaki, activist Richard Aoki, historian Him Mark Lai, writer Al Robles recently passed away. How will their legacy be carried on? We talk with Harvey Dong of East Wind Books and Peter Swing of the Asia Law Caucus. Also, … Continued