Civil War in Syria and a Divided Irak
On today’s show we speak of the Middle East: Reese Erlich foreign correspondant gives a speech on the situation in Syria and David Anders releases a documentary, Divided Irak on Al Jazeera US.
Letters and Politics
10:00 AM Pacific Time: Monday - Thursday
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
How to Speak Money?
Today we address the question of the language of finance and how it can be used to hide what is going on with guest John Lanchester, author of the book: How to Speak Money.
Cornel West, Naomi Klein and Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz
Yesterday fifty people were arrested during Moral Monday March, among them was Cornel West. He gave a speech late last week at the Saint Mary’s College in California. Today we listen to excerpts of this speech and of Naomi Klein and Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz.
An History of Latinos in America
On today’s show we talk with Eduardo Lopez of the History of Latinos in America. He is one of the director of the documentary Harvest of Empire: An History of Latinos in America.
From the Slave Trade to Ebola
On today’s show we explore the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its consequences on how Ebola tackles these countries. Our guest is Dr. Gerald Horne professor of African American Studies at the University of Houston.
The US a Colonial State
On today’s show we feature excerpts from Roxanne Dunbar- Ortiz speech on the US a colonial country. She draws parallels between the Indian wars of the 19th century and the Vietnam war of the 1960s and 70s. She is the author of the book: An Indigenous’ People History of the US.
Zealot: The Life and Time of Jesus of Nazareth
We talk with Reza Aslan about his book: Zealot: The time and Life of Jesus of Nazareth. About the book: Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.” The revolutionary movement he launched was so threatening … Continued
Rebecca Solnit
As the nation grapples with the topic of sexual abuse we talk with Rebecca Solnit. She is the author of Men Explain Things to Me.
Middle East in WWI
Today we talk about the Middle East in WWI with Scott Anderson, author of the book: Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East.
How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization
On today’s show we speak with Jonathan Lyons on how the first caliphates were a representation of the highest civilization. He is the author of the book: The House of Wisdom: How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization.