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Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Analysis of Mali and Alegria with Walter Turner, President of Global Exchange and host of KPFA’s Africa Today. The Life of Joe Strummer, lead singer of The Clash, with Antonino D’Ambrosio Director of the film Let The Fury Have The Hour.
Algerian Hostages & The War on Terrorism with Francis Boyle, professor of International Relations at the University of Illinois College of Law. Lise Pearlman on the historic trial of The People V Huey P Newton.
President Obama’s proposals to curb gun violence: Guests: Tom Diaz, long time gun policy expert, and Beth Richie, author of the book Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America’s Prison Nation.
Journalist Kevin Gosztola talks about the government’s prosecution of internet activist and innovator Aaron Swartz. Historian Valarie Hansen on The Silk Road.
President Obama’s first press conference of the year. Reaction with economist Richard Wolff and Harriet Fraad.
Robert Pollin, economist at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, author of “Back to Full Employment,” also “Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson authors of, “The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger.”
Chuck Hagel’s nomination as Defense Secretary with Lawrence Korb, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Rebecca Griffin of Peace Action West. John Brennan’s nomination as head of the CIA with Mel Goodman, former CIA analyst. Remembering the Beatniks with Gerald Nicosia and Ron Loewinsohn.
