Making Contact
2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: Fridays
Covering the movements, the issues, and the people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang.
Making Contact – Inside the Syrian Uprising
As the Arab spring enters its second year, the popular uprising against the Syrian government continues. Scores are being killed by government forces, but international condemnation has not been enough to stop the violence. Foreign correspondent Reese Erlich is one of the few foreign reporters who got into Syria to interview opposition demonstrators, Kurdish refugees, … Continued
Making Contact – Cornel West & Carl Dix: Pursuing Justice in the Age of Obama
With the world in transition, and the future so unclear, what kind of promises can we make to our children? What can we do to ensure a just world for them? And what are the youth doing now to make it happen for themselves? On this edition, we hear a dialogue between Princeton University professor … Continued
Making Contact – Looking Back, Moving Forward: 2011 Year in Review
From Egypt to Wisconsin, and from Wall Street to anytown USA. 2011 was a year in which people raised their voices to call for justice. As we head into 2012, there’s optimism about the possibilities for change. On this edition, we look back at some the most important issues of 2011: Attacks on organized labor, … Continued
Making Contact – Melissa Harris-Perry: Confronting Stereotypes of the Black Woman
Since the days of slavery, the African-American woman has been subjected to stereotypes: the mammy, the angry black female and the hyper-sexual woman . These stereotypes continue to this day and permeate thru pop culture. On this edition, author and political science professor Melissa Harris-Perry speaks about the stereotypes black women face, the resulting impacts … Continued
Making Contact – Gang Injunctions: Problem or Solution?
It’s called a gang injunction. A controversial crime tool strategy that some people say should be illegal, and others say is a necessary last resort for communities plagued by violence. On this edition, we go from the birthplace of gang injunctions in Los Angeles, to their newest use in London, England. Almost 30 years later, … Continued
Making Contact – The Toxic Truth about Nail Salons (encore)
If you’ve ever stepped into a nail salon, you know the smell of a chemical cocktail that hits you like an invisible wall. While consumers may tolerate it during a short visit, the nail salon workers find themselves stewing in a toxic bubble for years. On this edition, we take a look at the health … Continued
Making Contact – Ali Abunimah on ‘Delegitimizing’ Israel
US government support for Israel has never been stronger. But a consumer boycott of Israel is gaining steam, and wherever they travel, Israeli government officials are being confronted and denounced. Author and activist Ali Abunimah says a global movement against Israeli government policy is breaking through. On this edition, Ali Abunimah explains why he thinks … Continued