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 – “How We Survive: The Recession Generation”
Economists say the “Great Recession” is over, but for most people, the hard times are not. If you’re a young person looking for a job, it looks pretty dismal out there, and it may not brighten up anytime soon. On this edition of How We Survive, we look at how the economy is hitting the … Continued
Making Contact – Arizona’s SB 1070: The Battle for Immigrants’ Rights
Arizona’s SB 1070 put immigration enforcement in the national spotlight. Soon after Arizona proposed the broadest and strictest immigration law in the country, activists organized mass protests and at least five other states began the process to adopt similar laws. A judge has stopped portions of 1070—for now. But the legal and ideological battles continue. On … Continued
Making Contact – The Price of Nature: Buying Our Way Out of Climate Chaos?
In late November, the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Cancun, Mexico. Most of the solutions being offered will center on carbon trading or cap and trade schemes – in other words, market based solutions to the problem. But is there a way to approach the climate crisis other than through … Continued
Making Contact – The Presumption of Guilt: Charles Ogletree on the Arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr.
When Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr was arrested on the porch of his own house, he may have made some mistakes. But according to his long time friend and lawyer Charles Ogletree, one of them was thinking his class would make up for his race. On this edition, Professor Ogletree tells the story of … Continued
Making Contact – The New Face of Military Recruiting
Stretched to supply the manpower to fight two wars, the US military has stepped up efforts to recruit teenagers and young adults. Videogames, social networks, and the schools themselves are all fertile soil for Pentagon recruiters. On this edition, guest host Anna Sussman hosts a roundtable discussion about the new face of military recruiting, and … Continued
Making Contact – California’s Prop 19: The End of the War on Marijuana?
Could the war on marijuana finally be coming to an end? Californians will go to the polls this November 2nd, to vote on whether to legalize pot for all adults to smoke. It’s about tax revenue, it’s about jobs, but at its roots, its about ending a failed war on marijuana that has put hundreds … Continued
Making Contact – Robert Fisk: The Terror of Power and the Power of Terror
Long time Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk knows the difference between real terror and rhetoric. He’s interviewed Osama Bin Laden 3 times, and been on the front lines with numerous armies—from the Syrians to the Israelis. On this edition, Robert Fisk speaks about the power of words in shaping public opinion and public policy…and the … Continued
Making Contact – Chile’s 9-11 [encore]
On September 11th, 1973, a US-backed military junta toppled Chilean president Salvador Allende, marking the beginning of decades of repression. On this edition, we bring an encore presentation of Pauline Bartolone’s documentary about a group of Chilean Exiles in the US who transform their experience of terror into artistic expression. Featuring: Hector Salgado, Chilean … Continued