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 – The Wisconsin Workers Uprising (Part 2)
It began as a protest by a few students and teaching assistants over deep budget cuts, but quickly turned into a history making movement of working people in Wisconsin. Was the occupation of the state capital in Madison, Wisconsin a resurgence of organized labor in the United States? Or the last gasp for unionized workers, … Continued
Making Contact – The Wisconsin Workers Uprising (Part 1)
It began as a protest by a few students and teaching assistants over deep budget cuts, but quickly turned into a history making movement of working people in Wisconsin. Was the occupation of the state capital in Madison, Wisconsin a resurgence of organized labor in the United States? Or the last gasp for unionized workers, … Continued
Making Contact – Women Rising XXI: Women’s Rights to Water, Land, and Farming
Women are gaining influence as leaders throughout the world, fighting for peace, justice, the environment, and civil society. On this program we profile a dynamic partnership between the Women’s Earth Alliance and the Global Women’s Water Initiative: working on women’s rights to water, land, farming and basic human dignity. Featuring: Rucha Chitnis, Women’s Earth … Continued
Making Contact – Climate Change Gridlock: Where Do We Go From Here? (Part 1)
Global warming is no longer a fear for the future. It’s threatening human civilization, now. But a good portion of humanity doesn’t seem that concerned. On this edition, part 1 of a special 2 part series produced by Brian Edwards-Tiekert…on climate change that is happening, the political response that isn’t, and the people trying to … Continued
Making Contact – Chris Hedges on the Myth of Human progress
Renowned author Chris Hedges paints a bleak picture of our world today, in rapid economic, environmental, and religious decline. He says we have a chance to turn things around—but only if we stand up for our rights, and stop holding out hope that political parties, or other global leaders will act in our interests. On … Continued
Making Contact – Seeking Justice and Police Accountability in Jamaica
In May 2010, New York prosecutors issued an extradition request for Jamaican Kingpin Christopher Coke – gangster to some, local hero to others. The search for Coke triggered a government crackdown on the neighborhood of Tivoli Gardensin Kingston, leaving 73 civilians dead in a span of just a few days. The majority of those victims … Continued