Talkies
11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: FRIDAYS
What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news—and who’s doing what about it, here and now. Celebration and support from our vibrant, diverse community. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Saturday Morning Talkies – Live from Green Fest! What to expect from Copenhagen; California’s water woes
What to expect from Copenhagen; California's water woes; the fate of industrial society—a new report from the International Forum on Globalization and the Post Carbon Institute; the possibilities for positive action right now. With host Kris Welch, nine to 11 a.m. guests: Lloyd Carter, California water maven; award-winning reporter (UPI, Fresno Bee) Claire Greensfelder, International … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – Nomi Prins; Krissy Keefer.
Now more than ever: it's the economy stupid. Economist journalist Nomi Prins tells us what's what. PLUS: only Krissy Keefer could create a dance performance from the Tibetan Book of the Dead. We hear all about it. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Nomi Prins, economist; journalist (The Daily Beast, Mother Jones, … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – The Yes Men!!! and Thanksgiving for the homeless in Oakland.
They're being sued by the Chamber of Commerce, so —they're opening a movie! The merriest pranksters of this era, tell us how to fix the world, and have fun doing it. PLUS: an Oakland tradition revives—with your help. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Antonia Juhasz, dir. The Chevron Program, Global Exchange; … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – UN Gaza report; Saudi Arabia exposed; Postcards from Paris.
A report accusing Israel of war crimes against Palestinians has been endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council. Now what? PLUS: a new book on Saudi Arabia from an author with unprecedented access to its leaders. AND: a new book, and slide show!, from theatre artist Leonard Pitt. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – Two brave young Israeli women refuse military service; nature makes you nicer
We speak with two Israeli teenage women who have spent time in jail rather than join the Israeli military. PLUS: a groundbreaking new study explores the ways spending time in nature makes us better people. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Maya Yeshieli Wind, 19, grew up in Jerusalem; touring Bay Area … Continued