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 – EPA regs. change; torture memos released.
The Obama EPA makes it official, just in time for Earth Day: global warming is dangerous. We examine the State of the Planet. PLUS: in the wake of the release of the Red Cross torture memos, we assess the strength of the rule of law. With hsot Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Matt … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – San Jose fiber-optics slashing; latest on Mumia
Vandals cut off most communications for most of the South Bay this week with 3 little cuts: what has to change to prevent a re-occurrence? The Supreme Court turns down Mumia Abu-Jamal: now what? PLUS: how to use react constructively even when stressed or overwhelmed. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Jeff … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – William Greider; Walter Mosley
After four decades of reporting on Washington, William Greider says it's past time for power to the people, to save our democracy. PLUS: one of America's most important writers, with a new book, and a new character. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests : William Greider, nat'l affairs correspondent for The Nation; … Continued
Saturday Morning Talkies – Will Obama pass the economics quiz?
How will his presidency survive if he does not? PLUS Jon Carroll. Obama's economic team has made us victims of their own limited ideas, says economist James Galbraith. We hear the details. PLUS: columnist Jon Carroll comments on Life As We Know It. With host Kris Welch