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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.
We talk with New Orleans-based journalist Jordan Flaherty live from the parade marking the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. PLUS: even the Pentagon wants climate change action—and that's a problem. We learn why. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Jordan Flaherty, union organizer; journalist (Counterpunch, etc.); ed. Left Turn Magazine Betsy … Continued
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, fresh out of an Israeli jail, will be in the Bay Area next week. We talk to her about her trip. PLUS: after elections which were boycotted by the majority of voters, what now for Haiti? We learn from Kevin Pina. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Cynthia McKinney, … Continued
Between the anniversaries of the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we speak of North Korea and Iran, and their dreams of nuclear weapons or their own. PLUS: Sotomayor, health care mobs, "recession"—how's it going out there? Your phone calls encouraged. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Scott Bruce, dir. US Operations, … Continued
We get a report from journalist Clifton Ross, just returned from Honduras. PLUS: Thom Hartmann's latest book, on the crisis of Western culture. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. gesuts: Clifton Ross, journalist, film director (Venezuela: Revolution from the Inside Out) Thom Hartmann, radio talk show host; author (Last Hours of Ancient … Continued
The budget deal finally reached in Sacramento is taking billions from hard-hit counties. How are counties fighting back? PLUS: Healthcare reform, in a pitched battle in Washington, is now being put off until after the congressional recess. What can be done about it? With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Keith Carson, Alameda … Continued
July 19th marks the 30th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua: we'll talk with our reporter in Managua. As California's budget crisis deepens, there's more talk of taxing medical marijuana. PLUS: a guide to sacred mountains that circle San Francisco Bay. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten. guests: Daniel del Solar, live from … Continued
At least 184 people have been killed in rioting in northern China, where thousands of Chinese troops have been sent to quell ethnic minority Uigher rebellion. PLUS: the death of a magazine, with broader implications. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Henryk Szadiewski, manager, Uigher Human Rights Project Danyel Smith, editor … Continued
Happy Fourth! A round-up of Our Nation at War: Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran? Plus: special musical selections, AND your phone ins. With host Kris Welch. guests: Raed Jarrar, Iraqi blogger and activists, Iraq consultant, American Friends Service Committee, DC. Andrew Carroll, founder Legacy Project and "Here Is Where" initiative, re: little-known sites … Continued
Congress debated climate change and mountain top legislation this week—separately. We discuss them together. THEN: the legacy of Michael Jackson, with your calls. With host Kris Welchguests: Stephanie Pistello, legislative assoc., Alliance for Appalachia Earl Ofari Hutchinson, political analyst, author (The Latino Challenge to Black America; The Emerging Black GOP Majority; The Assassination of … Continued
