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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.
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
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
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
