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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 Phyllis Bennis about President Obama's announced troop withdrawal from Iraq: is it too little, too late? PLUS: a report from POwerShift 09, 10,000 young leaders in DC; and women and girls making films in Central America. guests: Phyllis Bennis, fellow, Institute for Policy Studies Thalia Drori, filmmaker (Little Miss Potentiality, etc.); … Continued
The 2/3 vote requirement and how it holds California hostage. Plus: entitlements (aka Social Security) on the block? Obama discusses it Monday—we discuss it today. Plus: today is the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. We talk about his legacy. Guests: Rick Jacobs, founder and chair, Courage Campaign.Robert Borosage, Campaign for America's Future.Kevin Alexander … Continued
SATURDAY MORNING TALKIES 7 February 2009 The true cost of coal: "mountain-top removal" leaves Appalachia, and possibly the whole planet, fighting for survival. We hear about the fight, and how to help. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. DVD: Black Diamonds.
Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University and Beshara Doumani professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley put the bombing of the Gaza Strip into perspective. Plus live reports from Gaza City and Bethlehemat the start of the second week of the aerial attacks on Gaza. … Continued
Barack Obama's choice to give the invocation at his inauguration is causing the biggest upset yet among his progressive supporters. We talk about who's doing what about it. Poet Nikki Giovanni celebrates her latest award, from PEN Oakland. And: we'll hear the latest news from Cuba. With host Kris Welch. Guests: Someone from NOW (National … Continued
