Saturday Morning Talkies – April 16, 2005
A report on the current situation in Nicaragua from Dorothy Granada. Plus activist poet Diane di Prima brings us the latest version of her epic feminist lyric "Loba". With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m.

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.
A report on the current situation in Nicaragua from Dorothy Granada. Plus activist poet Diane di Prima brings us the latest version of her epic feminist lyric "Loba". With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m.
The pepper spray Q-tip swabbing case by Headwaters protesters against the Humbolt Country sheriff’s department is starting next week: for the third time in 8 years. We’ll hear all about it, from one of those swabbed and from the foreman of the jury at the last trial. PLUS: efforts to stop Ahnold’s special election. With … Continued
What the presidents commission on U.S. Iraq intelligence left out.
Babak Tandre reports back from Palestine, and open phones on the Terry Schiavo case.
Protests around the country today, on the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
Whats happening in Oakland Schools? And for that matter, all across the country?
For an early International Womens’ Day present, Dr. Robin Lakoff, UCB professor of linguistics, joins us to talk about Language and Woman’s Place. With host Kris Welch, 9-10 a.m.
We’ll talk with a student live from the first annual Youth AIDS Day march and rally in Washington DC, Israeli refusnik Air Force pilot Yonotan Shapira, and marijuana activist and raconteur Ed Rosenthal.
Featuring an address by Barbara Lee; A Valentine message from Scoop Nisker.
Open phones! Free speech Saturday.