12:00 PM 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.
He has been one of the major proponents of the public option in the current healthcare reform efforts, but now he says our priorities have to change: what's up, Robert Reich??? PLUS: S.F. Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll, for some navel-gazing (his)… With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Robert Reich, sec'y of Labor, Clinton … Continued
House Dems have released their healthcare plan—what's in it? What's NOT in it? We examine the entrails. PLUS: electrifying performer, dynamic spoken word/ movement artist, and teacher, Marc Bamuthi Joseph joins us. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Darcy Burner, exec. dir. American Progressive Caucus Policy Foundation Ellen Shaffer, co-founder/dir. Center for Policy … Continued
Two amazing, powerful women, calling us to PAY ATTENTION! and honor the Earth. Nukes and Hallowe'en! It's Da Bomb! With host Kris Welch, noon to one.
Wall Street bonuses, increasing unemployment: what's wrong with this system???? PLUS: Poet, novelist, teacher Kim Addonizio with her newest work. With host Kris Welch, noon to one p.m. guests: Ethan Pollack, fiscal policy analyst, Economic Policy Institute Eric Lotke, research director, Campaign for America's Future; blogger (Huffington Post) Kim Addonizio
Healthcare reform is on the march! or maybe creep…what's it look like from here? We find out. PLUS: linguist Deborah Tannen's new book on communication between sisters. And a revival of Ionesco's absurdist play "The Bald Soprano". With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Ellen Shaffer, co-founder/director Center for Policy Analysis (wrote Kucinich's states-opt-out … Continued
What's the connection between a happy Wall street and an unhappy Main Street? Nomi Prins spells it out. PLUS: David Korten tells us how it could be different—and much better. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Jeff Mackler, re: Saturday's anti-war marches Nomi Prins, former managing dir. Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns; author … Continued
