The Talkies
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.
Living Room – September 24, 2009
If you're afraid of your food—and you have every reason to be!—here's some good news. "FRESH", a new film that celebrates the unsung people across America who are re-inventing our food system—not a moment too soon. With host Kris Welch, noon to one.
Living Room – Obama’s healthcare; Right-wing racial witch hunt.
What did he say, what did he mean, and what happens now? PLUS: right winguts get Van Jones out of the Obama Administration—who's next? With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Gwendolyn Mink, author (The Wages of Motherhood, etc.); editor (Whose Welfare? etc.); writer (NYTimes, Newsday, etc.); faculty political science Smith College, formerly for … Continued
Living Room – Report back from Afghanistan; famed local business changes hands.
Defense Sec'y Gates says maybe more troops is what Afghanistan needs; our guests have another idea—get out. PLUS: historic Berkeley grocery Monterey Market is threatened with boycott when long-time manager is forced out. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Norman Solomon, exec. dir. Institute for Public Accuracy; author (War Made Easy: How Presidents … Continued