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.
Progressives at the Democratic Convention; rankism. What can progressives get from the Democrats in Denver? We hear strategy. PLUS: dignity as a fundamental human right. Guests: Norman Solomon, Progressive Democrats of America, Obama delegate to Democratic Convention. Dr. Robert Fuller, former president of Oberlin College; physicist; author (Somebodies and Nobodies; All Rise; Dignity for All); … Continued
The Olympics, China, Tibet, Nepal – the whole ball o’ wax. Guests: Mikel Dunham, author (Buddha’s Warriors); Tibetan thankha master; lecturer; international observer for April 08 elections in Nepal.Diana Pei Wu, co-founder Moving Forward for Peace, org. of progressive Chinese AmericansYangchen Lhamo, Tibetan American, Students for a Free TibetEmily Yeh, assist. prof. U. Colo. Boulder, … Continued
Russia/Georgia war; Endangered Species Act endangered. The war in Georgia: the Cold War Redux ? PLUS: the Endangered Species Act is threatened by Bush administration "adjustments". With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Michael Bean, attn’y, chr. Wildlife program, Environmental Defense Fund Jane Buchanan, Human Rights Watch Richard Falk, Prof. Emeritus International Law, … Continued
The anthrax case; "rankism." The government says they have their man: anthrax scientist Bruce Ivins. But do they? PLUS: Beyond race discrimination, gender discrimination, age, religion, you name it, there is rankism. We hear all about it, and what to do about it. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Dr. Meryl Nass, expert … Continued
A split verdict at Guantanamo trial; Buddhist psychology. In a court set up by George Bush, Osama bin Laden’s former driver is found guilty. A new book by psychologist and pioneering Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield. Guests: Hina Shamsi,National Sceurity Project.Jack Kornfield, founding teacher Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. With host Kris Welch.
Those poor Republicans! and Ahnold the Slasher. Ted Stevens! Karl Rove! We talk with 3 smart-mouthed bloggers about how the Dems can maximize the damage. Gov. Schwartzenegger’s budget-cutting techniques. With host Kris Welch. Guests: David Swanson, creator www.ImpeachCheney.org; Washington dir. Democrats.com; co-founder www.AfterDowningStreet.org David Lindorff, award-winning journalist; co-author "The Case for Impeachment." David Waldman, aka … Continued
Progressive Democrats convene; Doha collapses. Progressives meet in Chicago this weekend to strategize re:democrats. The Doha Round of global trade talks has collapsed in Geneva: is this good or bad news? With host Kris Welch.Guests:Tim Carpenter, executive director, Progressive Democrats of America.Anuradha Mittal, founder, co-director The Oakland Institue.Ben Lilliston, policy analyst, Institute for Agriculture and … Continued
Mumia’s last chance; low income tenants sue; and "Tip of the Iceberg" theater. An Appeals Courts has dealt a severe blow to Mumia Abu-Jamal. About 500 low-income Oakland renters have filed a $250M lawsuit to stop their evictions. And the SF Mime Troupe’s Ed Holmes presents a German satire on global warming.
James Kornfield on meditation, and the film "Ram Dass" looks at the life and times of the spiritual teacher.
John McCain, the real deal. KPFA listeners confront McCain directly, from 2002. With host Kris Welch. Guests: Sheldon Rampton, Center for Media and DemocracyMike Lux, OpenLeft.com
