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.
Frances Moore Lappe; the Green Economy. There’s one real bright sector in the U.S. economy, and it’s green. Will it be the same old, just a different color? We hear about the possibilities. PLUS: Frances Moore Lappe on our media and our democracy. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Frances Moore Lappe, social … Continued
Fire and smoke. California is on fire, and smoke is in the air and in our lungs. Just how bad is it, what can we do about it, and what does global warming have to do with it? Guests: Jon Keeley, PhD, USGS (Geological Survey) Ecological Research Center; adjunct prof. Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary … Continued
FISA bill passes; Iran warns U.S. The Senate has passed the FISA Amendments Act—despite all progressive efforts. Now what? PLUS: Iran has test-fired nine missiles, and issued a warning of its own to the U.S. and Israel. We hear all about it. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Caroline Fredrickson, dir.Washington Legislative Office, … Continued
