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.
Kidnapping, American Style: it’s the largest covert operation since the Cold War, and it’s funded with your tax dollars. Award-winning journalist A.C. Thompson (co-author of "Torture Taxi: On the Trail of the CIA’s Rendition Flights") joins us to talk about extraordinary rendition. With host Kris Welch.
What do Marxists and Libertarians have in common? Especially if they’re economists? Find out when Michael Perlman and Robert Higgs share opinions. PLUS: what’s up with the impeachment movement – any movement there? We’ll hear from Bob Fertig, founder of ImpeachPAC.org. With host Kris Welch.
The Democrats won – but are they prepared to be winners? What’s possible? And what’s probable? Jeff Faux, of the Economic Policy Institute, and Paul Waldman, of Media Matters for America, give us their two cents. PLUS: a report back from the National Commission in Environmental Justice on the Gulf Coast, from Rev. Daniel Buford. … Continued
Danny Schechter the News Dissector, in town for the Bay Area premiere of his newest film, "In Debt We Trust". We’ll do some election dissection… Plus: Why are UC Regents closing a public campus (UC Berkeley, Extension in San Francisco) in favor of private development (condos and a shopping center)??? Filmmaker Eliza Hemenway, historian Grey … Continued
Election dust is still clearing, but the Bush U.S. Supreme Court is hearing cases of abortion and affirmative action. We’ll talk with Jamin Raskin, professor of law and newly elected Maryland State Senator. Then: another hot button that hasn’t gone anywhere but hotter: Cuba. Professor Isaac Saney joins us in studio. With host Kris Welch. … Continued
The last Friday before Election Day: How are you voting? What’s your burning issue? This is your chance to alert potential voters, on local, state and national races. Call in, to host Kris Welch, noon to one.
A cataclysmic effect on the global economy: that’s the prediction of a major new study on the impending impact of global warming. Who is paying attention? What can WE do? PLUS: the world-renowned Gate Theatre of Dublin brings its essential production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, "Waiting for Godot" to Berkeley. With host Kris Welch.
