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 – April 28, 2006
It’s the last Friday of the month, time for The 4/20 Report, with Ed Rosenthal. Ed himself is the big news: his 2003 conviction on 3 felony charges of cultivating marijuana has been overturned by the Ninth Circuit Court. Ed’s attorneys will join us. We’ll also talk about the recent FDA opinion that marijuana has … Continued
Living Room – April 27, 2006
It’s 2006—do you know where your voting rights are? George Bush can’t run again, and it doesn’t look good for the Republicans either—unless somebody pulls a fast one. Our focus is Voting 2006: nationwide and here in California, where some citizens will try to arrest the secretary of state for voter fraud. Election Protection attorney … Continued
Living Room – April 14, 2006
The leaders of the Republican Party have awakened a giant: the massive, active movement of immigrants. Meanwhile, the Congress fiddles with immigration legislation, and more marches are coming.
Living Room – April 13, 2006
Riots in the streets of France, and a contested election in Italy: we talk with veteran journalist Doug Ireland. PLUS: Wes "Scoop" Nisker, with the real deal reality. Witih host Kris Welch, noon to one.
Living Room – April 7, 2006
"George told me to do it!" Lewis "Scooter" Libby has passed the buck as high as it goes, to the President of the United States. Papers filed in federal court this week show that Patrick Fitzgerald is still on the case. We’ll talk with investigative reporter Robert Parry. With host Kris Welch, noon to one.
Living Room – April 6, 2006
An American-led attack on Iran is "inevitable", they say. Detailed plans have already been made, and the truth has already been manipulated. Unless—what? And what exactly is the political situation inside Iran right now? Ervand Abrahamian and others join host Kris Welch, noon to one.