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.
As Gov. Schwarzenegger holds a private clemency hearing re: Stan "Tookie" Williams, we’ll talk with demonstrators, "Redemption" actress Lynne Whitfield, and Dr. Earl Ofari Hutchinson. Then, investigative satirist Paul Krassner in town with a new book.
La Toya London, American Idol singing star, tells us about an all-star benefit concert for AIDS survivors. PLUS: The "democratic deficit", the widening gulf between public opinion and public policy: how to change it? Hint: it involves speaking up. Frances Moore Lappe tells us how to make a real difference, and take back our democracy.
Just 12 more days before the scheduled California execution of Stan "Tookie" Williams. We’ll get an update on his case. PLUS: Headlines! Holidays! If your mind, and your life, seem to be speeding out of control, tune in for some reassurance and some wisdom from Buddhist teacher and author Jack Kornfield. With host Kris Welch, … Continued
Just 12 more days before the scheduled California execution of Stan "Tookie" Williams. We’ll get an update on his case. PLUS: Headlines! Holidays! If your mind, and your life, seem to be speeding out of control, tune in for some reassurance and some wisdom from Buddhist teacher and author Jack Kornfield. With host Kris Welch, … Continued
Judith Miller, Bob Woodward, Scooter Libby—Washington is leaking. We’ll talk with a man who knows a lot about leaks, and plumbers: Daniel Ellsberg, whose release of the Pentagon Papers in 1971 helped end the Nixon presidency.Judith Miller, Bob Woodward, Scooter Libby—Washington is leaking. We’ll talk with a man who knows a lot about leaks, and … Continued
Free Speech Friday! Let’s see: we’ve got an indictment of a high government official, 2 Supreme Court nominations and one withdrawal, Senate Democrats actually showing some backbone, and Ahnold heading for a showdown at the polls next Tuesday—and that’s just for starters.
