Terra Verde – June 11, 2014
For years environemntal justice groups in California opposed cap and trade. Today, many are working to ensure state that funds generated by the program benefit polluted communities.
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – “Practicing Return and Voting or Not Voting in Egypt”
Khalil Bendib interviews Cairo-based activist and journalist, Hossam El-Hamalawy about the recent Egyptian elections. Despite massive pro-military media propaganda in Egypt, and threats of large fines against those who did not vote, the election commission had to extend the voting for a third day in an attempt to draw more people to polling booths. As predicted, ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared himself the … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – ” Coal mine tragedy in Turkey and correcting ancient Persian history in schools”
On today’s show, Shahram Aghamir speaks with Erdem Yörük, a sociologist at Koç University in Turkey about workers’ rights and safety in Turkey. On May 13th, Turkey witnessed what has been characterized as the deadliest mining accident in Turkish modern history. This tragedy has raised questions about the impact of neo-liberal and privatization policies of the ruling … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – Ilan Pappe and the foundation yth of Israel
In this week’s program, we’ll have a conversation with prominent Israeli scholar Ilan Pappé about his new book The Idea of Israel, A History of Power and Knowledge. In it, Pappe examines the way successive generations of Israeli historians have framed the 1948 conquest as a “liberation campaign,” and created a foundation myth that went … Continued
“Voices of the Middle East and North Africa” – A lecture from Ali Abunimah: The Battle for Justice for Palestine
On today’s show, we’re broadcasting the lecture from Ali Abunimah on the failure of a two-state solution, given to benefit for the Middle East Children’s Alliance. As Israel and its advocates lurch toward greater extremism, many ask where the struggle is headed. Abunimah offers a clear analysis of this crossroads moment and looks forward with … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – “US-Iran Relations and More”
Last week, in accordance with a court document filed in New York, the Department of Justice agreed to distribute proceeds from the sale of an Iranian-owned 36-story skyscraper in Manhattan to the families of victims of various alleged attacks by Iran-backed militants in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Israel, among others. Shahram Aghamir spoke with … Continued
“Voices of the Middle East and North Africa” – Ja’fari law could roll back rights of women and a growing political force of Shia militias in Iraq
Host Malihe Razazan talks with Iraqi women’s rights activist, Basma Al-Khateeb, a prominent Iraqi women Rights acitivist volunteering with Iraq’s 1st Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Shadow Report Coalition as expert and trainer. They discuss a controvertial new legislation with will roll back the most progressive personal status law in Arab world. If approved, the … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – “The Battle for Justice in Palestine and the San Francisco International Film Festival”
Host Khalil Bendib speaks with Ali Abunimah, co-founder and director of The Electronic Intifada about his new book, “The Battle for Justice in Palestine” We’ll ask him about the movement for boycott, divestment, and sanctions against Israel and the future of Palestine. Later in the program, Malihe Razazan interviews Rachel Rosen, director of programming … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – “Saudi Arabia’s Regional Ambitions and National Poetry Month”
On today’s show, we will explore Saudi Arabia’s regional ambitions in the Middle East and how US-Saudi relations are evolving. Tensions have arisn between the two countries – how will it effect their long-standing alliance? Host Khalil Bendib interviews Toby Jones, a historian of the modern Middle East at Rutgers Univeristy. He is the author … Continued