Hear about Slumdog Millionaire's real "slum" Dharavi with Dilip D'souza, author of The Narmada Dammed & Kalpana Sharma, author of Rediscovering Dharavi: Stories from Asia's Largest Slum. And, the film Betrayal traces a Laotian family's flight from war to the mean streets of America; part of the International Laotian Lunar New Year. Also, Secret Asian … Continued
On the 6th anniversary of the war and occupation of Iraq, Flashpoints will feature a mini-speak out by youth against the war who will be part of a major national protest over the weekend; also, Palestinian legislator and physician Dr. Mustafa Barghouti comments on the expansion of Israeli settler power with the appointment of Avigdor … Continued
The anniversary of the Iraq War; 4 plays. Six long years, and still it continues! We look at life after Shock and Awe for Iraqis, and how to finally end this war. Plus: four play from PEN Oakland. With host Kris Welch, noon to one p.m. guests: Phyllis Bennis, sr. fellow Institiute for Policy Studies … Continued
We present highlights of a series presented at La Pena where we take an intimate look at the arts that document our his/herstory Community Building Through songwriting and poetry. Tonight we bring you the highlights of 2 events. The first is an evening with Jon Fromer and Francisco Herrera. The second segment comes from a … Continued
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"Ground Zero Evidence of High Tech Explosives" with physicist Dr. Steven E. Jones discussing the most recent scientific research into the composition of dust samples collected from the destruction of the World Trade Center buildings on September 11th, 2001. Dr. Jones describes the scientific process of uncovering the mystery of the explosions by examining these … Continued
The 50th anniversary of the Chinese takeover of Tibet; A new film from Robert Greenwald; women daredevils, radicals, insurgents and visionaries from all over the world. With host Kris Welch. guests: Dechen Tsering, pres. Tibetan Association of Northern Calif. Robert Greenwald, filmmaker (Outfoxed; Uncovered: the War on Iraq; etc.) with new film, "Rethinking Afghanistan" … Continued
Universal coverage? Or universal care? We follow the action. PLUS: country Joe MacDonald with a tribute to Florence Nightingale. guests: Stephanie Woolhandler, assoc. prof. medicine, Harvard; co-founder Physicians for a National Health Program Ellen Shaffer, co-dir. Center for Policy Analysis Katie Robbins, ass't nat'l coord, Healthcare-NOW!, led phone-in campaign to get Conyers at the summit … Continued
Michael Marriot of NIRS speaking of the future of nuclear energy. Dr. John Connolly, speaking of the science of plastic surgery. There is science behind plastic surgery procedures, but also myths and misconceptions which are worth clearing up. And this post covers those. Myth: A plastic surgeon can never make someone beautiful Reality: Plastic … Continued
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Mitch Jeserich hosts special coverage of today's California Supreme Court ruling upholding Proposition 8, which bans same sex marriage.
Internationally-renowned Middle East reporter Robert Fisk talks about Afghanistan, Iraq and the recent attacks in Gaza and the way in which the Western press continues to fail in covering these stories; also, dozens of organizations release a statement urging Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a special council to investigate alleged crimes of the Bush … Continued
