Capitalism 101
Today we bring you the six-part documentary series CAPITALISM, looks at both the history of ideas and the social forces that have shaped the capitalist world.
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Two segments look at the experience of “women of a certain age” in a culture obsessed with eternal youth. Lily Iona McKenzie joins me to talk about her rich journey from high school dropout and teenage mom in Alberta to author, writing teacher and labor leader in San Francisco, with forays into longshore work, waitressing … Continued
Wikileaks, Snowden! Paul Ryan Speaks!
Whistleblowing news: more Wikileaks releases, and a new book about Edward Snowden. We talk with Norman Solomon and political cartoonist Ted Rall. Plus: Paul Ryan says he’ll run for Speaker of the House—Dean Baker opines. AND: an introduction to a man and his economics, once more popular than Mark Twain—Henry George. With host Kris Welch.
Excerpts of the documentary “Heist: Who Stole The American Dream” by Frances Causey & Don Goldmacher With Host Mitch Jeserich. Click Here to Donate to KPFA Today
Greece/Grexit? SF Mime Troupe 2015 season opens
Is Greece in, or out, of the EU? Is that really the right question? Greek voters decide the fate of their government, among other things, on Sunday. PLUS: the SF Mime Troupe’s 56th season opens this weekend, with “Freedomland”. And Wes Nisker and Nina Wise in performance. With host Kris Welch.
With Mark Blyth, Scottish political scientist, professor of international political economy at Brown University, and author of several books including his most recent Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea. About the Book: Politicians today in both Europe and the United States have succeeded in casting government spending as reckless wastefulness that has made the … Continued
A world where everyone has enough? plus Tavis and Maya
What if we lived in a world where everyone had enough, where every one mattered, where people lived in harmony with nature? Author Martin Adams says it’s possible. Plus, Tavis Smiley tells of his 28-year friendship with Maya Angelou. And grey water: a solution to the drought? With host Kris Welch.
Sean McFate, author of the book The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order. Former hired soldier Sean McFate lays bare the opaque world of private military contractors, explaining the economic structure of the industry and showing in detail how firms operate on the ground. And Carlos Mauricio on the deportation … Continued