Listen to This Radical Day in History

… about the World War I Veterans Protest in DC

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“Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration.” -– Charles Dickens

We’ll focus on home foreclosures with the author of a new book, Save My Home: Ten Steps to Avoiding Foreclosures as part 3 of our “Personal is Political” 3 part series. We’ll be joined in studio by Tom Geller to discuss the roots of the current crisis and what you can do to save your home. And we’ll take your calls.

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GUEST: Michael Veiluva, Foundation counsel with the Western States Legal Foundation, which monitors nuclear issues, he edits the daily Disarmament Activist blog on Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency released a new report on Monday investigating Iran’s nuclear activities. The IAEA’s latest findings show no proof that Iran has had a functioning nuclear arms program since 2004. Conversely, the report strongly urged the Tehran government to provide more information regarding its research into high explosives testing and missile-related activities calling the matter a “serious concern.” The IAEA also mentioned that Iran had failed to address eleven of its key concerns regarding its program as it submitted a 10 page document much too late to be properly assessed. Nevertheless, the Iranian ambassador to the U.N. agency called …

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GUEST: Tyson Slocum, Research Director for Public Citizens Energy Program

Gas prices across the nation rose to record levels over the Memorial Day weekend and have stayed high for a record 20 straight days. What traditionally kicks off the summer travel season, was an unusually slow three day weekend with many Americans tightening their belts as gas prices hovered above $4 a gallon. The national average of $3.93 a gallon is up more than 20% since last year. The retail market is expected to be severely affected between high gas prices and a sluggish economy. Fewer Americans are buying gas-guzzling SUVs with Ford Motor Co. announcing a steep decline in truck sales. Effects are being felt in the skies too – air fares are also expected …

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GUEST: Gan Golan, co-author of “Goodnight Bush,” an unauthorized parody of the children’s book, Goodnight Moon

As President Bush’s 8 year tenure finally draws to a close, a number of creative products have popped up in the retail market to bid him goodbye. Items like the George W. Bush Out of Office Countdown Handbook, the 2008 George W. Bush Out of Office Countdown Calendar, the official Bush countdown clock, and the Bush countdown clock keychain. One of the most creative new products is a children’s book by Erich Origen and Gan Golan, based on the ubiquitous children’s book, Goodnight Moon. The original book, Goodnight Moon, written more than 60 years ago, has helped countless parents ease their children to bed and is basically a short …

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GUEST: Rahul Mahajan, author of Full Spectrum Dominance and The New Crusade

Empire Notes are weekly commentaries filed by Rahul Mahajan, author of Full Spectrum Dominance and The New Crusade. Today’s commentary is on Obama, Iran, and Latin America

Empire Notes is online at www.empirenotes.org.

Listen to This Radical Day in History

… about the Indian Removal Act

Produced by Radio Rootz.

Radio Rootz works in public schools to train teens in media literacy and radio production. Rootz Youth analyze and critique the media, and learn how to create news that reflects their voices, issues, and communities. For more information, visit www.radiorootz.org.

“I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.” — George W. Bush

We’ll tackle the record high gas prices with a look at what corporations are getting away with, and how it affects the economy as a whole. And, we’ll take a look at a new IAEA report on Iran which rumors swirl of Bush’s plans for an August invasion. Plus, the co-author of a new parody on the children’s book Goodnight Moon joins us in studio. He’ll bid Goodnight to President Bush.