Apr 04 2008
April 4, 2008
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” — Martin Luther King Jr. …
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Archive for April, 2008
Apr 03 2008
April 4, 2008
* Zimbabwe’s political system is shaking up and Mugabe could step down – we’ll have an update with Africa Action’s blogger, Briggs Bomba, who just returned from Zimbabwe.
* On the 40th anniversary of King’s assassination, we’ll go to Memphis to hear about an exciting new conference intended to further King’s legacy by creating a green economy to uplift low income communities of color.
* A live update from Jerusalem on a new report by Human …
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Apr 03 2008
Conversation with Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was born on October 3, 1925. He is a prominent social critic, novelist, playwright, and essayist, and an outspoken critic of the American political establishment. John Keates once praised him as “[the twentieth] century’s finest essayist.” He spent many years living abroad, mostly in Italy and has now moved back to Southern California. Yesterday, over a hundred students, …
Apr 03 2008
Radical Day in History – 04/03/08
… about TV Guide
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. …
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Apr 03 2008
April 3, 2008
“Politics is made up of two words: “Poli,” which is Greek for “many,” and “tics,” which are bloodsucking insects.” — Gore Vidal …
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Apr 02 2008
April 3, 2008
A conversation with renowned author and political commentator, Gore Vidal on democracy, corporate control, and grassroots organizing in this historic 2008 election. Attend the event at LA Valley College this afternoon (see below) or tune in tomorrow! …
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Apr 02 2008
Election Update: Superdelegate Counts and Progressives for Obama
GUESTS: Bill Fletcher, Executive Editor of the Black Commentator, co-founder of “Progressives for Obama,” Conor Kenny, Managing Editor of the Congresspedia Wiki, which hosts the Super Delegate Transparency Project
Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar is the latest US Senator to publicly throw her support behind Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama. Obama now leads Hillary Clinton …
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Apr 02 2008
Fox News Spreads Its Virus
GUEST: Jonathan Kim, producer for Brave New Films
As the Democratic nomination process continues on longer than anyone expected, the mainstream media coverage, particularly cable TV news, is already tilting in particular directions. The impact of media coverage on an election is undeniable – as we have seen in past elections a sudden emphasis …
Apr 02 2008
Prop 98: A Trojan Horse Against Rent Control
GUESTS: Bilal Mafundi Ali, coordinator of the No On Proposition 98 campaign, Xiomara Corpeno, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LA (CHIRLA)
On June 3rd, Californians will be asked to vote on two propositions, 98 and 99, on the issue of eminent domain. The ballot propositions are competing and the debate between proponents has already heated …
Apr 02 2008
Radical Day in History – 04/02/08
… about Ponce De Leon
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. …
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