Jun
09
2008
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GUEST: Jeremy Scahill, author of “Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army”
Private military contractor Blackwater Worldwide opened the doors of a new training facility in San Diego last week. The facility has been met by resistance from local residents and antiwar activists, as well as California Congressman …
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Jun
06
2008
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This week on Uprising:
* General Election Begins: Who is the Real McCain?
* Black Agenda Report on the Presidential Election
* New Orleans Guest Workers on Hunger Strike For Labor Rights
* Empire Notes on Democracy in Pakistan
* Immigration Activists March for Migrants …
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Jun
06
2008
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The world’s growing economy continues to be dependent on oil. Meanwhile, the supply is running out and the U.S. the US is fighting a war in Iraq to secure the free flow of oil. In fact, this dependence on Middle East oil is a historical …
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Jun
06
2008
“There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights.” — General Smedley Butler. …
Jun
05
2008
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GUEST: Michael Eric Dyson, Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University, author of several books including April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death and How It Changed America
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has announced that she will suspend her presidential campaign on Saturday and endorse Senator …
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Jun
05
2008
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.” — MLK …
Jun
04
2008
GUESTS: Paul Waldman, co-author with David Brock of Free Ride: John McCain And the Media, Cliff Schechter, author of The Real McCain
With Special Guest Co-host Maria Armoudian, host of The Insighters, heard Thursday at 4 pm on KPFK
Yesterday’s state-wide elections resulted in a loss for Proposition 98 and a win for Proposition 99, leading rent control and affordable housing advocates across …
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Jun
04
2008
“In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued – they may be essential to survival.” — Noam Chomsky …
Jun
03
2008
KPFK’s fund drive begins June 4th through June 20th! Tune in to hear exciting new programming about the elections, war, the economy and more. …
Jun
03
2008
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GUEST: Michelle Robidoux, campaigner with War Resisters Support Campaign
Canada’s House of Commons votes today on a motion to allow US war resisters asylum in their country. Last December, Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration adopted the motion calling on the Canadian government to initiate a residency program for conscientious objectors who …
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