Sep 18 2012
September 18, 2012
“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” — Abraham Lincoln
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Archive for September, 2012
Sep 17 2012
Despite Israeli Saber Rattling, Iran No Closer to Creating Nuclear Weapon
The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a serious warning yesterday against Israeli efforts to foment war, saying “nothing will remain” of Israel if it successfully launched a military operation. General Mohammad Ali Jafari also threatened that in case of war, Iran would strike US military bases in the Gulf Arab region, close down the Straits of Hormus, a crucial …
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Sep 17 2012
Victories and Losses in the Battle for Voting Rights
Voter suppression continues to be a serious concern as we get closer to November’s presidential election. While the federal government has overturned some laws restricting voter access, other states have managed to continue their discriminatory practices. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division last Thursday agreed to the Republican led Florida Legislature’s early voting plan which reduces the number of …
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Sep 17 2012
September 17, 2012
“We have picked a fight with the most powerful economic and political forces on the planet. That’s frightening. And as this movement grows from strength to strength, it will get more frightening… Let’s treat this beautiful movement as if it is the most important thing in the world. Because it is. It really is.” — Naomi Klein, speaking to Occupy Wall Street on October 6, 2011 …
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Sep 17 2012
The Impact of Occupy Wall Street, One Year Later
Thousands of protesters gathered in various locations throughout Manhattan this morning to mark the first anniversary of the Occupy Movement. In the heart of the financial district, some protesters were arrested by police in riot gear and horseback as they attempted to block the entrance to the New York Stock Exchange.
Throughout the country, members of Occupy Wall …
Sep 17 2012
Family Wagon
Check out Family Wagon, an indie rock band from San Diego!
We played their song “Hard Times” on today’s show.
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Sep 17 2012
Mumia Abu Jamal on the “Arab Summer”
Mumia Abu Jamal is an award winning journalist and political prisoner. Today’s commentary is “Arab Summer”.
Listen to Abu Jamal’s commentaries online at www.prisonradio.org. …
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Sep 14 2012
Weekly Digest – 09/14/12
This week on Uprising —
US-made Anti-Islam Video Sparks Global Protests — Chicago Teachers Continue Their Strike — Activists Denounce Secret Trade Talks Over the Trans Pacific Partnership — Analyzing the National and Global Food Crisis
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Sep 14 2012
Uprising Hosts Debate on 09/18: Chris Hedges Vs. Dinesh D’Souza
KPFK Radio will broadcast a live debate between Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize winning author and Dinesh D’Souza the director of the new film called 2016: Obama’s America on Tuesday September 18th from 8 to 9 am PST. The debate will be featured on KPFK’s popular morning drive-time show, Uprising, moderated by host Sonali Kolhatkar.
D’souza’s film is based on his 2010 book, The Roots of Obama’s Rage, which makes the case that President Obama is …
Sep 14 2012
Shawn Lee
Check out Shawn Lee, is an electronic psychedelic musician from London!
We played their song “Kiss the Sky” on today’s show.
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