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Feb 22 2011

February 23, 2011

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We’ll get the latest on Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, and elsewhere in the Arab and Muslim world with Nubar Hovsepian about the Arab pro-democracy movement. And, Jane Slaughter of Labor Notes analyzes the national Republican assault on unions and the corresponding protests by labor in response from Wisconsin to Indiana and beyond. We’ll get reports from Ohio and Idaho where Winconsin-like revolts are unfolding. …

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Feb 21 2011

February 22, 2011

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We’ll talk to a US based Libyan-American activist about the Uprising in Libya, and discuss the attack on labor unions in Wisconsin with Mary Bottari. …

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Feb 16 2011

February 17, 2011

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We’ll spend the hour on the work of Gene Sharp, the most influential American political thinker you’ve never heard of, whose writing on strategies of non-violent revolution have inspired people across the Middle East to overthrow their dictators. …

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Feb 15 2011

February 16, 2011

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We’ll continue our coverage of the uprisings in the Middle East and Muslim world with a look at Iran and Bahrain with Juan Cole, author of Engaging the Muslim World. And, President Obama unveils his new wireless initiative – what does it mean for internet access and freedom? Plus, the words of Cornel West in our on-going celebration of Black History, and Rethink Reviews by Jonathan Kim. …

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Feb 14 2011

February 15, 2011

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We’ll get a report back from the CPAC conference with Alternet’s Adele Stan. And, Leila El Haddad and Naseer Aruri on links between the Arab uprisings and the Palestinian territories. Plus, celebrating Black History Month with the voice of Martin Luther King Jr. And this week’s edition of The Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

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Feb 11 2011

February 14, 2011

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We’ll return to Egypt to see how things have progressed since the momentous resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. And, how events have been unfolding in Tunisia since the revolution there succeeded in ousting President Ben Ali, plus a focus on Iran where the Green revolution may be reviving. And, Republicans have proposed deep spending cuts in the U.S. – we’ll examine the details. …

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Feb 10 2011

February 11, 2011

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An hour-long special on the unfolding situation in Egypt. We’ll speak with Lisa Hajjar and Rahul Mahajan, as well as get live updates from Tahrir Square, as well as Laila El Haddad will address the impact of Egypt on Palestinians. …

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Feb 09 2011

February 10, 2011

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We’ll find out why George W. Bush canceled his trip to Switzerland this week, how the TSA’s new plan for airport security veers frighteningly close to racial profiling, and a new play about the war in Afghanistan called Shadow Anthropology. Plus this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

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Feb 08 2011

February 9, 2011

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We’ll analyze the political dynamics of the unfolding Egyptian revolution with Professor Jason Brownlee. And, John Nichols on the significance of the AOL acquisition of Huffington Post. Plus, Eric Alterman on his new book Kabuki Democracy: The System Vs. Barack Obama, and this week’s edition of The Right Hook. …

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Feb 07 2011

February 8, 2011

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We’ll spend the hour with Roger Rumrill, an internationally recognized indigenous Peruvian leader, on the environment, indigenous rights, capitalism, and U.S. politics. …

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