Ann Fagan Ginger, Constitutional Lawyer, Human Rights Attorney, in an intriguing interview on how US policies and actions since 9-11 violate US and International laws that prohibit torture and safeguard Human Rights. Topics covered include:
The US Constitution, The UN Charter, The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
AN amazingly adept Hip Hop Music Video made in 1986 by a publicly funded project. This no-nuke anthem reflects the general attitudes of the anti-nuclear movement of the 1980s which was opposed to the spread of nuclear weapons and reliance on the MAD doctrine.
This show covers the facts and fears surrounding Recumbent Bovine Growth Hormone used to increase milk in industrial agriculture across the US. The product is marketed by Monsanto as POSILAC to about 1/3 of the dairies in the U.S.
The guests, Laurent Gabrielli and Veronica Toole, from Pax Organica, discuss the details and dangers.
Kim Ketterman, a college funding advisor in the private sector, discusses all the details of financing a college education including federal, state and institutional grants and loans. She also covers how the government calculates a student's "need base" and the advantages and disadvantages to work-study programs. Lots of information on the world of college funding.
A talk by Chalmers Johnson about the run up to Imperialism in the US over the past 40 years. Including discussion of his recent three novels: Blowback, the Sorrows of Empire and Nemesis. Chalmers addresses the effect of the 737 military bases the US has around the world and why Foreign Imperialism conflicts with a Domestic Democracy. We now have in effect an Imperial Presidency that ignores the Constitutional requirement for separation of powers and checks and balances. Comparisons are made between the US's policies and those of other failed Imperialist nations of the 18th and 19th century, such as England, France, and Holland. Also considered is the possibility of a military coup in the US and whether it would turn out better for the US than it did for Rome. The video has excerpts from President Eisenhower's famous farewell speech of 1961.
A provocative interview with Jon Howard about the history of the American Indians known as the Cherokee Nation. They originally occupied the east coast of North America but where driven out of Georgia and surrounding areas when the 1830 Gold Rush of Georgia began. This came to be known as the Trail of Tears due to the high rate of death during the journey. They were confined to an area in Oklahoma, along with other tribes, officially known as Indian Territory, During the American Civil War the Cherokee Nation sided with the Confederacy and as a consequence lost all recognition with the Union from there on until the 1970s.
'Children of Babylon' is an original song about the seemingly endless conflicts in the middle east and the failure of all those involved to recognize their common roots . This ballad was written by Lili Hayden and Marvin Etzioni. Lili Haydn is a bright new vocalist who accompanies herself on the violin. She has been on the Tonight Show and been lead performance for several prominent artists. Called the 'Jim Hendrix of the Violin' by NPR, she brings a sincere intensity to her performance which crosses classical strength and contemporary relevance. The song, written in a minor key is plaintive and moving. The melody becomes infectious and if you're not a pedicel of granite you're likely to feel some kind of emotion. It will stick in your head. Marvin Etzioni, co-writer, also accompanies on the guitar and Itai Disraelie provides a solid foundation on the piano.
This interview covers how you can get money to go to college. Marilyn Goodman, an academic counselor, explains how students without allot of money, poor students, can get into college. Particulars are discussed on exceptions, grants, scholarships, work-study programs, sponsorships, subsidized loans without interest, where to look on the web, etc. Even upper middle class families can get financial assistance. Also discussed are post high school options such as junior colleges, Cal State Colleges, trade schools and private colleges. Most important is the knowledge that there's no such thing as "I cant afford to go to college." In fact, "you cant afford not to go to college."
Israeli American Yossi Khen discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with emphasis on
the creation of the state of Israel and current prospects for peace. Khen is a board member
of Jewish Alliance for Justice & Peace, Brit Tzedek v'Shalom.
Brigg Reilley discusses his experience as an Epidemiologist with Doctors Without Borders and their efforts to help refugees and poor people in the Sudan and other parts of the world. Includes a video segment produced by the organization narrated by Patrick Stewart.
Brigg Reilley discusses his experience as an Epidemiologist with Doctors Without Borders and their efforts to help refugees and poor people in the Zaire, Congo, South Africa, Sudan and other parts of the world.
An interview with Frank Wilkinsin, Exec Dir. of the First Amendment Foundation. Frank's history with the FBI, Chávez Ravine, McCarthy Era House Un-American Activities Committee and the struggle for racial equality and first amendment freedoms.
Discussion with Catherine Bauknight about the movement by Native Hawaiians to recover their ancestral rights to the land grants of their elders. Also previewed is the documentary Ms Bauknight is producing, "Hawaii, a Voice for Sovereignty"
A workshop on the challenges to Human Rights in Haiti including a quick review of the island's history. Held at the annual conference of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom held at San Francisco State Univ. in the Fall of 2005. Included is an analysis of the United Nations and how to report on violations of the Convention Against Torture, the International Convenant on Civil and Political Rights, and other treaties to pressure the US compliance with its obligations.
Continues the workshop on the challenges to Human Rights in Haiti with a heated Question and Answer period featuring a remarkable and moving plea by Ann Fagan Ginger for people of conscious to correct the course of a wayward administration.
Former Ambassador Joe Wilson talks about his new book "The Politics of Truth" and what happened in early 2003 leading up to the 2nd Gulf War.
The Bush administration decided to ignore intelligence reports and use a false argument in the State of the Union address, about yellowcake uranium from Niger, to persuade the American people to go to war.
All of the main players are discussed including Scooter Libby, Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice. Also Wilson explains why his wife, Valerie Plame, was exposed as an undercover CIA agent.
Lila Garrett receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains. She is introduced by her 16 year old granddaughter Arielle.
An interview with research author Jim DiEugenio on the assassination of Martin Luther King. The discussion covers the politics and politicians associated with his life and untimely death, including J. Edgar Hoover, Malcom X, JFK, RFK, Judge Joe Brown, Loyd Jowers, the King family and Lyndon B. Johnson. The 1997 trial of James Earl Ray is also discussed, which found that the assassination was at least in part contributed to by the CIA, the Pentagon and the Mafia.
Details of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis Tennessee on June 4th, 1968. The interview covers the peculiar circumstances and near impossibility of James Earl Ray having been the assassin. Several of the figures involved with Ray trials are discussed including Lloyd Jowers, William Pepper, Judge Joe Brown, Arthur Haynes and Percy Foreman.
Interview with Julia Wallace about US Military Recruitment on Campus and what students aren't told. Includes footage of protest at Santa Monica College, Ca.
Jonathan Parfrey from Physicians for Social Responsibility talks about the consequences of toxic chemicals left behind in the Los Angeles Area by Military and Aerospace companies. Included are perclorate, tri chloro ehtylene and alpha radiation.
A look at the actual statistics about health, finance, education and population. You pick the variables and you pick the countries, this is one of the most exciting technilogical advancements in social science in decades.
Dan Hirsch from Committee to Bridge the Gap is interviewed by Lila Garrett. Dan discusses the sordid history of the Nuclear Power industry with particular attention to accidents and mishaps leading to radiation leaks. Included are Dan's personal experience in trying to get the Santa Susana Field Laboratory site near Simi Valley cleaned up.
Parallel Election Citizen Audits run at several locations in the Los Angeles area for the Nov 2005 election in which several important ballot initiatives where voted on.
Interview on topics of peace with young and old. Host: Johnny Aaron, Guests: Tom Camarella, Eric Tillberg, Greg Blum, and Adele Siegel from Peace Guides, a organization opposed to Militarism in Schools.
An episode of "As it Happens" which was produced March 17, 1991 and includes James Warf, Toni Churg and Jack Jennings. A general discussion of Nuclear Radiation and the consequences of commercial and military use of uranium, plutonium and other reactive material.
Political history of Robert Francis Kennedy, RFK, leading up to his run for the presidency in 1968 and his assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Personalities discussed include LBJ, JKF, MLK, Allen Dulles, J. Edgar Hoover and Jimmy Hoffa.
Details of the assassination of Robert Frances Kennedy, RFK, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Covered are several aspects of the event that indicate more than one assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, and a blatant refusal by the authorities involved to investigate the facts of the matter.
Robert Cornog, a physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project, talks about the relevance of Tritium in the making and deployment of Nuclear Bombs. Robert discusses his memories of the personalities involved in the development and use of the first atom bombs. This concerns and efforts of the scientists, politicians and the military at the time are discussed.
Discussion of Sexual Trafficking in Europe, Asia and the United States. Captive Daughters is the first anti-trafficking group established in California. Their focus is on ending the sexual bondage of female adolescents and children. 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders annually, 80 percent of victims are female, and up to 50 percent are children. Hundreds of thousands of these women and children are used in prostitution each year.
Discussion with three Vietnam Era veterans about contemporary life and politics in the US. Guests include Rick Berg, Leon Watson and Ron Schneck. The conversation was taped soon after 1991 Desert Storm and the guests discuss the political trends bending to the far right, consumer capitalism and democratic imperialism. Allot of what is said foreshadows events and policies of the GW Bush administration which came 10 years later
