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Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at The Progressive, on the Situation in Wisconsin

Airs at: Wed, 02/23/2011 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Hosted by Crystal Leighty Today's guest is Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at the Madison-base magazine, The Progressive. We'll be talking about the current Political Issues gripping Wisconsin and the nation. Ruth Conniff covers national politics for The Progressive and ... Read more

Resnick and Bob Peterson on Growing Protests

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

In addition to being a teacher, Bob is one of the founders and editors of Rethinking Schools. They talk about the basic hows, whys and what's at stake in the protests in Wisconsin surrounding unions. Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour February 21st

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Today's Old Mole, hosted by Tom Becker on left, features interviews about the protests in Wisconsin, the complexity of deficits, the experience of race through sports culture and liberation rap growing out of the Egyptian revolution. For information about our theme m... Read more

On Wisconsin! Workers Rights Under Attack

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Labor Radio

The basic right to organize and bargain collectively is under attack in Wisconsin, with wider implications for labor and democracy in the United States. Four activists spoke live by telephone from various parts of Wisconsin about the specifics of the attack and about ho... Read more

VAN JONES - our fight for good green jobs

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Labor Radio

Van Jones , environmental justice leader and former Obama advisor on the Green Economy, gives progressives advice on the fight for good jobs. Read more

Positively Revolting 02-18-11 Outbreaks of Democracy

Airs at: Fri, 02/18/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Positively Revolting

Positively Revolting discusses "Outbreaks of Democracy", at home and abroad. What's it going to take to bring democracy to the US? You can join in the discussion by calling 503-231-8187 during the show, or email comments to positivelyrevolting@gmail.com Read more

Voices from the Edge 02-17-11

Airs at: Thu, 02/17/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Jo Ann and Dave talked about the Metro Council seat, the federal public media funding, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and other current Portland Topics. Open Lines with KBOO listeners. The conversation doesn't end when the program does. You can join in additional discuss... Read more

Friends of Prison Pipeline

Airs at: Mon, 01/31/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

For tonight's special one hour membership show, we bring you some excerpts of friends that have visited Prison Pipeline. Read more

Voices from the Edge 02-10-11 Rethinking Psychiatry

Airs at: Thu, 02/10/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Rethinking psychiatry: a conversation with Robert Whitaker about a more compassionate mental health system Our treatment of those in emotional distress manifests itself everyday. Too many Oregonians struggling with mental health issues can be found heavily medicated and... Read more