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Labor, Socialism, Race, and Queer rights!

Airs at: Tue, 02/28/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Out Loud
Tune in to this weeks show where we will discuss two exciting topics! The first is looking at the similarities between the Labor movement and the Queer movement with Dr. Joesph Zompetti (School of Communication at Illinois State University) and Sherry Wolf (Author of Sexua... Read more

Shafia Monroe on the International Center for Traditional Childbearing

Airs at: Fri, 02/03/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  It Takes A Village
  Host Shaheed Haamid interviews Shafia Monroe, Founder and President of International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) and community activist devoted to infant mortality prevention, breastfeeding promotion, and increasing the number of midwives of color. ... Read more

EMOTIONS: Neuroscience and Dr. Larry Sherman

Airs at: Wed, 02/22/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  The Underground
Casey and James talk to Larry Sherman, a neuroscientist at OHSU, about the brain and emotional responses. This is the version that aired on the Underground. There is a bonus longer version that will be posted soon. Read more

Coltan and The Congo

Airs at: Wed, 02/15/2012 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Circle A Radio
Tonight we talk about conflict minerals,  the historic exploitation of Congo and the role that Western nations and multi-national corporations continue to play in the exploitation  of the resources of Africa. We hear from many people, including Aaron Hall,  from the enough ... Read more

The Camino De Santiago -- Finding Your Way

Airs at: Wed, 02/22/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Recovery Zone
The Camino de Santiago is an 1100 year old pilgrimage with routes throughout Europe that end at Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain.  Thousands of people walk, bicycle or go by horseback every year. Host Stephanie Potter speaks with film maker Lydia Smith, whose first... Read more

Dr. Gary Small and his book, "The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life."

Airs at: Mon, 02/20/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Healthwatch
 Host Dr. David Naimon talks with Dr. Gary Small, director of the UCLA Longevity Center, about his new book "The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life."       Read more

Anything goes for the U.S. military these days; plus more on the Great Birth Control Fracas of 2012.

Airs at: Tue, 02/14/2012 at 12:00am
  It's the Winter Membership Drive! Abe and Joe take your contributions, your phone calls, and hold forth on the newly-unaccountable U.S. military. Plus, the latest in the Great Birth Control Fracas of 2012.           Read more

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) 101

Airs at: Mon, 02/13/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Normal 0 Who is ALEC and how do they purchase our democracy? Normal 0 The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, is the venue through which global corporations and state politicians rewrite state laws that govern your rights. These so-called "model bills" re... Read more

The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs

Airs at: Mon, 02/13/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Healthwatch
 Host Dr. David Naimon talks with psychology professor Stephen Ilardi.  They discuss his book, "The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs." Practical, straightforward and grounded in persuasive research, this book is recommended for anyone see... Read more

Let's look back on a good couple of weeks for women.

Airs at: Tue, 02/07/2012 at 12:00am
Hosted by Abe Proctor. It's been a good couple of weeks for women. First, there was the ruling that nonprofitsmust cover contraception in their employees' health plans, even if doing so runs counter to church doctrine. Then there was the stunning betrayal -- and equally st... Read more