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Religious Intolerance in the Military

Airs at: Sun, 05/11/2008 at 5:00pm
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 The Old Mole's Tom Becker reports that the US military has developed a culture of intolerant Christian fundamentalism. He reads from a piece by Robyn Blumner posted on Common Dreams.    Read more

OMV 5/12/08 Unedited

Airs at: Sun, 05/11/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for Old Mole Variety Hour
 This is the unedited show.  An improved edition with links to individual pieces will be here later. Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for May 12, 2008

Airs at: Sun, 05/11/2008 at 5:00pm
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 This program features music by the Rice Workers Choir of Novi Di Modena, songs sung by women workers who organized to achieve the first 8-hour day. Also discussed are the rising costs of food, Mothers' Day as part of the Peace Movement, and Christian fundmentalism in the  ... Read more

Music in the Rice Fields 1

Airs at: Sun, 05/11/2008 at 5:00pm
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 Music and labor history: women rice workers and their songs.  Part  1  See The Rice Workers Choir of Novi Di Modena on You Tube. Read more

Music in the Rice Fields 2

Airs at: Sun, 05/11/2008 at 5:00pm
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 Music and labor history: women rice workers and their songs.  Part  2  Read more

Music in the Rice Fields 4

Airs at: Sun, 05/11/2008 at 5:00pm
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 Music and labor history: women rice workers and their songs.  In this conversation with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick, Clarissa Clo relates the history of women's labor in the rice fields of Italy, their contribution to the rights of labor, and compares their songs with the ... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour on 05/05/08

Airs at: Mon, 05/05/2008 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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On today's show, Bill Resnick will interview a scholar or activist  on a hot current topic.  We'll hear from the Movie Moles about a  film currently playing in town. And there will be provocative commentaries from  Tabithi Lewis and Clayton Morgareidge. Read more

Elections and Democracy

Airs at: Sun, 05/04/2008 at 5:00pm
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 What can be done to make elections reflect what voters want?   And what would get voters more engaged in the electoral process?   Rob Ritchie of FairVote - The Center for Voting and Democracy and an expert on international and domestic electoral systems, talks with the Old... Read more

Insane Liberation

Airs at: Sun, 05/04/2008 at 5:00pm
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 David Oaks, director of Mind Freedom, discusses the liberation of the mad, psychiatric survivors, and invites us to a "Normathon" to be held in Eugene on May 17.  He talks with Old Mole Jan Haaken.    Read more

Political Olympic Athletes

Airs at: Sun, 05/04/2008 at 5:00pm
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 Thabiti Lewis reminds us of John Carlos' and Tommy Smith's raised fists on the medal stand at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, and argues for the legitimacy of such gestures today.  What might althletes intend by such gestures in China in 2008?   Read more