Old Mole Variety Hour

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Every Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

A program of social and political commentary from a socialist-feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial point of view.

The Old Mole burrows down to the roots of the great issues of our time – the struggles of ordinary people for democratic and sustainable ways of life.  The Mole goes where corporate media fear to tread, supporting grassroots challenges to top-down authority and giving voice to movements that shake the foundations of an unjust society.  The Moles' perspective is democratic, anti-capitalist, feminist, anti-colonial and anti-racist.  We count Karl Marx as a friend but are open to other voices from the left. The show includes analyses of global politics and economics, local grassroots activism, segments on the Left & the Law, and reviews of films, books, music, and theater. 

Contributors include: Julian Ankney, Larry Bowlden, Joe Clement, Norm Diamond, Kevin Foster, Jan Haaken, Desiree Hellegers, Patricia Kullberg, Luisa Martinez, Laurie Mercier, Denise Morris, Bill Resnick, Victoria Saucedo, Sophie Smith, Mike Snedecker, Roben White, Matt Witt

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Our theme song is the traditional "Mole in the Ground," sometimes performed by Clayton & Ernie, sometimes by Joe Clement,  and sometimes blended with other versions, like the one by dj/rupture, sung by Sindhu Zagoren on the album Special Gunpowder, or Blind Boy Paxton  

Our graphic lettering is by Charlie Ertola. Host portraits by Clayton Morgareidge.
 

You can leave comments for the Moles at  oldmolevarietyhour @ gmail.com or by clicking on the comment section for any of our audio pieces.  

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Net Neutrality

Airs at: Mon, 08/16/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
The open roads on the Internet are in danger of being commandeered by the major media companies. Here Craig Aaron from the Free Press talks with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick about Net Neutrality and the latest maneuvering by Google. Verizon, and the FCC.  You can make your v... Read more

Native Perspectives on Sustainability

Airs at: Mon, 08/16/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Dave Hall, environmental activist and PSU teacher, talks with Jan Haaken about his project,  Native Perspectives on Sustainability.  His earlier interview on this topic is here.  Dave and Jan discuss how indigenous leaders understand the concepts and practices that can kee... Read more

Rise of South American Left Governments

Airs at: Mon, 08/09/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill talks with Mark Weisbrot about radical South American politics and the new film he co-wrote with Oliver Stone, South of the Border. Mark has us look to South American populism, the empowerment of working-people over the claims of Capital and strengthening of the State ... Read more

South of the Border

Airs at: Mon, 08/09/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Movie Moles, Jan Haaken and Frann Michel, discuss Olver Stone's new movie about South American politics. They consider the up-beat tenor of the film and criticisms that this trivializes the seriousness of South American projects. Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour August 9th (incomplete)

Airs at: Mon, 08/09/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
The theme of today's show - hosted by Bill Resnick (on the left) -  could aptly be called "South of the Border." Virtually all of the show turns its eyes to South American politics, but also the harsh realities of humanitarian aid.  It features South American rebel-music by... Read more

No More Deaths!

Airs at: Mon, 08/09/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Jan Haaken talks with Sophie Smith. Sophie works with No More Deaths, a humanitarian organization that tries to make sure no one dies in the deserts of the Mexican-American border, and stands by the motto: humanitarian aid is never a crime. She recounts her own experience i... Read more

Bad Policy or Class Policy?

Airs at: Wed, 08/04/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Governments around the world are promoting austerity and "fiscal responsibility" as a solution to the global financial crisis.   Liberal critics say this is short-sighted, but in fact it's the way governments serve "their corporate/financial masters."  The Old Mole's Tom Be... Read more

Policing Domestic Violence

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Tanya Brannan, founder of  the Purple Berets, describes how and why police responses to domestic violence are often useless or worse than useless.  She talks with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick.   Read more

Kapitalism 101: Marx on the Market

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Joe Clement introduces a selection from Brendan Cooney's video blog Kapitalism 101.  Cooney explains how the workings of the "free" market inevitably produce class inquality.  You can watch the video version here.   Read more

Book Mole: "Love and Summer"

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
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