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Is there really an Islamist menace?

Airs at: Mon, 01/10/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 The threat of terrorist attacks  in Europe from Islamists  is not what we think.  Dan Gardner argues that "in most of Europe, there was no terrorism. And where there was terrorism, the trend line pointed down."  Tom Becker reads Gardner's piece "The Not-So-Great Islamist M... Read more

Guantanamo; Year end Wrap-up: Interview with Andy Worthington

Airs at: Thu, 12/23/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  A Deeper Look
Guantanamo; Year end Wrap-up: Interview with Andy Worthington 2010 is coming to an end and the prisoners at the illegal prison in Guantanamo Bay have less reason to expect release than at any time since coming into the hands of the U.S. Military. Join host Linda Olson-Osterl... Read more

Voices from the Edge 01-06-11 Lawmakers & Lawmen

Airs at: Thu, 01/06/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Lawmakers and Lawmen: A conversation with State Senator Jackie Dingfelder about the upcoming legislative session and a look at Portland Police Chief Mike Reese's comments on police shootings Oregon starts a new year with a new governor and legislature. It also starts with ... Read more

Author David Swanson discusses "War is a Lie"

Airs at: Wed, 12/22/2010 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
Host Marianne Barisonek interviews David Swanson about his new book War Is A Lie, in which he exposes the reality of why the U.S. is constantly at war. He addresses the web of lies, the taboo subjects, the false claims, and the mythic messages and lays waste to them. Your p... Read more

The Rural Organizing Project: Roots and Wings Celebration

Airs at: Wed, 01/05/2011 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Circle A Radio
We put together a show based on interviews recorded during the Roots and Wings Celebration of the Rural Organizing Project on December 4, 2010. We included about 2/3rds of people who participated in the interviews, talking about the beginnings of ROP, how different individu... Read more

Abe and Joe discuss the not inconsiderable accomplishments of the Obama administration.

Airs at: Tue, 01/04/2011 at 12:00am
Hosted by Abe Proctor and Joe Uris It's no secret that for progressives, the Obama administration has been a mixed bag. A number of landmark accomplishments seem diminished in light of what they might have been, had the President and his Congressional majority had the back... Read more

Voices from the Edge 12-30-10 Portland Police Association Contract

Airs at: Thu, 12/30/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Jo Ann and Dave discussed the Portland Police Association's tentative contract agreement with the City of Portland, which will be presented at general meetings scheduled January 5th and 6th, 2011. Listeners called in to share their views. Jo Ann Bowman is a former state leg... Read more

Out with the old, in with the new: 2011 In Review

Airs at: Tue, 12/28/2010 at 12:00am
With Joe on vacation, Abe reflects on the wreckage of another year gone by, and looks forward to the year to come. But it's not all about the host, oh no! Listeners will have the chance to comment about which events from 2010 they thought were the most significant, and what... Read more

Voices from the Edge 12-23-10 Who Was Good & Who Was Bad in 2010?

Airs at: Thu, 12/23/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
    It's that time of year when Jo Ann and Dave review which of our public figures deserve a gift in their stocking and which deserve a lump of coal. They'll also be asking listerners to share their holiday list of candidates. Will it include Senator John McCain for ... Read more

One Land Many Voices on 12/24/10

Airs at: Fri, 12/24/2010 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  One Land Many Voices
One Land, Many Voices presents author and independent scholar, Norman Finkelstein, speaking in Berkeley, California, on May 13, 2010:  Gaza Massacre. From the Alternative Radio website: Gaza is often described as the largest open-air prison in the world. It may be the mo... Read more