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David Korten and the Great Turning

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

David Korten new book, “The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community” examines how current economic models are producing devastating consequences for people and planet. In this edition, Korten speaks about being on the cusp of a major shift from a world dominated by economic values to one that embraces human values.

LGBTQ:On the Streets, In the Schools, Outside the System (encore edition)

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

Thousands of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) youth are forced out on to the streets, and face harassment, homophobia and even violence. We’ll hear from the LGBTQ community, on the streets, in the schools and outside the system.

The Color of Wealth

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

Income generation is one indicator of power differences between racial groups in the United States. But accumulated wealth, not income alone, may be the most revealing index of inequality.

Syria and the Search for Middle East Peace

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

On this edition, foreign correspondent Reese Erlich presents a one-on-one interview with Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.

Women Rising VII: International Changemakers in Politics (encore edition)

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

In this program we profile three courageous politicians, women who have chosen to create progressive change through government.

Border Stories: On the Frontlines of the Immigration Debate

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

On this edition, people who’ve risked their lives to enter the U.S. undocumented share their personal stories of why they came, and what they hope for their futures and the future of immigrants in this country.

The Attica Rebellion

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

September 9-13th, 2006 marks the 35th anniversary of the Attica Rebellion, a massive prison rebellion, massacre and cover-up in New York. On this edition, we present a documentary produced by the Freedom Archives.

Katrina Uncovers: Black Land and Labor

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Many of Katrina’s refugees assert the “right to return” as part of the deep historical relationship African- Americans have to land in the south. On this edition, we’ll hear from three community organizers.

Waves of Change, Rivers of Doubt: Global Water Issues and Solutions

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

In this edition, we look at some core water issues affecting people around the world, including privatization, access to clean water, desalination technology, bottled water debates, and non-point source pollution.