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Words As The Way To Freedom: Jimmy Santiago Baca

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

He went from illiterate street kid, to world renowned poet. But it was in prison that Jimmy Santiago Baca connected with his Native American and Chicano heritage, and began learning the lessons of his people’s past. On this edition, Progressive Magazine editor Matthew Rothschild sits down with Jimmy Santiago Baca.

Being Black and Green: African-Americans & the Environment

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

African-Americans are helping to lead the environmental movement. We take you to a resettlement community in North Carolina, sustainable farms in Wisconsin and a local bike ride in California, where local black leaders are changing the color of environmentalism.

Remixing Revolution: Art, Music and Politics

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Art and music have long contributed to society and our way of life. But in these dire financial times, it’s not always a priority in our schools. On this edition, we bring you the voices of artists speaking on the importance of arts, music and
politics.

Marching for Change: Street Bands in the U.S. (encore)

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

We look at how political marching bands are stirring up public spaces; from the streets, to supermarkets to your Facebook feed.

Seeking Justice and Police Accountability in Jamaica

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Jamaica has a long history of police violence and corruption. In May 2010 a government crackdown left 73 people dead and a city in chaos. The majority of those victims are presumed innocent and their loved ones continue to seek justice.

Whose Newsroom is This? The US Media and Race

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

A discussion on the history of race and the U.S. media, from the 2011 National Conference on Media Reform, featuring Democracy Now’s Juan Gonzalez, Rinku Sen from the Applied Research Center, and the first woman of color to anchor a major network news show, Carole Simpson.

WikiLeaks, Free Speech & the Future of the Internet

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

What are the consequences of WikiLeaks for free speech in the Internet era? A panel discussion looks beyond journalistic and national security issues of leaking online, and focuses on legal, technological and business implications for the future.

A Second Wind: Elders Act for Justice

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Many retirees enjoy the rest and relaxation that eluded them during their working years. But for some, retirement means opportunities to create change in their communities. We profile three elders who became activists in the second half of their lives.