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Crisis as Opportunity: Voices from the U.S. Social Forum

post thumbnail Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

This June, thousands of grassroots activists converged on Detroit, Michigan to attend the 2010 United States Social Forum. We were there and on this edition of Making Contact, we’ll bring you some of the local and international voices we found.

Art in Action

post thumbnail Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Art is everywhere…but why do we do it? On this edition, we speak with young artists of diverse backgrounds who use their independent experiences and creative impulses to talk about race, identity, and politics…and along the way to self-reflect.

‘Soul of a Citizen’

post thumbnail Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Author Paul Loeb is re-releasing his book, “Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times.” He’s collected stories of everyday people working for social justice.  On this edition, we’ll hear from Loeb and two people profiled in the book.
 

Dr. Joanna Macy: Gifts of Uncertainty

post thumbnail Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Dr. Joanna Macy is a long-time peace, justice, and ecology activist. A celebrated Buddhist teacher, Dr. Macy’s wide-ranging work spans Eastern and Western thought. She spoke at the 2009 Bioneers Conference held in San Rafael, California.

How We Survive: The Currency of Giving

post thumbnail Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

A look into how struggling communities around the U.S. are meeting each others’ needs, without charity, or even exchanging a dollar.

La Llorona: An Evolving Myth (encore)

post thumbnail Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

The story of the weeping woman has been told since the time of the Spanish conquest. In this edition, we look at the myth of La Llorona as told in Oakland, California today, and explore how its meaning has grown and changed over time.

My T-Shirt Says it All (encore)

post thumbnail Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The T-shirt is a staple of the American wardrobe, worn by pretty much everyone at one time or another. It’s a sort of common denominator in a culture marked by differences. On this edition, we’ll hear how three T-shirt designers use the garments as a way to fight racism, communicate cultural identity, and mourn friends who’ve passed away.

What Ever Happened to the Buena Vista Social Club?

post thumbnail Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

The Buena Vista Social Club CD and documentary film were hits, but may have created some myths about Cuba and the musicians themselves. Independent producer Reese Erlich spent years interviewing the musicians and separates fact from fiction.

The Peculiar Business of Wayne C. Henderson: How Guitar Making Saved His Life

post thumbnail Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

We travel to the homeland of American bluegrass to visit the workshop of guitar builder Wayne C. Henderson.

La Llorona: An Evolving Myth

post thumbnail Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Student producer Beth Hoffman brings us a look at the myth of La Llorona as told in Oakland, California today, and tells how its meaning has grown and changed over time.

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