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No ‘Fracking’ Way: The Perils of Natural Gas Drilling

post thumbnail Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

We’ll hear excerpts from the movie “Gasland,” and from locals from people who are trying to prevent the toxic fallout from ‘fracking’ before it starts.

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.

The Road to Detroit: US Social Forum 2010

post thumbnail Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

This June, the US Social Forum will be held in Detroit, Michigan.  We look at how Domestic Workers got organized at the last US Social Forum and we ask, what can we learn from the fall and rise of one of America’s great industrial cities?

LGBTQ Immigrants Speak Out

post thumbnail Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender immigrants not only have to hide their legal identity, but their sexuality too. Living illegally in the U.S. is not only their refuge, but also their biggest fear.

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.

Growin’ Up, Comin’ Out, Speakin’ Proud

post thumbnail Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Every year during the month of June, in honor of LGBTQ Pride, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queers, and those who support them, gather to march protest and celebrate. On this edition we hear from queer youth who are making radio to share their stories and perspectives and create social change.

Women Rising XIX: Masters of the Spoken Word

post thumbnail Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

We profile two American masters of the spoken word; provoking, inspiring, and moving us to action. Eve Ensler, playwright of the hit ‘Vagina Monologues’ shares the innovative work of her organization, V-Day, and renowned storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, talks with us about using her art as an international bridge over cultural divides.

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.

Border Stories: On the Frontlines of the Immigration Debate (encore edition)

post thumbnail Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

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.

Preserving Songs: Oral Histories and Land Protection (encore edition)

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2002

On this program, we take a look at indigenous oral histories and land preservation.

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