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Who Controls Black Women’s Bodies?

post thumbnail Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Reproductive health services for women are under attack, leaving poor women and women of color lacking access. But a broad coalition of women is striking back, changing the conversation on abortion and race.

WARNING: This program contains graphic language.

A Woman’s Rise to Power: Struggle and Success

post thumbnail Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

In 2011, why are there fewer than 20 female heads of state around the world? A former President, a Supreme Court justice and other women leaders reflect on the battles they’ve won on the way to the top of their fields, and just how far there still is to go.

Transforming the Trauma: Soldiers Stories

post thumbnail Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Two generations of veterans cope with PTSD—looking to heal themselves and the world. Featuring S. Brian Willson, author of “Blood on the Tracks”.

Tales & Tools of Revolution: From Serbia to Egypt

post thumbnail Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

A new generation is telling their stories of overthrowing corrupt regimes. And in the digital age, their lessons can spread more quickly than ever before. We’ll hear from Egyptian, Serbian, and Azerbaijani activists, about their work to topple undemocratic rulers.

Seeking Justice and Police Accountability in Jamaica

post thumbnail 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.

A Second Wind: Elders Act for Justice

post thumbnail 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.

How We Survive: The Recession Generation

post thumbnail Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

If you’re a young person looking for a job, it looks pretty dismal out there, and it may not brighten up anytime soon. On this edition of How We Survive, we look at how the economy is hitting the “millennial generation.”

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.

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