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COINTELPRO 101 (Part 1)

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Over the next two weeks, we broadcast the documentary film “COINTELPRO 101,” about the secret FBI program which ran from 1956-1971, and disrupted many movements for self-determination by people of color in the U.S.. Today, we hear the first half of the film, produced by the Freedom Archives.

Avoiding A New Korean War

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

North Korea and the United States are still technically at war. Many view North Korea as a strange and rogue country that threatens U.S. security. But others argue that North Korea’s actions have legitimate basis and that historical context is critical to understanding the issues.

The New Face of Military Recruiting

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Stretched by fighting two wars, the US military has stepped up efforts to recruit teenagers and young adults. Guest host Anna Sussman hosts a round table discussion about the new face of military recruiting, and counter-recruiting efforts taking place.

Robert Fisk: The Terror of Power and the Power of Terror

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Long time Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk speaks about the power of words in shaping public opinion and public policy, and the tragic consequences of a press corps that toes official line: in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine.

The Sound of Change: Hip Hop in Cuba

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

We hear about hip-hop and change in Cuban society, and what people on the ground are saying about new phases in the Cuban revolution.

Chile’s 9/11 [Encore]

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

On September 11th, 1973, a US-backed military junta toppled Chilean president Salvador Allende. We bring you a story about a group of Chilean exiles in the US who transform their experience of terror into artistic expression.

James Lawson: Non-Violent Warrior

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

An interview with James Lawson, the chief architect of the 1960 lunch counter sit-ins, and confidant to Martin Luther King. Lawson touches on everything from Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez to the modern gay rights and environmental movements.

The Crisis Made in Haiti

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

In the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, we look at Haiti’s history with the United States, the militarization of American relief efforts, and the economic policies that have contributed to the devastation of Haiti’s capital city.

Women Rising XX:
Leaders Struggling with War

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

In this program, we profile two government leaders tackling the monumental problem of war –– Gambia’s Fatou Bensouda, Deputy Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and retired Colonel Ann Wright, a former United States military leader and diplomat for the State Department.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Making Contact’s 2009 Year in Review

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Two wars continued, the economy remained in freefall, and as hardship ensued, people crafted creative solutions. We look back at some of the most compelling stories we brought you during 2009, and find out where things are headed for 2010.