Daniel Ellsberg – Truth-telling in a Time of War
On this edition, we hear from Ellsberg delivering a speech to anti-war activists at the Crawford Peace House in Texas. He reflects on civil disobedience advocating for people to blow the whistle and go to jail in order to save lives.
Queer Youth Challenges (encore edition)
On this edition, we’ll take a look at the unique perspective of LGBTQ youth on such topics as foster care, childhood sexual abuse, and disability.
Nuclear Ambitions and Double Standards
On this edition, we’ll look at the recent nuclear power deal between the United States and India, which critics say could spark a nuclear arms race in South Asia.
Nepal’s Call for Democracy
The demonstrations forced the King to restore parliament, but on this edition, as Reese Erlich reports from Kathmandu, the democracy movement demands that the King give up power altogether. In a second segment, Erlich talks with tourists who, despite the turmoil in Nepal, are still trekking around.
Iraq and the Changing Peace Movement
On this edition, we take a look at where the anti-war movement is heading.
The Long Walk to Abolish the Death Penalty
On this edition, Making Contact’s Sarah Olson takes us on this 25-mile journey on a cool, sunny day on February 20th. It’s a walk of protest, peace, and compassion.
Katrina Uncovers: Exploited Workers and Endangered Wetlands
On this edition, we hear from migrant workers helping to clean up and rebuild New Orleans, and about their struggle for better wages and working conditions.
Cow Heaven: Saving Agricultural Land
In this edition of Making Contact, we learn how West Marin was permanently preserved as farms and agricultural open space.
The History of Class Struggle in the U.S.
On this edition we take a look at the history of class struggle where we hear from two contemporary writers: Phil Gasper, editor of a new version of the Communist Manifesto, and Sharon Smith, author of a new book on working class radicalism in the U.S.
Katrina Uncovers: Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans
On this edition, we go to New Orleans, where we hear from local people working to rebuild their communities.
