Many Lines of Fire: Women at War
On this edition, Sarah Olson speaks with veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines, and to one active duty soldier who served for a year as an Army journalist in Iraq.
Catch of the Day: Mercury
On this edition, we go to the San Francisco Bay, joined by a public health analyst, we’ll talk to local fisherman, new moms, restaurant-goers and the E.P.A. about mercury.
Brothers at Odds: The U.S. Army vs. Lt. Ehren Watada
On this edition, Aaron Glantz sheds light on the events and issues surrounding the recent court martial of Lt. Watada.
Women Rising XI: International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
In this program, we visit with three eloquent members of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, a global alliance of elder women healers who represent more than 900 years of collective wisdom and traditions.
Last Stand for Choice in Mississippi (encore edition)
On this edition, with mid-term elections upon us, Making Contact’s Sarah Olson takes a closer look at the Mississippi women fighting for reproductive justice as they try to save the one remaining abortion clinic in the state.
Legacy of Torture
In this special documentary from the Freedom Archives, we hear from some of the accused members of the Black Panther party; they describe the torture and how they were targeted for their political activities.
New Orleans Now: Can Art Help Heal a Broken City?
Take a tour with us through the streets and landscapes of New Orleans as we discover creative art displays that reflect the city’s deep cultural roots, the troubled times it faces, and the sense of hope being nurtured in the midst of Katrina’s rubble.
Human Rights and the African American Experience (encore edition)
On this edition we’ll hear about a deep discrepancy at the heart of America’s struggle for civil rights and human rights.
Black History Month – Say it LOUD!
On this edition, we celebrate Black History Month through the many voices of African Americans who made history and changed forever American culture, politics, and entertainment and the way we look at our country and ourselves.
Civil War in Burma, Karen Women in Exile
Producer Jack Chance and the international documentary team Outer Voices went to Burma and Thailand to interview refugee activists from the Karen Women’s Organization and this is their story.
