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Robert A. Pape is an American political scientist known for his work on international security affairs, especially strategic air power and suicide terrorism. He is currently a professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago.
He is the author of "Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism" which has earned praise from Peter Bergen, who conducted the first television interview with Osama Bin Laden in 1997. The book earned praise from Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas). The book earned praise from Michael Scheuer, former CIA Chief of the ben Laden unit. The book earned praise from Noam Chomsky, who is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, political activist, author, and lecturer. Duration about 52 minutes.
A new feature, an excerpt from "Destined for Destiny: The Unauthorized Autobiography of George W. Bush." About 10 min. Also an excerpt from Dana Milbank's book "Homo Politicus: The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government". Duration about 42 min. Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
(Play It) Inside The Bush Administration From Anti-War Radio, Colonel Lawrence B. Wilkerson, U.S. Army (Ret.), was chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell from 2002 to 2005. Since his retirement Wilkerson has on several occasions spoken out against the poor planning and execution of the Iraq War as well as the global politics leading up to and following it. In particular he has denounced the decision-making process of the Bush Administration and Vice President Dick Cheney's and Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld's part in it. Duration about 53 minutes.
Also an excerpt from Dana Milbank's book "Homo Politicus: The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government". Duration about 52 min. Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
(Play It) Election Fraud and The Subversion of Democracy From Media Matters, Mark Crispin Miller is author of "Loser Take All: Election Fraud and The Subversion of Democracy", "Fooled Again: How the Right Stole the 2004 Election & Why They'll Steal the Next One Too (Unless We Stop Them)", among other titles. This interview was recorded on Sept. 7th, 2008. Duration about 52 minutes.
Also an excerpt from Dana Milbank's book "Homo Politicus: The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government". Duration about 51 min. Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
(Play It) Economics for a Crowded Planet With an increasingly crowded planet, how can we achieve sustainable development? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, explores the many challenges we face including poverty and globalization. He has been named one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" several times. This talk is about 55 minutes.
Also an excerpt from Dana Milbank's book "Homo Politicus: The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government". Duration about 44 min. Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
From Media Matters broadcast on April 13, 2008, Professor Joseph Stiglitz is the Nobel medal winning economist, and former vice-President and chief economist of the World Bank. He is the author of The Three-Trillion Dollar War. Duration about 54 min.
From Robert Scheer on the Economic Meltdown from September 18, 2008, hear Truthdig’s editor in chief warns against thinking about the economic crisis as an “act of God,” saying “this is man-made” and that the individuals responsible are well known and entirely too influential in the current election. Duration about 12 min.
From beautiful Sacramento, Ca on September 28th, 2008, hear Mike Farrell, actor, author, activist discusses his memoir, "Just Call Me Mike". After gaining international attention for his role as B.J. Hunnicutt in the much-beloved television series M*A*S*H, Mike Farrell embarked upon a more arduous and ultimately rewarding path into the world’s social consciousness: as a tireless human rights advocate. Duration about 54 minutes.
Then the Pink Police from Code Pink in Sacramento, Ca tried to make a citizen's arrest of Karl Rove. Duration about 15 min. Then an excerpt from the book, The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government, Homo Politicus. Duration about 35 min. Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
(Play It) Was 9/11/2001 an Inside Job?
From beautiful Sacramento, Ca on 9-11-08, hear Paul Zarembka, author and professor, “9/11: An Inside Job?” He is the editor of the collection of essays "The Hidden History of 9-11". The Marxist School of Sacramento is the sponsor of this public event.
With an opposing point of view, from 2006 Popular Mechanics executive editor David Dunbar, contributing editor Brad Reagan and editor-in-chief Jim Meigs join Benjamin Chertoff for a detailed discussion of reporting behind the new Popular Mechanics book "Debunking 9/11 Myths: Why Conspiracy Theories Can't Stand Up To Hard Facts". Also to help walk us through a detailed analysis of World Trade Center conspiracy theories is former Deputy Fire Chief of the New York City Fire Department Vincent Dunn.
(Play It) Hear the Health Care Rally
From the California State Capitol on 9-8-08, the Health Care Rally. Senate Bill 840 will cover every Californian with comprehensive health insurance and give them the ability to choose their own physician. This bill is estimated to save $8 billion, in the first year alone, in statewide healthcare spending, and will save money for families, businesses, individuals and local governments. Duration about 36 minutes. Click here to download or listen to mp3 Total Duration 1:46:38
More on Universal Health Care at http://www.onecarenow.org/index.html On August 14, 2008 in Fair Oaks, Ca near Sacramento, the Lungren Townhall Meeting. Congressman Lungren represents the 3rd district. Duration about 15 minutes.
Also from Dana Milbank and his book "Homo Politicus: The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government". Duration about 53 minutes. Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
From May 27, 2008 in San Francisco, CA, hear the editor of Newsweek International, ABC News analyst, and New York Times bestselling author, Farheed Zakaria discusses a future where the U.S. no longer dominates the global economy, geopolitics, and culture. Duration 1 hr. 7 min.
From July 28, 2008, Glenn Greenwald Interviews David Sirota. Sirota's book explores how the pervasive and intense dissatisfaction among the citizenry with our political class can be channeled into genuine political change. Duration 36 min.
In 1999, Farheed Zakaria was named "one of the 21 most important people of the 21st Century" by Esquire Magazine.
David J. Sirota is an American political commentator. He is a two-time New York Times betselling author, nationally-syndicated newspaper columnist and blogger.
Glenn Greenwald is a former American attorney and current political and legal blogger, and columnist at Salon Magazine. He is the author of "How Would a Patriot Act?" and "A Tragic Legacy", both New York Times bestsellers.
Cynthia McKinney is the 2008 presidential candidate for the Green Party and served 12 years in the U.S. Congress as a Democratic Representative from Georgia.
Gloria La Riva is the 2008 presidential candidate of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the 1994 and 1998 PF Party candidate for governor of California.
Brian Moore has been selected as the Socialist Party USA presidential nominee for 2008. He is a former Peace Corps volunteer, anti-war and labor rights organizer.
Ralph Nader is the 1996 and 2000 Green Party presidential nominee. The consumer rights icon ran an independent presidential campaign in 2004, and became the Peace & Freedom Presidential candidate on Aug. 3, 2008. Duration 80 min.
From September 13, 2005, State Senator Sheila Kuehl discusses the health care crisis in California and presents a blueprint for reform. Duration 16 min.
JoAnn served as California Common Cause's grassroots organizer when they passed public financing measures in Oakland, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Today she serves as Common Cause's Associate Director, with a special interest in media issues.
Ralph Nader is the 1996 and 2000 Green Party presidential nominee. The consumer rights icon ran an independent presidential campaign in 2004, and became the Peace & Freedom Presidential candidate on Aug. 3, 2008.
Brian Moore has been selected as the Socialist Party USA presidential nominee for 2008. He is a former Peace Corps volunteer, anti-war and labor rights organizer.
Gloria La Riva is the 2008 presidential candidate of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the 1994 and 1998 PF Party candidate for governor of California.
Cynthia McKinney is the 2008 presidential candidate for the Green Party and served 12 years in the U.S. Congress as a Democratic Representative from Georgia. Duration 58:18
The Commonwealth Club of California, San Francisco, CA, on Apr 21st, 2008 features author Gene Healy on The Bipartisan Romance with the Imperial Presidency.
Gene Healy, author of "The Cult of the Presidency: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power", discusses how the role of the President has changed from the vision of the Framers of the Constitution and the obstacles to returning it to its narrow, constitutional function.
Gene Healy is an American political pundit, journalist and editor. Duration 44:56
Gene Baur grew up in Hollywood, California and worked in television, film and commercials, including some for McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants. Today, he campaigns to raise awareness about the negative consequences of industrialized factory farming and our cheap food system. He lives in rural New York state and is the co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, America's leading farm animal protection organization. Gene holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University Northridge and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University. Duration 1:17:53
Antiwar Radio: Charles Goyette Interviews Andrew Bacevich. Andrew Bacevich discusses the president’s comparison of Iraq to Vietnam. Andrew J. Bacevich is professor of international relations at Boston University. A graduate of the U. S. Military Academy, he received his Ph. D. in American Diplomatic History from Princeton University. Before joining the faculty of Boston University in 1998, he taught at West Point and at Johns Hopkins University. Duration 16:35
In today’s media climate of anti-immigrant propaganda, perpetuated by talking heads such as Lou Dobbs, Rush Limbaugh and Michael Savage, there is one “talking head” that stands apart – Geraldo Rivera. On May 8, 2008, this world-renowned journalist addressed a capacity crowd at the State Capitol to present his recently published book, His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S., Geraldo, who has been a fixture on television for over 40 years and currently hosts Geraldo at Large on Fox News Channel, has become a leading voice against what he describes as “anti-immigrant hysteria” throughout the United States. Duration 1:06:27
Antiwar Radio: Charles Goyette Interviews James Bovard James Bovard is the author of "Attention Deficit Democracy". He discusses the similarities between the Vietnam and Iraq wars and the Democrat Congress. Duration 16:52
Hear Deepa Kumar as she spoke on her book "Outside the Box: Corporate Media, Globalization and the UPS Strike" on July 10, 2008 in Sacramento, CA. Deepa Kumar is an assistant professor of media studies at Rutgers University. Deepa Kumar teaches and writes about the limitations of the corporate media systems and the ways in which dissenting voices are marginalized from the public sphere. Her areas of research includes media, war, imperialism, globalization, class, gender, Islam, the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy, on which she has published several scholarly articles. Duration 0:56:10
Hear Ralph Nader's press conference on Aug. 1, 2008 in Sacramento, CA. The press conference in Sacramento, CA was with Matt Gonzalez, Former President San Francisco Board Of Supervisors, Ralph Nader, Consumer Advocate, Steve Basile, Injured Worker Downey Studios Worker, Gloria La Riva, Union President of Typographical section of Media Workers of Northern California. Ralph Nader and injured workers and health and safety advocates addressed the public about the affects of the collapse of Ca-OSHA, the deregulation of Workers Compensation and the growing corruption crisis within EPA and other oversight agencies. Duration 0:45:24 Great Speeches and Interviews' Past Programs
George Lakoff is known for his ideas about the centrality of metaphor to human thinking, political behavior and society. In recent years he has applied his work to the realm of politics, exploring this in his books. He is the founder of the progressive think tank the Rockridge Institute.
On July 15. 2008 in Sacramento, CA Jeffrey St. Clair spoke on his book "Born Under a Bad Sky: Notes from the Dark Side of Earth"
Jeffrey St. Clair is an investigative journalist, writer and editor. He is the co-editor, with Alexander Cockburn, of the political newsletter CounterPunch, and a contributing editor to the monthly magazine In These Times. He has also written for The Washington Post, San Francisco Examiner, The Nation and The Progressive. His reporting specializes in the politics surrounding environmental and military issues.
Paul Smith is a candidate for Congress. He's running in the 5th District of California which is in Sacramento. He spoke on his background, why he is running, and his views on housing crisis, flooding, foreign policy, and many other issues.
"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" is a 1939 film about a naive and idealistic man who is appointed to fill a vacancy in the US Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down.
Reaching Out To Our Veterans and Their Families with Judith Broder, M.D. Founder/Chairperson of The Soldiers Project and Zohreh Whitaker of Military Families Speak Out
Recorded June 14th, 2008 in Sacramento, CA
Dr. Judith Broder, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, shared her experiences working with returning veterans and their families. Zohreh Whitaker, whose son recently returned from Iraq, shared her experiences of the effect of war on her own and other families.
Eric Vega, Professor of Chicano Studies at California State University at Sacramento spoke to the Sacramento United Nations Association on June 23, 2008.
To a stand room only crowd at one Sacramento's finest bookstores, Hayden discussed his books "Writings for a Democratic Society," and "Voices of the Chicago 8: A Generation on Trial." Hayden was the 60's radial icon, having been head of the Students for a Democratic Society, and one of the Chicago 8 who were put on trial for allegedly plotting to disrupt the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Recorded June 25, 2008. Duration 0:58:21.
On Thursday, June 19th, 2008 in downtown Sacramento, CA representatives of Sacramento for Democracy, the Sacramento Coalition to End the War and True Majority presented 20,000 signatures to Board of Administrator of CalPERS urging them to divest from war profiteer, KBR. Hear the event as it happened.
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