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War Comes Home: Washington's Battle Against America's Veterans #26-09 July 01, 2009

War Comes Home: Washington's Battle Against America's Veterans #26-09 July 01, 2009

For many U.S. veterans, the war comes home with them. They talk about adjusting to civilian life. Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 1 Jul 2009
|fallujahfound at10:56, 1:27

“…the deck of the USS John F. Kennedy. It was deployed to Fallujah Iraq as a salvage -- operator in 2004. In Fallujah he saw a dead Iraqis decomposing in the middle of the tree. So intense was the fighting that they could not be …”

“…of three years as a journalist in US occupied Iraq. In Baghdad Fallujah not -- and other locales that have become more known for their battles kidnappings and car roms and for their historic architecture …”

The Greening of America: A New Deal for Everyone? #25-09 June 24, 2009

The Greening of America: A New Deal for Everyone? #25-09 June 24, 2009

A close look at green jobs and who may benefit from economic stimulus money Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 24 Jun 2009
|go greenfound at16:06, 21:38

“…the past fifteen years before it was cooler mainstream for businesses to go green. . Way to successfully helped women launch for green house -- cooperatives. Both Veronica and lose our members of the east they collapse …”

“…Ended December 2008 radio address president Barack Obama promised to create millions of jobs. He spoke a better infrastructure. A more modern healthcare system and upgraded schools. He used history …”

Neither Here Nor There: Bhutanese Refugees in the United States #24-09 June 17, 2009

Neither Here Nor There: Bhutanese Refugees in the United States #24-09 June 17, 2009

New Bhutanese arrivals talk about life from the refugees camps to Oakland, CA. Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 17 Jun 2009
|new zealandfound at5:54, 1:56

“…in the -- each month a few head for Denmark or Norway New Zealand or Australia. Most are bound for the United States. . The two YE participate in a ritual before their departure. -- data -- he called it he got on the forehead of …”

“…the early 1990s. Before he -- and eventually the United States seeking political us. …”

Survivors of Solitary Confinement #22-09 June 3, 2009

Survivors of Solitary Confinement #22-09 June 3, 2009

Survivors of solitary confinement share their experiences detail Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 3 Jun 2009
|united nationsfound at0:27, 16:45

“…a severe sensory deprivation. And has been denounced as torture by the United Nations. . But tens of thousands are locked up in solitary confinement in American prisons. I can honestly -- the sound you -- up …”

“…media about twelve Houston Rockets on different news. Solitary confinement meaning many years its military. …”

Many Lines of Fire: Women at War (encore) #21-09 May 27, 2009

Many Lines of Fire: Women at War (encore) #21-09 May 27, 2009

Women in the armed forces speak about their unique experiences at war Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Tue, 26 May 2009
|high school diplomafound at2:31, 0:23

“…A teenager I had to drop out of high school many times because it has held them manly to command to. So at the age of 1890 sending to go back to high school and took me two years that cut and -- got my high school diploma duke community college. And then making was to go to college knowing that you know the heart org that a ticket to actually get my high school -- not wanting to get the -- on -- at the high school diploma. . Unfortunately my first semester can mean college that he listened to this community college. I was. Approach very recruiter and he promised …”

“…they can't train for Frontline combat positions. The changing nature of the Iraq War has placed many women at the center of the conflict. Yet the women serving and dying for the US have received very …”

A Chronology of Capitalism #20-09 May 20, 2009

A Chronology of Capitalism #20-09 May 20, 2009

Three intellectuals sound the alarm about capitalism's house of cards Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 20 May 2009
|Rick Wolfffound at27:58, 0:06

“…for this edition of making contact. Today's program featured the voices of Steve Williams is the executive director and co founder of power the people organize to win employment rights. Professor Rick Wolff -- most recent books include new departures and marks and in theory and class theory in history. And professor Stanley -- this author of left turns forging a new political future. Iran and with speech was from march 2009 forum presented by WBA I radio and the New York society for ethical culture and its courtesy of buildings bridges. Steve Williams spoke in February 2009. At the Bay Area progressive club. And Rick Wolff spoken the left forum in April 2009. Special thanks to our intern -- martini for helping to produce this show. First TV …”

“…this week on making contact. I about the 1970. The United States has sort of played itself out we lost 50% of our industrial workforce this is not a problem it's gonna be solved. …”

The War Dance of the Winnemem Wintu #19-09 May 13, 2009

The War Dance of the Winnemem Wintu #19-09 May 13, 2009

A Native American tribe risks losing ancestral lands to a dam project Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Tue, 12 May 2009
|United Statesfound at25:44, 9:54

“…land an infrastructure lead out and in 1941 act of congress. The United States government is using and delaying tactic which they're very good at doing. They're delaying this until all the travel numbers are -- To than they don't have to deal with this. Unfortunately they forget. That Indian people have an oral history. And we tell the story from one generation and it. And so that even after I'm gone after our tribal chief. Is gone our children know this story. And will continually asked the United States government. To rectify its mistake to fix its air. To stop lying. That there is it an act of congress that was …”

“…central valley 400 miles to the south a fiercely lobbied for. Debbie Davis and analysts that the environmental justice coalition for water explains how to -- the Dan transformed McCloud river and the entire surrounding …”

A Report Back from the World Water Forum #18-09 May 06, 2009

A Report Back from the World Water Forum #18-09 May 06, 2009

International water activists at the World Water Forum spoke about the right to water Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 6 May 2009
|World Bankfound at22:55, 3:49

“…like Milwaukee. Now in the global south we still -- see the world bank of promoting it can help privatization. Between 2002003. About 94% to. World Bank learned. Forced privatization. Onto the company's. And 93%. Required cost recovery and cost recovery -- Fancy word for require me. The world for people who make a dollar. -- today to behave -- their service connection. Now. Global broader movement has been very accessible and the last few years. In bringing to light with the World Bank has been doing and the other. Investment institutions. We have embarrassed the bank. And tax. Speak them put themselves privatization has been …”

“…big meeting about water in fact many of us believe that the United Nations should be hosting such a meeting. …”

Green Jobs, Race and the Economic 'Recovery' #17-09 April 29, 2009

Green Jobs, Race and the Economic 'Recovery' #17-09 April 29, 2009

Billions will be spent on green jobs, but who will benefit? Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Tue, 28 Apr 2009
|Zach Johnsonfound at1:03, 1:43

“…job these green jobs are very real and and that -- job Zach Johnson's. . …”

“…on the administration website a strong middle class dot gov vice president Joe Biden describes what green jobs are and why they're important. Green jobs -- jobs -- product. …”

What Ever Happened to the Buena Vista Social Club? #16-09 April 22, 2009

What Ever Happened to the Buena Vista Social Club? #16-09 April 22, 2009

Separating fact from fiction about the Buena Vista Social Club Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 22 Apr 2009
|Windows Vistafound at11:28, 12:28

“…fans abroad are really fueling the traditional song revival. After the original Windows Vista seven more CD's came out in what has become hugely successful brand. And despite any criticisms they might have musicians want foreigners …”

“…Some students were about as popular as -- when The Beatles hit the United States and Beatles where they were very very. Just so crazy and you can see when. …”