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The Left and the Law on Prison Reform

Airs at: Mon, 11/02/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
The Left and the Law with Mike Snedeker and Jan Haaken talk about the growing movement for prison reform--and why conservatives are joining progressives in calling for an end to mass incarceration, long sentences, and the extensive use of solitary confinement. Jan and Mi... Read more

Sanders, Socialism, and Skeptics

Airs at: Mon, 11/02/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Denise Morris and Bill Resnick explore the Bernie Sanders phenomena and question the conclusions drawn by Emma Caterine in her Truthout.org op ed "Is Bernie Sanders Dangerous to Socialism?" [image from wikipedia] Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for November 2, 2015

Airs at: Mon, 11/02/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Denise Morris hosts and we hear these segments:  Bill Resnick interviews philosopher Rebecca Gordon about Syria peace talks. Tom Becker reads about Capitalism and Sustainable Development Jan Haaken and Mike Snedeker discuss Prison Reform Denise Morris and Bill Resnick expl... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour on 10/26/15

Airs at: Mon, 10/26/2015 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Old Mole Variety Hour on 10/19/15

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2015 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Robin Hahnel on the Next System

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill Resnick talks with Robin Hahnel, who teaches (an emeritus of American U now at PSU), writes, speaks, and is deeply engaged in grass roots struggles towards building that other possible necessary world, that democratic and sustainable alternative. His books include ... Read more

Columbia Riverkeeper: Saving the NW and Planet

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Desiree Hellegers talks with Dan Serres of Columbia Riverkeeper about the fossil fuel struggle. They discuss the disastrous effects of the planned Liquified Natural Gas Export Terminals and the need to stand up to the oil companies. They mention the successful citizen ... Read more

Book Mole on Kent Haruf

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Book mole Larry Bowlden reviews the work of the late Kent Haruf, and recommends the work of this quiet writer of the heart, who writes in simple, direct prose; Larry particularly discusses his novels Plainsong, Benediction, Eventide, and the posthumously published Our So... Read more

Kathy Farr on School Shootings

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Jan Haaken interviews Kathy Farr, professor emeritus at PSU, on her current research on school shootings. She looks at middle and high school rampage shootings over the past 30 years and takes up some of the gender and social dynamics that seem to be driving these expres... Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for October 19, 2015

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2015 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Jan Haaken hosts this episode of the Old Mole, with music by Woody Guthrie and local Portland groups. Follow the links below for individual segments and more information, or click on the play button to hear the whole show. Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Sen... Read more