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Democratic Socialism on the Ballot

Airs at: Mon, 07/09/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Old Mole Bill Resnick talks with Chicago DSA activist Joanna Misnick on electoral politics and the challenges ahead. More on Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Read more

A People's History of the United States PART 2: Howard Zinn

Airs at: Tue, 07/10/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

"You wanna read a real history book?" Matt Damon asks Robin Williams in the movie Good Will Hunting. "Read Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States. That book'll knock you on your ass." It'll do that and more. Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United Sta... Read more

The Martyrdom of Thomas Merton: An Investigation

Airs at: Fri, 07/13/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Beloved Community

Investigative Reporter, Hugh Turley, makes the case that the conclusion that Thomas Merton died by accident cannot possibly be true. Hugh Turley and David Martin are co-authors of the 2018 book, The Martyrdom of Thomas Merton, An Investigation. John Shuck speaks live w... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour July 9th 2018

Airs at: Mon, 07/09/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Denise Morris hosts this episode of The Old Mole which includes Bill Resnick Interviews organizer Joanna Misnick on electoral politics and what is to be done. In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the state of California in NIFLA v. Becer... Read more

The Politics of Living - Episode 17

Airs at: Wed, 07/04/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: The Politics of Living

July 4, 2018 The Politics of Living – July 6, 2018 - 30 minute show Content Contributors: Tave Fasce Drake: Gazpacho and Tomato Trivia Kristin Thiel: The She Ra Solution M L lauri (Let's Stop For A Minute) Vicky Mazzone (Host & Producer) Technical Assistance: ... Read more

Sergei and Yulia Skripal

Airs at: Thu, 07/05/2018 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Produced for: Fight the Empire

Two months ago the UK government sent D Notices to the media “requesting” that they say nothing about the case. But a blogger named Rob Slane has published an analysis that seems to explain more than the official account. Meanwhile Sergei and Yulia are incommunicado, pe... Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for July 2, 2018

Airs at: Mon, 07/02/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Clayton Morgareidge hosts and we hear: Desireee Hellegers presents field-interviews from Occupy ICE PDX Movie Moles Joe Clement and Jan Haaken review of the 2017 animated film about Mexican families, Coco. Bill Resnick and Bob Peterson discuss how teacher's unions prevaile... Read more

Unions After JANUS: learning from Wisconsin teachers

Airs at: Mon, 07/02/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Bill Resnick talks with Bob Peterson, who taught 5th grade for 30 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bob led the teachers union to increased militancy and collective action after the rabidly conservative Wisconsin legislature enacted set of union busting laws that included for... Read more

Field Interviews from Occupy ICE PDX

Airs at: Mon, 07/02/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

In this segment, field Mole Desiree Hellegers speaks with activists at OccupyICEPdx about the action which began on the evening of June 17, Father's Day, and helped touch off a nationwide movement to occupy--and abolish--Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read more

A People's History of the United States: Howard Zinn

Airs at: Tue, 07/03/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

"You wanna read a real history book?" Matt Damon asks Robin Williams in the movie Good Will Hunting. "Read Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States. That book'll knock you on your ass." It'll do that and more. Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United Sta... Read more