The Moles discuss Human Rights during the Bush years, the impact of corporate globalization on agriculture, and the immigrant experience as reflected in a short story.
Host: Laurie Mercier Engineer: Carl Vandervoort
1. Introduction to today's show (KBOO is in its pledge drive; segments of the show devoted to fund raising have been omitted from this podcast.) 2. Laurie Mercier talks with William Schultz, former director of Amnesty Now, about the degradation of the US stance on human rights in the last few years, with special attention to Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez. 3. Announcements of talks on Human Rights issues in the Portland Area. 4. Bill Resnick and Eric Holt Jimenez, excecutive director of Food First, discuss the impact of corporate globalization on agriculture and food production. 5. Luz Maria Gordillo reads "Suicide Note," one in her series of short stories reflecting the experiences of immigrants. 6. Conclusion