This weekendâs Greek elections were not won by the new left party Syriza, but the anti-austerity movement remains poised for future victories amid public resentment of EU bank bailouts and service cutbacks. Meanwhile, French socialists gained yet another legislative majority, providing President Hollande still more support for financial reform. Economics professor RICHARD D. WOLFF [ rdwolff.com ], coauthor of âOccupy the Economyâ [ citylights.com ], discusses the global financial crisis and deceptive corporate media spin;
Barbara Harris -- âIt Donât Worry Me (The Economyâs Depressed Not Me)â [from âNashvilleâ];
EGYPTIAN ELECTIONS MOOTED BY MILITARY LEGISLATIVE COUP
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi claimed an early lead over Mubarakian holdover Ahmed Shafiq in this weekendâs presidential runoff vote. But whoever claims the office will be dominated by Egyptâs military establishment, after an eleventh-hour SCAF edict limiting presidential powers, closing parliament, and usurping legislation for a new constitution. CHRIS TOENSING, editor-in-chief of MERIP, the Middle East Research and Information Project [ merip.org ], discusses the current crisis, protest, and prospects for genuine democratic reform in Egypt; and
In the spirit of Tahrir Square: âBella Ciaoâ -- Chumbawumbaâs rendition of the Italian anti-fascist anthem.
Anchor: Robert Knight Producer: Thiago Barrozo Engineer: Michael G. Haskins Origin: WBAI/Pacifica
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