CPR News, December 26, 2014

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5/28/14 - Child Custody & Visitation (Part 1 of 2)

Family Law attorney Sandra Bowen talks about how Judges decide child custody cases and the ten specific factors listed in the Code of Virginia which are to be considered in determining child custody, in the first part of a two part interview. And during this week’s News You Can Use, you’ll learn how payday lenders prey upon the poor, and how the courts don’t help.

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5/21/14 - Driver's License Suspension and Restoration

Millicent Ford, Director of Driver Services at DMV, and Randy Rollins from Drive to Work, explain how driver’s licenses get suspended and how they get restored. And during this week’s “News You Can Use,” you’ll learn how the number of Virginians enrolled in Affordable Care health plans doubled in six weeks.

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Jazz on Friday; 12/26/14; Set #1

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Jazz on Friday; 12/26/14; Set #2

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"Green Illusion" ?

California engineer, and student of alternative energy Ozzie Zehner on his 2012 book " Green Illusions: The Dirty Secrets of Clean Energy and the Future of Environmentalism".

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Out of the Woods - Show #246 - 12-27-14

This version of the program is divided into 6 segments so broadcasters who desire to use this content can insert your station info, etc. The segments vary in length. Out of the Woods is an earthy, wires and wood, mostly acoustic program featuring some of the best new and established artists from the worlds of folk, bluegrass, singer-songwriters, alt.country, Americana, classic country, old-time, Celtic, and everything that falls in between. The show is an unpredictable mix flowing like a river between moods, often with an edge or in a melancholy minor key. On occasion, Out of the Woods features interviews and live in-studio performances with national and international touring musicians. Past guests have included artists such as Bela Fleck, Si Kahn, Brown Bird, Dana Robinson, Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Kate MacLeod, Bill Bourne, Karl Shiflett, Rachel Bissex, Darryl Purpose, Bow Thayer, Cosy Sheridan and many others. Out of the Woods grew out of Jon 'Chip' Colcord's former acoustic programs, The Song Swap and Music For The Mountain, separate folk and bluegrass programs which aired in New Hampshire during the 1990s. As a child, Colcord grew up a ravenous music fan with an ear for both rock and folk, from Arlo Guthrie to Aerosmith. All of these influences converge on Out of the Woods to bring you a mix which is as much on the edge as it is down home. Folk music with a rock 'n' roll soul

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5/7/14 - Fair Debt Collection Practices

Consumer protection attorney and friend of the show Dale Pittman explains the limitations on collection letters that are imposed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. And during this week’s News You Can Use, you’ll learn how big banks are starting to cut off the flow of cash to payday lenders.

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4/30/14 - Bankruptcy Basics

Bankruptcy attorney Andrew Chen explains what bankruptcy can, and cannot do, what debts can and cannot be discharged, and what property can and cannot be saved. And during this week’s News You Can Use, you’ll learn how the Social Security Administration has stopped trying to collect on old debts by seizing tax refunds.

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4/23/14 - Medicaid Special Needs Trusts

Estate planning attorney Mary Ellis talks about special needs trusts at the 2013 annual statewide legal aid conference. And during this week’s “News You Can Use,” you’ll learn how the Health Marketplace – Virginia proposal could reduce health coverage “churn.”

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Christmas Toppings

Spend Christmas listening to the Children of the Michigan Children's Psychiatric Hospital and other hitmakers of today. Learn the story of the Baby Jesus' epic turtle-ride. Savor the potatoes and roast bouef. Celebrate.

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The Shortwave Report 12/26/14 Listen Globally!

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Radio Havana Cuba, NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Sputnik Radio.

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Wherever You Are

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4/16/14 - Motor Vehicle Accidents

Personal injury attorney Josh Silverman talks about auto accidents, the injuries they cause, and how to prove fault. And during this week’s News You Can Use, you’ll learn about an attorney’s collection letter that went too far.

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4/2/14 - Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC - Part 2 of 2)

Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities (or RISC) has stood against injustice for twelve years. Speakers at the March 17 RISC rally spoke to 300 members from 17 different congregations about affordable housing and affordable healthcare jobs training in preparation for the Nehemiah Action on April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church 1128 North 28th Street. And during this week’s “News You Can Use,” we explode the myths about raising the minimum wage and show how we can provide living wages, decent benefits and a strong safety net and still thrive economically.

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3/26/14 - Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC - Part 1 of 2)

Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities (or RISC) has stood against injustice for twelve years. Speakers at the March 17 RISC rally spoke to 300 members from 17 different congregations about affordable housing and affordable healthcare jobs training in preparation for the Nehemiah Action on April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church 1128 North 28th Street. And during this week’s “News You Can Use,” we’ll tell you about the Attorney General’s settlement on illegal car title loans.

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!earshot 20 - December 24, 2014 - Xmas Eve Special

Join Anthony, Brian, & special guests as they embark upon their 3rd annual 3-hour LIVE Christmas Eve radio special. We'll track Santa's whereabouts, enjoy loads of music (incl. Wayne D Hansen live in the booth), and much more.

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Philip Giraldi on US Foreign Policy Prospects in 2015

Giraldi examines foreign policy prospects in 2015; sees threats with McCain chair of Armed Services Com.; Obama's Cuba outreach positive; European pressure on Israel also positive as Israel grows fascistic; Russia-Ukraine situation to worsen; Iran deal prospects dim; speaks of role of 'think tanks' as addition to military-industrial complex, with pro-Israel neocons in ascendancy; sees Hillary Clinton presidency as major danger; Warren's pro-Israel stance as submission to 3rd rail of US politics.

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Spying On Democracy

Heidi Boghosian talks about government surveillance, corporate power and public resistance with Robert Scheer. Heidi Boghosian is Executive Director of the National Lawyers Guild. Robert Scheer is Editor-in-Chief of Truthdig. "Heidi Boghosian's Spying on Democracy is the answer to the question, 'if you're not doing anything wrong, why should you care if someone's watching you?'" ~ Michael German, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU and former FBI agent Michael German says that "this unrestrained spying is inevitably used to suppress the most essential tools of democracy: the press, political activists, civil rights advocates and conscientious insiders who blow the whistle on corporate malfeasance and government abuse." Heidi adds, “If the trend is permitted to continue, we will soon live in a society where nothing is confidential, no information is really secure, and our civil liberties are under constant surveillance and control.” Source: C-Span: Book Discussion on Spying on Democracy Music includes William Valenti - Congress For Sale, Willie Nelson - Peaceful Solution, Capitol Steps - Hotel Arizona, Herman's Hermits Parody - I'm Pleading The Fifth I Am, Phillip Glass - Cloudscape

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Jeff Blankfort: News/Op:Cuba, No. Korea, Torture, Ukraine,

Blankfort comments on change in US-Cuba relations; hypocrisy in US over The Interview; Obama's failure to prosecute CIA torturers or censure Brennan; reviews media myopia regarding US involvement in Ukraine coup and US economic war on Russia; shaky condition of Russian economy and shakier condition of Ukraine's after IMF cash infusion; Israeli elections and Abbas “threats;” cost of US war on Daesh (ISIL) now over $1 billion at $8.1 million daily/

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3/19/14 - Fair Housing for People with Disabilities

Helen Hardiman, Director of Fair Housing at Housing Opportunities Made Equal (H.O.M.E.) talks about fair housing rights for people with disabilities. And during this week’s News You Can Use, you’ll learn about the success Virginia has had with our health insurance marketplace.

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2/26/14 - Probate & Estate Administration (Part 2 of 2)

Private attorney Phoebe Hall takes the fear and mystery out of probate and the administration of Estates, in the second part of a two part interview. And during this week’s “News You Can Use,” we explain how Virginia’s reliance on federal funding undercuts the argument against Medicaid expansion.

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2/19/14 - Probate & Estate Administration (Part 1 of 2)

Private attorney Phoebe Hall takes the fear and mystery out of probate and the administration of Estates, in the first part of a two part interview. And during this week’s “News You Can Use,” you’ll learn about how payday lenders could be replaced by the U.S. Postal Service under a proposal from Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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The Five served a valid humanitarian cause

Keith Bolender fills in the spaces re the huge surprise release of the last three of the Cuban Five. Secret negotiations took place over the last 18 months between Obama and Raul Castro. Both Canada and Pope Francis worked behind the scenes facilitating the negotiations to free the Cuban Five via a prisoner exchange releasing Rolando Sarraff Trujillo, a Cuban who became a CIA agent working inside Cuban intelligence agency. Bolender also analyzes Obama's statements to end the blockade against Cuba --including what powers Obama has and does not have. Bolender clarifies that America's strategy against Cuba has not changed, just its policy. Obama is using the stick and carrot approach. Bolender describes the US history of terrorism against Cuba and how this terrorism led the Cuban Five to accept their mission against terror. The Five infiltrated the Cuban American terrorist groups, learned about planned terrorists attacks against Cuba and reported back to Cuba, so Cuba could stop the attacks and save hundreds of human lives.

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Cuba Si, the Five are Free...

Keith Ellis, Canadian/Jamaican poet and scholar, summarizes the long and violent history of U.S. efforts to destroy the Cuban revolution. The mission of the Cuban Five was to stop terrorism against Cuba. They did not harm America in any way, yet they were subject to draconian sentences. Dr. Ellis praises the unifying role of ALBA (Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America) and especially CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States). These organizations created a unity that INCLUDES Cuba, and a unity that US has not been able to penetrate. Ellis contrasted the great humanitarian work of the Cubans, esp. their medical doctors who are at the forefront in Africa fighting Ebola to the US pursuit of militarism and torture.

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Between the Lines' for the Week Ending January 2, 2015

After 55 Years, Obama Acknowledges U.S. Cuba Policy was a Dismal Failure; Sandra Steingraber biologist, writer and anti-fracking organizer; From Occupy to Ferguson: New Movements are Merging to Confront Broken U.S. Political and Economic System

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The Man In The Red Flannel Suit

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Show - A musical mid-life crisis -- a late-night search for meaning and happiness airs on WRIR LP Monday nights from 11 PM to 1 AM. Stream the show @ www.wrir.org

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FUCK THE POLICE

http://autonomousactionradio.com/2014/12/25/fuck-the-police/ This episode is called fuck the police because… well fuck them and the system they support and help perpetuate. Franklin Lopéz joins us to talk about his new DVD project subMedia A Decade of Subversion. He also gives us his thoughts on the killing of police by community members. And fondly recalls his trip to Australia which included taking part in the 40th Anniversary Celebrations at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra. The fit with the season as we do every year we play A Junkie’s Christmas by William S Burroughs.

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12/24/14 edition

well it's xmas time and i am not going to weigh your speakers or headphones down with holiday tunes...although, i do have two xmas tracks to play for you...one at the beginning of the show and one at the end....and that's it! also during this i will be playing you new music from choronzon, essence of mind, and mondtraume! all this excitement and more, including your requests! upcoming shows: ego likeness & bella morte on dec. 31st @ empire, springfield, va billy idol on jan. 25th @ the lincoln theatre, washington, d.c. spandau ballet on feb. 2nd @ 9:30 club swans on march 26th @ the broadberry, richmond, va

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Doctors who Are Complicit With Torture, and the Danger of Climate Change to Humanity and the Planet

Torture carried out by the US has gotten even greater public attention with the release of a US Senate report on torture. Dr. Miles talks about the role of doctors in not only assisting in torture, but creating and shaping programs of torture, and why they must be held accountable. Dr. Mann talks about the 2014 Synthesis Report by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which contains a strongly-worded assessment of the danger facing the planet due to the burning of fossil fuels.

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