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16Dec11 Let's waterboard some four-star US Generals
Dec. 16, 2011, 1:03 p.m.
http://bcfm.org.uk/2011/12/16/17/friday-drivetime-50/12768
Corporate Control of US EPA Leads to Inaction on Dioxins
Dec. 16, 2011, 12:35 p.m.
Dr. Allen Silverstone has served as a member of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board Dioxin Review Panel throughout the course of the Agency's much prolonged effort to create a policy document on the subject of dioxin exposure and health effects. Over twenty years have passed by as the EPA has labored to produce "Exposure and Human Health Reassessment of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin and Related Compounds". This document would provide a scientific basis for regulatory efforts to address the contamination of the global environment with chlorinated dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, including furans and co-planar PCBs. Failure to produce this document has resulted in a stalling of nearly all US governmental action on the entire spectrum of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Dr. Silverstone makes clear the role of corporate consultants who hold positions on the Dioxin Review Panel in prolonging endlessly the drafting of the dioxin reassessment. These scientists argue that iron clad proof of adverse health effects at low levels of exposure must exist before EPA can finalize this report. Scientists with no monetary interest in the matter of dioxin exposure and damages to health take an opposing position, calling for finalization of the reassessment and action on dioxins based upon the existence of evidence that serious harm is taking place at currently existing levels of environmental contamination.
Dr. Silverstone takes the position that the reassessment should be finalized without further delay so as to move forward with utilization of scientific knowledge to reduce the quantity of harm that will result from dioxin contamination. He advocates for major clean-ups at known contaminated sites and extensive investigatory efforts to discover as yet unidentified dioxin contaminated sites.
Corporations have no right to representation on the Dioxin Review Panel. The Dioxin Review Panel should be composed only of people who have a genuine interest in reviewing the scientific literature so as to develop a state of knowledge guide for governmental action on dioxins. Corporate consultants are paid to represent businesses that would lose money if fully health protective actions were taken on dioxin exposure minimization. Monetary considerations have no part in deciding what can be found in the scientific literature concerning dioxin exposure health effects. Allowing corporate fears of losing money to interfere with the use of scientific knowledge to protect public health is an outrage. All corporate consultants should be removed from the Dioxin Review Panel.
The Empire's Moral Relativism, Turkey's Personality Disorder
Dec. 16, 2011, 9:49 a.m.
Zafar Bangash is back from traveling the troubled region of Turkey, Iran, and Syria, and we find out what the news is in all of these crisis spots. But first, Phil talks to Ann Garrison about the hotly-disputed election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "This is an extreme situation," Garrison recounts, "It's a cliffhanger...The Congo is not going to be able to continue as it was."
While waiting for Zafar's interview, Phil Conlon reads a critical piece by Glenn Greenwald on "George Orwell and the Evil Iranian Menace." If America faced the same situation as Iran, experiencing sabotage, sanctions, and the occupation of its neighbours, they would view a drone overflight as an act of war. Yet Obama has asked Iran to return the drone. Greenwald has discovered that the operative word when dealing with Hillary Clinton and co. is "hypocrisy." Taylor explains that "once you become an empire, you lose your mind." Empires employ what is known as moral relativism, judging acts of others by different standards than their own.
Then, Zafar launches into a discussion about Turkey's internal politics and foreign policy, and the apparent inversion of its "zero problem" policy. Turkey committed a serious error when it assumed the rapid collapse of Syria.
Sectarian violence in Syria and other political intrigues
Dec. 16, 2011, 9:22 a.m.
Daring journalist Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya, recently awarded the Prize of the Mexican Press Club for his work in Libya, appears on the program to discuss the application of "Responsibility to Protect" in Syria. Mahdi explores the relationship between NATO, the sectarian violence, and Turkey's new foreign policy.
Later in the program, Phil speaks with Aimable Mugara about the assassination of a journalist in Uganda.
Friday Breakfast Blend w/ Phil D.
Dec. 16, 2011, 6:37 a.m.
Unless You Have a Metal Body They're Not Going to Allow You to Walk the Streets
Dec. 16, 2011, 5:28 a.m.
The Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Friday morning, 3 â 6 a.m. on WRIR lp 97.3 FM, to find something for your ears, and something for your head ⦠From psych to prog to pop and whatever tributary we can find on the way ⦠and right back around again. There might be a map, but the destination is up for grabs. If it all goes right, we may just get lost. Meet me at the muster station ⦠thereâs no better way to start your freakend.
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Dec. 15, 2011, 10:16 p.m.
This tri-lingual greeting is the way most people say hello in Lebanon where Arabic, French and English are spoken daily. This show will thus showcase music from Lebanon and the Arab world.
THIS WEEK (Season 2 Episode 11): The Final Episode of Season 2 counts down the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic songs of 2011 according to an unofficial vote by Stanford University students.
Dr. Salti's Blog 'Pop Culture in the Arab World' can be found at http://author32.blogspot.com
The Shortwave Report 12/16/11 Listen Globally!
Dec. 15, 2011, 5:19 p.m.
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. Free to rebroadcast. Radio Deutsche-Welle, Spanish National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, the Voice of Russia, and NHK World Radio Japan.
Dialect - Schools in denial? Bristol's bullywatch helpline
Dec. 15, 2011, 3:33 p.m.
Iran Captures Drone, U.S. Bombs Pakistan Soldiers
Dec. 15, 2011, 3:33 p.m.
We complete the year with Zafar Bangash, who tells us about Iran's capture of a U.S. drone, and also the latest U.S. attack on Pakistan.
He also discusses new restrictions applied to Muslim women during the citizenship process in Canada.
Dec. 15, 2011, 1:12 p.m.
The story of a father, a son and a suit.
Interviews Canadian author/activist Judy Rebick
Dec. 15, 2011, 12:22 p.m.
A journalist by trade and activist by nature, Judy Rebick is leading the charge for social justice through print, broadcast and in person. From 2002 until 2010, Rebick held the Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy, having been appointed to it upon its creation. She is the former president of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women, and lends her considerable expertise to Fair Vote Canada and Alternatives, a Quebec-based NGO. In the 1990s, Rebick hosted two national TV shows on CBC and continues as a frequent commentator on the airwaves. She is also the founding publisher of rabble.ca, Canada's most active independent online news and discussion site.
Her latest books include, Transforming Power: From the Personal to the Political and Occupy This coming out in January 2012.
We speak to Judy about the Occupy movement in a feminist perspective and how Occupy can re radicalize the movement.
Dec. 15, 2011, 12:15 p.m.
Kill's dj bennett interviews actress/activist Yvette Morton about her new organization Silence the Tears, which she is establishing to work with at-risk youth 14-20 in acting and behavior modification. Yvette is giving back to the community and is asking for your help.
Dec. 15, 2011, 10:46 a.m.
This RADIOLA! can't stand still.
Where does the Occupy movement go? - 12/10/11
Dec. 15, 2011, 9:39 a.m.
David Johnson hosts weekly Labor News. This week's show features a discussion on the Occupy Movment, where it is and where it's going, and the "Move Your Money" efforts. Special In-Studio guest Dave P. adds his commentary to the discussion. Tom Thomas presents his weekly poem in the "Cultural Corner".
Let's Protect our Children
Dec. 15, 2011, 7:40 a.m.
Issues in child abuse consistently become local, national, and even international news stories. Instances of physical or sexual abuse create a journalistic âshock factorâ that attracts attention from the public, and therefore, readership.
But in doing this, are we ignoring those types of abuse that are actually the most harmful to children? Emotional abuse and neglect are prevalent in our society and have serious consequences on the healthy development of our kids.
On this episode of HJRC, we spoke with Dr. Anne Niec, a pediatrician and child/adolescent psychiatrist at McMaster University. She is the Director of the Child Advocacy and Assessment Program in Hamilton. She helps give us a better understanding of the different forms of child abuse, how we can recognize them, and what we can do to prevent incidences of abuse from occurring.
Let's Protect our Children
Dec. 15, 2011, 7:12 a.m.
Issues in child abuse consistently become local, national, and even international news stories. Instances of physical or sexual abuse create a journalistic âshock factorâ that attracts attention from the public, and therefore, readership.
But in doing this, are we ignoring those types of abuse that are actually the most harmful to children? Emotional abuse and neglect are prevalent in our society and have serious consequences on the healthy development of our kids.
On this episode of HJRC, we spoke with Dr. Anne Niec, a pediatrician and child/adolescent psychiatrist at McMaster University. She is the Director of the Child Advocacy and Assessment Program in Hamilton. She helps give us a better understanding of the different forms of child abuse, how we can recognize them, and what we can do to prevent incidences of abuse from occurring.
Dec. 15, 2011, 12:37 a.m.
Radio Curious visits the West Coast Port Shutdown, so tune in as we occupy your radio.
Dec. 14, 2011, 7:15 p.m.
On the eve of "Bill of Rights Day" [15 Dec], Robert Knight interviews former Deputy US Attorney General Bruce Fein about the Obama Administration's legislative power grab to indefinitely, militarily, detain US citizens without legal recourse;
Sen. Carl Levin tells Congress the imminent Defense Authorization bill was crafted by President Barack Obama to specifically include US citizens as targets of "indefinute military detention";
Stevie "wonders" why, ffor Constitutional rights and protections, President Obama "Hasn't Done Nothing";
Rep. John Markey challenges Nuclear Regulatory Commission suppression of an ominous Fukushima NRC report; and
Fairewinds Associates' nuclear expert Arnie Gundersen explains the alarming depth and danger of the Fukushima meltdowns.
Dec. 14, 2011, 6:51 p.m.
Dec. 14, 2011, 6:24 p.m.
tonight's show starts out with music from low on sanity, proceed the eye, and league of space pirates, who are all playing a show together this friday here in richmond at wonderland!
also tonight, new music from point blank, ivardensphere, alfa matrix's matrix downloaded (001) compilation, electro arc's net.ware years of yearning compilation, psy'aviah, d.d.a.a., lpf12, and siiiii!
upcoming shows:
low on sanity, proceed the eye (debut show!), league of space pirates on dec. 16th @ wonderland, richmond, va
hanzel und gretyl, synthetic nightmare, machines of living death on dec. 29th @ fallout, richmond, va
Winnipeg Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid
Dec. 14, 2011, 5:33 p.m.
The Winnipeg Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid was created to bring together local organizations and activists who are working on common issues. Chris is one of the co-chairs of the coalition.
Dec. 14, 2011, 4:38 p.m.
âThe world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.â â St. Augustine
The Potluck Breakfast was in San Franisco but alas is back again, every Wed from 8am-11amPST on www.killradio.org. All shows available for streaming and downloadable podcast.
Follow on Twitter: PTLCKBRKFST
Connecting the notes - 05/13/11 - Bob Dorough
Dec. 14, 2011, 3:39 p.m.
An hour long biographical radio program focusing on a differnt musical personality each week. Visit us online at www.connectingthenotes.com or contact us by emailing connectingthenotes@yahoo.com . This show was originally aired live on WZBC, 90.3 FM, and edited later to remove time/place references.
# 221 Cold War 2.0 - Euro Division - Durban
Dec. 14, 2011, 2:45 p.m.
A new cold war ? An armsrace the last resort of financial rescue ? Iran another pretext ?
Pervez Hoodbhoy:US-Pakistan Near Breaking Point
Dec. 14, 2011, 12:24 p.m.
Prof. Hoodbhoy, speaking from Lahore, examines recent events in Pakistan-US relations which are at breaking point, not just US fault since despite 1000s of Pakistani killed by Taliban, the army only outraged when killing done by US/ NATO; how Taliban and Haqqani network serve Pakistan interests in Afghanistan; how enmity towards India re Kashmir shapes Pakistani policy; how civilian government is subsidiary to army; how growing intolerance is perpetuated by educational system. He says that countryâs nuclear weapons are hidden from US and concludes with pessimistic view of future.
Jeff Blankfort: News & Opinions
Dec. 14, 2011, 12:14 p.m.
Blankfort comments on deterioration of US-Pakistani relations, Iranâs downing of US drone, Republican presidential comedy show, India turning down Walmart, fight against Walmart in Watertown, MA. and against Walmart expansion in Ukiah CA.. criticism by Israel and its US agents of comments by Hillary Clinton, Leon Panetta and Amb. Henry Guttman, on Newt Gingrich receiving $7 million from UberZionist billionaire Sheldon Adelson.
Dec. 14, 2011, 11:33 a.m.
Between the Lines' for the Week Ending December 23, 2011
Dec. 14, 2011, 9:35 a.m.
Disappointing Results of Durban Climate Conference; The Fight for Clean Air; Launch of National Campaign to Challenge GOP voter Suppression.
Dec. 14, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
Remember the line "Why climb a mountain? Because it's there!" The man who said that and died on Mount Everest in the 1920's was George Mallory. This is the story of that climb.