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disRespect - Dignity, Lodging Homes, Poems and Carols
Dec. 24, 2010, 1:57 p.m.
Care Homes took all the income of residents but $112 a month in 1994. This sum was for everything beyond food, shelter, prescriptions including eyeglasses, and exceptional disability needs. In other words, $112 for clothing, transportation out of town other than medical, gifts, socializing over coffee and/or cigarettes, socialilzing over entertainment, newspapers, hobbies, and all expressions of musical, artistice, collector or personal interest. In 2010 the amount they have for the same expenses is $120 a month.
Beefheart Christmas Show Part 2
Dec. 24, 2010, 12:51 p.m.
One hour sample of a weekly four-hour online radio broadcast @ 10pm CST from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room & live stream at http://www.RuralWarRoom.com
#147 -- T.S.A.: Teaching Submission to Americans?
Dec. 24, 2010, 12:50 p.m.
Which is better, a police state run by the Gestapo or one run by the Keystone Kops? Answer: Neither, but we've got the latter.
"Security" indignities at the airport are part of a larger pattern of decreasing civil liberties and increasing state power. With a modicum of humor, we look at the TSA's airport excesses in their larger context. Includes a comic collage contributed by Scooter (of KPFT's "innerSide"), the song "Don't Touch My Junk," and commentary by GLEN FORD and PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS.
Dec. 24, 2010, 12:12 p.m.
This week we continue our series on the age of reunion. We start with Elisabet Sahtouris speaking on evolutionary leaps which spring from cooperation, the unification of formerly disparate organisms to create new life forms of massively greater complexity. Next Brian Willson recalls his unexpected empathic connection with a faceless victim of US napalm in Vietnam. In our second hour, we hear Jonathan Balcombe, author of Second Nature : The Inner Lives of Animals on the rich inner lives of animals, and why scientists are showing interest in them after ignoring them for so long. We conclude with a moving speech by Anita Burke on the role of unconditional love in changing corporate culture.
The Winter Solstice and Saturnalia
Dec. 24, 2010, 10:35 a.m.
A few notes on The Winter Solstice and Saturnalia, Pagan Christmas Traditions
Beefheart Christmas Show Part 3
Dec. 24, 2010, 10:23 a.m.
One hour sample of a weekly four-hour online radio broadcast @ 10pm Central Time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room & live stream at http://www.RuralWarRoom.com
The Richmond Sacred Harp Singers in the Live Room Tonight on the The Edge of Americana!
Dec. 24, 2010, 8:51 a.m.
For our Holiday Show this year we have the usual assortment of old time and bluegrass Christmas music, plus tunes for the Solstice, wassails and a few Klezmer tunes. But what is extra special is 15 members of the Richmond Sacred Harp Singers (here's their website: http://members.cox.net/rshs1/ ) packed in to WRIR's live room for some early 19th century shape note hymns. This is going to be great so give it a real listen! Otto and Josh
Dec. 24, 2010, 4:03 a.m.
The Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Friday morning, 3 â 6 a.m., 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.
Dec. 24, 2010, 12:29 a.m.
Far ranging interview covering music and poetry, modern physics, hinduism, the perils of capitalism and possibilities for peace and nonviolence as developed in villages of India.
Happy Licky Week! Pts. 1 & 2
Dec. 24, 2010, 12:16 a.m.
Another of those weekly shows sliding all sorts of music under your door. This one was recorded at the end of licky week at the beginning of December. It's more celebratory than enlightening. That comes later.
The Shortwave Report 12/24/10 Listen Globally!
Dec. 23, 2010, 4:46 p.m.
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Germany, Cuba, and Russia.Â
Dec. 23, 2010, 4:40 p.m.
This RADIOLA! celebrates the memory of a beautiful and vivacious person with fitting selections.
How a millionaire got the working-class vote in Toronto
Dec. 23, 2010, 2:23 p.m.
Millionaires Rob Ford and Don Cherry painted themselves as blue-collar guys at Ford's inauguration in early December. Brian Topp says they are a lot smarter than progressives give them credit for. Brian Topp is executive director of ACTRA and has served as the NDP's national campaign director. He writes regularly for the Globe and Mail.
Dec. 23, 2010, 12:49 p.m.
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Dec. 23, 2010, 10:09 a.m.
The Invasion of Panama - Part 2 Chronicle of a Crime Foretold
Dec. 23, 2010, 8:54 a.m.
Despite a series of attempts to overthrow General Manuel Noriega in the late 1980s, Noriega survived and even prospered, continuing to provoke the United States and particularly to harass the American armed forces in Panama. On 15 December 1989, the Panamanian National assembly appointed Noriega chief of the government and "maximum leader of national liberation." The assembly also declared Panama to be in a state of war with the United States.
Dissident Island Radio - 17th December 2010
Dec. 23, 2010, 3:53 a.m.
Dec. 23, 2010, 1:53 a.m.
ScooterMix with Bill Hicks and Roy Zimmerman and otherz
Dec. 23, 2010, 1:29 a.m.
ScooterMix-Bible Launcher, Faux Clown Paint
Dec. 23, 2010, 1:22 a.m.
ScooterMix with Bible Launcher and FauxNews Clown pants
Scooters Toy Sack ((Firesign Theater))
Dec. 23, 2010, 1:13 a.m.
Dec. 22, 2010 - Holiday Extravaganzamas!
Dec. 22, 2010, 8:12 p.m.
Happy Hollydaze folks. The season is upon us like an avalanche. It's all holiday inspired music today on the Lotus Land Show. Grab a cup of cocoa and relax by the warmth of your radio.
12/22/10 - Bill Botts: A Career in Legal Aid
Dec. 22, 2010, 7:20 p.m.
Bill Botts, Executive Director of Rappahannock Legal Services in Fredericksburg for the past 26 years, reflects upon his career in legal aid which has been rooted in his underlying faith in the ability of the legal system to protect the poor from injustice.
Espacio de Noticias de la Ké Huelga - 20 de Diciembre de 2010
Dec. 22, 2010, 6:52 p.m.
El Espacio de Noticias intenta comunicar la resistencia de los pueblos contra el mostruo capital y sus gobiernos sirvientes. Se elabora en Ciudad Monstruo, México y forma parte del proyecto radial de la Ké Huelga Radio. Esta es la edición del 20 de diciembre de 2010
Armageddon Science or Exploring and Knowing the World to Change the World
Dec. 22, 2010, 5:58 p.m.
Brian Clegg, Author, Armageddon Science, explores the contradiction between what science brings to humanity and the risks involved in it. Clegg raises the question of whether we should open the Pandora's Box represented by scientific exploration experimentation or simply walk away and answers with a vigorous defense of science and scientific inquiry.
Kate Miller-Heidke sings an atheist christmas song.
In a rebroadcast of an earlier show, Kendrick Frazier defends science from the society wide assault it has come under today.
Dahr Jamail on BP then Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma
Dec. 22, 2010, 5:40 p.m.
We hear about Jamail's most recent reports to Al Jazeera on the BP oil spill in the gulf and illnesses that are starting to become life threatening for residents. Plus Military Sexual Trauma in the Military. He reported on this in his book, now follows with dramatic stats.
Dec. 22, 2010, 4:53 p.m.
Activist and author Derrick O'Keefe made his way through this 700-page political reflection by former British Prime Minister and shares his thoughts on what he found there. Derrick O'Keefe is co-chair of Stopwar.ca Vancouver.
Why Haiti held elections in November
Dec. 22, 2010, 4:14 p.m.
Ten months after a devastating earthquake, in the midst of a cholera outbreak, Haitians were sent back to the polls at the behest of Canada, the US and France. Activists have described the election as a charade and there have been accusations of vote-rigging and fraud. Roger Annis is with the Canada Haiti Action Network.
Dec. 22, 2010, 2:59 p.m.
Short holiday season episode
63, A hot toddie, a long, cold, dark, night: Music a winter relax
Dec. 22, 2010, 2:29 p.m.
Winter solstice just yesterday...celebrate the sun's return & revel in the peace of cold and darkness. Music by Sigaros and Ross Whyte.