Latest Programs
Nov. 12, 1998, 1:04 a.m.
As of 11-11-98 the US is on the verge of military action against Iraq, again.
Meanwhile the Sanctions are killing thousands of Iraqi children every month.
Kathy Kelly discusses Iraq and the trips that VitW make to the country in violation of US law
Nov. 11, 1998, 6:48 p.m.
The US Army School of the Americas has wrought havoc in Latin America for 50 years. Now Mexico is sending more soldiers to the SOA than ever before.
SOA Watch is commited to closing the school which is located at Ft. Benning in Georgia. This year's &
An Interview with Iran-Contra Special Prosecutor Lawrence Walsh
Nov. 11, 1998, 4:51 p.m.
This interview was originally recorded in 1997, but was rebroadcast as it becomes newly relevant in light of the recent CIA report, which vindicates Walsh.
Walsh explains why indictments of Oliver North were not issued.
"THE POLITICS OF FOOD"
Nov. 10, 1998, 4:38 p.m.
On this program, we'll have a report from the first annual Poor People's Summit. We'll also talk with an expert on hunger and poverty who says that food is plentiful in the world; it's political decisions that keep it away from those
San Franciscans Rally for Mumia Abu Jamal
Nov. 10, 1998, 12:24 a.m.
Excerpts of speeches from a rally in San Francisco calling for justice for Mumia.
Nov. 9, 1998, 6:04 p.m.
A special 3-hour discussion as four ex-federal agents with a total of 100 years experience "on the job" discuss corruption, criminality and incompetence in the CIA, FBI and DEA
Nov. 8, 1998, 5:07 p.m.
Howard Lyman was sued along with Oprah Winfry by the Beef Industry
for talking about Mad Cow Disease on Oprah's TV show.
"CIA 2" The Agency Reports on Contra Drug Dealing
Nov. 8, 1998, 3:03 p.m.
Former LAPD Narcotics Detective Mike Rupper and publisher of "From the Wilderness" discusses the CIA report on it's activities regarding the Contras and drug trafficking.
Nov. 8, 1998, 4:11 a.m.
Host Mike Thornton discusses Globalization, Poverty and Hunger with Anurada Mittal, Director of "Food First"
"A PATENT ON LIFE: BIOPIRACY"
Nov. 5, 1998, 7:48 p.m.
On this program we take a look at some of the social and
environmental implications of biogenetics.
"U.S. POVERTY: REALITIES AND POSSIBILITIES"
Nov. 4, 1998, 4:52 p.m.
The reality of poverty in the United States -- and the
possibilites for social change -- are explored in this roundtable
edition of Making Contact.
Nov. 2, 1998, 9:05 p.m.
Oronto Douglas, attorney for Ken Saro Wiwa, talks about the continueing brutality and devastation in Nigeria from Shell and other oil companies.
Nov. 1, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
A report from the San Francisco demonstration protesting the denial of a new trial for Mumia Abu Jamal.
America's Hidden Archipelago
Oct. 31, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
Control units, high security areas within prisons, are coming under increasing scrutiny from human rights groups, including Amnesty International, because of their extreme mistreatment of inmates, especially mentally ill inmates.
"CRUEL AND UNUSUAL?: WOMEN'S PRISONS"
Oct. 28, 1998, 6:02 p.m.
On this program, we'll discuss Amnesty International's findings concerning human rights abuses in women's prisons. And, we'll hear from women prisoners and activists who talk about conditions at the most notorious U.S. facilities.
Oct. 23, 1998, 7:51 p.m.
Oakland, California Cannabis Buyers Club is closed by Feds, City Council delcares a medical emergency; In Texas, a grand jury refuses to indict police who shot and killed a man in his own home; Adam J. Smith comments on Colombian president Pastrana's
"Marketing Media Madness"
Oct. 20, 1998, 12:43 p.m.
On this program, we'll take a look at the marketing schemes
of top media executives and we'll hear about the impact their
decisions are having on children.
Oct. 16, 1998, 9:05 p.m.
A federal judge orders shutdown of Oakland, CA cannabis clinic, but city says it may defy the feds; a new guide for parents calls activism a "warning sign' of drug use; Swiss doctors to prescribe heroin to addicts.
Oct. 15, 1998, 6:27 p.m.
In preparation for the 3rd Annual National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, Repression, and the Crimialization of a Generation, to be held on Thursday October 22, Bruderhof Radio talks with parents of three victims of police murder.
"Global Warming and Corporate Interests"
Oct. 12, 1998, 4:07 p.m.
On this program we'll talk with two leading activists
about global warming and corporate interests. You'll also hear
what Shell Oil is teaching school kids about nature and gasoline.
Michel Chossudovsky - The Globalization of Poverty
Oct. 12, 1998, 10:24 a.m.
Economist Michel Chossudovsky of the University of Ottawa spoke at a forum at the St. Lawrence Centre in Toronto Canada Sept 28 1998. For more info visit the COMER website: http://www.comer.org/
Oct. 10, 1998, 8:53 p.m.
Student loans to be denied to non-violent drug offenders,
harm reduction conference brings together drug users and health and treatment
professionals, Commentary on medical marijuana by Adam J. Smith
Oct. 8, 1998, 12:23 a.m.
Willow, a priestess of the "Old Religion" (some would call her a witch) and her coven, recreate the history and dispell outdated myths about witches, including those that witches are satanists.
"The Last Domino?: Cuba and its New Economy"
Oct. 7, 1998, 12:39 p.m.
On this program, we'll hear what Cubans in Havana are
saying about their government's new economic phase known as
the "Special Period." We'll also talk with an American activist
about the U.S. government's policy toward C
Oct. 3, 1998, 6:01 p.m.
Needle exchangers arrested in New Jersey; US Drug Czar supports methadone maintenance, clashes with NY mayor; New legislation seeks to allow police to seize travellers' cash; Man jailed for possession of cooking herbs in Oklahoma.
Ralph McGehee on the CIA - parts 1 & 2
Oct. 1, 1998, 9:14 p.m.
Ralph McGehee, 25 year veteran CIA officer and author of Deadly Deceits discusses the evidence regarding the US attacks on Sudan and Afghanistan
Empty Promises: NAFTA and the Workforce
Oct. 1, 1998, 11:38 a.m.
Proponents of the NAFTA promised more jobs and higher wages for workers in North America. Almost five years later, U.S. workers
have lost hundreds of thousands of jobs while Mexican workers have
encountered unfair labor practices and low wages.
Sept. 30, 1998, 11:22 a.m.
Corporations pour millions of dollars each year into the
coffers of elected officials. Congress has failed so far to pass any
meaningful campaign finance reform laws. And big money
continues to buy influence and privilige.
"Gods of Metal" Plowshares
Sept. 29, 1998, 3:13 p.m.
The story of 5 Catholic antiwar activists who symbolically disarmed a B-52 bomber at the Andrews Air Force Base on May 17. After being found guilty in federal court last week, they are in jail in Maryland, awaiting sentencing on Jan. 4.
Sept. 28, 1998, 10:04 a.m.
Colombia-style drug violence on the US/Mexican border; US House approves bill encouraging states to drug test drivers' license applicants; Interview with Rob Kampia (Marijuana Policy Project) on HR117, the anti-medical mj resolution.