http://www.radio4all.net/program/60858Podcast for Program: Greek and Egyptian ElectionsTue, 19 Jun 2012 19:31:22 +0000240http://www.radio4all.net/program/60858 ANTI-AUSTERITY FORCES GAIN IN GREEK ELECTION LOSS This weekend’s 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 “Occupy the Economy” [ citylights.com ], discusses the global financial crisis and deceptive corporate media spin; Barbara Harris -- “It Don’t Worry Me (The Economy’s Depressed Not Me)” [from “Nashville”]; EGYPTIAN ELECTIONS MOOTED BY MILITARY LEGISLATIVE COUP Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi claimed an early lead over Mubarakian holdover Ahmed Shafiq in this weekend’s presidential runoff vote. But whoever claims the office will be dominated by Egypt’s 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: “Bella Ciao” -- Chumbawumba’s rendition of the Italian anti-fascist anthem. Robert KnightTue, 19 Jun 2012 19:31:22 +0000