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Feb. 28, 2012 9:37 am
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Hour One: Detroit's children...who eats, who doesn't - Russ Russell, Forgotten Harvest
Welcome to the Corporatocracy - where Life is Nasty, Brutish, and Short
Feb. 28, 2012 9:09 am
By louisehartmann
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could give corporations the power to commit genocide with no consequences. The High Court has agreed to hear the case of Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum which could give corporations immunity from any civil suits for engaging in some of the worst violations of human rights around the world that you can think of. Rick Santorum wants America to be more like Iran?
Feb. 27, 2012 10:21 amBy louisehartmann
Speaking of Iran – Rick Santorum wants the United States to be more like the rogue Arab nation. In an interview with ABC on Sunday – Santorum said, “I don’t believe in an America where the separation between church and state is absolute.” Daily Topics - Monday February 27th, 2012
Feb. 27, 2012 9:50 amBy shawnt56Hour One: Why is Dow spying on The Yes Men? Mike Bonanno, The Yes Men / Plus, who is really behind Canadian Tar Sands company? / And, Occupy politics? Tyrone Givens, The Occupation Party
Hour Two: A win for Union workers in Chicago - Vincente Rangel, United Electrical Workers
Is our Afghanistan troop withdrawal in doubt?
Feb. 27, 2012 8:35 amBy louisehartmann
Conflicts between Afghan Security forces and US and NATO troops are on the rise in the fallout from the Koran-burning incident more than a week ago. Our withdrawal plans hinge on NATO officials working with Afghan security forces after American troops leave – but after two NATO officers were killed by an Afghan Security official – that working relationship is in doubt.
A top UN Commander has recalled his forces from Afghan ministrGlobal power shift to the Bric nations?
Feb. 24, 2012 3:43 pm
By SueN
A global power shift is occurring underneath all of us. With the United States economy still struggling through the muck – and the European economy in complete free fall – new economic powers around the world are seeing this as an opportunity to gain more power in the global marketplace.Daily Topics - Thursday February 23rd, 2012
Feb. 23, 2012 9:47 amBy shawnt56Hour One: Occupy Wall Street and the "Black Bloc Anarchists" - Robert Stephens II, Occupy DC
Hour Two: What is the 99% Declaration all about? Michael Pollok, The 99% Declaration / Plus, Geeky Science Rocks - carbon dioxide threat to ocean life
Hour Three: Is the Republican party dying? Steve Malzberg, Conservative Commentator
The Republican vision of America is that of costly and perpetual warfare.
Feb. 23, 2012 8:52 amBy louisehartmann
Republicans held – literally – their 20th debate last night. With a pivotal Michigan primary just 5 days away – and polls showing Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum neck-and-neck – the four candidates took to the stage in Arizona to see who can win the race to the bottom. And with the exception of Ron Paul – everyone in the debate thinks the United States needs to be involved in another war – this time with Iran.
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Feb. 22, 2012 9:45 amBy shawnt56Hour One: NY Judge Rules Town Can Ban Gas Hydrofracking - Thomas Linzey, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF)
Hour Two: Why not let oil & gas revenue fund the new highway bill? Erich Zimmermann, Taxpayers for Common Sense
Hour Three: When does life begin? Kristen Day, Democrats for Life of America
Why do Republicans let sick Americans die just to avoid a legislative victory for President Obama?
Feb. 22, 2012 8:54 amBy louisehartmann
The Republican Party claims to represent religious America. But when it comes to healthcare – the two couldn’t be farther apart. As the Supreme Court gets ready to hear arguments on Obamacare – a broad coalition of religious groups in America filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the high court in support of Obamacare.
From Methodists to Presbyterians to Catholics – several different d
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