Civil Liberties

Dubya, Hammer of God

May 18, 2009 Remember, back in those nightmare years surrounding the initial invasion and occupation of Iraq? Remember when we would speculate, half in jest, that Dubya was an unhinged, end-times, Book-of-Revelation, whackjob war leader? That he was, ha-ha, doing God's work... Read more

The Forbidden Photos

May 18, 2009 Here are the photos your president doesn't want you to see. The photos are too large for me to upload -- just go have a look. -A Read more

Killer Bread Gang

Airs at: Sun, 05/17/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

The Killer Bread Gang were Prison Pipeline guests. They talked about life in and out of prison, and played some music. Dave, the baker of Dave’s Killer Bread talked about his life and the bread business. Then Dave played lead guitar, while Ladd sang his original song “DNA”.... Read more

Boneheads and Bigots 05/15/2009

Airs at: Thu, 05/14/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Boneheads and Bigots

Boneheads and Bigots Hosted by: Pat McGuire Public Affairs on discrimination and diversity Read more

Law Professor Ben Davis on holding the Bush Administration accountable for their actions

Airs at: Tue, 05/12/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Locus Focus

Hosted by Barbara Bernstein The Bush Administration is now history but their criminal acts live on. How do we as a nation hold these characters accountable for the many apparent crimes they committed during the past 8 years. Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein talks with Be... Read more

Blacque Butterfly

Airs at: Sun, 05/10/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Blacque Butterfly joins Ruth in the studio for a dazzling performance during our membership drive. Read more

Author Peter Leeson: "The Invisible Hook" -- Pirate Democracies

Airs at: Wed, 05/06/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Presswatch

Ye scurvy barrrnacles! Harken! Thursday I'd be preparin' to launch PrrressWench with Peter Leeson, who has written "The Invisible Hook," (get it?), a history of the democracies that we call historic pirate society. 'Tis an eye opener and no mistake. I needed PIRATES who'd b... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 05/06/09

Airs at: Wed, 05/06/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Last week, President Obama reached his first 100 days in office, triggering a media flurry of speculation about how well he's doing. Communities of color - already hurting before the lastest round of troubles - have been measuring up the new president as well. Is President ... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/29/09

Airs at: Wed, 04/29/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

May 1, 2009 marks the 123rd anniversary of a rally for the eight-hour day in Chicago's Haymarket Square that ended with a police riot that left over a dozen dead. The political trial and hanging of four anarchists that followed sparked protests around the world and the desi... Read more

Rethinking Ballot Measure 11

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

As Oregon's economy continues to decline, lawmakers are faced with a growing budget gap and spiraling prisons costs driven by state mandatory sentencing laws. Some in the legislature say its time to revise state sentencing programs and find more efficient ways to handle con... Read more