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Archive for August, 2007
A Birthday Visit with Julius Margolin
Wes wishes 91-year old Julius Margolin a happy birthday today. We are joined in the studio with Steve Ryan who helped edit A Union Man, the film documentary about Julius’ life.
August 16, 2007 >>> Listen Here
“I wish we had peace.” ~ Julius Margolin birthday wish
Posted: August 16th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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McCloud vs. Nestlé
Debra Anderson, president of the McCloud Watershed Council, discusses her communities struggle to keep Nestlé from contracting out their community’s water. In 2003, the sale of McCloud’s water to the Swiss multinational, Nestlé, was approved by the McCloud Community Services District’s Board of Directors. There was little effort made by Nestlé or the Service District […]
Posted: August 15th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Anti-Sweatshop Legislation Report
US Steel organizer discuss “Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act” which enforces legislation banning the import of products made with sweatshop labor, and provides private right of action.
August 14, 2007 >>> Listen Here
www.usw.org
Posted: August 14th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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A Musical Tribute to Julius Margolin
We spend Monday in tribute to Julius Margolin.
August 13, 2007 >> Listen Here
http://georgeandjulius.com/
Posted: August 13th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Discussion on Media Consolidation
Wes and Jason discuss the recent news of Rupert Murdock’s purchase of Medford Mail Tribune and Ashland Daily Tidings parent company Dow Jones. Anne Feeney sings War On The Workers, Which Side Are You On, Union Maid and I’m Gonna Be An Engineer.
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Posted: August 10th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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“We are all immigrants…” Tanya Wray on Brain Labor Report
Tanya Wray shares experience of a recent conferece of Northwest Federation of Community Organizations, focusing on immigration, youth and social issues.
August 9, 2007 >>> Listen Here
Posted: August 9th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Gratitude For Peace Tour
Students from Martin Luther King Center and Institute for Community Leadership in Oakland CA. join in the studio for a discussion of their tour to bridge the gap between generations. ICL provides leadership training and non-violent workshops for todays youth.
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Posted: August 8th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Hiroshima / Nagasaki Vigil - Weapons in Space
Linda Richards, organizer with Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom shares a report on Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil activities in Ashland Oregon. Also report on U.S. moves to weaponize space and the new cold war. David Rovics sings How Far Is It To Nuremburg.
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Posted: August 7th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Peace House Anniversary, Hiroshima Vigil
Jason Houk reviews Peace House 25 Anniversary gala and discusses 62 Anniversary of bombing of Hiroshima with original radio broadcast. David Rovics sings Contras Kings & Generals
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Posted: August 6th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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BiMart, Eugene Debbs and Song of the SOA
Wes and Jason play labor songs and discuss past BiMart labor action. Anne Feeney sings War on the Workers and Eugene Debbs, David Rovics Song of SOA 2, Larry Shaw and Kings of Slow wrap up show with Turn This Train Around.
Brain Labor Report - August 3, 2007
Posted: August 3rd, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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