Month: March 2012

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Marxian Economist Richard Wolff on Causes of Economic Mess; “Solartopia” Author Harvey Wasserman is Optimistic About Shutting Down Vermont Yankee Nuke Plant

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Prof. Richard Wolff teaches at New School in New York, writes for Truthout, and is the author of Capitalism Hits the Fan;  Harvey Wasserman is longtime anti-nuke activist, author of Solartopia. Continue reading Marxian Economist Richard Wolff on Causes of Economic Mess; “Solartopia” Author Harvey Wasserman is Optimistic About Shutting Down Vermont Yankee Nuke Plant

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PBC News & Comment Wednesday, March 21

S.F. soap opera continues, as mayor suspends sheriff following sentencing for misdemeanor; Airlines consider relaxing rules on use of electronics    Continue reading PBC News & Comment Wednesday, March 21

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PBC News & Comment Monday, March 19

++next report 3/21++ San Francisco sheriff’s soap opera ends first season; Apple declines to use its billions for good; scary new Executive Order from Obama.  Continue reading PBC News & Comment Monday, March 19

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PBC News & Comment Friday, March 16

Hamid Karzai demands that US/NATO troops remain at bases, says Afghans are ready to take over.  Iraq vet in Bay Area kills self and 11-year-old sister; their mother is missing.  Continue reading PBC News & Comment Friday, March 16

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Boiling Frogs: Attorney Jon Eisenberg’s Kafka-esque Fight vs. Illegal Wiretapping

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In this Boiling Frogs interview, co-hosted with Sibel Edmonds, we explore and update a landmark case against illegal wiretapping with attorney Jon Eisenberg.  Continue reading Boiling Frogs: Attorney Jon Eisenberg’s Kafka-esque Fight vs. Illegal Wiretapping

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Sue Wilson of “Broadcast Blues” Talks About Boycotts of Limbaugh Sponsors; Will Durst Says We’re All Muppets

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Media activist Sue Wilson joins us to talk about the sponsor boycotts of Rush Limbaugh’s radio show; Will Durst reacts to the Goldman Sachs guy who bailed:  “We’re all Muppets”.  Continue reading Sue Wilson of “Broadcast Blues” Talks About Boycotts of Limbaugh Sponsors; Will Durst Says We’re All Muppets

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PBC News & Comment Thursday, March 15

NPR bans “he said, she said” coverage!  Columbia’s Prof. Jeffrey Sachs mounts challenge to Larry Summers for World Bank president.  Continue reading PBC News & Comment Thursday, March 15

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PBC News & Comment Wednesday, March 14

Leon Panetta draws special welcome wagon in Afghanistan; wimpy editorials, Democrats fail to call for withdrawal ASAP.  Continue reading PBC News & Comment Wednesday, March 14

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Jennifer Lowenstein on Recent Israeli Strikes on Gaza and More; Trita Parsi Comments on Obama-Netanyahu Summit and the Threat of War on Iran

Two strong views on the Middle East: Jennifer Lowenstein teaches Middle East studies at U of Wisconsin;  Trita Parsi is president of the National Iranian American Council.  Continue reading Jennifer Lowenstein on Recent Israeli Strikes on Gaza and More; Trita Parsi Comments on Obama-Netanyahu Summit and the Threat of War on Iran

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