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Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Occupations and encampments on US soil have a long tradition in this country. Today, on Veterans Day, we’ll be in conversation about the Bonus Army with historian Paul Dickson. In the midst of the Great Depression 45,000 veterans from WWI descended upon the Nation’s Capitol.
Occupy Oakland debates so called “diversity of tactics” methods used during or just after demonstrations and elected Oakland officials say time is up for the encampment in front of City. Baton swinging police officers tear down a nascent encampment at Sprowl Plaza, UC Berkeley…the site where the free speech movement of the 1960s was born. … Continued
A Primer on the Italian & Greek Economic Crisis. CA Students begin Occupations on campuses across the state.
Oakland journalist gets arrested while covering protests and claims she and others were sexually harassed while in custody. Conversation with economist Jeffrey Sachs.
John Nichols of the Nation Magazine.Occupy Wall St people’s hearing on Goldman Sach’s.
Glenn Greenwald
Round table discussion with activists from Occupy Oakland: Clarence Thomas of ILWU, Nel Myhand, Anthony Owens and Minister Monique. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Letters and Politics live from Occupy Oakland General Strike with Mitch Jeserich. 2 Hours.
Presidents of 3 Major Labor Unions about Oakland’s General Strike. A student activist and labor historian as well.
