Making Contact
2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: Fridays
Covering the movements, the issues, and the people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang.
Making Contact – Tales & Tools of Revolution: From Serbia to Egypt
A new generation is telling their stories of overthrowing corrupt regimes. And in the digital age, their lessons can spread more quickly than ever before. But how does one organize a nation into revolt? The answers may not be universal, but there’s lots of wisdom to be passed on. On this edition, revolutions past, present … Continued
Making Contact – Bees: The Threatened Link in Food Security
Honey bees help pollinate 1 in every 3 bites that we eat….They are vital in our agricultural industry and essential for the survival of the almost 7 billion people who inhabit this planet. And, as the world’s population continues to grow so does our reliance on honey bees. But most pollinating insects throughout the world … Continued
Making Contact – “The War You Don’t See” A film by John Pilger
Was mainstream media in cahoots with government forces in the lead up to the Iraq War? In his film, “The War You Don’t See,” Australian journalist John Pilger reveals evidence of American and British journalists failing to scrutinize evidence or dig for hard facts in the days before the 2003 invasion. He argues that imbedded … Continued
Making Contact – Presumed Guilty: American Muslims and Arabs (9-11 Encore Edition)
10 years since 9-11…and 10 years of America’s homeland war on Muslims and Arabs. American Muslims are under the microscope, from capital hill, to your local shopping mall. Almost every week, there’s news about the bust of another terrorist cell. The effect on those communities-living in fear of demonization, or arrest– has been devastating. Racial … Continued
Making Contact – Who Won the Egyptian Revolution?
In February a mass movement overthrew the hated dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt. But a military council now rules the country. Critics say the new regime has kept much of Mubarak’s repressive apparatus. Meanwhile extremist Islamist groups are pressuring the government to adopt undemocratic, right-wing policies. On this edition, independent producer Reese Erlich brings … Continued
Making Contact – Christian Parenti: Unstable Climate, Unstable People
Journalist Christian Parenti speaks about his new book, Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence. He connects the effects of climate change to the increasing number of civil wars, ethnic violence, criminality and failed states between the Topics of Cancer and Capricorn. Parenti argues even in the U.S., factions on the … Continued
Making Contact – Not My Zion: American Jews Divided on Israel and Palestine
The American consensus on Israel and Palestine is breaking down. And Jewish Americans are playing a major role. But it’s not easy. On this edition: a Jewish American community divided. More and more ‘members of the tribe’ are breaking a long-standing taboo, and voicing criticism of the Israel government. Featuring: Kayla Starr, Alexi Folger, & … Continued
Making Contact – Being Black and Green: African-Americans & the Environment
Communities across the country have embraced locally-grown food, fuel-efficient cars and other forms of environmentalism. While African-Americans haven’t been on widely credited, they are amongst the vanguard creating positive change. On this edition, we take you to a resettlement community in North Carolina, sustainable farms in Wisconsin and on a bike ride in California, where … Continued