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The Right-Wing Agenda in Congress
Larry Bensky
The Contract with America is warmed-over Reaganomics: cut taxes for the rich, increase military spending and balance the budget. Corporate interests are having a field day. Their lobbyists are writing the legislation which Congress enthusiastically passes. Social and environmental programs are being gutted. While assistance to the poor is slashed, corporate welfare continues unabated.
History of U.S. Mideast Policy: Motives and Consequences
Joel Beinin
The overwhelming U.S. military victory in the Gulf War has opened a Pandora’s box of problems for the region. Long-term peace and stability will be much more difficult to achieve. Joel Beinin examines the turbulent and complex relationship the U.S. has had with the Mideast since the end of World War II. He discusses the […]
Origins of the Gulf War
Joel Beinin
Why is the U.S. at war with Iraq? What are the root causes of the conflict? Did U.S. policy possibly send mixed signals to Saddam Hussein? What are the long term U.S. goals in the region? These are some of the vital and provocative questions Joel Beinin addresses in the important program. Professor Beinin presents […]
Zionism and Israel
Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi
Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi talks about five crucial concepts: Jewishness, Jews, Judaism, Zionism and Israel. He says, “The settlers who came to Palestine in the late 19th century had clear ideas about creating a state.” He gives the historical background for how Israel came into being. Theodor Herzl, often considered the father of Zionism, was an assimilated […]
The Drug War Debacle
Dan Baum
Despite hundreds of billions of dollars invested in the drug war, cocaine is cheaper and more available than ever. The war is now led by a general, Barry McCaffrey, who presides over a $16 billion budget, a lot more money than the U.S. spends for its poor and needy. Drug war critics cite ever-escalating costs, […]
Liquid Assets: Water for the Highest Bidder
Maude Barlow, Vandana Shiva, Tony Clarke
Water is essential to all life forms on this planet. It is a very finite and precious substance. As the human population explodes and ecosystems are destroyed, water sources are being contaminated and used beyond their capacities to be replenished. At current rates, the demand for fresh water will exceed supplies by over 50% in […]
Corporate Designed Food
Maude Barlow, Chee Yoke Ling
The promise of “green revolutions” and “record harvests” is the justification for genetically modifying crops. A few giant global corporations dominate agriculture. They represent, according to Vandana Shiva, the noted Indian environmentalist, the latest form of imperialism. Agribusiness contends it just wants to feed hungry people. What’s on the plate of genetically engineered food? Wholesome, […]
The Right-Wing Attack on Public Broadcasting
David Barsamian
Media Treatment of Arabs and Islam
David Barsamian, Erwin Knoll, Saul Landau
2 CDs Panel discussion featuring David Barsamian, Erwin Knoll and Saul Landau. Moderated by James Abourezk, former Senator from South Dakota and founder of ADC, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
Live on Hightower’s Chat ‘n Chew
David Barsamian, Jim Hightower
Jihad vs. McWorld
Benjamin Barber
The Bush administration’s tired refrain to explain terrorist acts against the U.S. continues to be that they hate us for our freedoms. Invasion and occupation of rogue nations will lead them out of their darkness and bring them U.S.-style democracy. But will that truly put an end to terrorism or create a cycle that only […]
McWorld & the Free Market Threat to Civic Culture
Benjamin Barber
After hustling to be a responsible employee and a smart consumer, is there any time, money, and energy left each week to be a good citizen? The global free market does a great job of creating a worldwide demand and desire for products and services, but does it simultaneously undermine the ability of civic society […]

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