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Eliminating the Muslim Brotherhood
Mohamad Elmasry
The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt by Hassan al-Banna in March 1928 as an Islamist religious, political, and social movement. The group spread to other Muslim countries but its largest organization was in Egypt, where for many years it was the best-organized and most disciplined opposition force. As a social welfare group it offered many […]
The Poetry of Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Features two 1985 recordings of Ginsberg reading his poetry. The first is at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. The second is a field recording of Ginsberg reading his poem “Plutonian Ode” at the Rocky Flats Peace Camp, a protest encampment just outside the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons production facility eight miles south of Boulder. The program […]
The Poetry of Alfonsina Storni
Alfonsina Storni
Alfonsina Storni was an important 20th century feminist poet. She challenged the norms of conventional Argentinian and Latin American society. Her poems are read in Spanish with English translation. Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado discusses Storni’s life and work. This program also features the fabulous voice of Mercedes Sosa of Argentina singing […]
The Poetry of Maria de Zayas
Maria de Zayas
Maria de Zayas is Spain’s first feminist poet and novelist. Her work had a wide influence and impact. This program features readings in Spanish and English as well as commentary from Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Part of David Barsamian’s Pyrenees to the Andes series funded by the Colorado Endowment […]
The Societal Impact of Inequality
David Cay Johnston
The U.S. has the dubious distinction of being the most unequal of all developed countries. The gaps between rich and poor have not been seen since the Gilded Age over a century ago. The one-tenth of one percent is loaded with stocks, bonds, hedge funds, cash and property. The respected business journalist Martin Wolf writes, […]
Distress Signals from Earth
Paul Ehrlich
A steady stream of reports on the deterioration of the environment is issued. There is a brief flurry of media coverage. The corporate-funded climate change deniers make counterclaims. We wake briefly to the crisis then most of us lapse into a couch potato stupor. Neoliberal dogma and an almost mystical belief in capitalism make it […]
Contamination Without Consent
Sandra Steingraber
When faced with injustice what options are open to people? Turn away and ignore it or confront it? The destruction of the environment is an injustice. We are turning parts of the Earth into a toxic waste dump. What comforts are we willing to give up to protect Mother Nature? Will we make real sacrifices […]
Harvard Trade Union Program
Howard Zinn
2 CDs Recorded at Harvard.
Seeds & Freedom
Vandana Shiva
What’s in a seed? Life itself. Ten thousand years ago, Iraq, Egypt and India were the sites of the earliest sowing and harvesting of plants that had previously been gathered in the wild. It was a revolutionary development and made civilization possible. Since then humans have been able to grow food and feed themselves. Today, […]
The Poetry of Delmira Augustini
Delmira Augustini
In this program, Delmira Augustini’s poetry is read in both Spanish and in English translation as well as commentary on her life and work by Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado. Among the poems we hear are: “Tu Amor,” “El Intruso,” “Inefable,” “Dia Nuestro,” and “Fiera de Amor.” Produced and hosted by David […]
The Poetry of Nicolás Guillén
Nicolas Guillen
Features Nicolás Guillén’s poetry read in both Spanish and in English translation as well as commentary on his life and work. With the participation of Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado. Produced and hosted by David Barsamian as part of his 20th Century Latin American Poetry Series. Funded by the Colorado Humanities Program
The Poetry of Gabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral
Features Gabriela Mistral’s poetry read in both Spanish and in English translation as well as commentary on her life and work by Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado. Prof. Barrett is known for her knowledge and scholarship of contemporary Latin American poetry. Part of David Barsamian’s 20th Century Latin American Poetry Series. Funded by […]

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