Global Affairs

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Zaher Wahab on Life in Afghanistan

Airs at: Wed, 08/10/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Political Perspectives

Host Per Fagereng speaks with Zaher Wahab about what life is like in Afghanistan. Zaher Wahab is Professor Emeritus at Lewis and Clark College. He was born and schooled in Afghanistan, received a B.A. in sociology from The American University of Beirut, an M.A. in comp... Read more

CUBA, A DIARY OF THE REVOLUTION, Interview with Deena Stryker

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Host Kathleen Stephenson speaks with photojournalist and author Deena Stryker about her book, CUBA, A DIARY OF THE REVOLUTION: Inside the Cuban Revolution with Fidel, Raul, Che, and Celia Sanchez It has been nearly five decades since Deena Stryker, then Boyer, journeyed ... Read more

Through Our Own Eyes Special Report: Sit In Blocks UBS HQ in Puerto Rico

Produced for: Through Our Own Eyes

Today protestors at UBS headquarters blocked the entrance of the swiss bank’s local headquarters at 8am in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. UBS is one of a few financial institutions responsible for accelerating the financial crisis in Puerto Rico. The swiss bank had sold off many o... Read more

The Legacy of Colonialism and Its Effect on Mental Health in India

Airs at: Mon, 08/01/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Madness Radio

How does the legacy of colonialism affect mental health in India? Are women’s rights, spiritual freedom, and ant-colonialism intertwined? Do women who choose a path of spiritual renunciation have the same freedom as men? Where are human rights more respected: in traditio... Read more

D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus

Airs at: Thu, 07/28/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: The Film Show

D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus have been celebrated in the documentary field for such groundbreaking films as Don't Look Back, Monterey Pop, Startup.com, Down From the Mountain, and The War Room. One of the founders of the Direct Cinema movement, Pennebaker originall... Read more

Omar Barghouti at PeaceWorks 2015 on "BDS Explained"

Airs at: Fri, 07/22/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: One Land Many Voices

Omar Barghouti spoke at PeaceWorks 2015 on "BDS Explained." This recording is from the 2015 Peace Works that was organized by the Rachel Corrie Foundation at the Evergreen State College in 2015. Omar Barghouti is a founding committee member of the Palestinian Campaign f... Read more

LIVE Ahjamu Umi

Airs at: Tue, 03/29/2016 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Ahjamu talks about Cuban affairs Read more

Donald Worster on "Shrinking the Earth: The Rise and Decline of American Abundance"

Airs at: Thu, 07/21/2016 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Produced for: Fight the Empire

Host Per Fagereng interviews environmental historian Donald Worster about his new book, "Shrinking the Earth: The Rise and Decline of American Abundance." Donald Worster takes a global view in his examination of the ways in which complex issues of worldwide abundance and... Read more

Richard Wolff on "Capitalism's Crisis Deepens: Essays on the Global Economic Meltdown"

Airs at: Wed, 07/20/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Political Perspectives

Host Per Fagereng interviews professor and author Richard Wolff about his new book "Capitalism's Crisis Deepens: Essays on the Global Economic Meltdown." Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor at th... Read more

PressWatch

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00pm

Produced for: Presswatch

On this week's PressWatch, call in to support KBOO community radio! The number is 877-500-KBOO, 877-500-5266. First, some News You're Not Supposed To Know headlines, then let's discuss Black Lives Matter-- its treatment in the press, and the dismissive and/or incendiary... Read more