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The Danger of GOP TV's Fox so-called News...
Nov. 22, 2011 9:11 amBy louisehartmannAccording to a new study – you’re better off watching no news than GOP TV's Fox so-called News. Farleigh Dickinson University surveyed New Jersey residents about the uprisings in the Middle East – and it turns out people who get their news from Fox are 18-points less likely to know that Egyptians overthrew their government compared to people who watch absolutely no news at all.
Who’s screwed? American patriots....
Nov. 21, 2011 9:14 amBy louisehartmannAmerican patriots practicing their first amendment rights to free speech. Two campus police officers with the University of California, Davis are on paid administrative leave after video surfaced over the weekend of them dousing a group of occupying patriots sitting peacefully on the sidewalk with a can of pepper spray. In addition – calls on campus are growing for the Chancellor of the University, Linda Katehi, to resign
Daily Topics - Monday November 21st, 2011
Nov. 21, 2011 9:03 amBy shawnt56Hour One: An iconic moment for the Occupy Wall Street movement... / Plus, the latest from Wisconsin on "Recall Walker" efforts - John Nichols, The Nation Magazine
Hour Two: OWS...Arrested, processed and ready for more - J.A. Myerson, Truthout
Hour Three: "This Changes Everything: Occupy Wall Street and the 99% Movement" - Sarah van Gelder, Yes Magazine
Daily Topics - Friday November 18th, 2011
Nov. 18, 2011 9:13 amBy shawnt56In for Thom today: Karl Frisch, Bullfight Strategies
Hour One: Occupy Everywhere! Tina Dupuy
Occupy America, Occupy Everywhere...
Nov. 18, 2011 9:09 amBy louisehartmannOccupy America, Occupy Everywhere. The 99% movement took to the streets – and bridges – around the country yesterday to commemorate the two-month anniversary of the movement. And judging from the size of the crowds – estimated in New York City anywhere between 35,000 and 50,000 people – it’s clear the movement has just grown stronger and stronger over the last two month.
Daily Topics - Thursday November 17th, 2011
Nov. 17, 2011 7:46 amBy shawnt56In for Thom today...David Sirota from AM 760 Colorado's Progressive Talk Station
Hour One: Latest on Occupy Wall Street
Hour Two: First Ketchup, now pizza is a vegetable?! Dr. Marion Nestle, Food Politics
Blue Dog Democrats support killing 15 million jobs
Nov. 17, 2011 7:16 amBy louisehartmannOn Capitol Hill – Blue Dog Democrats have signaled a willingness to join Republicans in support of a Balanced Budget Amendment. According to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities – the Balanced Budget Amendment will kill 15 million jobs – double the unemployment rate – and shrink the economy by 17%. But instead of hanging this devastating economic policy solely around the necks of Republicans – Blue Dog
Daily Topics - Wednesday November 16th, 2011
Nov. 16, 2011 7:57 amBy shawnt56Hour One: "Brunch With Bernie" - Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) takes your calls
Hour Two: Self-described libertarian called into radio show... / Plus, Occupy the Banks - David Osborn, n17pdx
Bloomberg had the wrong target yesterday...
Nov. 16, 2011 7:22 amBy louisehartmannIt was a tumultuous day for Occupy Wall Street yesterday. First came the violent eviction in the early morning hours – then the court ruling allowing the patriots to re-enter Zuccotti Park – then another court ruling forbidding them from bringing any tents, tarps, or camping gear into the park. But in the end – the patriots have resumed their occupation. Without gear – hundreds of Occupy Wall Streets demonstrators s
You Cannot Evict an Idea...
Nov. 15, 2011 9:13 amBy louisehartmannThere was a massive police crackdown in New York City last night. Shortly after midnight – hundreds of riot-clad NYPD officers surrounded Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan – and passed out flyers warning the occupying patriots to leave the park immediately or face arrest. Five hours later – the park was completely cleared – and as many as 200 people were arrested – and for the first time in nearly two months Zuccotti Park