Our World In Depth

21st Century Propaganda

karen — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:46:58 +0000

Longtime writer and media analyst Jeff Nygaard (nygaardnotes.org) and Our World in Depth co-producer Eric Angell discuss the history of propaganda and analyze how it is being used in the United States.
Also: the crisis in American journalism. Hosted by Karen Redleaf. (filmed 2/26/10)

What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You

karen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:04 +0000

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency environmental scientist Jim Pennino discusses pollutants in our water and food supply. This show includes information for maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Hosted by Karen Redleaf. (1/2010).

International Tribunals, History Told by the Victors and the Geo-politics of Africa (with Peter Erlinder)

karen — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:24:16 +0000

William Mitchell College of Law professor Peter Erlinder is the lead counsel in the Military 1 Trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). In a talk in Minneapolis, Erlinder outlines the history of international tribunals, projects the course of the International Criminal Court, analyzes the workings of the UN and discusses the context of both the 90 days that became known as the Rwandan Genocide AND the geopolitics of Central Africa. (October, 2009)

Cynthia McKinney

karen — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:21:06 +0000

The 6 term US Congresswoman and 2008 Green Party Presidential candidate speaks about power in Washington DC, her experiences in trying to break the siege of Gaza… Includes Q & A

Amy Goodman: Breaking the Sound Barrier

karen — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:34:11 +0000

A talk by Amy Goodman given at the University of Minnesota (11/29/09). Amy, as well as Denis Moynihan, had recently been stopped and interrogated by armed border guards while crossing into Canada. Amy speaks personally about her parents and experiences in her youth as well as the national debate on health care reform.

National Special Security Events and Independent Media

karen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:28:18 +0000

Footage from and analysis of recent National Special Security Events including the G-20 in Pittsburgh. Interview of Pittsburgh and Twin Cities Indymedia journalists.

Omar Barghouti: The Need to Boycott Israel

karen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:21:25 +0000

Omar Barghouti is an independent Palestinian researcher, commentator, and founding member of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI). Barghouti spoke in an open public discussion at the University of Minnesota. (November, 2009). Part 1

want more?
omar barghouti part 2

some links from the talk:
who profits?
boycott israeli goods campaign (from the u.k.)
minnesota break the bonds campaign

Grand Juries and the Green Scare

karen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:08:00 +0000

Carrie Feldman, a grand jury resister, and Luce Guillen-Givens, of the RNC8, share their experiences with the “justice” system. (11/09)

want more? will potter came to town last winter and gave a wonderful talk on the green scare and civil liberties post 9/11. watch it here:
will potter on the green scare

David Rovics: Live from the Minnesota Music Cafe

karen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:37:40 +0000

Rovics performs wonderful new songs including “In the Name of God” and “Pirates of Somalia” along with covers like Phil Ochs’ “I Ain’t Marching Anymore.” Outstanding labor singer-songwriter Anne Feeney is also featured. (10/09)

wanna see more from this evening’s concert? check out this anne feeney mini-concert from the same event (10/09):
Anne Feeney mini-concert

Howard Zinn’s Voices of a People’s History of the US

karen — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:43:42 +0000

Recorded in April 2009 in St. Paul, voices are readings from great dissenters in the history of the US. readings of speeches of those such as Chief Joseph, Bartolemeo Vanzetti, Emma Goldman and Martin Luther King, Jr. Actors include Winona Laduke and Melvin Carter III. An Our World in Depth special. 1 hour, 27 minutes.