The First-Half Amendment: Freedom of the Press and War
On this edition of Making Contact, we hear from syndicated columnist Norman Solomon, who shares his take on the media and the first amendment since September 11th.
Above the Law? The U.S. and the International Criminal Court
On this program, we take a look at U.S. government opposition to the ICC. And, the National Radio Project’s Women’s Desk examines what the establishment of the court could mean for victims of sexual violence in wartime.
The Soul of Corn: Transgenics and the Cradle of Maize
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at the controversy over GMO contamination of corn crops in Mexico, a fundamental issue as the public considers the consequences of genetically engineered crops.
Fuel to the Fire: Oil and Indigenous People in Colombia
On this program we look at connections between oil corporations, indigenous peoples and the civil war in Colombia.
The Debt Treadmill: Cyclical Poverty in the Third World (encore edition)
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at international debt, its causes, and why some are calling for the debts to be cancelled.
Let’s Go to Mazar: A Chronicle of Life in Afghanistan after War
Investigative journalist Pratap Chatterjee, traveled to Mazar-i-Sharif, the first city to fall to the Northern Alliance and the United States bombing raids in 2001. This week we present a special documentary that chronicles life after the end of the war.
In Whose Service? GATS and the WTO
Through discussion of the General Agreement on Trade in Services, we’ll take a look at the World Trade Organization’s momentum toward privatization of all service sectors, from accounting to electricity.
Trashed: Waste Management and Environmental Impact
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look behind the scenes of common practices in the garbage industry. We also sift through some positive developments in Canada where municipalities are reducing the amount of landfill disposals by heading closer and closer toward zero-waste.
Military Maneuvers: Women Uncovering War
On this program from the Women’s Desk of the National Radio Project, we discuss the links between organized violence, sexuality and power. We also look at the ways militaries manipulate women for war.
Where the Buck Stops: Alternative Economics
On this program, we take a look at alternative economics and how new ideas about markets, currency, and resource allocation are fairing in a world dominated by capitalism.
