Strangers in Italy: Immigration, Italy, and Fortress Europe
On this edition, we go to Rome where correspondent Elvira Truglia takes a look at immigration trends and speaks with migrants, Italian nationals, and government officials.
International Internet Activism
On this edition, we’ll hear about the successes of internet activism in South Korea, how activists in Egypt and Bulgaria are bridging the digital divide for small non-profit organizations, and how an internet radio station helped to galvanize San Francisco peace activists at the start of the second Gulf War.
Deadly Extractions: Oil and Mining Interests in Africa
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at some examples: In Tanzania a Canadian-based corporation is accused of burying alive artisan miners in order to acquire control of a gold mine; and, the drive for oil has sparked political and social upheavals in Sudan and Angola.
Capital Punishment and Closure
On this Prison Desk edition of Making Contact, we take a look at the death penalty, wrongful executions, and some alternatives to death row.
Radio Mobilizing Communities
On this edition, we’ll hear about street children in India making and broadcasting their own radio shows in the marketplace, and a Native American-run radio station at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. We’ll also take a look at micro-radio.
Code Red: Status of the Constitution
On this edition, we’ll examine how certain government actions since September 11th, 2001 are in conflict with the Constitution and hear about the Patriot Act II.
Unwrapping Plastic: A Look at Food and Beverage Containers (encore edition)
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at the production, use, and disposal of plastic food and beverage containers.
Racial Reflections: White Anti-Racist Activism (encore edition)
On this roundtable edition of Making Contact, we take a look at what’s termed white privilege and white anti-racist activism.
Dirty Secrets: Human Rights Abuses in Mexico
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at human rights crimes that continue to plague Mexican society and some responses from human rights organizations.
Occupied with Peace: Jewish Responses to the Mideast Conflict
On this edition of Making Contact, you’ll hear the viewpoints of Israeli Jews and Jewish Americans who are part of an international peace movement to end the violence in the Middle East.
