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North Korean Immigrants: Crossing Borders, Risking All
North Koreans live in one of the most politically oppressive and economically depressed societies on the globe. On this edition, we hear the stories of two North Koreans who crossed border after border, eventually making their way into the U.S.
read moreDissenters or Deserters?
On this edition, we hear from several U.S. soldiers who made a choice to put their futures on the line. First, by joining the U.S. military, and next by refusing to fight the war in Iraq.
read moreThe War on Torture: U.S. Policy Exposed
On this edition, is the U.S. practicing inexcusable torture or are these instances of overzealous intelligence gathering by a nation at war?
read moreMarketing the Military (encore edition)
The United States military has recently been pouring millions of tax dollars into recruitment efforts in an attempt to counteract well-publicized, Iraq war-influenced, recruitment dropoffs.
read moreWomen Rising VII: International Changemakers in Politics
In this program we profile three courageous politicians, women who have chosen to create progressive change through government.
read moreLGBTQ: On the Streets, In the Schools, Outside the System
On this edition, we’ll hear from the LGBTQ community, on the streets, in the schools and outside the system.
read moreDaniel Ellsberg – Truth-telling in a Time of War
On this edition, we hear from Ellsberg delivering a speech to anti-war activists at the Crawford Peace House in Texas. He reflects on civil disobedience advocating for people to blow the whistle and go to jail in order to save lives.
read moreQueer Youth Challenges (encore edition)
On this edition, we’ll take a look at the unique perspective of LGBTQ youth on such topics as foster care, childhood sexual abuse, and disability.
read moreNuclear Ambitions and Double Standards
On this edition, we’ll look at the recent nuclear power deal between the United States and India, which critics say could spark a nuclear arms race in South Asia.
read moreNepal’s Call for Democracy
The demonstrations forced the King to restore parliament, but on this edition, as Reese Erlich reports from Kathmandu, the democracy movement demands that the King give up power altogether. In a second segment, Erlich talks with tourists who, despite the turmoil in Nepal, are still trekking around.
read moreIraq and the Changing Peace Movement
On this edition, we take a look at where the anti-war movement is heading.
read moreThe Long Walk to Abolish the Death Penalty
On this edition, Making Contact’s Sarah Olson takes us on this 25-mile journey on a cool, sunny day on February 20th. It’s a walk of protest, peace, and compassion.
read moreKatrina Uncovers: Exploited Workers and Endangered Wetlands
On this edition, we hear from migrant workers helping to clean up and rebuild New Orleans, and about their struggle for better wages and working conditions.
read moreCow Heaven: Saving Agricultural Land
In this edition of Making Contact, we learn how West Marin was permanently preserved as farms and agricultural open space.
read moreThe History of Class Struggle in the U.S.
On this edition we take a look at the history of class struggle where we hear from two contemporary writers: Phil Gasper, editor of a new version of the Communist Manifesto, and Sharon Smith, author of a new book on working class radicalism in the U.S.
read moreKatrina Uncovers: Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans
On this edition, we go to New Orleans, where we hear from local people working to rebuild their communities.
read moreRethinking AIDS Treatment: The Brazilian Model (encore edition)
Independent producer Reese Erlich reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil about grassroots groups who have successfully educated sex workers and many others on the dangers of AIDS.
read moreNuking the Neighborhood
On this edition, we’ll hear how the world’s most powerful weapons, nuclear bombs, shaped the identity of two rural communities in the United States during the 1960s
read moreWomen Rising IV: International Changemakers Women as Religious Activists (encore edition)
In this program we profile three courageous women struggling with religious issues.
read moreLifeline to Kashmir
On this edition, we’ll hear from one grassroots organization that has close and personal ties to Kashmir, as they bring aid directly along with a message of hope to the people effected by the 7-point-six earthquake.
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