War, Death and Taxes
On this edition of Making Contact, we’ll take a look at how the “certainties” of death and taxes interact with social justice.
The Spoils of War: Economic Interests of War in Iraq
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at the economic interests behind the war against Iraq.
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.
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.
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.
Going Hungry in a World of Plenty
On this program, we take a look at the role multinational corporations play in perpetuating the cycle of hunger. We also hear how so-called free trade and food aid contributes to starvation.
What is Security? Budget Cuts Make Way for War
On this program, we take a look at ways the Bush administration plans to spend billions of tax dollars on what it calls security. We also hear about how the state of the economy and potential budget cuts threaten the economic security of many families.
Alternative Visions: The World Social Forum 2002
On this program, we hear from farmers, organizers, union members and others about their work in a growing movement to establish alternatives to corporate-led globalization.
Temp Work: Full-Time Insecurity
On this program, we take a look at how the temporary work industry can offer some opportunities, but can also perpetuate job insecurity.
Homefield Disadvantage: U.S. Stadium Construction
On this program, we take a look at the impacts of stadium construction on communities and tax payers in the United States.
