Activist Hub Radio 5/8/11

This week Adam and I discuss the bin Laden death and the Afghanistan War and critique the media's coverage of the Don Giljum Judy Ancel Labor studies course controversy. We then talk about the media generally and Adam's excellent post. There are two segments.

Segment on the media


Afghanistan War & Bin Laden


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Activist Hub Radio 5/1/11 Second & Third Segments

Adam and I interview two students about there experiences in the class. And the incident this Saturday morning where right-wing blogger Adam Sharp attempted to force his way into a ongoing class. For precautionary measures our first interview was conducted anonymously.

First Interview


Second Interview

Activist Hub Radio 4/10/2011

This week Adam and I interviewed Fifi and Sandra from the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC). We talked about the prospects for peace between Israel and Palestine, and the controversy over Marvin Casey, an Israeli Cultural Ambassador, and Wash U's Universal Beatz.



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Links
St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee Website
St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee on Facebook
The Palestine Papers

Activist Hub Radio 3/13/11:The Media's problem with Labor & NPR Punked by James O'Keefe's Lies

Adam and I discussed the mainstream media's poor coverage of the 4000+ pro-Labor rally in St. Louis, particularly the St. Louis Post Dispatch, and KMOV. We moved on to NPR getting punked by James O'Keefe's deceitful video editing, and ended the show discussing the Obama administration's maltreatment of Pfc. Bradley Manning.



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Activist Hub Radio 3/13/11: Interview with Cathy Sherwin

Adam and I interviewed Cathy Sherwin about the recently passed anti-labor legislation in Wisconsin, and the groundswell of protest across the country including the 4000+ rally in St. Louis. The second segment of the show will be in a separate post.



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Activist Hub Radio 3/6/2011

This week Adam and I continued our on going discussion of the assault on workers in Wisconsin. We also critiqued the media coverage of the events in Wisconsin, looked at John Stewart's segment on the teachers/the Bush Tax Cut, and KMOV's reporting on the stimulus package. Due to technical difficulties part of the show was deleted, therefore our interview with Brian K. Massey will be in a separate post



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Activist Hub Radio 3/6/11:Update on UMSL police brutality case

Adam and I interview Brian K Massey, the University of Missouri-St. Louis student, who was a victim of a police brutality incident in November of 2010. Massey talks about his pending court case, the hostility he has experienced from the university administration and the police force, and how UMSL has refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing.



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The Wisconsin Revolution Continued: Activist Hub Radio 2/27/10

Adam and I continue our discussion on Wisconsin and the labor movement's efforts to block Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker plan to destroy collective bargaining rights for public workers and tackle the media blackout from the mainstream media. We also look at the St. Louis Tea Party's paranoia over the New Black Panther Party and the Muslim Brotherhood.



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The Wisconsin Revolution? Activist Hub Radio 2/20/11

This week Adam and I talk with Cathy Sherwin, the communications director for the Missouri AFL-CIO, about the unfolding mass movement in the state of Wisconsin. We talk about why the Republican bill would damage working families across the country, the misinformation from the media, and how the efforts like Republican Governor Scott Walker's are being replicated in Missouri and across the nation by wealthy conservative groups and the Koch Brothers.



Sadly the audio cut off for the last few minutes so i will post all of the contact information here:

Missouri AFL-CIO

Stop Right to Work for Less (Missouri)

Stop Child Labor in Missouri

moaflcio.org (Missouri AFL-CIO website)
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Activist Hub Radio 2/13/2011

This week Adam and I talked about the developments in Egypt---particularly the right wing's reaction to them--along with the right's conflation of the Islamic faith with extremist groups. We also discussed the $315 million merger between The Huffington Post and AOL, along with the battle for local control over the police force here in St. Louis.



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Activist Hub Radio 2/7/11

This week Adam and I discuss how the dynamics of the Missouri Senate race are shaping up to look favorably for Sen. Claire McCaskill. We also talked about the strong Super Bowl advertisement produced by the Progressive Change Action Committee (PCCC), and the continuing mass movement to overthrow Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.



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Activist Hub Radio 1/30/11

After a month long hiatus, this week Adam and I talk with Sean at FiredUp! Missouri about the priorities of the Republican State Legislature, Rex Sinquefield, and the general political landscape in Missouri. Join us to find out what progressives should watch out for in 2011.



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ACTIVIST HUB RADIO EXCLUSIVE: Interview with victim of UMSL police beating

This week Adam and Kevin interviewed Brian K. Massey, a student at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL), about the allegations of brutality by campus police on November 17, 2010. In an exclusive radio interview Massey gives a detailed account of the beating by the campus police.

The police admit to "striking blows to soft tissue areas," but Massey states that even after informing the police he suffers from diabetic neuropathy, the brutalization continued. Massey also reveals to Student Activist Radio, a letter from the university challenging the official police claim that he "tried to strike an officer" who later "was injured."

Massey also talks in depth about his experience with the university administration, as well as the media coverage he has received. Massey says he wants to clear his name hopes the university's actions will not be "swept under the rug." Join us to learn the how and the why of this unfolding story:



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Links
The edited KMOX story

What the KMOX story left out

UMSL Police Change Story

Ann GreeStudent on Facebook

Facebook Group, UMSL Police Went Too Far!!

Update: Activist Hub Radio 12/5/10 (the Digby Interview!)

Updated Audio
This week Adam and I interviewed Digby, a luminary in the progressive bloggersphere, about the Obama Administration, Republicans, and what progressive activists have cut out for themselves during these next two years. Digby as usual provides insightful commentary so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's show!

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Activist Hub Radio 11/14/10

This week Adam and I continued our discussion of the fallout from the Republican takeover of the House. We featured Jon Stewart's interview with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, and the false equivalences between liberal opposition to Bush, and the Tea Party's opposition to the government. We also talked about the deficit commission and attempts to pass the Bush Tax cuts during the lame duck session.






Links
Washington Post Oped calling for President Barack Obama not to serve a second term

Digby's post

Maddow/Stewart Interview

Activist Hub Radio 11/7/10

This week Adam and I discussed the political fallout from the 2010 midterm elections. We talked about the ongoing debate between the weakened "Blue Dogs" and Progressives about the future of the Democratic Party, along with the St. Louis Tea Party and Ed Martin's refusal to concede to Congressman Russ Carnahan.

Activist Hub Radio 10/31/10

Hi all,

This week Adam and I talked with two guests. First, Denise Lieberman, the Senior Attorney for the Advancement Project, about voter intimidation and protection, and what Missouri citizens need to know about their right to vote. And second, congressman Russ Carnahan, of Missouri's 3rd congressional district, about Tuesday's midterm election and his efforts on the economy, protecting the environment, and students loans.



Links

Missouri Voter Bill of Right

For any information or problems with voting Call:1-866-687-8683 (1-866-Our-Vote)

Ed Martin's creation of voter suppression squad's with many references to ACORN

http://russcarnahan.com

Activist Hub Radio 10/24/10

Hi all,

Last Sunday Laurie and I hosted Dail Chambers and Jackie Masei, both local artist, to talk about the Celebrating Indigenous Holidays event presented by Playback Workshop Theatre and GYa community art & fine craft center. The event is being held from November 5th to the 6th starting at 7:30pm. Proceeds from the event will go to support GYa. We also discussed GYa's history and its efforts towards community empowerment in St. Louis.





Links
Yeyoarts & GYa
For information on Artist Against Prop A: contact Dail Chambers

Activist Hub Radio 10/17/10

Hi all,

This week I was joined by guest-host, Ed Reggi, of showmenohate.com, to talk about the state of LGBT rights in Missouri. We discussed Ed Martin's statements on Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT), at the second congressional debate in Arnold, Missouri, along with the Tea Party, and the Obama Administration's performance on gay rights.

Activist Hub Radio 10/10/10

Hi all,

Continuing with the St. Louis Activist Hub Radio series,I'm posting yesterday's radio show. This week Adam and I discussed Ed Martian's latest truth bending statements, along with updates from the campaign trail in Missouri's third congressional district. We spent the second half of the show talking with Nancy Cross, Vice-President of SEIU local 1, about Proposition A and SEIU's efforts as part of a twenty-five group coalition to defeat Prop A and its sponsor Rex Sinquefield.




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