The Progressive Radio News Hour - 10/08/11

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Guest: William Cook

Cook is a writer, author, and Professor of English at the University of La Verne, CA, where he served earlier as Vice President for Academic Affairs for 13 years.

His books include "Cultural Expressions of Evil and Wickedness," "Psalms for the 21st Century," and his edited one, "The Plight of the Palestinians."

World issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 10/06/11

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Guest: Gerald Celente

Trends strategist Gerald Celente founded The Trends Research Institute in 1980. He's also the author of Trends 2000 and publishes the quarterly Trends Journal, providing timely, comprehensive, accurate business, economic, political, social, technology, and other forecasts on "over 300 different trend categories."

His latest world views will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 10/02/11

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Guests: Francis Boyle, Tod Fletcher and Elizabeth Woodworth

International law and human rights expert Law Professor Francis Boyle wrote the book on Palestinian statehood and how it can now be achieved in days by following proper procedures.

He'll explain so everyone will know.

Fletcher co-produces Pacifica Radio KPFA's "Guns and Butter," hosted by Bonnie Faulkner, a program featuring in-depth discussions of key world and national topics.

He also works with David Ray Griffin, helping him with eight of his books, including "9/11: Ten Years Later," the topic of today's discussion. 

Woodworth is a writer and former head librarian for the British Columbia Ministry of Health (1978 - 2002). Her writing focuses mostly on social justice issues. She also works closely with Griffin, including on his newest book.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 10/01/11

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Guest: Robert Abele

Abele is Professor of Humanities and Philosophy at Diable Valley College, CA. He also authored four book, including "Democracy Gone and "Anatomy of a Deception" about the Iraq invasion, occupation, and preparation for the next deception.

Major world and national issues will be discussed

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/29/11

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Guest: Ann Wright

Former US Army colonel/State Department diplomat became an outspoken critic of America's imperial wars. As a result, she resigned in protest against Iraq's 2003 invasion.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/25/11

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Guest: John Kozy

Kozy is a retired philosophy professor, now writing on social, political and economic issues. He taught for many years and has been writing for many more.

Visit his web site at www.jkozy.com

His latest writing will be discussed. 

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/24/11

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Guest: Jack Rasmus

Rasmus is Professor of Political Economy at St. Mary's College and Santa Clara University, CA. He's also a freelance journalist, frequent speaker, a playwright and author, including his latest book titled, "Epic Recession: Prelude to Global Depression."

His forthcoming book is titled, "Obama's Economy: Recovery for the Few."

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/22/11

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Guest: James Petras

Petras is Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus, a noted figure on the left, a distinguished Latin American expert, and longtime chronicler of the region's popular struggles.

He's also a consummate scholar and prolific writer of hundreds of articles and dozens of books, including his latest titled, "The Arab Revolt and the Imperialist Counterattack."

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/18/11

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Guest: John McMurtry

McMurtry is an internationally recognized moral and political philosopher who is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and University Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, Ontario.

His volumes on Philosophy and World Problems for UNESCO are globally published, and his widely translated works include the influential books, "Unequal Freedoms," "The Cancer State of Capitalism," and "Value Wars." 

McMurtry is also an active public advocate for global justice, world peace, and international law.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/17/11

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Guest: Ellen Brown

Brown is a civil litigation attorney, distinguished author, and frequent writer on financial issues. A new edition of her important book, "Web of Debt," is a brilliant analysis of the private banking system, how it usurped money creation power, and how we can get it back.

She also heads the Public Banking Institute (PBI), an initiative to return power to the people where it belongs.

Her latest writing will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/15/11

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Guest: Paul Craig Roberts

Roberts was former Assistant Treasury Secretary under Ronald Reagan, a Wall Street Journal Associate Editor, and holder of numerous academic appointments, including at Georgetown University's Center for Strategic and International Studies.

He now prominently criticizes destructive, repressive state policies, harming people everywhere.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/11/11

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Guests: Mahdi Nazemroaya and Bruce Gagnon

Nazemroaya is a Middle East/Central Asian analyst and Research Associate for the Center for Research on Globalization.

Since June, he and other independent journalists reported truthfully on NATO's Libya war, putting themselves at great risk doing it.

He'll discuss what he saw firsthand.

Gagnon is co-founder and coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space. He's also provided extensive coverage of America's plan for a greater Asian footprint on Jeju Island, South Korea.

It's effect and implication for the region, island, and its residents will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/10/11

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Guest: Finian Cunningham

Cunningham is a musician, writer and activist based in Northern Ireland.

Major world issues will be discussed, including NATO's rape of Libya and ongoing violence in Bahrain.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/08/11

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Guest: Bob Chapman

For over 50 years, Chapman has written on business, economics and politics, now doing it twice weekly as owner and editor of the International Forecaster. It's a vital resource for information ignored by the mainstream.

His latest views on the economy will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/04/11

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Guests: Mahdi Nazemroaya and Ray McGovern

Nazemroaya is a Middle East/Central Asian analyst and Research Associate for the Center for Research on Globalization. Since June, he and other independent journalists reported truthfully on NATO's Libya war, putting themselves at great risk doing it. 

He's now home safely and will discuss what he saw firsthand.

McGovern is a retired CIA officer (1963 - 1990), turned activist and political critic, addressing major world and national issues in lectures, interviews, and frequent articles.

His latest world and national views will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/03/11

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The Progressive Radio News Hour - 09/01/11

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Guest: Nawal El Saadawi

Saadawi is a leading Egyptian feminist, sociologist, physician, and important writer (including 27 books) on Arab women's problems and related issues.

Conditions in Egypt and Middle East uprisings will be discussed.

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The Progressive Radio News Hour - 08/27/11

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The Progressive Radio News Hour - 08/25/11

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Guest: Gilad Atzmon

Atzmon is an Israeli-born musician/writer/activist critic of Israeli repression against Palestinians and its Arab citizens. He's also the author of "The Wandering Who?" His new book and Middle East/North African issues will be discussed. Middle East issues will be discussed.