The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/17/11

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James Petras is Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus, a noted figure on the left, a well-respected 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, "War Crimes in Gaza and the Zionist Fifth Column in America."

Major world and national events will be discussed, including prospects from Middle East uprisings.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/13/11

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Franklin Lamb is a journalist, author, and Director of Americans Concerned for Middle East Peace. He's also a board member of the Sabra Shatila Foundation and longtime civil rights activist.

Discussion will focus his work and current Middle East topics suppressed in the major media.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/12/11

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John 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 Stage of Capitalism," and "Value Wars." McMurtry is also an active public advocate for global justice, world peace, and international law.

Major topics he's focused on will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/10/11

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For over 40 years, Bob Chapman has written on business, finance, economics and politics, and is currently doing it twice weekly as owner and editor of the International Forecaster.

His latest views on the economy will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/06/11

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Stjepan Mestrovic is a Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University and author of "The Good Soldier on Trial: A Sociological Study of Misconduct by the US Military Pertaining to Operation Iron Triangle, Iraq."

Wrongfully convicted were low ranking soldiers to absolve commanders, Pentagon brass, and top Bush administration officials. Attorney Paul Bergrin was also bogusly charged, sits in jail, and faces trial for seeking justice.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/05/11

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James Fetzer is the distinguished Department of Philosophy McKnight University Professor Emeritus at the Universitof Minnesota, Duluth.

He's a prolific author of numerous articles and over 20 books in the philosophy of science and on the theoretical foundations of computer science, artificial intelligence and cognitive science 

He's also the founder of Scholars for 9/11 truth, a non-partisan association of faculty, students, and scholars, dedicated to exposing official lies, removing the shroud of deceit, and revealing truths behind 9/11.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 02/03/11

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Phyllis Bennis is a noted Middle East expert and author of numerous books on Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, the UN, and America's quest for world dominance. She's also a distinguished fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and the Transnational Institute where she specializes in Middle East and UN issues.

Current Middle East issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/30/11

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Frank Barat is a member of the UK-based Solidarity Campaign, formed to work for peace and justice for Palestinians. He's also a member of the Organizing Committee Russell Tribunal on Palestine (RTP) that "seeks to reaffirm the primacy of international law as the (way to settle) the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

He's also the editor of "Gaza in Crisis: Reflections on Israel's War Against the Palestinians," a new book by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe.

Discussion will focus on the RTP's most recent London session last November and plans for more ahead to maintain momentum for peace and justice.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/29/11

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Jack 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 new book book will be published in 2011 titled, "Obama's Economy: Stagnation and Collapse 2008 - 2010."

His current economic views will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/27/11

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Marjorie Cohn is a distinguished Law Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, and past president of the National Lawyers Guild. She's also been a criminal defense attorney at the trial and appellate levels, is a noted author, and has written many articles for professional journals and popular web sites.

Her newest book will be discussed: "The United States of Torture."

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/23/11

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Ellen Brown is a civil litigation attorney, 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 take if back.

Brown's latest writing will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/22/11

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Mickey Huff is Professor of History at Diablo Valley College, CA and new Director of Project Censored (PC) and the Media Freedom Foundation. MFF supports First Amendment freedoms, conducts investigative research, and works closely with PC and other media related organizations.

PC is the media democracy advocacy group that publishes vital news stories suppressed or censored in the mainstream.

Each year it ranks the top 25 and publishes them in its yearbook, "Censored: Media Democracy in Action." The latest "Censored 2011: The Top Censored Stories of 2009-10 can be purchased at projectcensored.org/store.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/20/11

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Gideon Levy is a Haaretz columnist, editorial board member, and recipient of numerous awards for distinguished journalism and human rights. His most recent book is titled "The Punishment of Gaza," discussing Israel's crushing siege and Cast Lead war of aggression.

Levy's views on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/16/11

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John Kozy is a retired philosophy and logic professor, now writing on social, political, and economic issues. He taught for many years and has been a writer for many more. Visit his web site at www.jkozy.com.

His latest writing will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/15/11

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Husband and wife Mohamed Harkat and Sophie Lamarche jointly pursue justice from a repressive Canadian government, in violation of its own Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Canada's bill of rights.

Mohamed was falsely charged, interned, and is now under draconian house arrest, facing possible deportation to greater repression abroad.

His case and status will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/13/11

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For over 40 years, Bob Chapman has written on business, finance, economics, and politics, and is currently doing it twice weekly as owner and editor of the International Forecaster.

His latest views on the economy will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/09/11

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Mads Gilbert is a Norwegian anesthesiologist and University of North Norway Professor of Anesthesiology. He heads the University of Norway, Tromso's Emergency Medicine Department, and served extensively with NORWAC (the Norwegian Aid Committee) and the Palestine Committee in Occupied Palestine and Lebanon.

He and Dr. Erik Fosse provided heroic medical services to Gazans, injured during Israel's Cast Lead war. Their new book, "Eyes in Gaza," covers their work and will be discussed on the program.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/08/11

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John McMurtry is University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada Professor Emeritus. He's a moral philosopher, ethicist, and vocal advocate for global justice, world peace, and international law. His books include "Unequal Freedoms," "The Cancer Stage of Capitalism," and "Value Wars."

Discussion will focus on how privately controlled money power drives disorder, corrupts societies, and consigns most in them to sub-par, marginal existences.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/06/11

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James Petras is Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus, a noted figure on the left, a well-respected 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, "War Crimes in Gaza and the Zionist Fifth Column in America."

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

The Progressive Radio News Hour - 01/02/11

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