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Left, Right and Center
from KCRW 

Left, Right and Center is a weekly half-hour radio broadcast and podcast produced by KCRW in Santa Monica.  

Scott McClellan’s new book about his years in President Bush’s administration as his press secretary, What Happened, is the lead subject for the panel to discuss.  Tony Blankley describes McClellan humorously as an “inconsequential cipher” which the panel finds amusing and memorable.  The panel has plenty to say, pro and con, about McClellan’s book.

The panel also discusses a repetetive topic: when will Senator Clinton drop out of the nomination race?  There is admiration for her will to keep fighting but the panel thinks that things will change in Senator Obama’s favor shortly after this coming Tuesday’s primary.

The four participants on the show are Robert Scheer who represents the left, Tony Blankley who represents the right, Matt Miller who represents the center, and Arianna Huffington who represents the progressive blogosphere.

At the end of this entertaining show the participants each have a 30 second rant to summarize the issue that each sees as most significant.

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Click here to be taken to the Washington Post article about Scott McClellan’s new book.

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project. 

Despite his best efforts, like the very establishments he excoriates, Studs has become an American institution. A man of the people, he is also an unapologetic liberal and intellectual in a country that respects neither. In this program, drawn from a nonstop three-hour conversation, Studs reflects on a life spent listening to the battered but unbowed spirit of ordinary and extraordinary Americans.

By the way, Studs Terkel turns 96 on May 16 this year.

Guests:
Studs Terkel pt.1, prize-winning author and radio broadcast personality
Studs Terkel pt. 2
Studs Terkel pt. 3

(Please click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits:
Host: Mark Sommer
Senior Producer: Gregg McVicar
Associate Producers: Matt Fidler, Naihma Deady
Production Engineer: Michael Schwartz
WFMT Recording Engineer: Eric Arunas
Music in this program: Open - “Laura” by Charlie Parker - Polygram Records; “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour - Putamayo World Music; “My Kind of Town” by Frank Sinatra - Folkway Records; “City of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie - Red Pajama Records; “Careless Love” by Odetta - Sony Music; “Move On Up a Little Higher” by Mahalia Jackson - Vanguard Records;
Funding: Listeners Like You

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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Want to listen to additional recordings of Studs Terkel?  The Chicago Historical Society has a wonderful collection of broadcasts from WFMT-FM, Chicago, that were aired between 1952 and 1997.  There are about 255 recordings in the current collection with more to come.  Click here.

Short Biography of Studs Terkel.

United States Bill of Rights

I ran across an interesting website called Librivox, which has a large number of audio readings of public domain documents and books.  One of the documents that caught my attention was the Bill of Rights from our Constitution.

The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. They were introduced as a series of amendments in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison. Ten of the amendments were ratified and became the Bill of Rights in 1791. These amendments limit the powers of the federal government, protecting the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. (Summary courtesy of Wikipedia)

You can read the Bill of Rights and other Amendments at the Good Politics Radio US Constitution Amendments page.

You can listen to and download the audio reading of the Bill of Rights here.  By the way, the reader has a very pleasant English accent, which you will enjoy.

This week on American Radio Journal: Ryan Shafik gets the “Real Story” from Club for Growth President Pat Toomey on what is happening to the U.S. economy; Lowman Henry talks with Jim Boulet, Jr. of English First about the latest efforts to have English be the official language of the U.S. government; Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an American Radio Journal commentary on the impact of Barack Obama’s speech on racial issues.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

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Everyone knows Montel Williams is a very popular prime time TV show host. His fans also know he was diagnosed 9 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. In this interview, Montel tells our listeners how they can join with him in a dazzling glamour gala where proceeds will go to fight MS and find a cure for this deadly disease.

We know how difficult it may be to find ways to make a difference in the world. We are all busy and maybe a little worn out listening to all of the woes of the world. Montel has a simple, convenient way for our listeners to help shut down this terrible disease that literally eats a person’s neural net, degenerating every function and system of the body in a long slow, painful spiral. No imaginary monster is as cruel.

So take a listen as we interview the master interviewer about joining his Poker Party Gala to beat MS. Yes…you can join in the glitzy, glamorous NYC Gala. After you listen, go to www.yaktivate.com/montelms to find out more.

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.  

One of the most difficult challenges facing governments, communities and families in the aftermath of civil or international conflict is re-integrating soldiers into civilian life. This program highlights the most successful of these re-integration initiatives as identified by leading practitioners in the field and will examine what has made them successful when so many have failed.

Guests:
Larry Attree, Senior Program Officer, Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations; US Institute of Peace
Vanessa Farr, United Nations Development Programme: Crisis Prevention and Recovery
Beth Cole, Senior Program Officer, Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations; US Institute of Peace
Klubosumo Johnson Borh, National Program Coordinator for National Ex-Combatant Peacebuilding Initiative of Liberia
(Click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Bass Is the Place” by Dub Gabriel; “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour - Putamayo Wolrd Music; “Dub Rise” by Groundation; “Water is Life” by Tinariwen; “Babylon World” by Casper; “Please Open Your Heart and Let Me in” by Souleman Rowgie - Songs and Creations; “Dubstorted Planet” by Audio Pharmacy - Spare Change; Host: Mark Sommer Producer: Gregg McVicar Engineers: Michael Schwartz Matt Fidler

Funding: Compton Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry and Ryan Shafik return from New Hampshire to offer analysis of the nation’s first Presidential Primary; Pat Toomey of the Club for Growth takes at look at contests in the upcoming primary states; and Col. Frank Ryan has a Restoring America commentary on the economic problems underlying the home mortgage crisis.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc.   The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is:  “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

To listen to the broadcast click here.

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.

Ever wish you could put your own words in the president’s mouth? You’re not alone! Join us to hear how regular folks and political insiders talk about and re-conceive America’s foreign policy and its role in the world.

Guests:
Derek Thompson, Student at Northwestern University
Salman Ahmad, Founder and Guitarist of the South Asian band, Junoon
Rand Beers, President National Security Network
Jamal Dajani, Producer and Director of Middle Eastern Programming at Link TV
Sabienne Brutus, Sophomore at the High School for Global Citizenship
Aneka Hewitt, Junior at the High School for Global Citizenship
(Click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Hail to the Chief” by U.S. Air Force Concert Band, courtesy of U.S. Air Force Concert Band; and, “Dimension 37” by Chris Surma, courtesy of Chris Surma; insert 1- “Ghoom Tana” by Junoon, Nameless Records; break 1- “Ghoom Tana” by Junoon, Nameless Records; break 2- “President” by Alexis Harte, courtesy of Alexis Harte; bottom of the hour billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 3- “Dear Mr. President” by Pink and The Indigo Girls, LaFace Records; insert 2- “Folk Vibe #1” by Tananas, ATO Records, insert 3- “New Orleans Instrumental #1” by R.E.M., EMI; close and credits- “Chord Sounds” by Moby, V2 Records; and, “Ghoom Tana” by Junoon, Nameless Records. Other Credits: Sound from State of the Union address courtesy of americanrhetoric.com. Funding: The Ploughshares Fund

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This podcast is courtesy of The Keystone Report by Matt Best on Good Politics Radio Pennsylvania.

Today on The Keystone Report, host Matthew Best interviews Dr. Paul Kengor. Dr. Kengor is a professor of Political Science at Grove City College, in Grove City, PA. Dr. Kengor specializes on Foreign Policy, the Middle East, and the Reagan and Bush Administrations. He’s also a fellow at the Hoover Institution and has authored over 2 dozen articles that have appeared in national newspapers. He’s also the published author of two national best sellers, God and Ronald Reagan and God and George W. Bush. In addition, his newest book, God and Hillary Clinton was released in September of this year.

During the interview, Mr. Best asked Dr. Kengor about his latest book, the series that he has been writing, the impact of faith on prominent political figures, and the impact the book might have on the 2008 presidential election.

To listen to this podcast click here.

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Matthew Best is the host of “The Keystone Report” which can be heard on the Good Politics Radio Network. Mr. Best is also the President of Best Solutions, an entrepreneurial coaching firm, and co-author, with Ken Blanchard, Jack Canfield, and Steven Covey, of Speaking of Success. He also serves as the Political Editor for The National NetWorker online magazine and is the founder of Link to Politics, an online political community. You can read more of Matthew’s thoughts on politics and courage on his blog - Courage of Conviction.

On November 15, 2007, a huge cyclone hit the country of Bangladesh, killing more than 3200 people, injuring 34,500 more and damaging more than 450,000 homes. The cyclone and recent floods have caused losses currently estimated at $1.4 billion.

In this podcast Muriel Glasgow interviews Mr. Fazle Abed, chairman and founder of BRAC (formerly the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee). Mr. Abed has been working at the grassroots level for over 35 years and has helped to mobilize 70,000 of Bangladesh’s 80,000 villages.

Here, Mr. Abed shares his valuable and enlightening message about the people of Bangladesh. This interview with Mr. Abed illustrates what is possible in relation to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.