Active Voice Radio shows from 2005-2009
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June 10 2007 Active Voice Radio
On June 4th the New Jersey Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee met to consider medical marijuana legislation for the Garden State and passed the bill in committee 8-1. The Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act had passed a state Senate floor vote in February 22-16.
New Mexico's medical cannabis program has been held as a new model for states because of the legislation enacted there and the regulation process overseen by the state Department of Health, We interview Julie Roberts of the Drug Policy Alliance of New Mexico who were instrumental in passing the legislation and helping implement the program.
This Active Voice Radio show contains actuality audio from the NJ hearing on June 4, 2009. Hearing audio includes an ALS patient testifying in favor of the bill, my own public testimony, law enforcememt opposition and notes from the Committee Chair Assemblyman Conaway.
In the interview, Ms. Roberts of DPA-NM discusses the process of how patients register and obtain marijuana, details of the program's non profit cultivators and rules on home cultivation.
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Obama's 100 Days with Stephanie Robinson
On Active Voice Radio this week we are exploring President Obama's first 100 days in office with one of his closest observers, Stephanie Robinson. Her newest book is Accountable: Making America as Good as its Promise, the third in a series co-authored with Tavis Smiley.
Accountable looks at the the topics of taxes, education, the economy and democratic progress through the stories of everyday Americans. The book offers a check-list for readers to gage and grade the President in a comparison of campaign trail statements and real action from the White House.
Robinson is CEO of the Jamestown Project and a frequent contributor to television and radio programs covering politics. She is a weekly commentator on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.
 Also featured in AVR this week music from the Philadelphia based jazz-rock fusion group Agent Moosehead.
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Frank Fulbrook discusses his paper "Urban De-vitalization: How Drug Prohibition is Destroying City Neighborhoods" the only study of how empty buildings and drug dealing relate in Camden New Jersey.
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 On April 20th 2009 the NORML Freedom Forum was held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Speakers on the topic of ending marijuana prohibition spoke at the Kirby Auditorium.
New Jersey has active legislation that would create a state authorized therapeutic cannabis program. The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, A804, will be heard soon by the Assembly Health Committee. The bill's Senate version passed in February. A804 only needs the full Assembly vote to become law, since Governor Corzine has said he would sign when the bill reaches his desk.
Charles Kwiatkowski testified before the NJ Senate Health Committee hearings in Deceber 2008. His testimony, recounted in this talk, had a moving impact on legislators.
Gerogine DiMaria offers is a seasoned health advocate and this speech was her debut on the cause of medial marijuana. He poise and passion are evident in the talk.
More on NJ Medical Marijuana
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Sustainable Civil Liberties for Earth Day 2009
Deborah Jacobs of the ACLU-NJ on privacy issues with teenagers.
Major Neill Franklin of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition speaks at the NORML Freedom Forum about marijuana law reform. 
Major Neill Franklin of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) gave a powerful and personal talk about his years as an undercover agent in Maryland. Franklin spoke about a fallen colleague, the futility of prohibition and how women were instrumental in ending alcohol prohibition seventy years ago. Franklin advocates for decriminalizing marijuana. http://leap.cc
 Deborah Jacobs is the executive director of the ACLU-NJ. She speaks about the recent case of a Passaic county teenager who uploaded photos to MySpace and may now be charged as a sex offender for posting her own photos. Jacobs also addresses the issue of privacy and teens as well as the so called ‘zero-tolerance’ policy of expulsion at some New Jersey Schools. |
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 Congressmen Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX) interviewed by Chris Goldstein for Active Voice Radio on 4-2-09 about medical marijuana, decriminalization and President Obama's recent comments on legalization.
Rep. Frank congratulated the people of his home state for decriminalizing marijuana possession in a ballot referendum this fall. He also discussed the economic crisis and offered a welcome bit of levity.
Rep. Paul noted that he does not see marijuana legalization as a tax issue, since he is anti-tax anyway, but sees the topic is a state's rights and privacy issue. Congressman Paul also noted his own rather conservative district voters in Texas have never penalized him for his pro-reform positions.
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The Parents We Mean To Be
Joining us today is Harvard psychologist Richard Weissbourd who argues that parents, not peers or popular culture, are the primary shapers of their children’s moral lives. 
Goldstein addresses the issues of modern parenting with Weissbourd and asks:
- What matters more the quality of parenting or who is doing it?
- How do parents morally regress?
- What are the signs parents should look for to guide them in better parenting on morality?
Richard Weissbourd is a child and family psychologist on the faculty of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and School of Education. He is the author of The Vulnerable Child, recently named by the American School board Journal as one of the top ten education books of all time
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Commentary on the police shooting of 20 year old college student Derek Copp in Michigan last week plus a segment on my brief appearance in MSNBC's Marijuana Inc with Al Roker on Sunday
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This week saw another near-deadly casualty of marijuana prohibition in the story of Derek Copp; a 20 year-old college student known for his love of music and laid-back demeanor, who was shot in the chest by a specialized drug enforcement unit.
Also this week- My Brief Appearance on MSNBC's Marijuana Inc. with Al Roker
My cameo appearance in the MSNBC program stemmed from covering a federal DEA raid on a state authorized medical marijuana dispensary; The Arts District Healing Center in West Hollywood. We re-air our AVR piece on that raid.
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President Obama officially nominated a new Drug Czar today. Former Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske may represent a sea-change for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, if his nomination is approved by Congress.
A recent review of the ONDCP ordered by Congress from the National Academy of Public Administration found many shortcomings.
Among their findings:
- ONDCP has focused too heavily on marijuana
- ONDCP has failed to produce comprehensive financial overviews of prohibition policy and enforcement for the President and Congress.
My blog on that report here:
 Also in the program, an interview with former police detective Howard Wooldridge who has been involved with the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition or L.E.A.P. Howard discusses the change inatttiude toward prohibition reform he has encountered recently in Washington DC. Howard is one of the most visible members of LEAP and has interacted with thousands in the public and in elected office. He joined us today by phone from Capitol Hill. |
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NJ Senate Medical Marijuana Vote
On February 23, 2009 The Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana Act, SB119, passed in the New Jersey State Senate by a 22-16 vote. MS, Cancer, HIV/AIDS and other patients stood in the gallery and cheered with other supporters.
We speak with activist Jim Miller and MS patient Chuck Kwiatkowski who testified before the Senate Health Committee. We'll also some of NJ Senate floor debate.
Chris wrote a series of blogs on the vote
More information about the fight for medical marijuana access in NJ at www.cmmnj.org
More information on other active programs- Click Here
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Marijuana has made big news again: Chris offers three insightful commentaries on recent big news items.
Thank You and Goodbye Kellogg's - looks at the Michael Phelps photo and subsequent boycott of Kellogg's products by the cannabis community and marijuan law reform supporters
Also included is a short portion of an interview Chris conducted with former Judge William Murphy Jr. of Baltimore who speaks about the racial bias of drug prohibition enforcement.
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The One Guy Who Saw It Coming
Chris Goldstein looks at the current economic crisis with Economist Dean Baker who was one of the few credited with predicting our current money mess... 
Goldstein and Baker discuss the current economic crisis; some root causes; solutions for homeowners; media complacency in finance reporting and the intermingling of our government and financial entities. Baker presents one of the most respected viewpoints on our Economy.
Dean's Blog- Beat the Press
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The Philly Mummers:A Wild Tradition Keeps Strutting
To start off the 2009 radio season I decided to explore one of the largest and perhaps one of the strangest city traditions in the country. In Philadelphia Pennsylvania, every year on New Years day, thousands of blue collar men - in a tradition stretching back over 100 years - take off their work-boots, set aside their labor and pick up banjos, saxophones and other instruments...these burly family men, put on intricate costumes lavishly decorated with bright sequins, feathers, glitter.... then they march.... in groups of 18- to over 60... they parade up Broad St from the Stadium area in South Philly, up more than 2 miles to City Hall ... all the while playing music and performing their own signature struts...it's called The Mummers Parade.
But this iconic Philadelphia tradition almost didn't happen this year. In Part 1 this week on AVR we hear the voices of Dennis Quaile and his younger brother Chris, both hail from a Mummers family. Dennis is now one of the most sought after professional choreographers for the parade. He has seen many, many 1st place prizes for his work and has sent thousands of Mummers up Broad St. including 6 clubs in 2009.
I went looking for a little piece about a crazy parade....but I found a deeper story of working families keeping up their traditions and spirits in tough economic times.
See Photos of the 2009 Mummers from Dan Nowakowski
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This week we present the story of a groundbreaking discovery in Art of an unknown master painter and perhaps one of the greatest women painters.
Johannes Vermeer is recognized as one of the greatest painting masters, yet like his Dutch contemporary Rembrandt, struggled financially during his life.
Vermeer's eldest daughter Maria was the model for Girl with the Pearl Earring, which has become a modern icon. Maria is also likely the model in Girl with a Red Hat which hangs in the National Gallery in Washington DC. Chris Goldstein speaks with Art History Professor Benjamin Binstock about his newly released book Vermeer's Family Secrets: Genius, Discovery, and the Unknown Apprentice.
What Professor Binstock argues in his book is that Girl with a Red Hat may be Maria's portrait, by her own hand. Maria appears to have been secretly apprenticed in painting by her genius father. Johannes fostered Maria's talent until, Binstock argues, she was able to forge her father's works as a means to pay the family's debts.
Professor Binstock's book may have a lasting impact on the Art world, at the same time presenting this fascinating discovery of Maria Vermeer. It is a story of artists struggling financially, families showing genius, innovation and creativity to survive. It also shows that those struggles can produce some of the greatest art in the world.
Chris Goldstein interviewed Benjamin Binstock on December 11'th 2008
Also included in the program this week is a special FUNNY Christmas song from lounge-master Richard Cheese.
Enjoy!
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The Norfolk Four are case studies in how interrogation techniques used in nearly every American police department can elicit false confessions.
We have explored many angles of the American Justice system here on Active Voice Radio and tonight we will discuss the very common interrogation techniques used by almost every local police department in the country through this incredible series of events in Virginia. Joining us will be author Tom Wells who recently co-authored THE WRONG GUYS: Murder False Confessions and the Norfolk Four joins us in this program.
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 We Americans have an incredible capacity for donating our time and money.
So what makes us give so much? Who gives the most? And how do individuals and families make perhaps smaller donations that still have a real impact?
Joining us tonight is the founder of the Philanthropic Initiative, Peter Karoff. He joined us here twice on Active Voice Radio in 2008 and in this interview he offers both history and modern insight into stretching those donated dollars. His newest book is The World We Want.
Karoff founded the Philanthropic Initiative (tpi.org)
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 Pat Murphy speaks about his new book Plan C- Community Survival Strategies for Climate Change and Peak Oil - PART 2 of 2
Murphy studied the oil crisis in Cuba and is the director of a sustainability non-profit, Community Solutions. He offers real-time actions, using existing technology for all of us to save $ and have a positive environmental impact
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Marijuana Arrests 2007
Chris speaks with Allen St. Pierre of the NORML Foundation about the over 820, 000  Americans arrested in 2007 on marijuana violations.
Also short commentaries on the Presidential Debate and Halloween!
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China Ink: The Changing Face of Chinese Journalism
Judy Polumbaum interviewed 20 Chinese journalists about their life and craft opening a unique window into this major media producer.
The journalists are all working in "mainstream" Chinese media: print, radio and television. The stories of how these young men and women found their craft and practice it within the strict guidelines of the Chinese political sphere is a fascinating read.
Host Chris Goldstein speaks with Polumbaum about the creation of the book, the differences between the approaches of Chinese vs. Western Journalists and the perspective she has gained on the American press.
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 Chris spoke about September 11th 2001 and gave his annual airing of Ani DiFranco's Self Evident.
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This week Active Voice Radio takes to the sky with a ride in a T-6! 
Chris and his grandfather flew a vintage T-6 Texan from the Flying W Airport in Lumberton New Jersey on July 20th. The flight was fully aerobatic with loops rolls and Cuban'8s flown by instructor and airshow pilot Ott Clermont.
Chris tells the story of a lifetime love of aviation shared with his grandfather who took this flight the day after his 80th birthday.
Included in the segment is ambient audio from the airport and of the T-6 as well as a short interview with the aforementioned grandpa, Bill Ubinger.
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Today on the program we're going to speak with renowned British author Elizabeth Laird about her book A Little Piece of Ground, a children's book about living in Ramallah through the eyes of a 12 year old Palestinian boy.
The town and refugee camp in Ramallah Palestine garner international media attention on an almost daily basis. Ramallah has become one of the fulcrums of the current Palestinian intefada.
Here on Active Voice Radio we've presented a number of voiced from that region. Last year we spoke with Kathy Bergen from the AFSC, who is the coordinator for the Ramallah Friends Meeting, a Quaker Meeting that has stood in the town since 1840. We heard from Kathy how individuals on both sides are seeking a new concept for peace. http://www.prx.org/pieces/8602
Also, on AVR we presented the voices of two American Jewish men who have served in the IDF or the Israeli Defense Force. Matt Milstein discussed his experiences detaining Palestinian families for no reason at border checkpoints while a soldier in the IDF. http://www.prx.org/pieces/8714
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Also this week music from Weezer, the Parlour Steps, The Pixies, and the Foo Fighters.
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Terry Aladjem: The Culture of Vengeance and the Fate of American Justice
This week we present respected Harvard lecturer Terry Aladjem on his newest book. The themes of Vengeance and Justice are visceral to the American psyche and national instinct. Terry's book and interview present a fascinating exploration of how deep the river of Vengeance runs in the United States.
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Active Voice Radio features a new interview recorded 6-3-08 with author James Douglass.
Douglass will be signing at Collected Works in Santa Fe 6/13 and PageOne in Albuquerque on 6/14. He also has dates in other AVR areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco,CA and Providence, RI in late June and early July.
Douglass is an internationally respected Catholic Worker and author. His new book JFK and the Unspeakable details a President who was at odds with the military establishment as the Cold War came precariously close to a Nuclear War. This angle on JFK is very poignant to our politics of today as we seek leaders who can find a balance between military interests and true diplomacy.
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 Froma Harrop Syndicated Columnist
Froma joins us today to discuss her recent column Obama Drugs and Everyone Else . In the piece she calls on Senator Obama and other presidential candidates to take a stronger stance against prohibition. Harrop goes over some of the other powerful politicians who have admitted past substance use...but were never arrested. Froma and Chris discuss the double standard for politicians and how they can make an anti-prohibition stance a political asset.
Links:
Obama, Drugs and Everyone Else
Other Columns by Harrop
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The US has millions of citizens in prison every day...that's right ..millions. In fact we have more prisoners than any other country on Earth. States are struggling with severe prison overcrowding at almost every level, yet politicians and the public continue to push incarceration as the main deterrent to crime. Further, no-one in America has any expectation that prisons rehabilitate. Indeed the brutality of the prison experience in America seems well comprehended by everyone while the roots causes for the American Prison State are poorly understood.
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Active Voice Radio this week features Comedian Tommy Chong and filmmaker Josh Gilbert 
Last week Federal Authorities seized copies of the documentary film AKA Tommy Chong in a raid of Spectrum Labs. Spectrum sold and marketed "detoxification" products over the internet.
Active Voice Radio sat down with Josh Gilbert, who made the film.
Tommy has appeared on Active Voice Radio several times over the years.
Tonight we hear a 2006 interview with Tommy and a 2006 interview with Josh Gilbert that was recorded live in San Francisco just after the initial Film Festival screenings of AKA Tommy Chong
Links:
Info on the Spectrum Labs raid
AKA Tommy Chong website
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Live from Philly!
Active Voice Radio is in Philadelphia 4/23/08 cathing up on the super-primary in PA. Tonight we'll speak with Staff Writer Tom Namako of the Philadelphia City Paper
Music from The Pixies and The Roots
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Karoff founded the Philanthropic Initiative (tpi.org)
Active Voice Radio Host Chris Goldstein and Karoff discuss the American history of philanthropy; who is giving; corporate giving from companies like eBay and the future of social change through philanthropy.
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HOLIDAY STRESS
Causes and Solutions
At the time of year when stress may be at its height... Dr. Mitch and Chris discuss some of the stress pitfalls of the holiday season and some solutions for that stress.
Dr. Mitch Earleywine is professor of psychology at SUNY-Albany.
Also included...fun holiday music...for stress relief!
- The Alice Project
- Willie Nelson
- Peeper Radio Theatre
- James Brown
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Drew Carey Hosts New Reason.tv Video on Medical Marijuana
VIEW VIDEO HERE and at www.reason.tv
 Today we'll speak with Nick Gillespie, the Editor-in-Chief at Reason Magazine about the video. Nick shares with us how Drew became involved with Reason and this project. He also discusses the growing importance of marijuana as a Social Justice Issue.  Also we check -in with Mason Tvert of SAFER in Denver. Voters in the Mile-High City voted strongly in favor of I-100 to de-emphasize marijuana law enforcement. www.saferchoice.org
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DEA Raid on a CA
Medical Marijuana Dispensary
 On October 11th Chris arrived in Los Angeles to cover the annual NORML conference. The DEA conducted a raid that day on the Arts District Healing Center. The report in AVR includes an interview with an employee who experienced the raid, audio of the protestors, an interview with stand-up comic and activist Ngaio Belum who was present, an interview with psychologist Dr. Mitch Earleywine as well as an overview of the complexities of this federal vs. state clash over medical cannabis in CA. www.norml.org |
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PBS Travel Host Rick Steves
 Today we'll hear Rick's keynote speech Friday Oct. 12th at the NORML 2007 Conference. Rick not only spoke, but attended many of the panels at the conference as well. We'll also present a portion of our sit-down interview with Rick.More info about Rick:
www.ricksteves.com
Rick's NORML Speeches
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Tim Pate
Master Giant Pumpkin Carver
 Joining us today is artist, sculptor, musician and master giant pumpkin carver Tim Pate, He'll be flying out this weekend to carve into some of the biggest pumpkins produced around the country. He joins us by phone tonight from his home in Portland Oregon.
Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday of the year, hands down. Around no other broad societal celebration can adults completely go crazy decorating the front yard, wear costumes to the supermarket or eat all the candy we want. Notice I said adults, but I think my 4 year old daughter and the children of America have fun doing those things too.
In our lead up to Halloween here on AVR we're going to cover an essential part of the holiday and that is pumpkin carving. But today we're not going to talk about the average size pumpkins of which we will all have our hands sunk into the slimy pulp very soon, but really big pumpkins. Monster pumpkins in fact.
Also some Peeper Radio Theatre, music from Matata and a wonderful duet by Dar Williams and Ani diFranco.
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The Short Bus
Many children have cognitive differences in America. More often heard in the term learning disability, millions of children are medicated and segregated during the schooling. Some are forced to ride "the short bus." Mooney was a short bus rider himself and recently bought a short bus and took it on a 35, 000 mile journey across the US to seek out kids who shared this experience.
We'll hear about cognitive differences and how kids and parents deal with them as well as what may be a better approach to learning overall.
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Medical Marijuana
Reena Szczepanski joins us to discuss the implementation process of the program. She was instrumental in the passage of the legislation that Gov. Bill Richardson has strongly and vocally supported. NMDPA Website
Also this week a letter signed by 42 member of Congress, including presidential candidates Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich, called don the DEA to allow the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to produce research grade medical cannabis for FDA approved clinical protocols.
Allen St. Pierre of NORML in Washington DC joins us on this topic
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Austin Freedom Fest 2007
Event Review + Interview
Chris was in the heat of Austin Texas last week to attend and cover the Austin Freedom Fest marijuana law reform benefit concert headlined by Willie Nelson.
Chris met backstage with Willie on his tourbus....
This week AVR features cuts from the Austin concert with a review by Chris. Music cuts are from Carolyn Wonderland, Paula Nelson, Ray Benson with Asleep at the Wheel and Willie Nelson.
Later in the show Chris interviews Paula Nelson via telephone and plays a full song from Paula recorded at the Austin Freedom Fest by audio producer Wally Skinner.
More information:
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Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment
Congressman Hinchey discusses the  Amendment he is co-sponsoring seeks to protect medical marijuana patients from federal prosecution in the dozen states that allow legal, medical access. Congressman Hinchey also takes the opportunity today to decry the current practices of the DEA in California , and criticizes the recent veto by Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell -- stating that any Governor who vetoes legislation passed by voter referendum or their state legislatures because of federal laws " doesn't fully understand the basic provisions of the [US] Constitution."
 Congressman Rohrabacher is the Republican co-sponsor of an amendment to the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations Bill in the US House of Representatives that would restrict the DEA from pursuing and prosecuting medical marijuana patients in the dozen states that allow legal access. Congressman Rohrabacher offers a frank interview today about why he has supported this appropriations reform.
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The book offers an intimate look at the National Welfare Rights Organization, one of the largest grassroots efforts in American History. Find out how welfare became a political football for both conservatives and liberals and how Anti-Poverty goals could become realities if we heed our history.
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Author Joe Szakos joins us today to discuss his newest book that includes profiles of community organizers and valuable tips for grassroots success we'll hear about the typical workday for an organizer, how activists avoid "burnout" and how activists keep a long-view of their issue.
Also included is a 4 minute talk-radio style commentary from Chris and music from Richard Cheese and Aphex Twin.
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Ron Paul (R-TX)
 Congressman Paul joined us for his second interview on the NORML podcast and offered some surprising insights into Hemp Farming, Prohibition Policy, Medical Marijuana and the Internet. Congressman Paul's Homepage
Clarence Page
 Clarence is a columnist at the Chicago Tribune and a political commentator who appears frequently on television talk shows. Chris and Clarence discuss the racial disparities of marijuana prohibition. They also explore the broader issue in, at times, a very personal discussion of racism in America. |
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For centuries  twisted religious and moral beliefs spawned the industrial abuse of fellow human beings. This system was so entrenched into the ideals of this country that 140 years since the end of the Civil War, our history of slavery still has an underlying hand in shaping our foreign and domestic polices. Many may think that the Union Victory of the Civil War ended the slave trade for White Southerners, but a new book shines a light on a forgotten portion of history that had Americans continuing to traffic in kidnapped human beings long after Appomattox Courthouse.
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More and more Americans are deployed overseas for extended, multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan ...but what happens when the tours are over and the troops return home? Flashback is a personal work by Penny and a vitally important book that can help us all help our Soldiers.
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The US has millions of citizens in prison every day...that's right ..millions. In fact we have more prisoners than any other country on Earth. States are struggling with severe prison overcrowding at almost every level, yet politicians and the public continue to push incarceration as the main deterrent to crime. Further, no-one in America has any expectation that prisons rehabilitate. Indeed the brutality of the prison experience in America seems well comprehended by everyone while the roots causes for the American Prison State are poorly understood.
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Reefer Sanity- A Candid Discussion of Pot and Mental Illness as well as THC Potency two Marijuana Experts . This week we'll look behind the recent "reefer madness" spin on marijuana with two experts in the field of Cannabis Science.
Dr. John P Morgan is professor emeritus of Pharmacology at the City University of New York and co-author of the book Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts. John joins us to discuss the US Drug Czar's scare tactics in regards to THC potency. Morgan describes the history of potency testing as well as the technique used for finding THC potency in marijuana.
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First we'll hear a light-hearted discussion of current events from our AVR remote Studios in New Jersey with Rupert Kennedy, Sean O'Brien and Melissa Silver.
Also tonight we'll hear Part 1 of our interview with Joseph Gerson
We'll talk about how the use of the first Atomic Bombs could have been avoided, stories of Hiroshima Survivors, how every US President since Truman have used threats of nuclear war on nations to pursue foreign policy agendas and the changing dynamic with North Korea over Nuclear Arms.
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Kathy Bergen is the Israel/Paelstine U.S. Policy co-coordinator at the American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia. She returns to Ramallah in March to build the Friends International Center at the Meeting there.
This piece includes a relation of her experiences on the 2002 trip, focusing on Palestine and Israel and conclusions for peace, based in hands-on work in the region.
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 Ann Druyan- Carl Sagan The Varieties of Scientific Experience
Druyan edited her husband's spoken lectures given to the Gifford Foundation in 1985 into this important new book. Included in the book are the stunning visual presentations Carl used along with the lectures. The discussion centers on the book and Ann easily leads us down a philsophical exploration of the Universe, God and most important, Love. Chris also asks Ann what she thinks as she looks up to a start-filled sky.
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Dr. Donald Abrams
Dr. Abrams is with the San Francisco General Hospital and led the team who conducted the recent study looking into smoked cannabis reducing HIV Associated Neuropatic Pain.
Dr Abrams' groundbreaking work was conducted with funding from the University of California's Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research. This recent study on HIV Associated Neuropathic pain was the first conducted in the US in decades to look at smoked cannabis as a treatment for a specific condition.
Links: Full Study
Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research
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On Active Voice Radio tonight we're talking about a topic that is literally heating up every single day : Global Warming. The President's State of the Union address mentioned a few plans to combat this problem in the US ....but it was couched in terms of energy security rather than outright environmentalism. 
Joining us today is Joseph Romm. Mr. Romm served as assistant Secretary of the Department of Energy during the Clinton Administration where he headed the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and how is the executive director of the Center for Energy and Climate Solutions.
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1-19-07
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Jeff Chester discusses his new book on AVR tonight. Find out who owns the Internet and why it is so vitally important to keep it free!
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1-5-07 and 1-12-07
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PART ONE and PART TWO of 
Active Voice Radio continues to delve into a topic that has historical resonance and great importance in the present political reality of America: The FBIs infiltration of different civil groups. During the 1960's and 1970's the FBI ran surveillance on or gained access to dozens of groups and kept files on numerous individuals...even John Lennon. But perhaps the deepest and most deadly infiltration occurred within AIM or the American Indian Movement. Today we are finding out that even peaceful anti-war groups like a Quaker meeting in Florida have come under the close scrutiny of our most powerful domestic agency.
Joining us is Steve Hendricks. Steve is a freelance investigative journalist who has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, the Nation, the Boston Globe and the Seattle Times. He spent four years in Montana researching his newest book, The Unquiet Grave: The FBI and the Struggle for the Soul of Indian Country. The book is a hard examination of the practices and policies used by both AIM and the FBI during a time when America's Native People were finding their voice and regaining a place in modern American society.
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11-24-06
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This week: PART ONE and Two of our interview with J. Timothy Hunt, the author of the new book The Politics of Bones. 
We explore the impact large oil companies are having in the Niger Delta though the story of Dr Owens Wiwa, the brother of one of Africa's most celebrated environmental activists Ken Wiwa. Owens' story of documenting Petroleum-based injuries and deaths among the local population and his eventual flight from his home country are striking. The Politics of Bones gives us a rare insight into the African side of a global problem.
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11-24-06
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Planet U places the university at the forefront of the sustainability movement. Questioning the university's ability to equip society to deal with today's serious challenges such as economic growth, democratic citizenship and planetary survival, it calls for a new social movement to take a lead in reforming the university.
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11-17-06
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 More than a book.....this is an instrument for election reform. Laying out the history and current states of suppression that allow two parties to continually smudge the lines....and the votes.
Spencer Overton is a law professor at George Washington University. He specializes in voting rights, and served as a commissioner on the Jimmy Carter-James Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform.
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11-3-2006
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THE COLORADO MARIJUANA SHOWDOWN
Denver witnessed one of the most intense encounters between Marijuana Reformers and Prohibitionists. Included audio:
-A telephone interview with NORML Director Allen St. Pierre
- SAFER Director Mason Tvert interviewed live last Friday at the capitol by Ari at freecolorado.com
- freecolorado.com audio of the actual happenings on the Denver capitol steps featuring Colorado Gov. Owens and AG John interacting with the crowd
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10-27-06
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FEATURE INTERVIEW:
MOAZZAM BEGG
Moazzam joins Active Voice Radio by phone for a discussion of his important new book. Begg offers the rarest of insights into the places and practices that have come to define the current world conflict. From witnessing the Taliban to enduring the now-recognized torture "interrogations" this erudite, British Muslim offers a surprising view of Americans. His voice and experience are a haunting look behind the headlines. Click here to listen to Moazzam's Interview
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9-1-06
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TOMMY CHONG
Today, Tommy Chong interviews about his new book the I Chong: Meditations from the Joint with Host Chris Goldstein. The book was written during Tommy's 9- month prison stay and it is a spectacular read. Presenting a completely unique style, each sentence is a laser beam of condensed reality and humor. Beginning with a starkly honest narration of his childhood to his daily experiences with the other inmates, it is at once a heart-felt autobiography and a stinging first-person account of being a Drug War prisoner in America. Tommy has transcended celebrity and now become a Sage of Truth....listen in today to find out more... Tommy received an award from NORML and spoke at the 2006 Annual Conference in San Francisco.
Tommy Conference MP3
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8-25-06
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More and more Americans are deployed overseas for extended, multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan ...but what happens when the tours are over and the troops return home? Flashback is a personal work by Penny and a vitally important book that can help us all help our Soldiers.
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8-18-06
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Interview- Safer Alternative to Enjoyable Recreation COLORADO Mason Tvert
Recently SAFER handed in 129, 000 signatures to Colorado to approve a Marijuana-Alcohol Equalization initiative statewide. SAFER helped pass a similar, municipal initiative in the City if Denver last year with the support of 54% of voters. SAFER's Statewide initiative seeks to decriminalize the possession of 1oz. marijuana by adults age 21 and older. LINK
www.saferchoice.org
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8-4-06
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Interview Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico Director Reena Szczepanski
In the last legislative session in New Mexico the State Senate Passed the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act 36-4. But it was stalled in committees the bill ran out of time leaving patients waiting for legal access.
Find out more about how New Mexico could be the next state to allow medical marijuana and the unique challenges faced in the Southwest.
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7-14-06
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BURNING RAINBOW FARM
Dean Kuipers is the editor of LA City Beat and in his  third book outlines one of the biggest tragedies of modern Marijuana Prohibition. The heartbreaking story from Michigan was almost forgotten… but Kuipers takes his journalistic skills back into the issue to bring us the important new book:
Burning Rainbow Farm: How a Stoner Utopia Went Up in Smoke
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7-7-06
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Anthony Arnove on his new book Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal Join us for an investigation into the underlying startegies at play, the broader impact of war on civilians and region and what could be the most compelling reasons for bringin American Trooops home....
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6-30-06
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Chris showcases audio and interviews that he has created for the NORML podcasts.
Featuring congressman Maurice Hinchey, Dr. Mitch Earleywine- author of Understanding Marijuana and debate from the House of Representatives.
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6-16-06
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We feature Part 2 of our interviews with Ron and Laia of the Puppet's Revenge Company here in Santa Fe. Their upcoming performances, Revenge on Agua Fria, continues this weekend.
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6-2-06
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- We feature Part 1 of our interviews with Ron and Laia of the Puppet's Revenge Company here in Santa Fe. Their upcoming performances, Revenge on Agua Fria, starts on June9th.
We discuss their use of shadows and found objects in their work this week.
Also, commentary on the following-
Wen Ho Lee wins settlement.
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5-25-06
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An interview with Nicole Rosemarino of Forest Guardians. We discuss the recent Falcon Sightings on Otero Mesa and the possible impact of drilling on wildlife.
Also commentary on the following:
- The FBI in the House
Funny news from around the world and music by SepiaMusic and a Tribe Called Quest.
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5-17-06
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This week we feature an interview with the Executive Director of United for a Fair Economy, Meizhu Lui. She contributed to the new book
With her own personal, family story and a lifetime of research regarding the subject of Economic Inequality, Meizhu crisply relates the continued White dominance of American Prosperity. The Color of Wealth also offers important, working solutions to change this reality so the riches of our country reach everyone, every day.
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5-12-06
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- First we'll hear from Nancy MacLean on her new book Freedom is Not Enough: the Opening of the American Workplace
Though previously untold stories of grassroots organization and local union activity, Nancy brings to life the struggle for wage and workplace equality in America. Beginning with the murder of Wharlest Jackson we find out that the bitter struggle for economic equality involved the icons we know so well....but also the unflappable courage of thousands of individuals across decades who risked their lives and livelihoods for progress in our Society.
- California Activist Chris J Miller discusses how he gained the return of his property from the government.
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5-5-06
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- An interview with San Diego Activist Rudy Reyes. Rudy's powerful story of survival, incredible personality and intense direct actions highlight the struggle Medical Marijuana Patients face in even the most accepting States.
We discuss his situation and interactions with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and his take on the news in Mexico.
- A quick update on the May 6th March in Albuquerque
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4-28-06 on KSFR
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NORML News was also in the news this week
Chris attended and spoke at the NORML Conference in San Francisco, an amazing gathering of social justice activists seeking an end to the Drug War and comprehensive Marijuana Legalization in the US.
There he met and recorded the personalities, patients and advocates in the movement...some legendary like Tommy Chong, Steve Kubby and Ed Rosenthal others new like Steve Young from MAPINC and Mark Barrad from Maui.
One of the most energizing speeches...and Chris' personal favorite...was William "Billy" Murphy Esq. who brought a truly genius set of arguments and fiery passion to the topic of Race and the Drug War. Listen Here
This week on KSFR we'll feature on montage of NORML conference Audio including the interview with Steve Kubby.
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4/17 and 4/24 on KSFR
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This book explores the stories of Dutch citizens who found the strength to resist Nazi Germany by hiding and helping Jews escape the holocaust. Some of these Rescuers have never spoken of their experience before this book.
Mark Klempner is the son of Jews who barely escaped Poland. He is a graduate of Cornell and served as a Fullbright Fellow. His exploration of this topic comes from trying to understand his own history and a conviction to set aside the material obsessions of America.
From the deeply religious individuals to those who sought to simply "do the right thing", the harrowing details of playing cat-and-mouse with the SS, the fear mixed with pure dedication to goodness are priceless lessons for our modern world.
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4-7-06 on KSFR
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Listen to Chris' Commentary on immigration!
This week we are featuring a commentary program on the following topics:
- The Moussaui Trial
- DeLay resigns
- Bush and Cheney Leaks
- US Immigration and recent protest activity
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Last Week: 3-31-06 on KSFR
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Mr. Smith previously served as director of public policy at the AFL-CIO and as an aide to Senator Edward M. Kennedy. He is now at Senior Fellow at Demos.
Through 24 authors, journalists, activists, religious leaders and economists this book is a good comprehensive read for those interested in the current cycle of power concentration. A no-holds-barred look at every aspect of our complex society that produces the current condition of visible inequality in America and full of common sense solutions.
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3-24-06 KSFR
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Tamara Draut is the director of the Economic Opportunity Program at Demos, a national think tank headquartered in New York. Her research and writing have appeared in the New York Times, the Wall St. Journal, USA Today and Newsweek.
In this groundbreaking book Draut takes a hard look at why so many adults under 35 are struggling for financial independence. Through starkly honest profiles of young parents, multiple degree seekers and those working in a post 9/11 world, Strapped is essential reading for those interested in the American Economy and its future.
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3-17-06 KSFR
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As part of a very fun St. Patrick's Day Show we spoke with Tyler Sheridan, host of the Podcast of MySpace Musicians.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW NOW!
The Podcast of MySpace Musicians hearkens to what radio used to be in it's golden age... when DJs were audiophiles who sought out new, impressive talent. Tyler does a spectacular job of selecting 10-11 new bands each week to showcase in his podcast. ALL of the bands have their work posted on the free site MySpace.com and ALL are unsigned musicians. In many cases this is their first "airplay." Tyler also offers these up-and-coming artists priceless encouragement and constructive criticism. It's not an easy job to seek out new music and find the truly good stuff!
Artists Links:
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Journey Home Guest Appearance
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Chris appeared as a guest with Diego Mulligan on The Journey Home Friday 3-3-06 on KSFR. Together they highlighted Chris' recent radio work.
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Active Voice Radio: Election Special
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Chris had the chance to sit down with all 4 candidates for Santa Fe's Mayor in the March 7th election. He covered many important local topics and asked each one their stance on Marijuana Policy. You can listen to the raw, un-edited interviews or clips of their responses to the marijuana question.
Karen Walker
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David Coss
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David Schutz
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Donado Coviello
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*NOTE- The raw, un-edited interviews are offered here, they were edited to a common length for broadcast. Re-use NOT allowed without express permission.
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Active Voice Radio 2-17-06
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AUDIO CLIP from 2-17 ONLINE NOW!
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Active Voice Radio 2-3-06
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- Audio Special
Active Voice Radio Interview Remix #5, Part 1
American Jews in the IDF
One Day at the Border Crossing
Matt Milstein is a young Jewish American who chose to serve in the Israeli Defense Force or IDF. Milstein is now a journalist.
One Day at the Border Crossing is the story of a soldier's epiphany after detaining a Palestinian father and son.
A powerful representation of, what is likely, a daily occurrence from a scarce but essential perspective.
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Active Voice Radio 1-26-06
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A commentary show featuring the following topics: **The House Plantation,** Ford Cutting Jobs, **2005 Warmest Year on Record, **College Admissions Hotline gets "Hot Girls"
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AVR 1-13-06
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- World Technology Update returns with brand-new segments! Don't miss out on the Latest and Greatest in Human Invention, Creation and Technology!
Every week on AVR at 6:40PM
- Funny news from around the USA!
- AUDIO SPECIAL: Part 1
Flying Cats: The Legend of the F-14
After a service history spanning 30 years, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat is about to retire from the US Navy Fleet. We speak with M. Hill Goodspeed the Historian at the National Museum of Naval Aviation about the F-14 and its legacy. We also tracked down one of the rarest F-14s on display at the Air Victory Museum in New Jersey and spoke with a volunteer there, Tom Myers, about visitors' reactions to the mighty Tomcat.
Part 1 of Flying Cats includes real engine noise, flyby sound fx and the story of Chris' base tour of Top Gun in the late 80's.
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Active Voice Radio 1-6-06
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This week a discussion of the following:
- White House told by senior Dems that domestic spying broke the law
- Abramoff pleads guilty in Miami
- The most annoying phrases of 2005 and other funny news
- An interview with Allen St Pierre the Director of the NORML Foundation. We discuss the most important issues regarding marijuana law reform in 2005.
Also, Allen brings unusually candid and honest insight into the DC lobbying community. Listen for some thoughts on the Abramoff case from inside the beltway!
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Active Voice Radio 12-30-05
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- NY Times reports domestic spying much broader than acknowledged
- Clinton Impeachment now in HS textbooks
- A year-end Re-cap of Active Voice Radio MUSIC! Qwel, Typical Cats, Talib Kweli, Pixies, Ani DiFranco, AdBusters, Morhpine + Chris Rock and George Carlin Comedy!
Thanks to all of our listeners for tuning in! Have a wonderful holiday season!
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Active Voice Radio 12-16-05
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- A discussion of the Patriot Act and it's future
- Living Wage passes a delay test for $9.50 in Santa Fe but has stalled in Albuquerque. We spoke with Abq. Green Party Co-Chair Thomas Prando.
Chuck Collins
Thomas Prando
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Active Voice Radio 12-9-05
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Nell Bernstein is an award-winning journalist and former Soros Justice Media Fellow at the Open Society Institute. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications including Salon.com, Newsday and Mother Jones.
Nell spoke with corrections officers, police parents and the children themselves to form this book.
It is a true picture of the life for those left behind as society imprisons an increasing number of parents with questionable policies.
- Jack Olmsted the digitalreporter discusses the emerging news form of Video Blogging.
Check out Jack's Video Blog at
- The Jersey Think Tank : John McHenry, Rob "rupert" Kennedy, Nicole Bellino and Michael Steiger. Reactions to war, philosophies of revolution and Things to Do in Jersey.
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Active Voice Radio 11-18-05
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- Clinton says Iraq was a "BIG MISTAKE" ....at a conference in Dubai
In The Fox and the Henhouse, legendary activist Si Kahn and distinguished educator Elizabeth Minnich show how privatization endangers democracy. They call instead for a "public good culture," which draws on the richness of our country's traditions and the generosity of its people to create a world that works for all of us.
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Active Voice Radio 11-11-05
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- Intelligent Design- Are we following in the steps of other extremists by denying scientific reality?
- President Bush says "We do not torture".....really?
World Technology Update features reports on the high frequency love song of some mammals and a new way to brighten our lives.
Active Voices: David Engwicht- Mental Speed Bumps: The smarter way to tame traffic.
David Engwicht is an artist, social inventor and street philosopher. He is inventor of the Walking School Bus and the Neighborhood Pace Car. David is considered one of the world's most innovative thinkers on traffic, community life and urban design.
We explore the worldwide problem of neighborhood reclamation and how David uses creative thinking and community involvement to slow down drivers.
Come play in the street with this intriguing interview!
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Active Voice Radio 10-28-05
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- Rosa Parks the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" passed away this week... her revolution continues.
- The tragic milestone of 2000 US Soldiers killed in the Iraq campaign was reached this week.
World Technology Update features reports on an the most innovative new vehicle in science and how soon we might buy a cheap ticket to space.
Active Voices: Jane Midgley- Women and the US Budget.
Jane brings her lifetime of financial experience to de-mystify the Budget process.
We explore the values our current Budget conveys, how white, male, millionaires are creating a culture of "corporate welfare" and how women can help all of America by being present in greater numbers at the tables of committees that decide the distribution of our abundant resources.
Join us for a fascinating discussion of the US Budget while the 2006 Budget runs late and is hotly debated!
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Halloween SPECIAL!
2 minutes with David Engwitch, a Traffic Calming expert and author of the new book Mental Speedbumps on how Halloween can help us reclaim our neighborhoods.
Aired on KSFR's The Journey Home 10/31/05
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AVR 10-14-05
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- William Bennett blames the media over stir of his remarks
- Gov.s Park SUVs for official transport, use hybrids instead
- Al Gore says NO run for President in '08
The Third Hour features author James Loewen on his new book Sundown Towns.
Loewen is the best-selling author of Lies My Teacher Told Me. His newest book brings to light the "Hidden Dimension of American Racism" in our past and sometimes...present. The book is completely original, the only one of it's kind studying this aspect of American culture. Join us as we explore the reasons why some towns are "all white" by design and discuss the "nadir of Race Relations" in the US with one of America's most respected cultural historians.
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Questions for the Author?
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AVR 9-23-05
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- HOUR 1 : Author Stephen J. Ducat on his new book The Wimp Factor: Gender Gaps, Holy Wars and the Politics of Anxious Masculinity. He argues that a direct association exists between the magnitude of a man's femaphobia- that is, his terror of being perceived feminine- and his tendency to embrace right-wing political opinions. We also discuss his latest OP-ED piece "Taking the FEM out of FEMA" @ buzzflash.com
- HOUR 2 : Mike Mossey is an author, webdesigner andRadio Producer (our own World Technology Update). Today we discuss technologies that are readily available to the American Family and some just around the corner. Our focus is alternative energy technology and the easy ways we can integrate them into our lives. CLICK HERE FOR SPECIAL LINKS
- HOUR 3 : Author Neville Williams, Chasing the Sun: Solar Adventures Around the World. Mr. Williams is the founder and former CEO of the Solar Electric Light Company (SELCO) Neville's work in bringing electricity to rural households across the world is highlighted in our interview. Join us for fascinating anecdotes of families in India jumping into the 21st century with a solar-electrified home and how Solar electricity is an easy step for households to take in America.
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9-16-05
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Discussion:
- President Bush takes responsibility for Katrina response errors while Brown steps down from FEMA
- Louisiana nursing home owners charged with negligent homicide for failing to evacuate patients
- Privacy dispute in Colorado over Columbine video tapes and documents
World Technology Update features reports on a new military vehicle and spacecraft technology for the very near-future.
This week we feature two interviews with author Timothy Naftali, Director of the Presidential Recordings Project.
www.whitehousetapes.org is a masterpiece of media archeology and with it's completely accessible interface, it is a site all online Americans should visit. These recordings are a priceless addition to the civics of America and stand as the ultimate representation of transparency in government.
Chris and Timothy discuss the details and legacy of the Presidential Recordings as well as his most recent slate.com article. Join us for cutting-edge politics...past, present and future!
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My annual Father's day interview with my daughter...who just turned six! 
Active Voice Radio in a new program to discuss 
Play AVR interview Remix #3: Palestine Peace Work
