Resistance Radio – Michael Robinson – 01.03.16

Michael Robinson’s work focuses on the protection and recovery of top predators like Mexican gray wolves and jaguars. He has been associated with the Center for Biological Diversity since its founding and joined the staff in 1997. Michael holds a master’s degree in literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a bachelors from the University of Texas at Austin; he is also the author of a well-reviewed book on the history of wolves in the United States called Predatory Bureaucracy: The Extermination of Wolves and the Transformation of the West(University Press of Colorado, 2005).

Expat Files – 12.27.15

-More stories of failed charitable freebee attempts by first-world “do gooders” to save the poor…

-How “do gooders” team up with corporate monsters like Mcdonalds to use so-called acts of charity. The secondary effect is simply to program poor kids into becoming future “Happy Meals” consumers.

-More unique traditions that show up during Latin holiday season (most of these totally unknown by first-world people)

-Reports on two criminal Latin Ex-Presidents: one (from El Salvador) under house arrest for stealing $15 million plus and the other (from Panama) now holed up in Mijami awaiting extradition from the USA.

-Today we discuss the root causes of the massive Latin real estate bubble and why deceptive advertising looks as if it’s keeping parts of it somewhat afloat (but not for long)

Kali Holloway – The Shocking, Unacceptable Levels of Hunger and Homelessness in American Cities

The U.S. Conference of Mayors today released its 2015 Hunger and Homelessness Survey, which gathered information on 22 cities around the country between Sept. 1, 2014, and Aug. 31, 2015. The cities reported on are led by mayors who serve on the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Task Force on Hunger and Homelessness. A number of important findings emerged from the …

The Rise of the Illegitimate Authority of Transnational Corporations

The following is an excerpt from the introduction to Shadow Sovereigns: How Global Corporations are Seizing Power: We’re surrounded. Everywhere you look you find masses, droves, gangs of unelected, unaccountable, profit-oriented indi­viduals, corporations and new institutions surfacing everywhere, making official policy in areas ranging from public health to food and agriculture; from taxes to finance and trade. Some are lob­byists …

Nick Beams – World Socialist Web Site – The significance of the elevation of the Chinese renminbi

The elevation the Chinese renminbi (also known as the yuan) to the basket of global currencies making up the International Monetary Fund’s special drawing rights (SDRs), in effect making it an international reserve currency, is unlikely to have any major immediate effects. But it does underscore the vast transformation in the foundations of the world economy over the past three …

Energy Stew – Dr. Jamie Turndorf – 12.04.15

Jamie’s story is remarkable, fascinating and inspiring to learn of the many ways spirit can reconnect with loved ones. You’ll want to read her book, “Love Never Dies” just to assure yourself of the possibilities to stay connected with your loved ones for longer than life on this plane.

Jamie also has a worldwide following on her website and radio show AskDrLove and a more recent radio show, Love Never Dies.

Opinion: Overdiagnosing and making well people sick

Is there such a thing as being too cautious about one’s health? That question is explored today by ECU’s Professor Moira Sims who considers the effectiveness of the tests and subsequent treatments and whether the process will end up being more of a benefit than an unnecessary hindrance. In healthcare it is widely accepted that early diagnosis and treatment makes …

Leid Stories – 11.20.15

Talk It Up, Talk It Out, Talk It Through! It’s ‘Free Your Mind’ Friday!

It’s “Free Your Mind Friday” on Leid Stories. Listeners take charge of the net waves, voicing their views on issues and events of the day or about matters warranting further discussion and debate.

Add your own unique flavor to this full-bodied intellectual soup. Call 888-874-4888 to free your mind!