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With host Mike Malloy, 10PM-1AM
Republicans always get it completely wrong, totally bass ackwards. They don't know how to wage war; they don't know how to sue for peace. They have not a clue as to how to manage an economy the size of the US; they see business only as a means of cheating and swindling those not paying attention -- like the customers and the investors. They promote mythology when science is desperately needed; they destroy education even as they insist they are supporting it. They defile their religious beliefs -- usually Christianity -- by making a mockery of the lessons taught by the rabbi they consider to be the Son of God. They encourage promiscuous sex by insisting on "abstinence only" sex education (in the process mangling the word "education"). Mike will take a peek at that last item on tonight's program. Be there.
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On January 20, 2005 while the Republicans were celebrating the 2nd inauguration of George W. Bush, 40 or so Americans residing in Geneva, Switzerland gathered together for a counter-inaugural dinner sponsored by the local chapter of Democrats Abroad.
Warren Furth, an American citizen who was a former Assistant Director-General for the World Health Organization and currently a Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad Switzerland, in Charge of Communications was at the dinner and had done some thinking about how language can be used to frame political issues.
Mark Stenzler, from Overseas Voices spoke with him this week in Geneva. Listen here.
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(1-31-05) Marc Maron unveils George Bush's schedule after Ramon hacks into the President's "Palm Pilot."
(1-31-05) Marc Maron reads an excerpt from his "Dream Diary."
(1-31-05) Marc Maron and Mark Riley invite grief correspondent Mort Mortenson on the show to help pay tribute to recently departed individuals who have changed the lives of Air Americans everywhere in a segment "Morning Sedition" likes to call the "Morning Remembrance."
(1-31-05) Kent Jones broadcasts the "Unfiltered News."
(1-31-05) Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher perform the "Oy Oy Oy Show."
(2-1-05) Marc Maron reveals George Bush's schedule after Ramon hacks into his "Palm Pilot."
(2-1-05) Correspondent from "Planet Bush," Lawton Smalls joins Mark Riley and Marc Maron for a discussion about the elections in Iraq.
Elliot Abrams Promoted to Deputy National Security AdviserNeocon hawk Elliot Abrams, who has worked as a Middle East envoy in Bush�s National Security Council, was tapped this week for the role of Deputy National Security Adviser to the President to promote "global democracy strategy." Most recently, Abrams was one of the main suspects for outing C.I.A. operative Valerie Plame to exact revenge on Plame�s husband, former ambassador Joe Wilson, who publicly disputed Bush administration claims that Iraq tried to buy uranium in Africa. In the 1980s, Abrams served as Reagan�s assistant secretary of state for human rights. Under Reagan, he played downed massive human rights violations occurring in Central America by American-backed governments. Abrams was one of the coordinators of Reagan�s pro-contra policy that pled guilty in 1991 to withholding information from Congress in the Iran-Contra affair but was later pardoned by Bush, Sr. in 1992.
"Unfiltered" Catches Oscar Fever
For his documentary, "Supersize Me," Morgan Spurlock gained 25 pounds and an Oscar nomination. Chuck, Lizz and Rachel dished with him back in May all about his slow return to normal liver function after his McDonald�s gorge-a-thon. Click here to listen to the interview
Also nominated for "Best Documentary" is a small film made by two young filmmakers who traveled to a brothel in Calcutta. They lived with the women and children there. "Born into Brothels" is a powerful, personal attempt to save the children and transport them from a life of poverty to education and freedom. Filmmakers Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman spoke with Lizz and Rachel in December. Click here to hear the interview.
Lizz and Rachel also interviewed "Hotel Rwanda" Director and Co-writer Terry George in December. His film chronicles the unbelievable story of one man who tried to save the lives of his neighbors as the rest of the world stood silently by afraid to define "genocide." "Hotel Rwanda" has been nominated for "Best Actor," "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" and "Best Screenplay." Click here to listen to Terry's amazing tales.
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Dismantling Social Security Focus of Bush's State of the Union  In a carefully choreographed speech that was notably short on specifics, President George W. Bush ramped up his attack on the Social Security system. Bush declared that Social Security " is headed toward bankruptcy" and asserted that his privatization plan would "strengthen and save" the system. Bush did not say "how he would pay for his plan; nor did he commit himself to any particular course of cuts in the guaranteed benefit to restore the retirement system's health." A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows that the Bush plan will entail several trillions of dollars in borrowing while "doing nothing to restore solvency." New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd writes that the Bush plan reflects an historical distaste for the Social Security system as well as a ploy to enrich their Wall Street allies. "The White House seems to think Social Security was corrupt from the moment it was enacted in 1935. It wants to replace it with private accounts that will fatten the wallets of stockbrokers and put the savings of Americans who didn't inherit vast fortunes at risk," Dowd writes. Elliot Abrams Promoted to Deputy National Security AdviserNeocon hawk Elliot Abrams, who has worked as a Middle East envoy in Bush’s National Security Council, has been tapped this week for the role of Deputy National Security Adviser to the President to promote “global democracy strategy.” Most recently, Abrams was one of the main suspects for outing CIA operative Valerie Plame shortly after Plame’s husband, former ambassador Joe Wilson, publicly disputed Bush administration claims that Iraq tried to buy uranium in Africa. In the 1980s, Abrams served as Reagan’s assistant secretary of state for human rights. Under Reagan, he played downed massive human rights violations occurring in Central America by American-backed governments. Abrams was one of the coordinators of Reagan’s pro-contra policy that pled guilty in 1991 to withholding information from Congress in the Iran-Contra affair but was later pardoned by Bush, Sr. in 1992. Bush Singles Out Iran and Syria, No Exit Timetable for IraqBush reinforced the administration's commitment to the occupation of Iraq minus an exit timetable. He said, "We will not set an artificial timetable for leaving Iraq, because that would embolden the terrorists and make them believe they can wait us out." Bush also singled out Iran and Syria. Bush described Iran as "the world's primary sponsor of terror" and said he expected "Syria to end all support for terrorists and open the door to freedom." However, there was little mention of North Korea, part of his “axis of evil,” which under Bush’s watch, is thought to have quadrupled its nuclear arsenal. House GOP Leaders Replace Ethics Chief with DeLay LoyalistRepublican leaders have ousted the independent-minded chairman of the House ethics committee, Rep. Joel Hefley (R-Colo.) in retaliation for his role in admonishing House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) on ethics violations. In the process, Republicans added two new committee members who donated to DeLay's legal defense fund. The new committee chair is Rep. Richard Hastings (R-Wash.), who is described by the Washington Post as a favorite of Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and who "has carried out other sensitive leadership assignments" on Hastert's behalf. Top Marine Says It Is "Fun To Shoot Some People" Sidney Blumenthal: Bush Speech a Dangerous Mix of Paranoia and Euphoria No Mercy: Gonzales Clemency Memos to Bush Facilitated Texas Executions 22 Killed in New Iraq Violence Indiscriminate Use of Air Power Terrorizing Iraqi Civilians Arianna Huffington: Why Iraq Is Still A Debacle |
 Today on Air America Radio
The Randi Rhodes ShowWelcome Los Angeles! In the first part of the show it's "I love the Randi Rhodes Show" then Randi Rhodes is back LIVE. It's fitting that as Air America Radio launches in L.A., Randi Rhodes is here to expose President Bush's lies in his State of the Union Address. Tune in to hear Randi reveal the truth about the state of Social Security and the War in Iraq. [permalink]The Majority ReportOn today's show, actress Rosario Dawson and film/video director and writer Stephen Marshall join Sam and Janeane to talk about their new film, "This Revolution," which made its world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. During the Republican National Convention, both Dawson and Marshall were arrested while shooting the film. Plus, Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor of The Nation and Atrios of the Eschaton blog provide reaction to the latest news from the blogosphere. [permalink]The Mike Malloy ShowRepublicans always get it completely wrong, totally bass ackwards. They don't know how to wage war; they don't know how to sue for peace. They have not a clue as to how to manage an economy the size of the US; they see business only as a means of cheating and swindling those not paying attention -- like the customers and the investors. They promote mythology when science is desperately needed; they destroy education even as they insist they are supporting it. They defile their religious beliefs -- usually Christianity -- by making a mockery of the lessons taught by the rabbi they consider to be the Son of God. They encourage promiscuous sex by insisting on "abstinence only" sex education (in the process mangling the word "education"). Mike will take a peek at that last item on tonight's program. Be there. [permalink]
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Morning Sedition (February 3rd, 2005)
A Marc and Mark were so unimpressed with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid�s response to the President�s State of the Union Address that they took it upon themselves to find someone who could do it better. Listen here.
Unfiltered (February 3rd, 2005)
Strap on your tinfoil hat and sit down on the grassy knoll�Vanity Fair columnist James Wolcott is here to talk about conspiracy theories. Heck, that guy with the 3-piece suit made of duct tape and a birdcage for a briefcase may not be so crazy�this is the Bush Administration we�re talking about after all. Vigilance! Listen here.
The Al Franken Show (February 3rd, 2005)
Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher interview Chris Suellentrop, correspondent for Slate, about the State of the Union Address. Listen here.
The Randi Rhodes Show (Februaury 3rd, 2005)
Randi Rhodes unleashes a powerful and truthful monologue about the war in Iraq and the President's State of the Union Address to her new listeners in Los Angeles. Listen here.
The Majority Report (January 28th, 2005)
Sam and Janeane talk to Rep. Charlie Gonzales (D-TX), of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Board of Directors, about the caucus' decision not to endorse the Attorney General nomination of Alberto Gonzales. Listen here.
The Mike Malloy Show (January 31st, 2005)
Who better to analyze the State of Denial Speech than George Dubya himself. Listen to the blathering idiot's late night convo with Mike. Listen here.
So What Else Is News (January 29th, 2005)
Hear Marty Kaplan's interview with the directors of two big Sundance Film Festival award winners. Eugene Jarecki won the Grand Jury Prize for his documentary "Why We Fight" while Henry Rubin and Dana Shapiro's film, "Murderball" picked up the Audience Award for "Best Documentary." Marty also talked with Director Robinson Devor about his feature film, "Police Beat" which received rave reviews from Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times. Listen here
Ring Of Fire (January 29th, 2005)
Bobby Kennedy Jr. talks to John O'Quinn about the life of Clarence Darrow. John was named one of the 100 most influential trial lawyers in the country by the National Law Journal. Listen here.
The Laura Flanders Show(January 22nd, 2005)
Laura Flanders chats with Jael Silliman and pregnant women's advocate Wyndi Marie Anderson about the new face in the fight for reproductive rights. Listen here.
The Laura Flanders Show(January 23rd, 2005)
Host Laura Flanders talks to Christian Parenti, author of "The Freedom," about the prospects for democratic elections in Iraq. Listen here.
The Kyle Jason Show (January 29th, 2005)
Host Kyle Jason teams up with his good friend Doug Doescher to provide Air Americans a profile of the first African-American heavy weight champion, Jack Johnson. They also listen to the music of Miles Davis from the recently released documentary. Listen here.
EcoTalk (January 30th, 2005)
Host Betsy Rosenberg talks to Drew Weiner, director of "Reef Protection International" about the effects of the tsunami on the ecosystem. Listen here.
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UN Falls Short of Calling Sudan Atrocities Genocide
A UN report has urged for Dafur war crimes trials to take place but stopped short of calling the violence in the region genocide. The crisis in Dafur has killed more than 70,000 people and has affected another 2 million.
Though the UN report says that the government and its militia allies have killed, tortured, and raped civilians, it says there is no clear evidence of “genocidal intent.” The UN has called for trials to be held before the International Criminal Court.
Meanwhile, the Bush administration — which does not recognize the ICC - favors a special tribunal to address the atrocities (The U.S. has feared that the ICC could put our government’s record to the test). But critics say a tribunal would be time-consuming to set up— “something that the people of Darfur do not have.”
While squabbles over defining the atrocities occurring in the region persist, decisive international intervention is still far off and violence in the region continues even though a ceasefire has been declared. Last week, reports came out that the Sudan’s air force bombed a Darfur town, killing about 100 civilians who were mostly women and children. African Union monitors were turned away from the scene, according to a BBC article.
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