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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 August 1
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:23:34Z
Description:
1) Peter Neill of the World Ocean Observatory in Maine argues the negative impacts of hydrofracking to the ocean. 2) The Lake Superior Project examines measures taken to protect water resources from the Great Lakes. 3) Liberians went into panic after a rumor that their water would turn to blood, Grant Fuller reports. 4) In Deer Isle, Maine, thousands of gallons are disappearing from the town of Stonington's water supply every week.
Subject:
Shale gas industry--Environmental aspects, Hydraulic fracturing--Environmental aspects, Water conservation--Superior, Lake, and Water resources development

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 July 25
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:23:12Z
Description:
1) Susan Barnett speaks with Beatrice Edwards, Executive Director and International Programs Director for the Government Accountability Project (GAP), about whistleblowers and information disclosure. 2) Photojournalist Charmian Reading speaks about her experience documenting displaced African Americans who were evicted for registering to vote in 1966. 3) Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson's film, "Out in the Silence," documents the explosive reaction to the gay couple's wedding announcement in their hometown newspaper.
Subject:
Same-sex marriage--United States, Whistle blowing--United States, and Voting--United States

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 July 18
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:22:52Z
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1) In 2002, whistleblower Coleen Rowley was named a Time Magazine person of the year. She speaks with Susan Barnett about how growing secrecy around US actions is a threat to national security. 2) EcoReport examines the implications of anti-whistleblowing laws like the ag-gag bill in Indiana that would have criminalized undercover investigations of conditions in factory farms.
Subject:
Official secrets, Leaks (Disclosure of information), Whistle blowing--United States, and Factory farms--Law and legislation

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 July 11
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:22:30Z
Description:
1) Susan Barnett speaks with Kathy Stevens, founder of the Catskill Farm Animal Sanctuary, about plant-based diets like veganism and public reception and awareness. 2) Yomi Abiola, founder of STUFF (Stand Up for Fashion), speaks about corporate social responsibility in the fashion industry. 3) Gilles Malkine profiles Diana, Princess of Wales. 4) UN Radio reports on the clearing of land mines in former conflict zones.
Subject:
Food supply--Environmental aspects, Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997, Animal welfare, and Fashion--Moral and ethical aspects

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 July 4
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:22:08Z
Description:
1) The Global Ethics Corner from the Carnegie Council comments on the internal conflicts behind the recent protests in Turkey. 2) Asli Bali discusses the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, Turkey. 3) Turkish novelist Elif Shafak searches for her nation's modern history in the story, "The Street of the Cauldron Makers."
Subject:
Demonstrations--Turkey--Istanbul, Turkey--Politics and government, Shafak, Elif, 1971-, and Turkey--History

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 June 27
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:21:46Z
Description:
1) Minda Zetlin, coauthor of, "The Geek Gap," discusses technology enabling employees to be accessible on a 24-hour basis, an increasing number of freelance workers, and the work-home division. 2) A report about job applicants with a criminal record re-entering the job market. 3) Writer Deborah Sabin recounts what happened when she and a friend help with the Jewish rituals for the dead. (Originally aired on show #1214.)
Subject:
Ex-convicts--Employment--United States and Criminal records--Economic aspects

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 June 20
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:21:25Z
Description:
1) Mary Pipher, author of the new book, "The Green Boat," discusses environmental advocacy and enacting social change. 2) Gilles Malkine profiles Sojourner Truth, the famous women's rights activist.
Subject:
Social change--Psychological aspects and Women social reformers--United States

18. 51% Show 1248

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 June 13
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:21:05Z
Description:
1) A report on Mildred Norman, Peace Pilgrim, who walked across the country for peace. 2) Iraqis reflect on memories of the past and hopes for the future for post-war Iraq. 3) Lydia Ratcliff, a Vermont farmer, discusses small farms in the United States.
Subject:
Iraq War, 2003-2011, Peace Pilgrim, -1981, Postwar reconstruction--Iraq, and Farms, Small--United States

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 May 31
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
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2019-02-06T18:20:45Z
Description:
1) New York Times reporter, Lisa Prevost's, speaks about her new book, "Snob Zones ? Fear, Prejudice, and Real Estate." 2) David Kates reports on the legal battle against two proposed light-rail routes near one West L.A. neighborhood. 3) Niala Boodhoo reports on how cities like Detroit, Cleveland and Pittsburgh are hoping another wave of immigrants will help reinvigorate the economy. 4) Gilles Malkine profiles Frances (Coralie) Perkins who witnessed the Triangle Shirt Factory fire.
Subject:
Zoning, Exclusionary--New England, Perkins, Frances, 1880-1965, Traffic congestion, Street-railroads, and Housing development--New England

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Type:
Audio
Date Created:
2013 May 24
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
c28d02c9241920a381bed8859cd0cf17
Thumbnail Path Ss:
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2019-02-06T18:20:25Z
Description:
1) Curt Nickish reports on a vaccine for Lyme disease. 2) Briana O'Higgins produces a narrative of three women battling chronic fatigue. 3) Joanne Silberner profiles a woman with cancer in Uganda, where there are few treatment options.
Subject:
Cancer--Patients, Lyme disease, and Chronic fatigue syndrome