On Talking History we found this story about "an often neglected body of left-wing children's literature promoting nonviolence and social justice, and attacking bigotry and war."
From Dr. Suess to Carl Sanberg... Aired on Pacifica Radio's "Against the Grain."
A couple weeks ago we linked to the NY Times audio slide show about a lesbian-only community. This week the New Yorker takes on the the lesbian separatists of the 70's. I guess covering radical dykes is suddenly en vogue in the New York press??
Producer: Ariel Levy
Program: New Yorker
Playtime: 11 minutes 35 seconds
Date: March, 2009
Washington Post Slide Audio Slide show on the late Edward Moore (Ted) Kennedy.
42 years ago this week (August 30 1967) Thurgood Marshal became the first African American on the Supreme Court, opening the door for three women and two more minorities subsequently. American Radio works did this documentary in 2004 called "Thurgood Marshall Before the Court."
The Occupy movement has spread to London, where the nearest open lcoation to the stock exchange is in front of St Paul's Cathedral. Two clergymen have resigned over how the tents and protestors have been dealt with. It's being reported outside the mainstream media by the likes of student radio station SOAS Radio (Part 2 is here) and citizen journalists including The Shout (in multiple Audioboos).
Playtime: 6 minutes 24 seconds
Date: October, 2011