Tonight we talk about conflict minerals, the historic exploitation of Congo and the role that Western nations
and multi-national corporations continue to play in the exploitation of the resources of Africa.
We hear from many people, including Aaron Hall, from the enough Project, Kambale musavuli, spokes person from Friends of the Congo,Chouchou Namegabe Nabintu (recorded before the senate committee on foreign relations on May 13th, 2009), and more.
The Camino de Santiago is an 1100 year old pilgrimage with routes throughout Europe that end at Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain. Thousands of people walk, bicycle or go by horseback every year.
Discussion of Camino Documentary and Portland Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino
The Camino de Santiago is an 1100 year old pilgrimage with routes throughout Europe that end at Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain. Thousands of people walk, bicycle or go by horseback every year. Host Stepanie Potter speaks with Kathy Kennerly and Lydia Smith who are both part of the newly established Portland chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino.
Awake in the World: An Interview with Michael Stone
Michael Stone is not your average yoga teacher...or Buddhist...or psychotherapist. He sees spiritual practice taking place not just on yoga mats or on retreats, but in the streets with the occupy movement. Dave Mazza speaks with Stone about his seeking the intersection of committed spiritual practice and social action, as explored in his latest book, Awake in the World: Teachings from Yoga & Buddhism for Living an Engaged Life. Stone teaches at Toronto's Centre of Gravity and is the author of several books.
David Korten is co-founder and board chair of Yes Magazine. His books include Agenda for aNew Economy; From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth.
Ani and Lyn talk with David about changing the ecomic paradigm, staying focused on positive solutions in creating a compassionate society, how Occupy is affecting the progressive movement, and the book This Changes Everything.
Life Without Oil: Why We Must Shift to a New Energy Future
Theresa Mitchell of Presswatch and Per Fagereng of Fight the Empire join forces for this special program looking at "Life Without Oil." Their guests are Steve Hallett and John Wright, authors of "Life Without Oil: Why We Must Shift to a New Energy Future."
Richard Heinberg of the Post Carbon Institute says Hallett and Wright deliver a brilliant overview of the dilemma posed by our society's profound dependence on a depleting, non-renewable resource that is becoming more scarce and unaffordable almost by the month."
