http://odeo.com/channels/16358-Against-the-Grain-KPFA-94-1-FM-Berkeley-CA-kpfa-org Kdonna no Against the Grain is a radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters -- political, economic, social and cultural -- important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is a radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters -- political, economic, social and cultural -- important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is a radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters -- political, economic, social and cultural -- important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. en-us 40 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/25379533-Against-the-Grain-for-October-26th-2009 Jodi Dean, a political scientist at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, discusses her new book "Democracy and Other Neoliberal Fantasies: Communicative Capitalism and Left Politics." Jodi Dean, a political scientist at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, discusses her new book "Democracy and Other Neoliberal Fantasies: Communicative Capitalism and Left Politics." Jodi Dean, a political scientist at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, discusses her new book "Democracy and Other Neoliberal Fantasies: Communicative Capitalism and Left Politics." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379533 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25336782-Against-the-Grain-for-October-21st-2009 Activist Ryan Harvey talks about militant tactics in the anarchist movement in the wake of recent protests against the G20. With host Sasha Lilley. Activist Ryan Harvey talks about militant tactics in the anarchist movement in the wake of recent protests against the G20. With host Sasha Lilley. Activist Ryan Harvey talks about militant tactics in the anarchist movement in the wake of recent protests against the G20. With host Sasha Lilley. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25336782 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25320465-Against-the-Grain-for-October-20th-2009 A look at the crisis that rocked Pacifica ten years ago and governance structure that it spawned, with historian Matthew Lasar, KPFA news co-director Aileen Alfandary, and host Sasha Lilley. A look at the crisis that rocked Pacifica ten years ago and governance structure that it spawned, with historian Matthew Lasar, KPFA news co-director Aileen Alfandary, and host Sasha Lilley. A look at the crisis that rocked Pacifica ten years ago and governance structure that it spawned, with historian Matthew Lasar, KPFA news co-director Aileen Alfandary, and host Sasha Lilley. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320465 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25314539-Against-the-Grain-for-October-19th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314539 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25286547-Against-the-Grain-for-October-14th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25286547 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25280834-Against-the-Grain-for-October-13th-2009 A first-time presentation of the full-length interview with Andrew Pessin, author of "The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins have said about the Divine." A first-time presentation of the full-length interview with Andrew Pessin, author of "The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins have said about the Divine." A first-time presentation of the full-length interview with Andrew Pessin, author of "The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins have said about the Divine." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25280834 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25275378-Against-the-Grain-for-October-12th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275378 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25250320-Against-the-Grain-for-October-7th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25250320 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25244424-Against-the-Grain-for-October-6th-2009 The film "1421: The Year China Discovered America?" investigates Gavin Menzies's startling claim that the Chinese discovered America more than 70 years before Columbus. The film "1421: The Year China Discovered America?" investigates Gavin Menzies's startling claim that the Chinese discovered America more than 70 years before Columbus. The film "1421: The Year China Discovered America?" investigates Gavin Menzies's startling claim that the Chinese discovered America more than 70 years before Columbus. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25244424 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25238258-Against-the-Grain-for-October-5th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25238258 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25201074-Against-the-Grain-for-September-28th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25201074 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25173391-Against-the-Grain-for-September-23rd-2009 Andrew Pessin talks about his new book "The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins have said about the Divine." Andrew Pessin talks about his new book "The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins have said about the Divine." Andrew Pessin talks about his new book "The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins have said about the Divine." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25173391 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25167022-Against-the-Grain-for-September-22nd-2009 The documentary 'The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom' looks at the intellectual roots of the ideology of the free market. The documentary 'The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom' looks at the intellectual roots of the ideology of the free market. The documentary 'The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom' looks at the intellectual roots of the ideology of the free market. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25167022 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25161421-Against-the-Grain-for-September-21st-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25161421 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25136238-Against-the-Grain-for-September-16th-2009 In the documentary series "The Genius of Charles Darwin" evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins examines Darwin's life and why his ideas are still subversive, 150 years after the publication of "On the Origin of Species". In the documentary series "The Genius of Charles Darwin" evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins examines Darwin's life and why his ideas are still subversive, 150 years after the publication of "On the Origin of Species". In the documentary series "The Genius of Charles Darwin" evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins examines Darwin's life and why his ideas are still subversive, 150 years after the publication of "On the Origin of Species". tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25136238 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25130934-Against-the-Grain-for-September-15th-2009 The new film Food Inc. looks at the multibillion dollar American food system and the tragic consequences of putting profits over health. The new film Food Inc. looks at the multibillion dollar American food system and the tragic consequences of putting profits over health. The new film Food Inc. looks at the multibillion dollar American food system and the tragic consequences of putting profits over health. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25130934 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25125256-Against-the-Grain-for-September-14th-2009 Walt Odets discusses the life and work of his playwright father, Clifford Odets, whose subject, according to one theater critic, "was always the struggle of the heartbroken American soul under capitalism." Also, Dario Robleto talks about his contributions to an exhibition called "Human/Nature: Artis Walt Odets discusses the life and work of his playwright father, Clifford Odets, whose subject, according to one theater critic, "was always the struggle of the heartbroken American soul under capitalism." Also, Dario Robleto talks about his contributions to an exhibition called "Human/Nature: Artis Walt Odets discusses the life and work of his playwright father, Clifford Odets, whose subject, according to one theater critic, "was always the struggle of the heartbroken American soul under capitalism." Also, Dario Robleto talks about his contributions to an exhibition called "Human/Nature: Artis tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25125256 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25098967-Against-the-Grain-for-September-9th-2009 George Katsiaficas discusses the formidable radical autonomist movements in Europe in the 1970s and 80s -- their factory occupations, squats, mass demonstrations, and militant battles with neo-Nazis and the police. With host Sasha Lilley. George Katsiaficas discusses the formidable radical autonomist movements in Europe in the 1970s and 80s -- their factory occupations, squats, mass demonstrations, and militant battles with neo-Nazis and the police. With host Sasha Lilley. George Katsiaficas discusses the formidable radical autonomist movements in Europe in the 1970s and 80s -- their factory occupations, squats, mass demonstrations, and militant battles with neo-Nazis and the police. With host Sasha Lilley. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25098967 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25092274-Against-the-Grain-for-September-8th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25092274 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25087308-Against-the-Grain-for-September-7th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25087308 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25063134-Against-the-Grain-for-September-2nd-2009 Jon Tracy has adapted George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm" for the stage. And Ian Ruskin plays the labor leader Harry Bridges in the film ""From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks." Jon Tracy has adapted George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm" for the stage. And Ian Ruskin plays the labor leader Harry Bridges in the film ""From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks." Jon Tracy has adapted George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm" for the stage. And Ian Ruskin plays the labor leader Harry Bridges in the film ""From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25063134 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25092275-Against-the-Grain-for-September-1st-2009 A landmark climate change conference will convene in Denmark in December. Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben describes the enormity of what's at stake, and how pressure on policymakers can best be exerted. A landmark climate change conference will convene in Denmark in December. Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben describes the enormity of what's at stake, and how pressure on policymakers can best be exerted. A landmark climate change conference will convene in Denmark in December. Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben describes the enormity of what's at stake, and how pressure on policymakers can best be exerted. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25092275 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25051583-Against-the-Grain-for-August-31st-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25051583 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25033004-Against-the-Grain-for-August-26th-2009 U.C. Santa Cruz professor Dana Frank comments on the recent coup in Honduras and its aftermath, and also talks about her book "Local Girl Makes History: Exploring Northern California's Kitsch Monuments." U.C. Santa Cruz professor Dana Frank comments on the recent coup in Honduras and its aftermath, and also talks about her book "Local Girl Makes History: Exploring Northern California's Kitsch Monuments." U.C. Santa Cruz professor Dana Frank comments on the recent coup in Honduras and its aftermath, and also talks about her book "Local Girl Makes History: Exploring Northern California's Kitsch Monuments." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25033004 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25033005-Against-the-Grain-for-August-25th-2009 Susan Crate and Kate Watters have written about several environmental justice struggles in the new volume "Environmental Justice and Sustainability in the Former Soviet Union." Susan Crate and Kate Watters have written about several environmental justice struggles in the new volume "Environmental Justice and Sustainability in the Former Soviet Union." Susan Crate and Kate Watters have written about several environmental justice struggles in the new volume "Environmental Justice and Sustainability in the Former Soviet Union." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25033005 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/25043491-Against-the-Grain-for-August-24th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25043491 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24990726-Against-the-Grain-for-August-19th-2009 Philosopher and author George Caffentzis critiques Peak Oil and describes how Enclosures continue to devastate workers around the globe. Philosopher and author George Caffentzis critiques Peak Oil and describes how Enclosures continue to devastate workers around the globe. Philosopher and author George Caffentzis critiques Peak Oil and describes how Enclosures continue to devastate workers around the globe. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24990726 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24984551-Against-the-Grain-for-August-18th-2009 A conversation about the history of the environmental movement in the Bay Area with Richard Walker and host Sasha Lilley. A conversation about the history of the environmental movement in the Bay Area with Richard Walker and host Sasha Lilley. A conversation about the history of the environmental movement in the Bay Area with Richard Walker and host Sasha Lilley. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-18,24984551 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24976187-Against-the-Grain-for-August-17th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24976187 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24949744-Against-the-Grain-for-August-12th-2009 Raewyn Connell discusses the role that males could and should play in efforts to achieve gender equality, and identifies what militates against men and boys making wider commitments to gender reform. Raewyn Connell discusses the role that males could and should play in efforts to achieve gender equality, and identifies what militates against men and boys making wider commitments to gender reform. Raewyn Connell discusses the role that males could and should play in efforts to achieve gender equality, and identifies what militates against men and boys making wider commitments to gender reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24949744 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24944273-Against-the-Grain-for-August-11th-2009 Ian Illuminato describes the threats that nanotechnology poses to people and the environment. And Mark Schapiro contrasts the European Union's regulation of toxic chemicals in everyday products with the US approach. Ian Illuminato describes the threats that nanotechnology poses to people and the environment. And Mark Schapiro contrasts the European Union's regulation of toxic chemicals in everyday products with the US approach. Ian Illuminato describes the threats that nanotechnology poses to people and the environment. And Mark Schapiro contrasts the European Union's regulation of toxic chemicals in everyday products with the US approach. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944273 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24938102-Against-the-Grain-for-August-10th-2009 U.C. Berkeley professor Susan Schweik discusses her new book "The Ugly Laws: Disability in Public." U.C. Berkeley professor Susan Schweik discusses her new book "The Ugly Laws: Disability in Public." U.C. Berkeley professor Susan Schweik discusses her new book "The Ugly Laws: Disability in Public." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24938102 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24915208-Against-the-Grain-for-August-5th-2009 Christina Schiavoni describes Venezuela's efforts, under Hugo Chavez, to achieve food sovereignty. And David Pimentel proposes ways of reducing the colossal energy demands of US agriculture. Christina Schiavoni describes Venezuela's efforts, under Hugo Chavez, to achieve food sovereignty. And David Pimentel proposes ways of reducing the colossal energy demands of US agriculture. Christina Schiavoni describes Venezuela's efforts, under Hugo Chavez, to achieve food sovereignty. And David Pimentel proposes ways of reducing the colossal energy demands of US agriculture. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24915208 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24910160-Against-the-Grain-for-August-4th-2009 The historian and writer Mike Davis spoke recently about budget priorities, the Democrats, and Left organizing. And Vivek Chibber describes organized labor's power in relation to capitalists and ruling elites. The historian and writer Mike Davis spoke recently about budget priorities, the Democrats, and Left organizing. And Vivek Chibber describes organized labor's power in relation to capitalists and ruling elites. The historian and writer Mike Davis spoke recently about budget priorities, the Democrats, and Left organizing. And Vivek Chibber describes organized labor's power in relation to capitalists and ruling elites. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24910160 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24904614-Against-the-Grain-for-August-3rd-2009 The full-length interview with Michael Newman, professor of politics at London Metropolitan University and author of "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." Also, a brief excerpt of Mike Davis speaking at the Socialism 2009 conference. The full-length interview with Michael Newman, professor of politics at London Metropolitan University and author of "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." Also, a brief excerpt of Mike Davis speaking at the Socialism 2009 conference. The full-length interview with Michael Newman, professor of politics at London Metropolitan University and author of "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." Also, a brief excerpt of Mike Davis speaking at the Socialism 2009 conference. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24904614 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24881797-Against-the-Grain-for-July-29th-2009 William Minter and Daniel Volman explain what the recent creation of the United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, means for how the US might intervene in nations like Somalia. William Minter and Daniel Volman explain what the recent creation of the United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, means for how the US might intervene in nations like Somalia. William Minter and Daniel Volman explain what the recent creation of the United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, means for how the US might intervene in nations like Somalia. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24881797 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24875829-Against-the-Grain-for-July-28th-2009 Excerpts of the 2 DVD set "Deadly Mistakes?" Excerpts of the 2 DVD set "Deadly Mistakes?" Excerpts of the 2 DVD set "Deadly Mistakes?" tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24875829 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24870447-Against-the-Grain-for-July-27th-2009 In a recent talk, the acclaimed author, thinker and psychoanalyst Slavoj Zizek described the kinds of ideology at work today, and how and why they influence our thinking and actions. In a recent talk, the acclaimed author, thinker and psychoanalyst Slavoj Zizek described the kinds of ideology at work today, and how and why they influence our thinking and actions. In a recent talk, the acclaimed author, thinker and psychoanalyst Slavoj Zizek described the kinds of ideology at work today, and how and why they influence our thinking and actions. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24870447 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24846609-Against-the-Grain-for-July-22nd-2009 NYU professor Vivek Chibber explains why ruling elites are biased toward the capitalist class rather than toward working people. NYU professor Vivek Chibber explains why ruling elites are biased toward the capitalist class rather than toward working people. NYU professor Vivek Chibber explains why ruling elites are biased toward the capitalist class rather than toward working people. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24846609 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24842521-Against-the-Grain-for-July-21st-2009 Michael Newman, a professor of politics at London Metropolitan University, talks about his book "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." Michael Newman, a professor of politics at London Metropolitan University, talks about his book "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." Michael Newman, a professor of politics at London Metropolitan University, talks about his book "Socialism: A Very Short Introduction." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24842521 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24834378-Against-the-Grain-for-July-20th-2009 Political economist Jack Rasmus describes the nature and status of the current economic crisis, and puts it into historical context. Political economist Jack Rasmus describes the nature and status of the current economic crisis, and puts it into historical context. Political economist Jack Rasmus describes the nature and status of the current economic crisis, and puts it into historical context. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24834378 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24772307-Against-the-Grain-for-July-8th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24772307 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24766524-Against-the-Grain-for-July-7th-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24766524 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24763229-Against-the-Grain-for-July-6th-2009 In the new volume "Colonial Crucible: Empire in the Making of the Modern American State," Natalie Ring describes how the US South was linked in many people's minds with the nation's tropical colonial possessions, and Kristin Hoganson describes how turn-of-the-twentieth-century... In the new volume "Colonial Crucible: Empire in the Making of the Modern American State," Natalie Ring describes how the US South was linked in many people's minds with the nation's tropical colonial possessions, and Kristin Hoganson describes how turn-of-the-twentieth-century... In the new volume "Colonial Crucible: Empire in the Making of the Modern American State," Natalie Ring describes how the US South was linked in many people's minds with the nation's tropical colonial possessions, and Kristin Hoganson describes how turn-of-the-twentieth-century... tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24763229 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24739339-Against-the-Grain-for-July-1st-2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24739339 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24739340-Against-the-Grain-for-June-30th-2009 In "Darwin's Sacred Cause," Adrian Desmond and James Moore argues that there was a moral impetus behind Darwin's work on human evolution. That impetus was rooted in Darwin's hatred of slavery. In "Darwin's Sacred Cause," Adrian Desmond and James Moore argues that there was a moral impetus behind Darwin's work on human evolution. That impetus was rooted in Darwin's hatred of slavery. In "Darwin's Sacred Cause," Adrian Desmond and James Moore argues that there was a moral impetus behind Darwin's work on human evolution. That impetus was rooted in Darwin's hatred of slavery. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24739340 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24739341-Against-the-Grain-for-June-29th-2009 Economist Richard McIntyre asks whether the human rights revolution, with its individualist focus, has benefited the collective rights and collective strength of workers. McIntyre is author of "Are Worker Rights Human Rights?" Economist Richard McIntyre asks whether the human rights revolution, with its individualist focus, has benefited the collective rights and collective strength of workers. McIntyre is author of "Are Worker Rights Human Rights?" Economist Richard McIntyre asks whether the human rights revolution, with its individualist focus, has benefited the collective rights and collective strength of workers. McIntyre is author of "Are Worker Rights Human Rights?" tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24739341 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24739342-Against-the-Grain-for-June-24th-2009 The influential British thinker and leftist Peter Gowan died on June 12. He spoke last March about what's happened to US hegemony and about the evolving relationships among advanced capitalist nations. The influential British thinker and leftist Peter Gowan died on June 12. He spoke last March about what's happened to US hegemony and about the evolving relationships among advanced capitalist nations. The influential British thinker and leftist Peter Gowan died on June 12. He spoke last March about what's happened to US hegemony and about the evolving relationships among advanced capitalist nations. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24739342 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24739343-Against-the-Grain-for-June-23rd-2009 Robert Arellano, author of the new novel "Havana Lunar," and social work professor David Strug talk about the attitudes of Cubans toward the 1959 revolution and the privations of the Special Period. Robert Arellano, author of the new novel "Havana Lunar," and social work professor David Strug talk about the attitudes of Cubans toward the 1959 revolution and the privations of the Special Period. Robert Arellano, author of the new novel "Havana Lunar," and social work professor David Strug talk about the attitudes of Cubans toward the 1959 revolution and the privations of the Special Period. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24739343 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org] http://odeo.com/episodes/24739344-Against-the-Grain-for-June-22nd-2009 The influential scholar and author Anne McClintock talks about imperial violence, paranoia, and torture, with a specific focus on Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. The influential scholar and author Anne McClintock talks about imperial violence, paranoia, and torture, with a specific focus on Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. The influential scholar and author Anne McClintock talks about imperial violence, paranoia, and torture, with a specific focus on Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24739344 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Against the Grain [KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley CA - kpfa.org]