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The ICT, the International Campaign for Tibet, is calling on President Bush to not attend the opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games this summer in Beijing as a protest against the Chinese government’s actions in the latest conflict between China and Tibet.  There will be a demonstration in front of the White House on Monday, March 31 to show support for Tibet and to call on President Bush to personally boycott the Olympics in China.

 The ICT has a clear position on the conflict, which can be seen on their website on Facebook.  “Our mission is to return self-determination to the people of Tibet and encourage China to reach a negotiated solution with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

The Administration’s position is not altogether different.  A few days ago, on March 26, President Bush called President Hu Jintao of China and “encouraged the Chinese government to engage in substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives,” to quote a statement made by Press Secretary Dana Perino.

Also, on March 28, during a press conference with Prime Minister Rudd of Australia, President Bush said that in his conversation with Hu Jintau of China he told him, “it’s in his country’s interest that he sit down again with representatives of the Dalai Lama . . . and that we urged restraint.”

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This week on American Radio Journal: Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association gives Lowman Henry an update on efforts to repeal the “Death Tax;” Ryan Shafik gets the “Real Story” from Pat Toomey of the Club for Growth on the fiscal health of the Social Security system; and Dr. Paul Kengor of Grove City College has an American Radio Journal commentary on the political journey of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

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The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project. 

 In this special edition of A World of Possibilities, two lives spent breaking the mold of both traditional and feminist perspectives are recounted in candid conversation, each with a focused sense of purpose – to use their unique sensibilities and life experiences to help heal a species and planet grievously wounded by fear, greed and ignorance of its own positive potential.

Guests:
Frances Moore Lappe, social activist, author of sixteen books, including the landmark Diet for a Small Planet (1971)
Wangari Maathai , Winner, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize; founder, Greenbelt Movement, Kenya
(Please click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)
Credits:
Host: Mark Sommer
Senior Producer: Gregg McVicar
Associate Producers: Naihma Deady, Matt Fidler
Production Engineer: Michael Schwartz
Music in this program: open- “Bida Mariadu” by Lura – Putamayo World Music; “Surfin” by William Orbit – Sanctuary Records; “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour – Putamayo World Music; “M’envoyer Des Fleurs” by Sandrine Kiberlain – Putamayo World Music; “Nao Se Apavare” by Luca Mundaca – Putamayo World Music; “Pata Pata” by Miriam Makeba – Putamayo World Music;

Funding: Listeners Like You

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This week on American Radio Journal: Ryan Shafik gets the “Real Story” from Club for Growth President Pat Toomey on what is happening to the U.S. economy; Lowman Henry talks with Jim Boulet, Jr. of English First about the latest efforts to have English be the official language of the U.S. government; Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an American Radio Journal commentary on the impact of Barack Obama’s speech on racial issues.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

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The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project. 

What is wealth, what’s yours, what’s mine and what is our commons? Much private wealth is generated from common resources: air, water, soil, schools and government loans. Some of the wealthy are now saying that their fortunes aren’t theirs alone but the collective accomplishment of many. Join us for a survey of our inheritance, private property and common wealth with, among others, Bill Gates, Sr.

Guests:
Bill Gates, Sr., Chuck Collins, Gretchen Daily, Jonathan Rowe

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Folk Vibe #1” by Tananas, ATO Records; welcome- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 1- “Common Ground” by John Angotti, World Library Publications; break 2- “Filthy Rich” by Big & Rich, Warner Brothers Nashville; Bottom of the Hour Billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 3- “Share the Well” by Caedmon’s Call, Brentwood Music; close and credits- “Wealthy Street” by Organissimo, Big Records.

Funding: HKH Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Mary Beth Brown author of Condi: The Life of a Steel Magnolia on the possibility of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice becoming Senator John McCain’s running mate; Ryan Shafik gets the “Real Story” on what is happening in the U.S. economy from Club for Growth President Pat Toomey: and Col. Frank Ryan has an American Radio Journal commentary on what it will take to get the economy back on track.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

To listen to the broadcast click here.

 

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.  

Many former hawks are now drafting a plan for the phased, decades-long elimination of nuclear weapons, while U.S. relations with Russia, China, and Iran continue to sour. These countervailing trends could adversely affect new opportunities for nuclear disarmament. This program assesses these new opportunities and the best ways of overcoming the obstacles to exploiting them.

Guests:
Barry Blechman, Co-Founder and Distinguished Fellow, Henry L. Stimson Center
Catherine Kelleher, Professor, Strategic Research Department, U.S. Naval War College
James Goodby, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Jayantha Dhanapala, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
Natalie Goldring, Senior Fellow, Center for Peace and Security Studies, Georgetown University
(Click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Hymn To Red October” from The Hunt for Red October: Music from the original Soundtrack – MCA; “Woodstock” by Joni Mitchell – Warner Bros. Music; “Trans Europe Express” by Kraftwerk – Astralwerks Music; “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour – Putamayo World Music; “Russians” by Sting – A&M Music; “Bone Bomb” by Brain Eno – Hannibal Music; “Atom Bomb” by The Blind Boys of Alabama – Real World Music;
Host: Mark Sommer
Senior Producer: Gregg McVicar
Associate Producer: Naihma Deady
Engineers: Michael Schwartz Matt Fidler
With additional help from: Stacey Winslow

Funding: Ploughshares Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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Everyone knows Montel Williams is a very popular prime time TV show host. His fans also know he was diagnosed 9 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. In this interview, Montel tells our listeners how they can join with him in a dazzling glamour gala where proceeds will go to fight MS and find a cure for this deadly disease.

We know how difficult it may be to find ways to make a difference in the world. We are all busy and maybe a little worn out listening to all of the woes of the world. Montel has a simple, convenient way for our listeners to help shut down this terrible disease that literally eats a person’s neural net, degenerating every function and system of the body in a long slow, painful spiral. No imaginary monster is as cruel.

So take a listen as we interview the master interviewer about joining his Poker Party Gala to beat MS. Yes…you can join in the glitzy, glamorous NYC Gala. After you listen, click here to find out more.

 

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.  

Where did the pork chop on your plate come from? How about the sizzling bacon? Did it come from a family farm? Or, did it come from an industrial size confinement operation? How were the animals treated? Were they given antibiotics? Is the meat fatty and rich or lean and watery? Does it matter? Join us to investigate the economics and politics of pork.

Guests:
Michael Pollan, Author, Omnivore’s Dilemma, Professor of Journalism, UC Berkeley
Temple Grandin, Author, Animals in Translation, Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Lisa Siebrecht, Pig Producer, Eden Naturals, Curlew, Iowa
Paul Willis, Manager, Niman Ranch Pork Company, Thornton, Iowa
Mark Bogess, Director, Animal Science, National Pork Board
(clicking on a guest’s name opens their full interview audio file)

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Wild Hog in the Red Brush” by John Hartford, Rounder Records; welcome- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 1- “Pig Products” by The Spoiled Chefs, Motern Music; insert 1- “Hog Potato” by Yonder Mountain String Band, Partners in Music; break 2- “Henry the Hog Farmer” by Alan Gerber, courtesy of Alan Gerber; Bottom of the Hour Billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; insert 2- “Fat Fry on the Hog Farm” by Tony Furtado, What Are Records; break 3- “As Happy As a Pig in Mud” by Martin and Jennie, Sunroof Records; close and credits- “Wild Hog in the Red Brush” by John Hartford, Rounder Records.

Funding: The Kellogg Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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