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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama asked all Americans to join him in remembering and honoring our men and women in uniform who have died in service to the country.  The commitment these heroes have demonstrated – the willingness to lay down their lives so the rest of us might inherit the blessings of this nation – has helped make America the most prosperous, most powerful nation on earth and it is what we honor on Memorial Day.

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“This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and front porches, fire up the barbeque, kick back with friends, and spend time with people they care about. That is as it should be. But I also hope that as you do so, you’ll take some time to reflect on what Memorial Day is all about; on why we set this day aside as a time of national remembrance.

It’s fitting every day to pay tribute to the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States of America. Still, there are certain days that have been set aside for all of us to do so. Veterans Day is one such day – when we are called to honor Americans who’ve fought under our country’s flag.

Our calling on Memorial Day is different. On this day, we honor not just those who’ve worn this country’s uniform, but the men and women who’ve died in its service; who’ve laid down their lives in defense of their fellow citizens; who’ve given their last full measure of devotion to protect the United States of America. These are the men and women I will be honoring this weekend, and I know many of you are doing the same. (more…)

The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. He talked about a new Republican project called America Speaking Out where Americans can share their ideas for change.

“Hi, I’m Congressman Kevin McCarthy and I have the honor of representing the great people of California’s 22nd Congressional District.

“This week, House Republicans launched a new effort to change the way Washington governs by returning the voice of the American people to the process.

“You know, there is nothing more powerful and inspirational than the common voice of the common man. Over the last year, we’ve all been reminded of this. In town halls and on public squares, in every corner of this country, people have gathered and spoken out – in small groups and larger crowds, through phone calls and in letters.

“They acted individually and independently. They were not all driven by any one issue. But their message was the same: Washington needs to listen. (more…)

Fouad Kronfol took early retirement from UNICEF in 1995, having served in the Organization from March 1959. His career started in Beirut, Lebanon where, as one of the earliest National Officers he learned programming skills dealing with activities supported by UNICEF in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia.

His international experience began in 1970 with an assignment to Cairo, Egypt, where he was responsible for the Sudan and Libya.As the activites he developed in Sudan grew in size and complexity, UNICEF decided to open an independent office for that country and Fouad was appointed the first UNICEF Representative in Khartoum. In 1976 he was transferred to New York where he was in charge of the MIddle East, North Africa and Europe section, thus giving him a wider perspective on UNICEF activities in these three regions.

From 1980 to the middle of 1983 Fouad was UNICEF Representative directing the post-war programme of reconstruction and rehabilitation in Hanoi, Viet Nam, and revamping it towards long term development.. When UNICEF was looking to strengthen its work in Africa at the time of serious drought and other emergencies affecting more than 20 countries, Fouad was again transferred to New York and given charge of developing an expanded and more vigorous approach to enabling UNICEF programmes to meet the special challenges of the 45 sub-Saharan countries in Africa. Five years later he was asked to direct a special new programme launched in cooperation with WHO to strengthen primary health care in Africa, the” Bamako Initiative”. (more…)

Tim Cox, founder of GOOOH (Get Out Of Our House), a grass roots,  non- partisan plan to evict the career politicians  in the House of Representatives, talks to Good Politics Radio.

In 2010 the country will be replacing  1/3 of the Senate and 100% of the House of Representatives.

The country’s distrust of Washington and politicians  in general is at an all time high.  From the anger expressed through the polls it is obvious that the majority of people do not trust their politicians and are looking for something else. COOOH’s plan is to change the way politics has been run in this country. Their mission is to remove all the elected members of the House of Representatives and replace them with everyday Americans. GOOOH wants to eliminate the back room control of the Republican and Democratic parties and to make the representatives responsible to their electorate, not the party and not their own career.

Cox  tells us just how GOOOH’s plan is set up to accomplish this mission and the process  on how an every  day American  would be selected to run for the House of Representatives in their district.

After listening to the podcast be sure and check out their website at www.GOOOH.com to review the list of questions each candidate has to answer as well as to see how you can become involved in this grass roots organization.

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The indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in large-scale industrial meat production is building bacterial resistance to the most effective antibiotics on which our national and global health systems depend. Recorded largely on location on Midwestern hog and poultry farms, this program features interviews with farmers and others who are raising hogs by healthier and more humane ways.

Guests:
Dr. Stuart Levy, Professor of Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine
Robert Martin, Executive Director, Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production
Dr. Lance Price, Director, Center for Metagenomics and Human Health, The Translational Genomics Institute
Sarah Willis and Lori Lyon, Niman Ranch, Thornton, Iowa, managers, Niman Ranch, Inc
James Frantzen, Organic Valley Coop farmers, Alta Vista, Iowa
Heidi Vittetoe, Vittetoe Farms, Washington, Iowa
This program also includes numerous interviews recorded on location.

(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
Field Engineer: John Pemble

Music in this program: “A United Earth I” – Alan Stivell and Youssou N’Dour – Putumayo World Music; “Big Pig Jig” – String Planet – Tone Science Records; “Four Wet Pigs” – Greg Brown – Red House Records; “Monkey Let The Hogs Out” – Jerry Douglas – Sugar Hill Records.

Funding: The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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Part 2 with Ms. Sham Poo retired from UNICEF in December 2004 as Deputy Executive Director having been appointed to this position in 1987 after joining the organization in 1985 as Comptroller. Ms. Sham Poo served as UNICEF Special Envoy to the Caribbean on a part-time basis residing in Trinidad and Tobago from 2004-2009. In the fall of 2005 she served as Interim Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict at the Under Secretary General level. After retiring she has also been keynote speaker at a number of international conferences on child rights issues and on children affected by armed conflicts. (more…)

Ms. Sham Poo retired from UNICEF in December 2004 as Deputy Executive Director having been appointed to this position in 1987 after joining the organization in 1985 as Comptroller. Ms. Sham Poo served as UNICEF Special Envoy to the Caribbean on a part-time basis residing in Trinidad and Tobago from 2004-2009. In the fall of 2005 she served as Interim Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict at the Under Secretary General level. After retiring she has also been keynote speaker at a number of international conferences on child rights issues and on children affected by armed conflicts.

Before joining UNICEF, she served as General Manager, Marketing Division and Senior Vice President of the Christiania Bank in Oslo from 1982 to 1985 after holding several other managerial positions with the bank, which she joined in 1962. She has also held managerial posts with Bergens Kreditbank and A/S Kjobmandsbanken in Oslo. (more…)

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks about “Social Justice” with Ryan Messmore of the Heritage Foundation; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story behind the primary defeats of congressional incumbents in Utah and West Virginia; And, Dr. Paul Kengor of the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has an American Radio Journal commentary on the real life impact of turning the USA into a European-style socialist nation.

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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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Glean the insights of four women of power as they reflect on different but complementary struggles for freedom and equal rights. Their wisdom and experiences will help inform the lives and work of younger women who will stand on their shoulders.

Guests:
Dolores Huerta, Founder, The Delores Huerta Foundation, Co-Founder, United Farm Workers
Bernice Reagon, Founder, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Distinguished Professor of History, American University in Washington, D.C.
Toshi Reagon, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Mary Robinson, Executive Director, Ethical Globalization Initiative

Credits: Music in this program: open- “So Glad I’m Here” by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Music for Little People; welcome- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Youssou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; insert 1- “Everybody Oughta Know” by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Music for Little People; break 1- “Johanna and Rhody” by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Music for Little People; insert 2- “The Ones Who Love You” by Toshi Reagon and Big Lovely, Razor and Tie Records; insert 3- “Positive Information” by Toshi Reagon and Big Lovely, Razor and Tie Records; break 2- “Meeting at the Building” by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Music for Little People; Bottom of the Hour Billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 3- “The Ones Who Love You” by Toshi Reagon and Big Lovely, Razor and Tie Records; close and credits- “Ella’s Song” by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Flying Fish Records. Speech Credits: Sound from speeches by Caesar Chavez courtesy of the Caesar Chavez Foundation.

Funding: The Athena Fund

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama goes through the benefits in health insurance reform that are already kicking in for young adults, retirees, and families, and says more benefits are coming down the pike.

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Addressing the Business Council this morning, the President spoke first on the new developments regarding the recent incident in Times Square.  Between yesterday and this morning, the President has talked with Duane Jackson and Lance Orton, who were the vendors who first reported the suspicious vehicle, as well as Officers Wayne Rhatigan and Pam Duffy who were on the scene to thank them for their vigilance:

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“Before I begin, I hope you don’t mind — I indicated to Jim Owen that I want to give the American people a brief update on the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack in Times Square.  A suspect is now in custody and is being questioned.  The American people can be assured that the FBI and their partners in this process have all the tools and experience they need to learn everything we can.  That includes what, if any, connection this individual has to terrorist groups.  And it includes collecting critical intelligence as we work to disrupt any future attacks.  Justice will be done, and we will continue to do everything in our power to protect the American people.

Attorney General Eric Holder and other members of my national security team are going to be providing more details, but let me say this.  This incident is another sobering reminder of the times in which we live.  Around the world and here at home, there are those who would attack our citizens and who would slaughter innocent men, women and children in pursuit of their murderous agenda.  They will stop at nothing to kill and disrupt our way of life.  But once again, an attempted attack has been failed.

It has failed because ordinary citizens were vigilant and reported suspicious activity to the authorities.  It failed because these authorities — local, state and federal — acted quickly and did what they’re trained to do.  I’ve had the opportunity to personally thank some of the citizens and law enforcement officers whose quick thinking may have saved hundreds of lives.  And this suspect has been apprehended because of close and effective coordination at every level, including our Joint Terrorism Task Force and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Finally, New Yorkers have reminded us once again of how to live with their heads held high.  We know that the aim of those who try to carry out these attacks is to force us to live in fear, and thereby amplifying the effects of their attacks — even those that fail.  But as Americans, and as a nation, we will not be terrorized.  We will not cower in fear.  We will not be intimidated.  We will be vigilant.  We will work together.  And we will protect and defend the country we love to ensure a safe and prosperous future for our people.  That’s what I intend to do as President and that’s what we will do as a nation.”

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Legendary folksinger and social activist Pete Seeger is receiving long-delayed appreciation for his immense contribution to American music and culture. In this intimate conversation, Pete recalls it all through the prism of mellowed memory, his personal reflections on his life, times and his country’s future laced with the sounds of his now-quavering but still strong voice. Happy 91st birthday, Pete.

Guests:
Pete Seeger has become a highly visible and much beloved figure in American life. He has issued some one hundred records, written and collaborated on numerous radical songbooks, articles, and technical manuals on playing the banjo. Fifty years after the Popular Front, Seeger is one of the last links with the optimistic and expansive culture of Depression-era America.

Credits: Music in this program: open- “To Hear Your Banjo Play” Soundtrack from the motion picture “To Hear Your Banjo Play” via archive.org; “Guantalamera” Sony BMG Music Entertainment; “Waist Deep in The Big Muddy” Smithsonian Folkways Recordings; “Amazing Grace” Smithsonian Folkways Recordings; “Bring Them Home (If You Love Your Uncle Sam)” Appleseed Recordings; “Turn, Turn, Turn” Bruce Cockburn, Appleseed Recordings; “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” Dolores Keane, Tommy Sands & Vedran Smailovic, Appleseed Recordings; “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Appleseed Recordings; “Bells of Rhymney” Roger McGuinn

Funding: Listeners Like You

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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