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It’s not a very comfortable thought: We live, eat, and breathe in a complex brew of industrial chemicals, some eighty thousand of them. And all but a handful have never been tested to find out it they’re safe. At the same time, all kinds of diseases and disabilities, ranging from autism to asthma, are on the rise. What, if any, connection might there be between chemical exposure and eventual disease or disability?

We really don’t know. The laws that regulate the use of chemicals in consumer products and the environment were passed thirty years ago and remain unchanged. They’re nicknamed ToSCA, short for the Toxic Substances Control Act. Passed in 1976, even at the time the legislation was viewed by many as inadequate to regulate a rapidly evolving industry.

Today on A World of Possibilities, we’ll look into that cauldron to find out more about the chemicals we’re ingesting and what we know – and don’t yet know – about what they’re doing to us.

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At the height of the second wave of feminism the world saw Magda Pollard emerge as the face of Guyana and the Caribbean in the struggle to end all forms of discrimination against women, for which, it can be agreed, she has left a lasting legacy.

Despite the prevailing mindsets believing that the world operates on the psyche of men, Magda Pollard believes, some progress has been achieved in influencing this mindset, though women are yet to hit the glass ceiling as they should.

In 1993, it was the recognition of her work to create a liberating and sustaining environment for women that earned her the Caribbean Community’s Triennial Award for Women, which she shares with other Guyanese greats such as Justice Desiree Bernard and the late President Janet Jagan.

At home, she received two of the country’s highest national awards – the Cacique Crown of Honour and the Arrow of Achievement.

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama broke with Republicans in Congress who are putting special interests ahead of the American people and offering only a rehash of the very same economic policies that led to the financial crisis.

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“This week, the economists who officially decide when recessions start and end declared the recession of 2008 to be over.  But if you’re one of the millions of Americans who lost your home, your job, or your savings as a consequence of the recession, this news is of little comfort or value.

Yes, the economy is growing instead of shrinking, as it was in 2008 and the beginning of 2009.  We’re gaining private sector jobs each month instead of losing 800,000, as we did the month I took office.

But we have to keep pushing to promote growth that will generate the jobs we need, and repair the terrible damage the recession has done.  That’s why I’ve proposed a series of additional steps: accelerated tax breaks for businesses who buy equipment now; a permanent research and development tax break to promote innovation by American companies; and a new initiative to rebuild America’s roads, rails, and runways that will put folks to work and make our country more competitive.

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The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. McCarthy discussed “A Pledge to America,” a new governing agenda built by listening to the American people and focused on addressing their top priorities – including creating jobs, cutting spending, and changing the way Congress works. Rep. McCarthy talks about how this agenda could be implemented today if President Obama and Democratic Leaders would allow it.

“Hi, I’m Congressman Kevin McCarthy of California.

“This week Republicans made a Pledge to America.“Our new governing agenda answers the question so many Americans are asking: will we leave to our children a stronger, healthier, more prosperous country than our parents left us? As we stand here before you, the future of our country hangs in the balance. Across this great nation, mothers and fathers wonder if their children will find the same opportunities for success that existed just a generation ago.

“Can you blame them? As a result of the economically disastrous policies of the current administration, millions of Americans are out of work today, and our children will be saddled with a deficit and debt that is — by every definition — out of control.

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Anne Sorock of the Sam Adams Alliance about the TEA party and what it hopes to accomplish; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story behind the new Republican Pledge to America; And, Dr. Paul Kengor from the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has an American Radio Journal commentary on the ex-presidency of Jimmy Carter.

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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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Mark Levine’s Inside Scoop on Washington

Mark Levine hosts the Raucous Caucus with Terry Kester and Garland Nixon from Washington DC.

Garland Nixon is absent from this Caucus but Joel Siegel is present to discuss the issues.

The three decide to take on the Israel-Arab conflict to try to bring some clarity to the disputes.  They also talk about what they see as solutions to the conflict.

The show takes place live at WPFW with live audience members who contribute some questions and opinions.

Click here to listen to this podcast.

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The Inside Scoop is nationally syndicated on the Head-On Radio Network and iTunes. The show can be heard on radio weekdays, 5-6 pm Eastern, and can be seen on television Monday 7-8 pm Eastern.

Since June 2003, Mark Levine has given listeners The Inside Scoop from political players inside the Beltway – news that the Media almost never reports and those in power in the Government do not want you to know about. Mark welcomes all during his talk radio hour, and he particularly values calls from folks who disagree with him.

Visit Radio Inside Scoop.com to access more information and additional podcast shows.

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

Thirty-five years ago the war in Vietnam came to an abrupt end, yet for millions of Vietnamese soldiers and citizens and for thousands of American veterans and their descendants, a legacy of diseases, disabilities, and unexplained symptoms echo down the decades. During the war, some 4.5 million Vietnamese were exposed to highly toxic dioxins sprayed by the American military.  Today we’ll hear from a range of individuals from varied sectors and backgrounds who’ve gathered together in support of a ten-year plan of action to clean up toxic hotspots in Vietnam and expand humanitarian services to people with disabilities as a result of exposure to Agent Orange dioxins.

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama called out the Republican leadership in Congress for defending the entrenched special interests and the status quo.  After the Supreme Court overturned decades of law and precedent in the Citizens United decision, the administration tried to fix the new loopholes in the campaign finance system with a common sense law.

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Andrew Moylan of the National Taxpayers Union about extension of the Bush-era tax cuts; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story on how repeal of the health care law is gaining steam in Congress; And, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an American Radio Journal commentary on the voter revolt sweeping the nation.

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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 Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Representative Greg Walden of Oregon. Walden called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to allow an up-or-down vote before Congress adjourns for the fall on legislation to stop all of the job-killing tax hikes that are scheduled to take effect on January 1.

“Hello, I’m Representative Greg Walden, and I work for the people of Oregon’s Second Congressional District.

“Before being sent to Congress, like many Americans, I worked for myself. My wife and I were small business owners for nearly 22 years. So we know what it’s like to sign the front of a payroll check, and scratch out a business plan on the back of a napkin.“You know it’s this entrepreneurial spirit, unfortunately, that is lost on the powers-that-be in Washington, who think that the change comes in the form of 2,000-page monstrosities that transfer money and freedom from the people to the government. (more…)

On September 17, 1787, our U.S. Constitution was signed in Philadelphia at Independence Hall.  The document was signed by 39 founding fathers with the exception of Thomas Jefferson who was in France and John Adams who was in England at the time.  Benjamin Franklin, 81, was the oldest representative, and Jonathon Dayton, 26, the youngest.  The Constitution was ratified by the states in 1788.

In 1791 the founders added a declaration of rights to the Constitution.  These 10 amendments became known as The Bill of Rights.  More than 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress over the years, but only 27 have been ratified by the necessary number of states.

You probably memorized the Preamble to the Constitution in school.  Here it is to refresh your memory:

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Click here to listen to a recording of the Preamble and the first Article of the Constitution.

Click here to download the complete reading of the Constitution.

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

China, India, Southeast Asia: Asia’s high-octane economies, though impacted by the global recession, are on a long-term trajectory to expand their influence. Their energy and determination are challenging the economic supremacy of the United States not only in the region but wherever key natural resources are in play. China alone holds the commanding share of U.S. debt in a complex relationship that yokes the two economic titans together in a tense, unpredictable partnership. President Obama says the U.S.-Chinese dynamic is “as important as any bilateral relationship in the world.” Is it a zero sum game where either they or “we” prevail or can it be reframed as a quest for shared prosperity? Protectionism and xenophobia threaten to derail the relationship to the detriment of both. How can American foreign and economic policies avoid such mutually destructive outcomes and instead encourage a healthier mix of competition and cooperation?

Host: Mark Sommer
Senior Producer: Gregg McVicar
Associate Producers: Naihma Deady, Matt Fidler
Credits Narrator: Gabriela Castelan
Production Engineer: Michael Schwartz
Field Engineers: Steven Short, Glen Goldman, David Kunian

Music in this Program:

“Shanti” – Jean-Pierre Garattoni – Edition Incontro; “A United Earth I” – Alan Stivell and Youssou N’Dour – Putumayo World Music; “Blue Requiem” – Blue Asia – World Music Network; “Silver Dew” – Orellana – Bar De Lune; “Aadat” – Atif – World Music Network.

This program was funded by The Ford Foundation.

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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Left, Right and Center is a weekly half-hour radio broadcast and podcast produced by KCRW in Santa Monica.

The panel talked about the important press conference recently held by President Obama.  While Bob and Tony were not impressed, Arianna was glad to hear that Elizabeth Warren would be added to the Consumer Protection Agency.

The panel talked about the effect that the Press conference might have on the banking industry.  They then talk about the excessive coverage given to the Florida pastor who has threatened to burn a Koran on the anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks.

The participants on the show are Robert Scheer who represents the left, Tony Blankley who represents the right, Matt Miller, the moderator, who represents the center, and Arianna Huffington, who represents the progressive blogosphere.

At the end of this entertaining show the participants each have a 30 second rant to summarize the issue that each sees as most significant.

Click here to be taken to the Left, Right and Center home page where you can download or listen to the podcast.

On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama marked the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor those who lost their lives.  If there is a lesson to be drawn on this anniversary, it is that the United States is one nation and one people united by common ideals.

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“Today, we pause to remember a day that tested our country.  On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the deadliest attack on American soil in our history.  We will never forget the images of planes vanishing into buildings; of photos hung by the families of the missing.  We will never forget the anger and sadness we felt.  And while nine years have come and gone since that September morning, the passage of time will never diminish the pain and loss forever seared in the consciousness of our nation.

That is why, on this day, we pray with the families of those who died.  We mourn with husbands and wives, children and parents, friends and loved ones.  We think about the milestones that have passed over the course of nine years – births and christenings, weddings and graduations – all with an empty chair.  (more…)

The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Senator John Kyl of Arizona. Kyl talked about the terrorist attacks on the US in 2001 and the actions that were taken to make the nation safer.

“On this date nine years ago, Islamist terrorists hijacked four commercial jets and killed almost 3,000 innocent people. Americans finally realized that the sporadic attacks that had occurred earlier were not isolated events – they were all part of a war that had been declared by leaders of militant Islamist groups and had to be confronted as such.

In the unity that immediately followed September 11, a number of actions were taken. Congress and the nation resolved that Afghanistan could no longer serve as a sanctuary for Al Qaeda. So Congress authorized the use of force and also passed the Patriot Act allowing our intelligence and law enforcement communities to work together. The president directed our intelligence agencies to better use modern technology to gather information. (more…)

At the height of the second wave of feminism the world saw Magda Pollard emerge as the face of Guyana and the Caribbean in the struggle to end all forms of discrimination against women, for which, it can be agreed, she has left a lasting legacy.

Despite the prevailing mindsets believing that the world operates on the psyche of men, Magda Pollard believes, some progress has been achieved in influencing this mindset, though women are yet to hit the glass ceiling as they should.

In 1993, it was the recognition of her work to create a liberating and sustaining environment for women that earned her the Caribbean Community’s Triennial Award for Women, which she shares with other Guyanese greats such as Justice Desiree Bernard and the late President Janet Jagan. (more…)

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry has part four of a four-part series School: It’s Your Choice talking with Dr. Matthew Ladner of the Goldwater Institute about charter schools and cyber charter schools; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has a rundown of the final 2010 state primary elections; And, Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (Ret.) says the seeds of the next “September 11th” have already been sewn on his American Radio Journal commentary.

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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.

Species of both plants and animals are dying out at unprecedented rates.   Overpopulation, industrialization, and mono-cropping are stressing the world’s food supply.  Now radical shifts in climate change could conceivably trigger ecological and economic collapse.  Today we’ll hear from specialists worldwide in the new science of agro-biodiversity who are combining the best of both ancient and organic agriculture and using cacao’s charismatic attraction to inspire the replanting of tropical rainforests, stabilize the climate, raise incomes for farmers, and improve human health.

This program is funded by The Christensen Fund.

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This week on American Radio Journal: On part three of a four-part series School: It’s Your Choice, Lowman Henry talks with Robert C. Enlow of the Foundation for Educational Choice about tax credit programs in the various states; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story on all the TEA Party victories in U.S. Senate primaries; and Dr. Paul Kengor of the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has an American Radio Journal commentary on the confusion over President Obama’s religious beliefs.

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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.

Resilience, the capacity to absorb shocks to the system without losing the ability to function. Can whole societies become resilient in the face of traumatic change? In April 2008, natural and social scientists from around the world gathered in Stockholm, Sweden for a first-ever global conference applying lessons from nature’s resilience to human societies in the throes of unprecedented transition.

Guests:
Crawford Stanley (Buzz) Holling , Emeritus Eminent Scholar and Professor in Ecological Sciences, University of Florida
Dr. Brian Walker, Honorary Post-retirement Fellow CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Canberra, Australia
Dr. Carl Folke , Editor-in-Chief Ecology and Society, Resilience Alliance, Sweden
Charles Redman , Director, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University
Will Steffan , Director, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
Dr.Frances Westley , Chair, Social Innovation Generation (SiG), University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

The following conversations were also recorded at the conference, but were not included in the full program.
Dr. Gary J. Martin, Director, The Global Diversity Foundation, Marrakech, Morocco
Katrina Brown, Leader, International Development Research Programme, Tyndall Centre University of East Anglia, U.K.
Dr. Stephen Carpenter, University of Wisconsin
Dr. J. Marty Anderies,Asst. Professor, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University
Charles Perrings, Professor of Environmental Economics at Arizona State University
(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 Engineers: Neil Harvey
Special Thanks: Gleb Raygorodetsky, The Christensen Fund, for logistical support.

Music in this program: Open – “Time Passes” by Lo’Jo – Irl; “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour – Putamayo World Music; “Origin Of Species” by Chris Smither – Signature Sounds Recordings; “Mother Nature’s Son” by The Beatles – Capitol Records.; “Angle Of Acceptance” by Dub Trio – Roir Records
Funding: Christensen Fund

Duration: 55:00 minutes

To listen to this podcast click here.