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Hong Kong has always been a world unto itself. But today it’s a city uncertain of its identity. As mainland China surges to the front rank of the global economy, its vast industrial base has upstaged Hong Kong. Many civic leaders are now asking what’s left for Hong Kong to do that makes use of its unique gifts and strengths. In this program we hear two civic leaders share their far-reaching visions of how a densely industrialized capital of high finance could become a model for urban green revitalization.

This program is brought to you by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee about his new book A Simple Government; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story behind the U.S. House of Representatives voting to restore school choice rights to parents in the District of Columbia; And, Dr. Paul Kengor from the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has an American Radio Journal commentary on the history of U.S. relations with Libyan dictator Moammar Kadafi.

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

The panel began the show by talking about the developments in the Mideast.  NATO is set to take over command of the action against Gadaffi’s forces.  They debate the responsibilities of the U.S.  Everyone is confused due to lack of clarity.

The panel also talks about the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. in light of the disaster with the nuclear plants in Japan.

Next they talk about the role that Michelle Bachmann will play in the Republican primaries.

Lastly the panel talks about the recent report of falling home sales.

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.  Mary Matalin is sitting in for Arianna today.

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.

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Obama told the American people that the military mission in Libya is succeeding even as responsibility is transferred to our NATO allies and partners. Qaddafi’s air defenses have been taken out, his forces are no longer advancing across the country, and in places like Benghazi, his forces have been pushed back.  Every American can be proud of the lives we have saved and of the service of our men and women in uniform who once again have stood up for our interests and our ideals.

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“Last week, when I ordered our armed forces to help protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi, I pledged to keep the American people fully informed.  Since then, I’ve spoken about the limited scope and specific purpose of this mission. Today, I can report that thanks to our brave men and women in uniform, we’ve made important progress.

As Commander in Chief, I face no greater decision than sending our military men and women into harm’s way.  And the United States should not—and cannot—intervene every time there’s a crisis somewhere in the world.

But I firmly believe that when innocent people are being brutalized; when someone like Qaddafi threatens a bloodbath that could destabilize an entire region; and when the international community is prepared to come together to save many thousands of lives—then it’s in our national interest to act.  And it’s our responsibility.  This is one of those times.

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The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia. He talked about the former large budget deficit in Virginia, and decreased spending.  He talked about ways we can do the same thing on the national level.

“Hi I’m Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, Before I begin today, I want to thank the brave men and women of our armed forces for their selfless service during recent operations in Libya, and their ongoing great work in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their relief efforts in Japan.

“Virginia is home to many of our nation’s most important military installations, and we thank these courageous Americans for their defense of the freedom and liberty that we hold dear.

Like most governors, my top priority for our Commonwealth is ensuring fiscal responsibility and helping the private sector create the good jobs our citizens need.

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton about the conflict in Libya; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story on the latest developments in the 2012 Presidential race; And, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an American Radio Journal commentary on cutting federal spending.

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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.

Host Mark Sommer continues his journey across the communities lying above the Marcellus Shale Play, a gigantic natural gas deposit stretching under the Northeast United States.  In this program we hear the conflicting ideas and conflicted emotions of those living and working in the Southern Tier of New York State, where gas ”fracking” is proposed but not yet underway.

This program is brought to you by The Park Foundation.

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Obama discussed his trip to Latin America and the importance of strengthening our economic partnership with the region to create good jobs at home.  He expressed a need to open more global markets and increase exports as a way of expanding the U.S. economy.

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“In recent days, we’ve seen turmoil and tragedy around the world, from change in the Middle East and North Africa to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  As I said on Friday, we will work with our partners in the region to protect innocent civilians in Libya and hold the Gaddafi regime accountable.  And we will continue to stand with the people of Japan in their greatest hour of need.

As we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing, ongoing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth.  That’s why, over the weekend, I’ll be in Latin America.  One of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad so that we create good jobs at home.

Latin America is a part of the world where the economy is growing very quickly.  And as these markets grow, so does their demand for goods and services.  The question is, Where are those goods and services going to come from?  As President, I want to make sure these products are made in America.  I want to open more markets around the world so that American companies can do more business and hire more of our people.

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The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington state. She highlighted the new House majority’s efforts to end the uncertainty facing America’s job creators and foster an environment in which they can begin hiring again.

“Hello, I’m Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, and I have the great privilege of serving Washington State’s Third Congressional District.
“I’d just like to begin by saying, on behalf of the people I represent, that we are thinking of the people of Japan and praying for them as they continue to deal with the devastation following last week’s earthquake and tsunami.

“I’ve only been in Congress about two months now, and I like to think about my job as a tale of two Washingtons. In the hard-working communities of southwest Washington state, families are scraping to save more than they spend as they cope with double-digit unemployment, rising costs of gas and health care, and other challenges. Small business owners are working hard to stay afloat while struggling with fear and uncertainty over what new regulation or tax hike the government’s going to hand down to them next.

“Meanwhile, here in Washington, D.C., the powers-that-be have enlisted an ‘army of lobbyists’ to try and block even the modest efforts to address our $14 trillion debt. They’re also throwing a wrench into the gears of job creation with regulation after regulation that, just by entering the pipeline, breed more fear and uncertainty. As a result, our economy isn’t producing enough jobs. It’s struggling.

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Expand, enhance, empower women as entrepreneurs – this is the mission of Women’s World Banking, a mission which undergirds its vision to improve the economic status of poor families in developing countries by unleashing the power inherent in women.

Women’s World Banking believes that when a woman is given the tools to develop a small business, build assets, and protect against catastrophic loss, she is empowered to change her life and that of her family. Drawing on their global diversity, resources and experience, WWB helps to strengthen its network of microfinance organizations and banks, all of whom share a commitment to helping poor women access financial services and information.

Women’s World Banking was established in 1979 to be a voice and change agent for poor women entrepreneurs. Its goal is to continue to build a network of strong financial institutions around the world and ensure that the rapidly changing field of microfinance focuses on women as clients, innovators and leaders.

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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.

Here is Mark Levine’s short summary of tonight’s podcast:  “Japan teaches us not to put nuclear energy plants on fault lines.
Libya teaches us we should be on the right side of history.
(Hint: I support a “no-fly” zone.)
And Maryland teaches us that there are still large numbers of people in America who still oppose Equality Under the Law.”

The panel talks to some interesting phone callers, listening to their concerns and answering questions.

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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.

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Michael Tanner, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute about the federal budget, entitlements, and growing national debt; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story behind President Obama’s failure to lead on the federal budget; And, Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (Ret.) has an American Radio Journal commentary on how federal regulations are contributing to the nation’s financial crisis.

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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.

Nine thousand feet beneath the surface of several Northeastern states lie vast deposits of shale impregnated with natural gas. The Marcellus Shale play, as it is called, is being touted by energy analysts as one of the largest in the world. For a chronically hard-pressed region in a season of recession, the promise of mailbox money just for signing a simple lease to subsurface rights is almost irresistible. Almost, that is, until they’ve signed and discover the implications of their decision. In this program recorded on site in northeastern Pennsylvania, we follow the Marcellus Shale trail and find the fracturing of the bedrock under this gas-rich region mirrored by the fracturing of communities divided by the the benefits and blights that it brings.

This program is brought to you by The Park Foundation.

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Adam Tragone, Managing Editor of Human Events about the developing race for the 2012 Republican Presidential Nomination; Andy Roth has the Real Story behind the ongoing budget battle on Congressional Hill; And, Dr. Paul Kengor has an American Radio Journal commentary on why the purpose of government is not to redistribute wealth.

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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.

In its breakneck pursuit of modernization, China has given nature a back seat to its turbo-charged industrial development. Now, with drought, desertification, and extreme pollution, China’s leaders are beginning to realize that better treatment of its natural capital is vital to the country’s survival.  Today we’ll speak with a leading Chinese landscape architect who is redefining the relationship between humans and nature with an ingenuity that sets a new standard for innovation itself and with a long-time observer of the country who places China’s “green rush” in historic perspective.

This program is brought to you by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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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.

The raucous caucus talk about the battle going on in Wisconsin regarding budget reform.  The major issue revolves around Governor Walker’s effort to remove the collective bargaining agreement for public employees.

The panel agrees that this is a watershed moment.  This represents a moment when the public employees unions will either revive or die.  Will municipal employees disappear and be replaced by private contractors?

The panel works in some music from the deep bass voice of Paul Robeson.

The panel talks to some interesting phone callers, listening to their concerns and answering questions.

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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.

On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Obama called for Democrats and Republicans to come together on a budget that cuts wasteful spending without sacrificing job-creating investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure.  Noting that his administration has already proposed specific cuts that meet congressional Republicans halfway, he said that he is prepared to do more and that the job can only be finished by working out the differences and finding common ground.

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“I’m talking with you from Miami, Florida, where I’m visiting Miami Central High School, a school that’s turning itself around on behalf of its kids.  And I came here with Jeb Bush, former governor of this state, because he and I share the view that education isn’t a partisan issue – it’s an American issue.

But in a larger sense, this is a moment when we’ve all got to do what the students and teachers are doing here.  We’ve got to step up our game.

Our top priority right now has to be creating new jobs and opportunities in a fiercely competitive world.  And this week, we received very good news on that front.  We learned that the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two years as our economy added another 222,000 private sector jobs last month.

Now, we have a lot more work to do, not just for the Americans who still don’t have a job, but for the millions more who still don’t have the right job or all the work they need to live out the American Dream.  But the progress we’re seeing says something about the determination and ingenuity of our people and our businesses.  What’s also helping to fuel this economic growth are the tax cuts that Democrats and Republicans came together to pass in December and I signed into law – tax cuts that are already making Americans’ paychecks bigger and allowing businesses to write off their investments, freeing up more money for job creation.

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The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Representative Diane Black of Tennessee. She talked about how the path to job creation and prosperity lies in liberating our economy from the shackles of big government and out-of-control Washington spending.

“Hello, I’m Diane Black. In addition to being a nurse, I’m also a small business owner and I taught at a local community college. I’m also a proud mother of three and grandmother of six – all of them wonderful. Just two months ago today, I had the honor of being sworn-in to serve the people of Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District, as part of the new Republican freshman class in the House of Representatives.
“My colleagues and I in the freshman class know that we weren’t sent to Washington to sit on our hands, or to find new ways to avoid old problems. We were sent here by our constituents to help put an end to Washington’s policies that are making it harder to create jobs and threatening our nation’s future.

“Job creation has to be the number-one priority for both parties. The policies of the past haven’t worked, and despite some signs of life in our economy, the unemployment rate is still far above the levels that the president’s advisors promised when the ‘stimulus’ spending bill was signed into law.

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Gary Aldrich of the Patrick Henry Center and Liberty Central about TEA party efforts to hold newly-elected GOP congressmen to their campaign promises; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story behind the flood of Democrats retiring from the U.S. Senate; And, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an Amerian Radio Journal commentary on the TEA party policy summit.

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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.

In a global culture dominated by the impatience of youth, counted in nanoseconds and fueled by “just-in-time” supply chains, everything needs to be done “yesterday” since today is no longer soon enough.  Today we’ll hear from two individuals who’ve slowed their pace even as they’ve quickened their creativity and deepened their appreciation for those things that speeding causes us to miss.

This program was funded by listeners like you.

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