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Voices from the Edge on 08/12/2010

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Fri, 08/13/2010

This week Mayor Adams and other officials announced support for an "iconic" ten-lane bridge across the Columbia River.

What does the community really need?

Dave and JoAnne talked with members of the Third Bridge Now project about an alternative, they say relieves traffic congestion while preserving neighborhood livability and safety.

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54:11 minutes (49.6 MB)

Rise of South American Left Governments

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Old Mole Variety Hour

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Mon, 08/09/2010

Bill talks with Mark Weisbrot about radical South American politics and the new film he co-wrote with Oliver Stone, South of the Border. Mark has us look to South American populism, the empowerment of working-people over the claims of Capital and strengthening of the State as relevant to thinking about political transformation in the US.

19:01 minutes (8.71 MB)

Voices from the Edge on 08/12/10

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Voices from the Edge

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Thu, 08/12/2010 - 8:00am - 9:00am

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What bridge does the community need on the Columbia River? A conversation with the Third Bridge Proj

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What bridge does the community need on the Columbia River? A conversation with the Third Bridge Project

Voices from the Edge on 08/05/2010

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Voices from the Edge

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Thu, 08/05/2010

This week on Voices from the Edge, Jo Ann and Dave looked at the good and bad news of the week. Topics discussed included: federal funds being made available to Oregon to address budget shortfalls and whether those dollars will reach the people who really are in need; the impact of the new president of the Portland Police Association; shortcomings and risks with new assistance being offered to homeowners facing foreclosure; and missed economic development opportunities in emerging technologies.

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55:23 minutes (50.7 MB)

Free Trade & the Fight for Fairness // Young Worker Organzing

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Labor Radio

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Mon, 08/09/2010

First, we talk about free trade, in particular, the Korea Free Trade Agreement. On the campaign trail in 2008 Barack Obama called the trade agreement “bad for America workers”, but now he’s announced that he’s moving forward on the deal. What’s with the change of heart? And how could the deal affect working people in Oregon? Then, we turn out attention to young workers who have been hit particularly hard by the economy. Be it high levels of unemployment or lack of insurance, young workers seem have inherited an economic mess. But, does this mean that young workers are clamoring to join the labor movement.

26:40 minutes (24.42 MB)

Kapitalism 101: Marx on the Market

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Old Mole Variety Hour

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Mon, 08/02/2010

Joe Clement introduces a selection from Brendan Cooney's video blog Kapitalism 101. Cooney explains how the workings of the "free" market inevitably produce class inquality. You can watch the video version here.

7:32 minutes (4.31 MB)

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Voices from the Edge on 07/29/2010

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Voices from the Edge

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Thu, 07/29/2010

Oregon House District 43 is one of the most diverse in the state. It also faces some of the biggest challenges: high unemployment, high rates of police misconduct, high displacement from gentrification.

This week Dave and Jo Ann talked with State Rep. Lew Frederick about what role the state can play in addressing some of these problems.

53:24 minutes (48.89 MB)

Voices from the Edge on 07/29/10

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Voices from the Edge

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:00am - 9:00am

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What's happening in one of Oregon's most diverse house districts? An interview with State Representa

From Greed to Green

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Old Mole Variety Hour

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Tue, 07/27/2010

Bill Resnick talks with Charles Derber about his book "From Greed to Green: Solving Climate Change and Remaking the Economy." Derber says, if the relatively mainstream, working-class Boston suburb where he lives can get excited about implamenting green technology and policies, so can the rest of the country. Derber's message is fundamentally optimistic, and he explains why.