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Every Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

A program of social and political commentary from a socialist-feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial point of view.

The Old Mole burrows down to the roots of the great issues of our time – the struggles of ordinary people for democratic and sustainable ways of life.  The Mole goes where corporate media fear to tread, supporting grassroots challenges to top-down authority and giving voice to movements that shake the foundations of an unjust society.  The Moles' perspective is democratic, anti-capitalist, feminist, anti-colonial and anti-racist.  We count Karl Marx as a friend but are open to other voices from the left. The show includes analyses of global politics and economics, local grassroots activism, segments on the Left & the Law, and reviews of films, books, music, and theater. 

Contributors include: Julian Ankney, Larry Bowlden, Joe Clement, Norm Diamond, Kevin Foster, Jan Haaken, Desiree Hellegers, Patricia Kullberg, Luisa Martinez, Laurie Mercier, Denise Morris, Bill Resnick, Victoria Saucedo, Sophie Smith, Mike Snedecker, Roben White, Matt Witt

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Our theme song is the traditional "Mole in the Ground," sometimes performed by Clayton & Ernie, sometimes by Joe Clement,  and sometimes blended with other versions, like the one by dj/rupture, sung by Sindhu Zagoren on the album Special Gunpowder, or Blind Boy Paxton  

Our graphic lettering is by Charlie Ertola. Host portraits by Clayton Morgareidge.
 

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"Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It"

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It is Maile Meloy's book of short stories about difficult choices.  Larry Bowlden finds a lot to like this set of spare, realistic, and emotionally intelligent stories.   More of Larry's reviews are here. Read more

February 28 Old Mole Variety Hour

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Clayton Morgareidge hosts this show dealing with revolution and democracy in Egypt, the future of the Left in the context of the Wisconsin protests, a movie about being fired, and a fine book of short stories.   For information about our theme music and our graphics, go to ... Read more

Brad Duncan on Egyptian Liberation Music

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
We heard rap and hip-hop inspired by events in Egypt and around the Middle East on today's show. Brad gives us a little more perspective on the music and where it's come from, and speaks to listener concerns about vulgarity.   1. Back Down Mubarak 2. Jan 25 Egypt 3. Lions on... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour February 21st

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Today's Old Mole, hosted by  Tom Becker on left, features interviews about the protests in Wisconsin, the complexity of deficits, the experience of race through sports culture and liberation rap growing out of the Egyptian revolution.   For information about our theme musi... Read more

Resnick and Bob Peterson on Growing Protests

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 In addition to being a teacher, Bob is one of the founders and editors of Rethinking Schools. They talk about the basic hows, whys and what's at stake in the protests in Wisconsin surrounding unions.    Read more

Single Payer for Oregon

Airs at: Mon, 02/14/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Oregonians, like some folks in Califonia, are planning to go beyond the limited healthcare reform passed last year by Congress -- all the way to a single payer plan for our state.  Bill Resnick talks with Peter Shapiro of the Oregon Single Payer Campaign about the campaign... Read more

Movie Moles: "The Garden"

Airs at: Mon, 02/14/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
A 14 acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles, established after the riots of 1992, under threat from developers: that's the situation described in the documentary film The Garden, reviewed here by Movie Moles Denise Morris and Jan Haaken.      Read more

February 14 Old Mole Variety Hour

Airs at: Mon, 02/14/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  The Moles continue to follow the Egyptian revolution on this show, hosted by Bill Resnick.  Bill talks with  Middle-Eastern expert Prof. Stephen Zunes about the prospects for democratic change, and Joe Clement reads two pieces about the significance of events in Egypt.  T... Read more

Žižek on Egypt and Democracy

Airs at: Mon, 02/14/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Philosopher and social critic Slavoj Žižek has been following events in Egypt with an eye to their historical signficance.  In this commentary, read by the Old Mole's Joe Clement, Žižek analyzes the Egyptian revolution's commitment to universal democratic values and social... Read more

Stephen Zunes on Egypt

Airs at: Mon, 02/14/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
What are the prospects for realizing the goals of the Egyptian revolutionaries as the military takes over?  What will the people need to do to make sure the old order is not re-established with only cosmetic changes?   Stephen Zunes has published widely on the Middle East, ... Read more