WCRS Podcast - consciousvoices

Conscious Voices Baltimore in perspective

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 2:31pm

59:31 minutes (54.49 MB)

A look at the issues and details surrounding the Baltimore protests and their underlying causes as portrayed in alternative media outlets, not beholden to the standard narrative.

Conscious Voices Nestle Water Scandal

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 1:38pm

59:37 minutes (54.58 MB)

As we face a water shortage crisis globally, thanks to climate change, commercial meat production, Fracking, and water pollution there is a push to privatize the world's remaining fresh water supplies. The Swiss-owned company, Nestle, the world's foremost marketer of bottled water, has been in the forefront of this controversy, especially in light of recent statements by Nestle's CEO that water should not be considered a human right.

Conscious Voices Demystifying ISIS

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 1:29pm

59:26 minutes (54.41 MB)

MIT political science professor Rich Neilsson and author/historian Juan Cole explain the rise of ISIS; who they are, what they want, and the circumstances in which they operate.

Conscious Voices Save Oak Flats

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 2:25pm

59:37 minutes (54.57 MB)

Recently passed legislation traded a culturally and environmentally significant area within the Tonto National Forest to a foreign-owned mining company in exchange for less desirable parcels of land in Arizona. The planned Copper mine at Oak Flats will destroy an area several miles square. The San Carlos Apaches who have strong ancestral ties to the area being threatened, are organizing to prevent its destruction.

Conscious Voices U.S. - Iran relations

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 3:26pm

58:55 minutes (53.94 MB)

Panel discussion featuring Noam Chomsky on the history and future of U.S. relations with Iran

Conscious Voices Vandana Shiva

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 3:38pm

59:46 minutes (54.72 MB)

Conscious Voices Phyllis Benis on addressing Isis without war

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 3:08pm

59:15 minutes (54.25 MB)

Institute for Policy Studies analyst Phillis Benis speaking in late 2014 on the Isis crisis and how to address it without resorting to military intervention.

Conscious Voices Julian Bond in Columbus

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 01/30/2015 - 11:13am

59:38 minutes (54.61 MB)

If you missed seeing Julian Bond in Columbus on MLK commemoration day, speaking at the Lincoln Theater to an overflow crowd, WCRS was there to record it. In this edition we also have a panel discussion from the National Urban League on the state of Black FEMALE America.

Conscious Voices Leelah Alcon Presente!

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 2:06pm

59:39 minutes (54.61 MB)

A critical look at U.S. media coverage of international events, including the Charlie Hebdo massacre, then audio from a candlelight vigil in Columbus remembering transgendered teen Leelah Alcon who committed suicide a few weeks ago, citing a lack of acceptance on the parts of parents, and society.

Conscious Voices Angela Davis Freedom Dreams, Freedom Now

Submitted by consciousvoices on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:07pm

59:31 minutes (54.5 MB)

An article by Arun Gupta on the next steps for the Black Lives Matter movement, and a speech by Angela Davis on the same

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