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February 22, 2013PBC

Israeli-American Author and Peace Activist Miko Peled Fosters Dialogue with Palestinians, Slams Israel’s Government

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Miko Peled, author of The General’s Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine offers candid, critical views of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, from 1948 to the present. Will Durst comments on the civil war inside the Republican party. Continue reading Israeli-American Author and Peace Activist Miko Peled Fosters Dialogue with Palestinians, Slams Israel’s Government

February 19, 2013PBC

10 Years Ago, CIA Bungled Kidnap Caper in Milan; BORDC Lawyer Nadia Kayyali on Domestic Use of Drones

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Journalist Steve Hendricks returns to talk about the botched rendition of Abu Omar from the streets of Milan in February, 2003; attorney Nadia Kayyali from Bill of Rights Defense Committee reports on local opposition to drones and the NDAA detention law. Continue reading 10 Years Ago, CIA Bungled Kidnap Caper in Milan; BORDC Lawyer Nadia Kayyali on Domestic Use of Drones

February 15, 2013PBC

Single Payer! Rep. Alan Grayson Files “Medicare You Can Buy Into Act

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Repeating a move that cost him his seat in 2010, progressive Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) re-introduces bill to allow any American from age 18 to buy Medicare coverage. He also comments on proposed hike of minimum wage to $9, pre-school for all, and climate change legislation. Continue reading Single Payer! Rep. Alan Grayson Files “Medicare You Can Buy Into Act

February 11, 2013PBC

Reaction to Pope’s Resignation from Father Tom Reese, Former Editor of ‘America’

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Thomas Reese, SJ, is a Jesuit priest and former editor of the Catholic magazine, America. In this brief interview, he reacts to the announced resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Continue reading Reaction to Pope’s Resignation from Father Tom Reese, Former Editor of ‘America’

February 8, 2013PBC

Attorney Carl Mayer Reports on NDAA Appeals Hearing; City Councilman Mark Friedman Declines to Pledge Allegiance

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Attorney Carl Mayer returns to update the government’s appeal of the injunction of NDAA’s detention clause; Mark Friedman, a city council member in El Cerrito, CA explains why he doesn’t want to pledge allegiance before each meeting. Continue reading Attorney Carl Mayer Reports on NDAA Appeals Hearing; City Councilman Mark Friedman Declines to Pledge Allegiance

February 5, 2013PBC

Free In-Depth Interview with Jesselyn Radack, an Attorney for CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou

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Jesselyn Radack, an attorney and recovering whistleblower, talks about the case of CIA officer John Kiriakou, who is going to prison soon in retaliation for truth-telling about torture. This podcast is immediately available to all, no subscription required. Sibel Edmonds co-hosts. Continue reading Free In-Depth Interview with Jesselyn Radack, an Attorney for CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou

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February 4, 2013PBC

Debriefing: Jason Leopold Reports on His Week at Guantanamo

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Jason Leopold, lead investigative journalist at Truthout, gives an in-depth report on his recent visit to Guantanamo, where he covered pre-trial hearings for Khalid Sheikh Muhammed case. Continue reading Debriefing: Jason Leopold Reports on His Week at Guantanamo

February 1, 2013PBC

Pepe Escobar is Back!! Commentary on Benghazi, Qaddaffi Blowback, Mali, Algeria and More

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Pepe Escobar, one of our favorite globe-trotting journalists and offshore voices, joins PBC and Sibel Edmonds for this fascinating analysis of the French war in Mali, the bloody hostage scene in Algeria, and blowback from the “liberation” of Libya. Continue reading Pepe Escobar is Back!! Commentary on Benghazi, Qaddaffi Blowback, Mali, Algeria and More

January 29, 2013PBC