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NEW PROGRAM
For the Greater Good,
focusing on a different lower Hudson valley nonprofit each week.
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
This week's talk
program listings
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OutCasting
giving voice to LGBTQ youth and the issues they face. Thursday
evening at 6:30, Saturday afternoon at 1:00.
Available in
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and via
PODCAST
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In Focus
in-depth local news and public affairs discussion (northern
Westchester communities along the Hudson River). Monday evening at
6:30, Wednesday morning at 7:30.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
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Eyes on Westchester
in-depth local news and public affairs discussion (northern and
central Westchester). Tuesday evening at 6:30, Wednesday morning
at 7:00.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
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For the Greater
Good
new program
an in-depth look at a different lower Hudson valley nonprofit each
week. Wednesday evening at 6:30, Saturday
morning at 9:00.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
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Recovery Talk
discussion about recovery from illness, trauma, and more. Friday
evening at 6:30, Saturday morning at 9:30.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
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Democracy Now daily national and international newsmagazine.
Weekday mornings at 8:00 and again at noon.
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Free Speech Radio News daily national and international
newsmagazine. Weekday afternoons at 4:00 and
again at 6:00.
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This Way Out international gay and lesbian newsmagazine.
Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, Saturday morning at 11:30.
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Making Contact national and international public affairs.
Monday afternoon at 1:30, Saturday morningsat 10:30.
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Alternative Radio national and international public affairs.
Wednesday afternoon at 1:00, Saturday at noon.
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CounterSpin media critique. Monday
afternoon at 1:00, Saturday morning at 10:00.
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Sprouts
(Pacifica) radio from the grassroots a wide variety of programs from
community radio stations and independent producers. Tuesday
afternoon at 1:00, Saturday morning at 11:00.
All airtimes are Eastern Time.
LGBTQ
YOUTH ISSUES
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More about OutCasting,
including LGBTQ community resources and the Trevor Project
suicide hotline...
Related: Front page
article about OutCasting in the October 6, 2011 edition of
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OutCasting
OutCasting
is WDFH's new public radio program giving voice to LGBTQ youth issues.
More
info on OutCasting...
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
OutCasting this week:
Thursday evening, May 17 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoon, May 19 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Two very different ways of dealing with LGBTQ
issues in public schools
LGBTQ education is a controversial topic in public
schools, especially with the recent outbreak of bullying and suicide.
On this new edition of OutCasting, we explore the issues LGBTQ
children face in public schools, differing views on legislative action,
and the benefits and repercussions of this legislation.
In California, the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and
Respectful (FAIR) Education Act, which went into effect on January 1,
2012, will require public schools to include material on LGBTQ history
and notable figures. Juliana talks this
week with California State Senator Mark Leno. The
openly gay Democratic senator was the law's sponsor in the state senate.
Meanwhile, in Tennessee, the "Don't Say Gay" bill would
effectively do the opposite, prohibiting mention of anything that strays
from the heteronormative in grades K-8. Joining
us are Brad Palmertree and Callie Wise from the Middle Tennessee chapter
of GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network).
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LOCAL NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In Focus
In Focus, an
in-depth discussion program on local news and public affairs, is hosted by
WDFH veterans Jane Botticelli and Vinny Cohan with guest
reporter Gary Cahill, editor and publisher of The Gazette,
based in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
http://wdfh.org/xml/infocus.xml
More podcasting info...
In Focus this
week:
Monday evening, May 14 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning, May 16
7:30-8:00 a.m.
hosted this week
by Jane Botticelli
The Ossining and Briarcliff
Historical Societies will host Peter Falk Night at the Ossining Public
Library on Thursday, May 17, at 5:00 p.m. The
event will include memorabilia of Mr. Falk's (who grew up in Ossining
and graduated from Ossining High School). There
will be a showing of his film, "The In-Laws," which co-starred Alan
Arkin. Tickets are $15.00 and must be
purchased in advance.
The Ossining Public Schools Budget and School Board
election will be held Tuesday, May 15, from 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ossining High
School gym. The budget for the coming year is
$106.5 million, which is less than the state
tax levy cap. There are
three candidates running for
two open seats: Dana Levenberg (incumbent),
Kimberly Case (incumbent), and Sharon Abreu.
The Library Budget and Board election will be
held simultaneously with the School vote. The
proposed library budget is $3.65 million and there are
five candidates running for
three seats: Arthur Jay, Lucinda Manning, Maddi Zachacz, Alice
Joselow, and Allyn Heald.
The Briarcliff Manor Public Schools will hold their
budget and school board election on May 15, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The proposed budget is $47.6 million, which
is under the state tax levy cap.
There are two candidates running for
two open seats: Michael Haberman and Dina
Brantman. In addition, there is a proposed
bond for capital projects in the amount of $10.5 million, mainly for
athletic fields and facilities.
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LOCAL NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Eyes on
Westchester
Eyes on Westchester is
a conversation about current issues affecting the communities of central
and northern Westchester. Hosted by
Melinda
Battle,
with
Faith Ann
Butcher of
Examiner Media.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
http://wdfh.org/xml/eyesonwestchester.xml
More
podcasting info...
Eyes on
Westchester this week:
Tuesday evening, May 15 6:30-7:00 p.m.
new time
Wednesday morning, May 16
7:00-7:30 a.m.
As Pace University gears up to consolidate its
Briarcliff Manor campus into the Pleasantville location, environmental
studies, zoning board meetings, public hearings,
and the like proceed apace. The updated
campus will almost double student housing, among other upgrades, but the
project isn't expected to be completed for at least seven years.
Patterson resident and attorney Andrew Falk will be
running as the Democratic candidate for the new 94th State Assembly seat
currently held by Yorktown resident and veterinarian Steve Katz.
We also promise to unconfuse the upcoming two
primaries in a future show.
Faith updates us on former police chief Robert Pavone,
who is suing the Town of Cortlandt over denial of compensation for
injuries he claims resulted from a collapsed
chair in 1998.
Furniture Sharehouse has been helping get used furniture
to the needy since 2007
furnituresharehouse.org. Internationally-acclaimed
violinist Daisy Jopling is headed to the Paramount Theatre May 19 for a
performance to benefit her work establishing a non-profit arts education
program in the city. Relay For Life has
events on behalf of the American Cancer Society in Chappaqua (May 19),
Somers (June 1), Ossining (June 2) and Yorktown (June 8).
Go to relayforlife.org for information on how
you can participate.
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LOCAL
NONPROFITS
For the Greater Good
Nonprofit organizations do incredibly
important work left undone by the private sector, government, and other
forces our society. For the Greater Good
is a half-hour weekly program spotlighting the
work being done by nonprofit organizations in our area.
Hosted by Di Morgan, discussion will focus on activities, programs,
services, events, and the need for funds and
volunteers.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
More podcasting info...
For the Greater Good this week:
Wednesday
evening, May 16
6:30-7:00 p.m.
Saturday
morning, May 19
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Women's Enterprise Development Center
From learning how to construct a business plan to what
library materials can provide useful resources, help is available for
aspiring small business owners or businesses seeking to expand
through the Women's Enterprise Development Center.
W.E.D.C.
associate director Joy Rosenzweig describes the classes, workshops,
support services, and grants provided by
this White Plains-based
organization with connections to the U.S. Small Business
Administration. Most services are either
free or at low
cost.
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HEALTH
Recovery Talk
Recovery Talk,
hosted by veteran journalist Robyn Leary (1950-2011), is WDFH's
pioneering half-hour program dedicated to resilience in recovery.
The show focuses on health and medical topics, new science technologies,
advances in trauma research, public policy, addiction treatment,
recovery advocacy, veterans' affairs, family courts, anti-violent-crime
strategies, domestic violence resources, and more.
Available in
ARCHIVES
and via
PODCAST
Robyn died
unexpectedly on June 6, 2011. We are broadcasting encore
presentations of Recovery Talk in respectful and loving memory of
her.
Recovery Talk
this week:
Friday evening, May 18 6:00-7:00 p.m. new
time
Saturday morning, May 19 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Running up against the law while drinking has
consequences
Terry D. is Robyn Learys guest on this edition of
Recovery Talk. He openly shares his history of alcoholism and
discusses his current in-patient treatment program which was court
mandated. Tune in and learn what can happen when one mixes alcohol
while breaking the law.
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DAILY
NEWS
Democracy Now!
Free Speech Radio News
Tune in Monday
through Friday for news, interviews, and analysis Democracy
Now! in the morning and again at noon, Free
Speech Radio News in the evening.
Democracy Now!
Monday-Friday mornings
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Monday-Friday afternoons
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Free Speech Radio News
Monday-Friday afternoons 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
evenings 6:00-6:30 p.m.
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GAY /
LESBIAN / BISEXUAL / TRANSGENDER ISSUES
This Way Out
This Way Out is the
award-winning internationally distributed gay and lesbian radio
newsmagazine program. The half-hour program leads off each
week with a brief summary of some of the major news events in or
affecting the lesbian and gay communities, compiled from a variety of
publications and broadcasts around the world, and continues with more
in-depth reports and features. More info at
ThisWayOut.org.
This Way Out
this week:
Tuesday afternoon, May 15 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Saturday morning,
May 19 11:30 am-12:00 p.m.
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Charting a journey that started in harmony and led to
unity
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'twas a short stay for "Romney's gay"
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Kenya's governmental human rights agency wants to
legalize gay sex
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Russian opponents of laws banning "gay propaganda" are
busted in St. Petersburg
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Methodists remain United against "incompatible"
homosexuals
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hetero kissing is banned in a Copenhagen gay bar
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and more global LGBT news
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public affairs documentaries
Making Contact
"An international radio program that links people,
vital ideas, and important information."
Making Contact, produced by
National Radio Project, is an award-winning half-hour weekly
magazine/documentary-style public affairs program heard on over 180
radio stations in the USA, Canada and South Africa.
Making Contact is committed to in-depth
critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. Showcasing
voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media, Making
Contact focuses on the human realities of politics and the
connections between local and global events, emphasizing positive and
creative ways to solve problems.
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In-depth reports on political
and social issues, trends and events, contributed by journalists from
around the globe.
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Ordinary people talk about
how public policy affects their daily lives, families and communities.
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Speeches by social activists and advocates
share a vision of a better world.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
Agriculture/Food ■
Civil Liberties ■
Global Political Economy ■
Education ■
Environment ■
Gay/Lesbian ■
Healthcare ■ Human
Rights ■ Indigenous
Peoples ■ Labor
■ Latin America
■ Media
■ Middle East
■ Military/War/Peace
■ Nuclear
■ Political Activism
■ Prison/Police
■ Race
■ Social Justice
■ US Foreign Policy
■ US Domestic
Politics ■ Welfare
■ Women
■ Youth
Making Contact
this week:
Monday afternoon, May 14 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Saturday morning, May 19 10:30-11:00 a.m.
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Javier Sicilia in 2011
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Mexico's drug war: the politics of
violence
Weve all heard about the violence resulting from the
Mexican drug trade, but how did things get so bad? Six years into a
militaristic drug-war strategy employed by Mexicos government, why are
things even worse? On this edition, political science professor David
Shirk sheds light on the history and politics of the war on drugs in
Mexico. Plus an emerging movement in Mexico points to how both Mexicans
and Americans can play a role in creating change.
Special thanks to the Lannan Foundation in Santa Fe, New
Mexico for sharing their recording.
Featuring:
David Shirk, political science professor at the
University of San Diego; Raul Romero, Movement for
Peace and Justice with Dignity organizer; Janice Gallagher,
Cornell University Department of Government PhD student; Javier
Sicilia, poet and father of drug war victim; Eder
Sanchez, pro-marijuana legalization advocate.
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media critique
Drawing on an
international network of experts, analysts, and artists, CounterSpin
dissects news coverage of a wide range of issues and current events.
In addition to providing an antidote to the tweedle-dee, tweedle-dum
reporting that dominates mainstream media, CounterSpin exposes
and highlights biased and inaccurate news, censored stories, press/state
cronyism, disinformation, propaganda and spin control, interference by
sponsors and owners, media mergers, gaffes and goofs by America's
leading TV pundits, sexist and racist media assumptions, the corporate
takeover of public TV, attacks on free speech in music, entertainment,
and news industries tough, independent journalism that cuts against
the media grain. CounterSpin is produced by FAIR
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting.
More information about
CounterSpin and FAIR is available at
FAIR.org.
CounterSpin this
week:
Monday afternoon, May 14 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Saturday morning,
May 19 10:00-10:30 a.m.
This week on CounterSpin: The
one year anniversary of the Navy Seal raid
that killed Osama bin Laden brought us a prime time behind the scenes
at the White House account on NBC, leaks from bin Laden intelligence
files about his new terror schemes, and a
tiresome debate over whether Barack Obama could claim credit for the
killing, and if so, how.
But there are bigger questions
namely, do the stories that surround the killing of Osama bin Laden
add up? Gareth Porter challenges some of
the official mythmaking in a new piece for Truthout he'll join
us to talk about it.
Also on the show this week: Student
loan debt will top $1 trillion dollars, we're told, even as Congress
decides to let interest rates double on one sort of subsidized loan.
Today's college graduates don't have anything like a guarantee
of a job, but millions of them do have the promise of years and years
of debt, which many will simply never be able to pay.
We usually talk about debt as a personal
problem; student activists say that needs to change.
We'll hear from Pamela Brown of the Occupy
Student Debt Campaign.
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public affairs
Alternative Radio
Alternative
Radio
is a weekly one-hour public affairs program
providing information, analyses, and
views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media.
Established in 1986, A.R.
is dedicated to the founding principles of public broadcasting, which
urge that programming serve as "a forum for controversy and debate," be
diverse and "provide a voice for groups that may otherwise be unheard."
The project is entirely independent, sustained solely by
individuals who buy transcripts and tapes of programs.
More information about
Alternative Radio, including information about purchasing copies
of A.R. programs, is available at
alternativeradio.org.
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"A.R.
is sometimes taken to stand for 'alternative radio.'
A better reading would be 'authentic'
or 'autonomous radio,' free from constraints of concentrated
power, state or private, responsive to needs and concerns of the
communities it reaches and open to their participation."
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Alternative Radio this
week:
Wednesday afternoon,
May 16 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoon, May 19 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Michael
Parenti The Pathology of Wealth (lecture)
As the
planet moves closer to environmental catastrophe, the captains of
industry, the robber barons of the age, could hardly be bothered.
They have more important matters to consider.
Making money. And
they better be on the ball and deliver those dividends because if they
dont they will soon be replaced. Profits
uber alles is the guiding mantra. Environment,
schvironment. It gets in the way.
Sure, theyll
recycle paper and glass, but forget about
doing anything substantial. Pursuing new
corporate earning opportunities and wealth accumulation are in
capitalisms D.N.A.
The owners of the economy, the 1%, are
operating from the tar sands in Alberta to fracking in Pennsylvania.
They have their eyes on the only prize that
matters to them: the lust for lucre continues
unabated.
Michael
Parenti is one of this country's foremost independent political
analysts. He has taught at major colleges and
universities in the U.S. and abroad. He is
the author of numerous books including the classic Democracy for the
Few, The Face of Imperialism, and
the highly acclaimed The Assassination of Julius Caesar.
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public affairs
Sprouts
Sprouts
radio from the grassroots is a weekly
Pacifica program produced in collaboration with
community radio stations and independent producers across the country.
Sprouts this week:
Tuesday, May 15 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 11:00-11:30 a.m.
After Agrisol
of land grabs and universities
This Sprouts episode brings you to
Ames, Iowa, where
local Occupy groups, students, professors, and
community members came together to talk about the impacts of corporate
partnerships with land grant universities. After
Iowa State University distanced itself from large
agribusiness corporation Agrisol, the
community held a teach-in to discuss the issue.
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