Loading...(2010/12/15) Dispatches from UK student protest frontlines, Richard Holbrooke’s legacy, and prison strikes
Episode #211 Godless Maniac Josh Kitto offer his first-hand account of what went down at the UK student protests. Plus, a solidarity shout-out to Godless Maniac Andy who is staging an occupation at his university in opposition to budget cuts. You can check out his occupation blog at http://ltsac.wordpress.com.
Citizen Radio revisits the Bush-Blair memos (Correction: Allison accidentally called this the “Bush-Brown” memos.) which revealed US-UK leaders planned to target Al Jazeera’s headquarters.
Then, a brief discussion about Richard Holbrooke’s horrible legacy, including backing military dictatorships and illegal military invasions.
Jamie shares another insane tasering story, plus a disturbing/adorable story about cows.
The largest prison strike in US history is happening right now – not that you’d ever know that from watching the news. Allison reads the prisoners’ demands, which include educational opportunities and access to visiting their families.
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