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Consumerism and overconsumption, from the perspective of "evolutionary psychology." Features the first half of the video documentary, "Consumed: Inside the Belly of the Beast." I'm not so sure of the "evolutionary" part, but the conventional psychology, sociology, and economic history brought to bear here all seem insightful. Plus additional reflections by K.D.

This week we hear the voices of three now deceased authors on the topics of technology and Social Control. First a vintage 1962 recording of Aldous Huxley speaking on the prospects for technototalitarianism. Next it's a more relaxed interview with science fiction author Kurt Vonnegut and we conclude with a musical collage of 1970's wisdom from E. F. Schumacher.

This week we hear the voices of three now deceased authors on the topics of technology and Social Control. First a vintage 1962 recording of Aldous Huxley speaking on the prospects for technototalitarianism. Next it's a more relaxed interview with science fiction author Kurt Vonnegut and we conclude with a musical collage of 1970's wisdom from E. F. Schumacher.

This week you'll hear the panel discussion from the conference in Kuala Lumpur in Nov. 2012 called "9/11 Revisited: Seeking the Truth. The panelists discuss where we go from here with 9/11. Much of the research has been done now we need to do something with it! Listen and see what you think about their ideas. I see this conference as a turning point for 9/11 Truth. It takes us to a new phase in the quest for truth. (Also check out www.globalresearch.ca for the article on the court case in Britain against the BBC for not covering all of the evidence surrounding 9/11). The tipping point may be at hand!

Activist, author, and radio host, David Swanson, interviews Cindy Sheehan about her proposed action: Tour de Peace: The Road Less Traveled. These two longtime friends and colleagues chat about the problems AND the solutions and how to transcend partisan politics to affect true and positive change.

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We hear how not only the Japanese but also the Marshall Islanders continue to suffer as a result of the US military's determination to assert its nuclear superiority, whatever the cost to human life. Complementing out main focus on Nuclear Weapons, we hear from Chris Busby that the safety of Nuclear Power may be overestimated by a factor of 400.

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. NHK World Radio Japan, the Voice of Russia, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Spanish National Radio.

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. NHK World Radio Japan, the Voice of Russia, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Spanish National Radio.

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. NHK World Radio Japan, the Voice of Russia, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Spanish National Radio.

WEproteSTern is a new performance piece that takes on cowboy culture, debuting at the Rhubarb Festival at Toronto's Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Winnipeg performance artists Coral Maloney and Ian Mozdzen created and will perform the piece. There's more information at buddiesinbadtimes.com.

In 1963, the iconic magazine Canadian Dimension was first published, from the basement of editor Cy Gonick's Winnipeg home. Canadian Dimension, a magazine for people who want to change the world, has influenced political thought and ideas for the last 50 years. Listen to the interview with associate publisher James Patterson for more information on the magazine's 50-year history, the March 2013 special anniversary issue and upcoming celebrations across Canada. There's more information at canadiandimension.com.

Stephen J. Sniegoski, author of “The Transparent Cabal: The Neoconservative Agenda, War in the Middle East, and the National Interest of Israel” (2008) discusses Hagel hearings, why Obama chose Hagel—to avoid attacking Iran—and whether Hagel’s dismal performance significantly damaged his effectiveness if confirmed by Senate. Topics covered include influence of Israel Lobby; its limits on making US foreign policy; role of necons who are thriving; US as ultimate defender of Israel in UN recipe for pessimism. Also GHW Bush, Wm. Safire, Bobby Ray Inman, Strobe Talbott and USS Liberty.

Blankfort updates status of Chuck Hagel and plan by Republican James Inhofe and neocon led Israel Lobby to postpone Senate floor vote on Defense Secretary appointment. Listeners hear clip of Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Lindsay Graham (R-SC), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) grilling Hagel in McCarthylike inquisition while Hagel clumsily recants. Details are given of Obama’s March trip to Israel and Palestine where he will spend three days and three hours, respectively. First stop: Yad Vashem.

Past President of Maple Leaf Foods International, and current Director of the Alberta Livestock and Meat Association, Ted Bilyea, speaks about interspecies infection, the economics of climate change, and the elusiveness of food security

brandon from low on sanity is my guest tonight...we will be talking about the new album mechanical disguise, the low on sanity live show experience, and the precautionary measures that one should take! plus, we will hear a new track from venal flesh amongst a block of tunes from them! since both low on sanity and venal flesh are opening for hanzel und gretyl saturday here in rva...let's start the show with a block of hanzel und gretyl! ***upcoming event***: vaxsination: i am not mentioning this on the air, but i'm djing at fallout on wednesday, feb. 13th, 10 pm-2 am. there is no cover to get in...if you like the dog germs music, then you will probably like the vaxsination music! hope to see you all there! upcoming shows: hanzel und gretyl, low on sanity, venal flesh on saturday, february 16th @ fallout, richmond, va god module, ludovico technique, mordacious, and ten cent toys on tuesday, march 12th @ fallout, richmond, va

Part Two: Backyard Chicken Broadcast Correspondent David Moore covers the East Dallas Urban Coop Tour of Spring 2012.