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Year in Review: Why Can't We Fire the Boss?
December 28, 2009
This year saw a lot of economic upheaval and at least in the beginning, some militant labor action that the U.S. has grown unused to. Back in May, Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis appeared on GRITtv along with labor activists from around the country to ask the all-important question: Why can't we fire the boss?
Climate-Friendly Copenhagen
December 16, 2009
As heads of state and negotiators gather inside and activists take to the streets in Copenhagen, Streetfilms takes some time to inspect the city's own climate-friendly programs. Specifically, they take a tour of the city's bicycle infrastructure with Mikael Colville-Andersen of Copenhagenize and Copenhagen Cycle Chic.
Health Care, Suphala, and Transgender Rights
December 15, 2009
When word broke last night that Joe Lieberman had taken the health care bill hostage and that it appeared the White House and Senate Majority Leader Reid were ready to cave, progressives howled. The process by which one so-called centrist can make unreasonable demands to get a bill passed has many calling for dumping the filibuster, and activists wondering what they can do.
On the Ground in Honduras, Housing Rights in New Orleans, and 450,000 Doctors Speak Out
August 4, 2009
News from Honduras has been in short supply even though the standoff between ousted leader Manuel Zelaya and Roberto Micheletti continues. So what’s happening on the ground? And why aren’t we hearing about it? Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films and journalist Sandra Cuffe on recent political developments. Then, the housing crisis in New Orleans. Is it a window onto the country at large? Finally Brave New Films and 450,000 doctors on why healthcare reform matters.
Who Do The Blue Dogs Really Represent?, Katha Pollitt, and Reinventing Urban Space
July 29, 2009
What stands in the way of reasonable, common sense healthcare reform? Rep. Maxine Waters says that liberal democrats who support single payer have already compromised by agreeing to a public option. But even that now seems in peril, thwarted by Blue Dog Democrats and Republicans who seem to be going to bat for the insurance industry. So who do the Blue Dogs really represent? Nation columnist Katha Pollitt discusses her new book of poetry, The Mind Body Problem. And a report from Curitiba, Brazil where pedestrian streets are changing the urban landscape.
Swine Flu and Industrial Agriculture, Organizing Against the Odds in Lebanon, and Bike Etiquette
July 28, 2009
“A threat of unknown magnitude,” some have called it. The LA Times writes that it could kill hundreds over the next two years. What is it? Swine flu. How did we get here and what are the connections between industrial agriculture, global warming, and what many think could be a deadly flu epidemic? Then, LGBT organizers in Lebanon face an uphill battle. And Ralph Rollins's short film, Will I Be Next?, explores gang violence and youth in Chicago.
Goldman's Coup, David Corn on Sotomayor, and The Real Janet Napolitano
July 15, 2009
“They frankly own the place,” Dick Durbin said back in April referring to the power that banks hold over policy decisions in Washington. After earning record profits in the last quarter the company is being lauded for taking risks. But are they risk takers or coup makers? Matt Taibbi, Mike Lux, and Robert Johnson on Goldman's profits. Mother Jones Washington Bureau Chief David Corn on the Sotomayor hearings. And Jane Napolitano's Friday afternoon announcement that the Office of Homeland Security would be expanding law enforcement capabilities to deport immigrants hasn't gotten the attention it should. Aarti Shahani brings us an update.
Summertime Blues?, Craig Dykers, and The Standoff in Honduras
July 7, 2009
How will state budget cuts impact kids on summer vacation? Well, from NY to California state parks are being closed and fewer resources are available for public programs. We talk to Marcy Winograd and others about the economic crisis and its impact on public space. Craig Dykers and his design firm Snohetta have been creating unique public spaces and buildings throughout the world. Dykers talks about their current work on the September 11 Memorial Museum. Finally, an update on the coup in Honduras.
Streetfilms: Greenways in the Bronx
July 7, 2009
The Bronx River Greenway and South Bronx Greenway plans apply community-driven design strategies to help undo years of top down, auto-centric planning and development in the Bronx. The greenways, when completed, will create a network of safe bicycle and pedestrian paths and routes, parks, and waterfront access points throughout the borough.
Hate Crimes & Immigration Policy, Nick Broomfield Documents Direct Action, and Farai Chideya
June 17, 2009
Most Americans agree our current immigration policy is not working, how to deal with it garners far more debate. Mallika Dutt, Rich Benjamin and Leonard Zeskind on what can and should be done. Also on the show: videos from Streetfilms, GreenPeace UK and the Bowery Poetry Club and an interview with author Farai Chideya.

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