Progressive Radio News Hour

Progressive Radio News Hour - 04/19/12

James Petras is a Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus, a noted figure on the left, a distinguished Latin American expert, and longtime chronicler of the region's popular struggles. He's also a consummate scholar and prolific writer of hundreds of articles and dozens of books, including his latest titled, "The Arab Revolt and the Imperialist Counterattack." Major world and national issues will be discussed.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 04/15/12

Progressive Radio News Hour - 4/14/12

Guest:  Ellen Brown

Brown is a civil litigation attorney, distinguished author, and frequent writer on financial issues. A new edition of her important book, "Web of Debt," is a brilliant analysis of the private banking system, how it usurped money creation power, and how we can get it back.

She also heads the Public Banking Institute (PBI), an initiative to return power to the people where it belongs.

Her latest writing will be discussed.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 04/12/12

For over 50 years, Bob Chapman has written on business, economics and politics, now doing it twice weekly as owner and editor of the International Forecaster. It's a vital resource for information ignored by the mainstream. His latest views on the economy will be discussed.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 4/7/12

Guest:  Adrian Salbuchi

Salbuchi is a researcher, author, journalist, speaker, and international consultant on political and public risk management, having held top management posts in major multinational risk management companies.

Major world issues will be discussed.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 04/05/12

Mohammad Marandi is an Associate Professor at the University of Tehran. He also chairs their North American studies department.

Discussion will focus on Iran, Syria and other Middle East issues.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 04/01/12

Stjepan Mestrovic Mestrovic is Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University and author of "The Good Soldier on Trial: A Sociological Study of Misconduct by the US Military Pertaining to Operation Iron Triangle." It discusses low ranking soldiers hung out to dry for the crimes of superiors, as well as attorney Paul Bergrin for wanting everyone in the chain of command held accountable for their crimes of war and against humanity. Current world and national topics will be discussed.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 3/31/12

Guest:  Jack Rasmus

Rasmus is Professor of Political Economy at St. Mary's College and Santa Clara University, CA. He's also a freelance journalist, frequent speaker, a playwright and author, including his latest book titled, "Epic Recession: Prelude to Global Depression."

His forthcoming book is titled, "Obama's Economy: Recovery for the Few."

His current views on the economy will be discussed.

Progressive Radio News Hour - 03/29/12

Lance deHaven-Smith is a Florida State University School of Public Administration Professor. He's also written, co-written, or edited 15 books on religion and political philosophy, as well as Florida government and politics. Major world and national issues will be discussed

Progressive Radio News Hour - 03/25/12

Today, Stephen welcomes back John Kozy to the show to discuss all cutting edge national stories.