Progressive Radio News Hour

Progressive Radio News Hour 12/18/11

Guest: John McMurtry

McMurtry is an internationally recognized moral and political philosopher who is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and University Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, Ontario.

His volumes on Philosophy and World Problems for UNESCO are globally published, and his widely translated works include the influential books, "Unequal Freedoms," "The Cancer State of Capitalism," and "Value Wars."

McMurtry is also an active public advocate for global justice, world peace, and international law.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

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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.

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Guest: James Petras Petras is 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.

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Guest: Dave Lindorff

Lindorff is an award-winning investigative reporter/journalist. He contributes regularly to numerous publications and popular web sites in America and abroad.

A prolific author, his books include "The Case for Impeachment: Legal Arguments for Removing George W. Bush;" "This Can't Be Happening: Resisting the Disintegration of American Democracy;" and "Marketplace Medicine: The Rise of the For Profit Hospital Chains."

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Guest: Ann Wright

Former US Army colonel/State Department diplomat became an outspoken critic of America's imperial wars. As a result, she resigned in protest against Iraq's 2003 invasion.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

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Guest: Cynthia McKinney

McKinney is a former Georgia state legislator, US Congresswoman and 2008 Green Party presidential candidate.

She's also an internationally renown advocate for voting, civil and human rights, as well as other social justice issues.

Last summer, McKinney spent weeks in Tripoli. Discussion will focus on her experience, Libya's current situation, and other major world and national issues.

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Guest: Robert Abele

Abele is Professor of Humanities and Philosophy at Diablo Valley College, CA. He also authored four books, including "Democracy Gone" and "Anatomy of a Deception" about the Iraq invasion, occupation, and preparation for the next deception.

Major world and national issues will be discussed.

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Guest: Paul Craig Roberts

Roberts was former Assistant Treasury Secretary under Ronald Reagan, a Wall Street Journal Associate Editor, and holder of numerous academic appointments, including at Georgetown University's Center for Strategic and International Studies.

He now prominently criticizes destructive, repressive state policies, harming people everywhere.

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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.

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Guest: 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." Attorney Paul Bergrin's case will be discussed. Accused of crimes he never committed, he's on trial for doing his job responsibly.