Air Date: 11–5-2019
Today we take a look at the many protests ongoing around the world with a very strong through-line of demands to reverse austerity, lessen inequality, and improve public services, all hallmarks of neoliberal economic policies
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SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: International Protests - Democracy Now - Air Date 10-9-19 through 10-30-19
A summary of the international protests as of October 30, 2019
Ch. 2: October Uprisings in Chile with Pablo Abufom - Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weisman - Air Date 10-30-19
Suzi talks with Pablo Abufom about the uprising in Chile and the conditions that led to the protests.
Michael discusses the Global Protests and the anti-austerity energy behind them.
Ch. 4: Protestors Run Over By Chilean Government - The Young Turks - Air Date 10-23-19
The Young Turks discuss neoliberal austerity measures and the media's misrepresentation of the issues involved in reporting Chile.
Ch. 5: Chile Rises Up with Bree Busk - This Is Hell - Air Date 10-30-19
Church and Bree discuss the feminist movement, the problematic media, capitalism and hope for Chile.
Michael and Artesia discuss the global mess that is imperialist neoliberalism and the protestors who resist.
VOICEMAILS
Ch. 7: Health care needs to go far beyond insurance - Trey from Corvallis
Ch. 8: I'd join if I weren't giving all my money to the Bernie Sanders campaign - Chris from San Diego
FINAL COMMENTS
Ch. 9: Final comments on health, health care and assholism
MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions):
- Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr
- Stale Case - Darby
- Gullwing Sailor - Migration
- The Rampart - Castle Danger
- Minutes - Pacha Faro
- When We Set Out - Arc and Crecent
- Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent
- Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent
SHOW IMAGE
Carlos Figueroa, Wikimedia Commons / License / Changes: Cropped vertically and horizontally
Photo Description: Protests in Chile 2019, Plaza Baquedano, Santiago, Chile
Produced by Jay! Tomlinson
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