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A Program of News and Views from a socialist, feminist, anti-colonial perspective

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Patricia Kullberg, Bill Resnick, Denise Morris, Frann Michel, Laurie Mercier, Joe Clement, Jan Haaken, Larry Bowlden, Jon Nelson, OldMoleVarietyHour

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Views, Reviews, and Interviews from a socialist-feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial point of view.

Every Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

A program of social and political commentary from a socialist-feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial point of view.

The Old Mole burrows down to the roots of the great issues of our time – the struggles of ordinary people for democratic and sustainable ways of life. The Mole goes where corporate media fear to tread, supporting grassroots challenges to top-down authority and giving voice to movements that shake the foundations of an unjust society. The Moles' perspective is democratic, anti-capitalist, feminist, anti-colonial and anti-racist. We count Karl Marx as a friend but are open to other voices from the left. The show includes analyses of global politics and economics, local grassroots activism, segments on the Left & the Law, and reviews of films, books, music, and theater.

Contributors include: Julian Ankney, Larry Bowlden, Joe Clement, Norm Diamond, Kevin Foster, Jan Haaken, Desiree Hellegers, Patricia Kullberg, Luisa Martinez, Laurie Mercier, Frann Michel, Denise Morris, Bill Resnick, Victoria Saucedo, Sophie Smith, Mike Snedecker, Roben White, Matt Witt

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Our graphic lettering is by Charlie Ertola. Host portraits by Clayton Morgareidge.

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Bring Single Payer Healthcare to Oregon!

Airs at: Mon, 03/07/2011 at 12:00am

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Peter talks about Single Payer, which is being proposed to the House Healthcare Committee March the 11th in Salem: how it improves access, creates medical jobs, saves everyone $4 billion in overhead, and saves lives by making preventative care available. Experts from ... Read more

Future of the Egyptian Revolution

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am

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Can the Egyptian people who toppled Mubarak and who are demanding democracy keep up their momentum to achieve their goals? Chris Toensing edits Middle East Report, and he talks here with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick about the obstacles that lie ahead. Read more

Protesting for What?

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am

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Exciting protests are going on in Wisconsin and other states against cuts to public sector jobs and social services. But when will the Left begin to protest the system that empowers the super rich and disempowers the rest of us? Clayton Morgareidge comments, drawing o... Read more

Movie Moles: "The Company Men"

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am

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What happens when Hollywood takes on the trauma of unemployment in the economic meltdown? Our Movie Moles, Wendy Webb and Jan Haaken review the star-studded film The Company Men. Read more

"Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It"

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am

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Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It is Maile Meloy's book of short stories about difficult choices. Larry Bowlden finds a lot to like this set of spare, realistic, and emotionally intelligent stories. More of Larry's reviews are here. Read more

February 28 Old Mole Variety Hour

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am

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Clayton Morgareidge hosts this show dealing with revolution and democracy in Egypt, the future of the Left in the context of the Wisconsin protests, a movie about being fired, and a fine book of short stories. For information about our theme music and our graphics, go t... Read more

Brad Duncan on Egyptian Liberation Music

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

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We heard rap and hip-hop inspired by events in Egypt and around the Middle East on today's show. Brad gives us a little more perspective on the music and where it's come from, and speaks to listener concerns about vulgarity. 1. Back Down Mubarak 2. Jan 25 Egypt 3. Li... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour February 21st

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

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Today's Old Mole, hosted by Tom Becker on left, features interviews about the protests in Wisconsin, the complexity of deficits, the experience of race through sports culture and liberation rap growing out of the Egyptian revolution. For information about our theme m... Read more

Resnick and Bob Peterson on Growing Protests

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am

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In addition to being a teacher, Bob is one of the founders and editors of Rethinking Schools. They talk about the basic hows, whys and what's at stake in the protests in Wisconsin surrounding unions. Read more

Žižek on Egypt and Democracy

Airs at: Mon, 02/14/2011 at 12:00am

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Philosopher and social critic Slavoj Žižek has been following events in Egypt with an eye to their historical signficance. In this commentary, read by the Old Mole's Joe Clement, Žižek analyzes the Egyptian revolution's commitment to universal democratic values and soc... Read more