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Featured Stories

• The Conspiracy Theory Phenomenon
• De-Growth—Can We Accept Its Inevitability?
• Gut Bacteria and Autoimmune Disease
• "Ag Gag" Laws Shield Corporate Agriculture Abuses

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• Financial, Empire & Elites
• History
• Energy, Peak Oil, & Resilience
• Habitat, Biodiversity & Species
• More Environment
• Health
• Agriculture & Food
• Cool & Cosmic
• Music & Fun

FINANCIAL, EMPIRE & ELITES

Progressive Commentary Hour

The Conspiracy Theory Phenomenon — 28 Jan 2013 — Gary Null hosts a panel discussion about the problem of truth seeking being tarnished with the stigmatized term "conspiracy theory." History shows many instances when assertions of conspiracy and high-level wrong-doing—at first derided as conspiracy theories—proved later to be true. But to maintain their positions of wealth and power, The Powers That Be seek to control the narrative of all stories. Part of that effort is to label any investigation that goes into areas they don't want looked at as a conspiracy theory, using the term to imply that both the theory and the theorist are nutty. But we would do well to remember two simple words that have held true throughout history about those in power: They lie.
Download/Listen   57:08

The Keiser Report

The Kamikaze Monetary Policies of Japan — 29 Jan 2013 — Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert discuss the suicidal/kamikaze monetary policies of Japan, which are intended to keep the parasitical financial elites happy at the expense of the average Jiro. ~~ Then Max talks to Annie Machon, former MI5 agent turned whistleblower, about the global crackdown on the internet and activists.
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Progressive Radio News Hour

Banksters Skimming an Estimated 40% of Planetary Income — 27 Jan 2013 — Ellen Brown covers a variety of bankster-related topics, including... what the "trillion-dollar coin" would do; how we support the bankers every time we use a credit card; over the whole transaction chain, it's estimated that bankster are skimming 40%; how Japan's borrowing is like social security for the population; why a peaceful revolution (changing the money system) is preferable to an armed one, and examples of when that has actually worked.
Download/Listen   54:24

The Real World of Money

Andrew Gause:  The Stealing Continues — 23 Jan 2013 — Andrew Gause gives a lucid review of the current game of The Powers That Be—manipulating the world's economies, currencies, and countries to their advantage. Topics include... countries are inflating their currencies together; TPTB will not allow a collapse because there is no profit in it; the austerity and stealing in Southern Europe will continue; why the US government cannot cut spending; why Germany softened its position on repatriating their gold from the NY Fed; Japan as a case study in the mechanisms of hegemonic control by the US.
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Corbett Report

MSM Chatter Hinting at an EMP False Flag? — 19 Jan 2013 — As the political puppets are fond of reminding us, we are in an age of global terror. As they are fond of leaving out, however, that terror is usually generated by them. James Corbett examines a relatively new possible vector for a false flag attack—an EMP pulse.
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On The Media

FBI Terrorism Stings Are the Largest Source of US Terrorism Plots — 01 Feb 2013 — Since 9/11, the FBI has stepped up its reliance on sting operations to catch potential terrorists before they strike. But in the process, says journalist Trevor Aaronson, the agency has ended up hatching and financing more terrorist plots in the United States than any other group.
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Corbett Report

The Top Underreported Stories of the 2012-2013 — 24 Jan 2013 — Mickey Huff reviews the top themes of Project Censored's list of un- and under-reported stores from the last year. The #1 missing story in the mainstream media space is the emerging surveillance/police state in the United States. He and James Corbett also discuss subjects that are too hot for some in alternative media and how the internet is leveling the playing field with the would-be gatekeepers of alternative information.
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HISTORY

Unwelcome Guests

The Power Principle and the Making of the US Empire — 26 Jan 2013 — This is a radio adaptation of the film, The Power Principle, which examines 20th-century imperial activity in countries such as Iran, Guatemala, Congo, Chile, and Greece, unmasking the Cold War as a propaganda cover for the war between the resource-hungry US corp-gov and the rest of the world. Michael Parenti aptly called the film "a deeply informative account of the plunder, hypocrisy, and mass violence of plutocracy and empire; insightful, historically grounded, and highly relevant to the events of today."
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C-Realm Podcast

Preserving Moral Progress — 23 Jan 2013 — KMO and Charles C. Mann discuss the themes of slavery and the related African diaspora. Mann details how plantation-style agriculture, the human taste for sugar, and diseases like malaria and yellow fever shaped the social arrangements of Europe, African, and the so-called New World and which continue to influence our contemporary way of life. As bad as things seem today, life for most classes of people in centuries past was much worse.
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ENERGY, PEAK OIL & RESILIENCE

ExtraEnvironmentalist

De-Growth—Can We Accept Its Inevitability? — 16 Jan 2013 — Decades of material growth have left us with a limited imagination for alternatives. Now that we've hit the point of diminishing returns for additional economic growth, can we decolonize our mind? In the developed world, is it possible to improve our quality of life while decreasing our standard of living? Could it be possible to degrow our economies in a way that creates a happier and healthier society and improves quality of life? Interview clips with degrowth academics and activists feature Josh Farley, David Suzuki, Bill Rees, Charles Hall, Gail Tverberg, Juliet Schor, and others.
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C-Realm Podcast

John Michael Greer on Slow Collapse, Totalitarian Centrism, and Binary Thaumaturgy — 30 Jan 2013— John Michael Greer talks about "binary thaumaturgy" and other means by which political conversation in the United States has been reduced to meaningless utterances meant to divide the population into antagonistic factions. Greer says fascism arises when divisive political language has driven participants to extremes, clearing the way for totalitarian centrism. Chronic economic decline—or slow collapse—fosters fascism. But he does see opportunity in this mess—if we opt for it.
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Post Carbon Institute

Michael Shuman:  Creative, Effective Techniques for Boosting Local Business — 11 Jan 2013 — Michael Shuman reviews a raft of techniques for boosting local businesses—not theories, but things that are already being done and that are working. These include growing vertically rather than horizontally, creating local exchange/trading systems, and working the "Six P's of Local": Planning, People, Purse, Purchasing, Partners, Policymaking. He also reviews the numbers that show why, in spite of corporate subsidies, "small and local" is still growing.
Download/Listen   54:48

Sierra Club Radio

Mosaic Connects People with Solar Energy Projects to Invest In — 19 Jan 2013 — Billy Parish is co-founder of Mosaic, a company that connects people with solar energy projects to invest in. As little as $25 can get a person plugged in.
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Post Carbon Institute

Rob Hopkins:  Relocalization is the Future — 04 Jan 2013 — Rob Hopkins does a fast review of the many relocalization initiatives that have taken off in the UK, noting that once one transition group implements a good idea, many other groups follow suit. He gives his vision for 10 years into the future.
Download/Listen   9:54

The Lifeboat Hour

Ruppert:  Multiple Major Tipping Points Have Been Passed — 27 Jan 2013 — Mike Ruppert's discussion topics include.... multiple major tipping points have been passed; killer air pollution in China; total deforestation in Greece as heating oil becomes unaffordable; US and China fighting over who gets Japan and Australia; shamans are saying crazy times are near.
Download/Listen   55:36

BIODIVERSITY, SPECIES & HABITAT

Living On Earth

America's Bats on the Brink — 25 Jan 2013 — Bats should be hibernating this time of year, but winter visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have spotted them flying around in the middle of the day. Scientists suspect their odd behavior may be caused by white nose syndrome, a disease that is devastating the US bat population. Katie Gillies of Bat Conservation International discusses the state of bats in the United States, warning that we are witnessing an extinction event on an unparalleled scale, and the impact on their natural pest-control services is likely to affect humans bigtime.
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Living On Earth

Can Prairie Dogs Save Mexico's Prairie From the Desert? — 25 Jan 2013 — There were once an estimated 32 billion black-tailed prairie dogs across the prairies of the US West and Mexico. Today, only 1-2 million remain, the rest having been largely wiped out by ranchers in a long-term extermination effort. But ironically, the lack of prairie dogs changed the ecosystems in a way that eventually made the areas unusable for grazing. Now activists in Mexico are working to bring back the prairie dogs and help restore the prairie as well.
Go to page  |  Download/Listen   6:06

Quirks & Quarks

Counting the Bugs in a Rainforest — 19 Jan 2013 — Most species of insects and arachnids are found in tropical rainforests. Over 100 scientists from 21 countries recently set out to explore arthropod diversity by way of a detailed headcount in a small area of Panamanian rainforest. Dr. Neville Winchester reviews the findings.
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MORE ENVIRONMENT

Living On Earth

Three Years Later, Gulf Oil Spill Impact Still a Problem — 25 Jan 2013 — More than 1,000 scientists and government officials recently met in New Orleans to share the latest research on the effects of the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Reporter Mark Schleifstein summarizes what scientists have learned since the largest oil spill in US history. He notes the extra toxicity imparted by the use of Corexit and questions the safety of Gulf seafood, despite official proclamations that all is well.
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Radio Ecoshock

Can We Avoid a Collapse? — 22 Jan 2013 — Paul Ehrlich's latest Royal Society Paper asks "Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?" Our abuse of the environment that sustains us is so enormous and our delusions about our technograndiosity so thorough, he estimates our chances at about 10%. He notes, though, that perhaps he's being too optimistic, given that the corrupt, brainless leadership of the planet and the clueless lemming masses are racing towards the cliff together.
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Radio Ecoshock

US Pushing Risky Oil Leases in the Arctic — 22 Jan 2013— John Talberth is an economist at the Center for Sustainable Economy, which is suing the US Government over risky ocean oil leases in the Arctic. He reviews both the environmental stupidity and procedural illegality of the leases.
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NPR

In Second Inaugural, Obama Makes Climate A Priority — 22 Jan 2013 — President Obama pulled out a surprise in the inaugural address for his second term: After barely mentioning climate change in his campaign, he put it on his short list of priorities for his second term. Climate activists and the electric-power industry seem to agree on one thing—that this means the fight over coal is on.
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Free Speech Radio News

Advocates Point to Bikes as Solution to Beijing's Pollution and Congestion Woes — 23 Jan 2013 — In China, Beijing was once a "bicycle kingdom," with millions of cyclists weaving through the crowded city streets on two wheels. But as the capital's residents gained affluence, more and more cars have appeared on the roads, surpassing bikes as the main method of transportation. Congestion, air pollution and health problems now plague millions of Beijing residents, and traffic jams abound. Bike enthusiasts are hoping to use bikes' obvious advantages to bring the cycling culture back to Beijing..
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(GP comment:  Cars are a "killer app"—and the gotta-have-it psychology is very, very powerful, whether it's in the US or China.)

HEALTH

Quirks & Quarks

Gut Bacteria and Autoimmune Disease — 19 Jan 2013 — The microbiome comprises the billions of microbes that live within—an essential factor in health. Researcher Jayne Danska and her group have shown a surprising link between gut bacteria and the development of autoimmune disease in mice. The link appears to be testosterone production modulated by certain gut bacteria .
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One Radio Network

Drowning in the Electromagnetic Sea — 17 Jan 2013 — Paul Doyon discusses how electromagnetic fields from cell phones, cell towers, wireless routers, smart meters, and other active EM devices are making people sick. Topics include: kinds of problems can be caused by an overexposure to EMFs; DNA breakage from EMFs; how to protect oneself from EMFs.
Download/Listen   1:02:54

One Radio Network

Stabilizing Brain Chemistry Through Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness — 24 Jan 2013 — Henry Emmons, MD is a psychiatrist who integrates natural therapies and mind-body techniques into his clinical work. He developed the Resilience Training Program, which is based on the ideas developed in his books, The Chemistry of Joy and The Chemistry of Calm. His goal is to develop more integrative approaches to the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Go to page  |  Download/Listen   50:13

AGRICULTURE & FOOD

CounterSpin

"Ag Gag" Laws Shield Corporate Agriculture Abuses — 01 Feb 2013 — State legislatures are increasingly passing "ag gag" laws designed to stop activists, whistleblowers, and journalists from documenting the ill treatment of farm animals in CAFO and slaughterhouse operations. Will Potter, author of Green is the New Red, says this is squashing the public's right to know and is part of a larger campaign to demonize and criminalize anyone who would threaten corporate interests.
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One Radio Network

To Fix Health Problems, First Fix Agriculture — 24 Jan 2013 — Jerry Brunetti makes the case that modern agriculture, because it ignores soil health, is a source of illness in many people. Subtopics include... the importance of cover crops; the benefits of foods from pastured animals; getting the right ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 EFAs; where chronic inflammation comes from; the importance of fermented foods.
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Food Sleuth Radio

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in Supermarket Pork Chops and Ground Pork — 17 Jan 2013 — Michael Hansen of Consumers Union discusses their report showing that pork chops and ground pork in US supermarkets are often contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria. Importantly, he notes that this is largely a problem of the industrial meat industry, and that buying organic is the best assurance that the risk of contamination is minimized. .
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COOL & COSMIC
(AND POSSIBLY CATASTROPHIC!)

Awakening to Conscious Co-Creation

Jay Weidner:  The End of Time As We Know It — 16 Jan 2013 — Jay Weidner explains the nature of time, why it has seemed lately like time has been speeding up, and why soon the reverse will feel true. He also talks about the stresses places on all humans by the unfolding transition, saying that many people will experience "Kundalini crackups." He advises those of us who are aware to be extra-understanding as we help guide others through the transition; but we must also be firm that the nonsense of the past era must stop.
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Project Camelot

Mike Harris on Earth Changes, Sandy Hook False Flag, ET Disclosure, more — 09 Jan 2013 — Mike Harris discusses the possibility of major earth changes in 2013; underground bases; derivatives meltdown; Aurora and Sandy Hook false flag operations; gun rights and civil rights in the US; human RFIDs; secret military technology; ET disclosure. He admits that he doesn't have the answers, but he says it critical that we be asking the questions.
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The Black Tower Show

Sealed Seed Vault = Imminent Earth Changes — 16 Jan 2013 — In this interview, Clif High's topics include... the interaction of humans and radiation, including the irrradia couple , who can "eat radiation"; Jain cosmology and global history; how TPTB walk a tightrope by exposing truthful information and disinformation to try to keep reality confused, and how this is beginning to fail; the breakaway civilization may still, for unknown reason, be cow-towing to the current regime. Clif says the fact that the Svalbard seed vault in Norway has been sealed (rather than continuing to collect seeds) suggests that TPTB think earth changes are imminent—a la The Global Coastal Event.
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MUSIC & FUN

The Vinyl Experience

Beatles and Stones — A collection of songs that reference The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Top tracks include House Of Love's "Beatles and The Stones" // The Clash's "London Calling" // George Harrison's "Living In The Material World" // The Who's "The Seeker" // Dream Academy's "Life In A Northern Town" // Don McLean's "American Pie" // and a cool live version of Paul Simon's "A Simple Desultory Philippic" that has some alternate lyrics.
Download/Listen   59:08

(GP comment:  Notably missing here are Harrison's better targeted "When We Was Fab" and songs from the album Deface the Music by Utopia and songs from The Rutles—both efforts were direct musical tributes to the Beatles.)

The Sunrise Ocean Bender

The Process Of Flowering Into A Different Body — A pretty good set of space rock. Top tracks are "So You'll Aim Toward The Sky" by Grandaddy; "A Sublime Metaphor" by Secret Saucer; "Transmigration" by Ravi Shankar; "Embryo" by Pink Floyd; and "Embryonic Journey" by Jefferson Airplane.
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The New Breakfast Snob

Mystery and Imagination — After starting out with some mostly yawn-inspiring funk and blues-rock, this set finds its rock groove with songs like "The Raven" by The Alan Parsons Project, "Not Weak Enough" by Peter Blegvad, "The Time Has Come" by The Luck of Eden Hall, "In a Rainbow" by Sweetwater, "Let's Go Together" by Jefferson Starship, "Fine Day" by Robin Trower, and "Loch Lomond" by Steve Hackett.
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The New Breakfast Snob

Where I Grew Up In Silence — This is a wildly uneven and eclectic mix, ranging from rock to prog to oldies. There are some nuggets in the pile of ore, though: The Chambers Brothers - "Girls, We Love You" // Cream - "N.S.U."// Rod Stewart - "(I Know) I'm Losing You" // Air - "How Does It Make You Feel?" // Hatfield and the North - "Share It" // The Marvelettes - "My Baby Must Be A Magician" // Claanad - "I See Red"
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