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This is Activist Hub Radio a conversation on local news and national events, from a progressive perspective. Join host Kevin and Adam every week for political talk. Activist Hub Radio spotlights local activism in St. Louis, Missouri along with discussions on current events.

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    • May 2, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
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    Activist Hub Radio 5/1/11 3rd Segment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2011


    Adam and I interview two students about there experiences in the class. And the incident this Saturday morning where right-wing blogger Adam Sharp attempted to force his way into a ongoing class. For precautionary measures, our first interview was conducted anonymously.Second Interview If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

    Activist Hub Radio 5/1/11 2nd Segment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2011


    Adam and I interview two students about there experiences in the class. And the incident this Saturday morning where right-wing blogger Adam Sharp attempted to force his way into a ongoing class. For precautionary measures our first interview was conducted anonymously.First Interview If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

    Activist Hub Radio 5/1/11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2011


    This week Adam and I discuss the "Breitbarting" of a Labor Studies class at the Kansas City and St. Louis branches at the University of Missouri. We play and discuss two videos clips from Professor Judy Ancel and Don Giljam. Please listen to the second and third segments of our show for the interviews with the two UMSL students. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 4/10/2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2011


    This week Adam and I interviewed Fifi and Sandra from the Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC). We talked about the prospects for peace between Israel and Palestine, and the controversy over Marvin Cassy, an Israeli Cultural Ambassador, and Wash U's Universal Beatz. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 4/3/11 Missouri Redistricting & Media's coverage of Ed Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2011


    In the second segment of our show Adam and I discuss the new Missouri congressional map. And then move on to talk about the Media's coverage of Republican senatorial candidate, Ed Martin, particularly an article in St. Louis Magazine. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 4/3/11 Student Activist Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2011


    This week Adam and I interview Justin Stein, the inter campus coordinator for the Peace Economy Project and the student co-chair for Jobs with Justice about the upcoming Student Activist Coalition of St. Louis Conference. The conference will be held on Saturday April 9th at the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, will feature workshops panel discussions and other events to build and strengthen student and youth activist in St. Louis. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element LinksSTACS Facebook page studentactivistcoalitionstl.blogspot.comRegistrar at - pep@peaceeconomyproject.orgRegional Arts Commission of St. Louis 6128 Delmar St. Louis, MO Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 3/27/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2011


    This week Adam and I discuss events in Wisconsin and the poor reporting of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Additionally we talk about "Cookie's Law" where the traditional media often disregards in favor of discussing controversy. We end the show debating the merits of attacking Libya. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 3/13/11:The Media's problem with Labor & NPR Punked by James O'Keefe's Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2011


    Adam and I discussed the mainstream media's poor coverage of the 4000+ pro-Labor rally in St. Louis, particularly the St. Louis Post Dispatch, and KMOV. We moved on to NPR getting punked by James O'Keefe's deceitful video editing, and ended the show discussing the Obama administration's maltreatment of Pfc. Bradley Manning. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 3/13/11:Cathy Sherwin Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2011


    Adam and I interviewed Cathy Sherwin about the recently passed anti-labor legislation in Wisconsin, and the groundswell of protest across the country including the 4000+ rally in St. Louis. The second segment of the show will be in a separate post. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

    Activist Hub Radio 3/6/11:Update on UMSL police brutality case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2011


    Adam and I interview Brian K Massey, the University of Missouri-St. Louis student, who was a victim of a police brutality incident in November of 2010. Massey talks about his pending court case, the hostility he has experienced from the university administration and the police force, and how UMSL has refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 3/6/2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2011


    This week Adam and I continued our on going discussion of the assault on workers in Wisconsin. We also critiqued the media coverage of the events in Wisconsin, looked at John Stewart's segment on the teachers/the Bush Tax Cut, and KMOV's reporting on the stimulus package. Due to technical difficulties part of the show was deleted, therefore our interview with Brian K. Massey will be in a separate post If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    The Wisconsin Revolution Continued Activist Hub Radio 2/27/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2011


    Adam and I continue our discussion on Wisconsin and the labor movement's efforts to block Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's plan to destroy collective bargaining rights for public workers and we also tackle the media blackout from the mainstream media. We end the show looking at the St. Louis Tea Party's paranoia over the New Black Panther Party and the Muslim Brotherhood. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

    The Wisconsin Revolution? Activist Hub Radio 2/20/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2011


    This week Adam and I talked with Cathy Sherwin, the communications director for the Missouri AFL-CIO, about the unfolding mass movement in the state of Wisconsin. We talked about why the Republican bill would damage working families across the country, the misinformation from the media, and how the efforts like Republican Governor Scott Walker's are being replicated in Missouri and across the nation by wealthy conservative groups and the Koch Brothers. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Sadly, the audio cut off for the last few minites so I will post all of the contact information here:Missouri AFL-CIOStop Right to Work for Less (Missouri)Stop Child Labor in Missourimoaflcio.org (Missouri AFL-CIO website)Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 2/13/2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2011


    This week Adam and I talked about the developments in Egypt---particularly the right wing's reaction to them--along with the right's conflation of the Islamic faith with extremist groups. We also discussed the $315 million merger between The Huffington Post and AOL, along with the battle for local control over the police force here in St. Louis. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

    Activist Hub Radio 2/6/2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2011


    This week Adam and I discuss how the dynamics of the Missouri Senate race are shaping up to look favorably for Sen. Claire McCaskill. We also talked about the strong Super Bowl advertisement produced by the Progressive Change Action Committee (PCCC), and the continuing mass movement to overthrow Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    Activist Hub Radio 1/30/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2011


    After a month long hiatus, this week Adam and I talk with Sean at FiredUp! Missouri about the priorities of the Republican State Legislature, Rex Sinquefield, and the general political landscape in Missouri. Join us to find out what progressives should watch out for in 2011. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Also we are on itunes so please subscribe Activist Hub Radio on Itunes.

    ACTIVIST HUB RADIO EXCLUSIVE: Interview with victim of UMSL police brutality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2010


    This week Adam and Kevin interviewed Brian K. Massey, a student at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL), about the allegations of brutality by campus police on November 17, 2010. In an exclusive radio interview Massey gives a detailed account of the beating by the campus police. The police admit to "striking blows to soft tissue areas," but Massey states that even after informing the police he suffers from diabetic neuropathy, the brutalization continued. Massey also reveals to Student Activist Radio, a letter from the university chanellging the official police claim that he "tried to strike an officer" who later "was injured." Massey also talks in depth about his experience with the university administration, as well as the media coverage he has received. Massey says he wants to clear his name hopes the university's actions will not be "swept under the rug." Join us to learn the how and the why of this unfolding story:

    Activist Hub Radio 12/5/10 (the Digby Interview!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2010


    This week Adam and I interviewed Digby, a luminary in the progressive blogger sphere about the Obama Administration, Republicans and what progressive activists have cut out for themselves during the next two years. Digby, as usual, provides insightful commentary so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's show! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

    Activist Hub Radio 11/14/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2010


    This week Adam and I continued our discussion of the fallout from the Republican takeover of the House. We featured Jon Stewart's interview with MSNBC host Rachael Maddow, and the false equivalences between liberal opposition to Bush, and the Tea Party's opposition to the government. We also talked about the deficit commission and attempts to pass the Bush Tax cuts during the lame duck session of congress.

    Activist Hub Radio 11/7/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2010


    This week Adam and I discussed the political fallout from the 2010 midterm elections. We talked about the ongoing debate between the weakened "Blue Dogs" and Progressives about the future of the Democratic Party, along with the St. Louis Tea Party and Ed Martin's refusal to concede to Congressman Russ Carnahan.

    Activist Hub Radio 10/31/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2010


    Hi all,This week Adam and I talked with two guests. First, Denise Lieberman, the Senior Attorney for the Advancement Project, about voter intimidation and protection, as well as what Missouri citizens need to know about their right to vote. And second, congressman Russ Carnahan, of Missouri's 3rd congressional district, about Tuesday's midterm election and his efforts on the economy, protecting the environment, and students loans.

    Activist Hub Radio 10/24/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2010


    Hi all,Last Sunday Laurie and I hosted Dail Chambers and Jackie Masei, both local artist, to talk about the Celebrating Indigenous Holidays event presented by Playback Workshop Theatre and GYa community art & fine craft center. The event is being held from November 5th to the 6th starting at 7:30pm. Proceeds from the event will go to support GYa. We also discussed GYa's history and its efforts towards community empowerment in St. Louis.

    Activist Hub Radio 10/17/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2010


    Hi all,This week I was joined by guest-host, Ed Reggi, of showmenohate.com, to talk about the state of LGBT rights in Missouri. We discussed Ed Martin's statements on Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT), at the second congressional debate in Arnold, Missouri, along with Tea Party, and the Obama Administration's performance on gay rights.

    Activist Hub Radio 10/10/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2010


    Hi all,Continuing with the St. Louis Activist Hub Radio series,I'm posting yesterday's radio show. This week Adam and I discussed Ed Martian's latest truth bending statements, along with updates from the campaign trail in Missouri's third congressional district. We spent the second half of the show talking with Nancy Cross, Vice-President of SEIU local 1, about Proposition A and SEIU's efforts as part of a twenty-five group coalition to defeat Prop A and its sponsor Rex Sinquefield.

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