Hearing Voices - Radio Stories / Public Affairs

Dream of Democracy: Youth Vote 3:21 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Chicago college students consider the idea and reality of voting and democracy. Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Sep 1 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Youth, Public Affairs, Politics

Welcome Democrats sign, with Hubert Humphrey and troops

Chicago 68 DNC 4:34 Barrett Golding

Some said 100,000; some said a million. We didn't know how many protestors would arrive in New York for the Republican National Convention. We didn't know how the police would react when they got there. What we did know is what happened the last time tens of thousands of young people took to the streets and slept in the parks outside a major party's convention. Here are some of the voices from 1968 which shaped the events one late August night in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. [transcript]

Broadcast: Aug 28 2004 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Historical, Politics, Public Affairs

Dream of Democracy: Politics of Youth 7:30 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Seven Chicago-area college students consider the question of what politics means to them. Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Jul 28 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Politics, Youth, Public Affairs

Stars & Bars 59:00 Ben Adair, Scott Carrier, Joe Frank, Barrett Golding, Larry Massett & [Hearing Voices]

Celebrating America with Flags and Festivals in this (((Hearing Voices))) Independence Day special. Hosted by Larry Massett, featuring: "The Pledge" from (((HearingVoices)))- recitations and reflections on our anthem of allegiance. "War vs. Peace" by Joe Frank- praising the glories of war and the futility of peace. "Rainbow Family" by Barrett Golding- the annual migration of The Rainbow Family of Living Light to the forest on July Fourth -- their day of prayer for peace. "Armpit of America" by Larry Massett- Few towns would appreciate being called the armpit of America; fewer still would covet the title-- Welcome to Battle Mountain. "Otha Turner's Afrosippi Picnic" by Ben Adair- Mississippi moonshine, barbecued goat and old-time Fife & Drum. "Ocean City" by Scott Carrier- A visit to the Maryland shore, from the serenity of the old-time beach residents to the insanity of the young weekend warriors in the clubs and on the streets. More audio, info and links...

Broadcast: Jul 4 2004 on HV SpecialSeries: Hearing Voices- Specials Subjects: Public Affairs, Specials, Holidays, Historical Anniversaries

Dream of Democracy: American Dream 2:59 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Chicago college students ponder the definitions (and existence?) of the American Dream, for themselves and for eveybody. Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Jul 2 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Public Affairs, Youth, Politics

Dream of Democracy: Pink Bloque 5:37 Barrett Golding & Jonathan Menjivar

Putting a new face, sound and color on political activism (bringing the "femme back to feminism"). Their 6 P's: Pink, Performance, Public Space, Protest, Pop Culture, Party ("The Pink Bloque fights for our right to party while partyng while we fight."). Produced for WBEZ Chicago Matters "Our Next Generation". [transcript]

Broadcast: Jun 7 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Dream of Democracy Subjects: Public Affairs, Politics, Youth

Cargo Flight to Somewhere 5:28 Crossing the BLVD

After losing his wife and daughter, and his livelihood, Bovic Antosi escapes the Democrativc republic of Congo as cargo, only to end up in a detention center adjacent to JFK airport for two years. From the Crossing the BLVD series (book/CD); interviews from mostly immigrants and refugees who now live in Queens NY. Song by Kinglsey Ogunde from Nigeria. [transcript]

Broadcast: Mar 15 2004 on NPR Day to DaySeries: Crossing the BLVD Subjects: International, Travel, Public Affairs, Justice

Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller administers the oath of office

Prime Candidates 59:00 Barrett Golding, Larry Massett, Sarah Vowell & [Hearing Voices]

Presidential Portraits of Primaries Past in this (((Hearing Voices))) Primary Season / President's Day special. Hosted by Barrett Golding, featuring: "Claremont" by Larry Massett, Art Silverman and Betty Rogers- You might not recall the names of all the 1980 presidential prospects: like California Governor Jerry Brown, Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee, Illinois Representative John Anderson, but the story is still familiar; a classic political tale told by David Puksta, a high-school student in the small mill town of Claremont, New Hampshire. "Political People" by Barrett Golding, with songs by Greg Keeler- When so many people couldn't care less about politics, why do some people care so much. "Democracy and Things Like That" by Sarah Vowell, produced by Alex Blumberg & Ira Glass of This American Life- During the 2000 primaries, the lesson Sarah learned, while sitting in a New Hampshire classroom, was to Pay Attention. "California Recall Sans Mots" by Larry Massett- From the 2003 gubernatorial candidates, the California Recall Project presents the first political debate stripped of all the unclear, misleading elements: that is, minus the words. More audio, info and links...

Broadcast: Feb 16 2004 on HV SpecialSeries: Hearing Voices- Specials Subjects: Public Affairs, Specials, Historical Anniversaries, Historical, Politics

The Pol Walk 3:10 Barrett Golding

Montana State Senator Emily Swansen (now Emily Stonington) goes door-to-door campaigning and contemplating representative democracy. [transcript]

Broadcast: Nov 28 2003 on NPR Day to Day Subjects: Politics, Public Affairs

Photo of new Jewish settlements in the West Bank

Dror’s Mission 21:07 Nancy Updike

Dror Etkes of Peace Watch has taken it as his personal mission to document the spread of Israeli settlements in the West Bank: every shack, mobile home, housing cluster, bypass road and town. Settlement growth is something many people would rather keep quiet. The U.S. has repeatedly called for construction to stop. Dror Etkes is a reluctant activist. He initially had no interest in making this his life�s work.

Broadcast: Nov 21 2003 on PRI/WBEZ This American Life Subjects: War, Politics, International, Public Affairs