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May 11th

Check out this week's show!

First off, we'll be playing an interview conducted with Reverend Billy of the Church of Life after Shopping, discussing consumerism in the United States and what we can do in the current recession.

We'll also be having local MC, Dice Van Hallen. Formerly of the local go-go band I&I, he recently dropped his mixtape and will be playing some exclusives off that.

For the second hour, THE LaChaBenn of LaChaBenn.com joins us to take part in a discussion of the Foreclosure Crisis and the rights and resources affected renters can take advantage of.

So check it out. As usual we'll have headlines, a fresh variety of music and mucho mas more.

May 4th

May 4th

This is That Fresh Radio Piece, inviting you to check out this week's broadcast, Monday May 4th as always at 6-8pm.

This week, we'll play an interview we conducted of Gar Alperovitz, political economist, historian and professor here at UMD.

We discuss his book America Beyond Capitalism: Reclaiming our Wealth, Liberty, and Democracy. Alperovitz discusses many serious issues facing the American economy and society. He also presents alternatives to the ownership structures and inequalities of U.S. capitalism, such as worker-owned companies, cooperatives, mutual funds, and economic development corporations; a strategy towards lessening the inequality gap, empowering people on a local level and deepening democracy in their lives.

You can learn more about this at http://community-wealth.org/ and http://www.garalperovitz.com/

During the second hour, we present a few examples of local communities addressing global warming, from Alaska to Guatemala to Colombia.

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All that plus some fresh vibes, headlines, and much more. So tune in-we've only got a few more shows left this semester. It's been a good three years doing TFRP, but it wouldn't be anything without your feedback, critiques and engagement.

April 13th

Check out this week's broadcast of That Fresh Radio Piece, we had...

An interview with Immortal Technique. We discussed his recent trip to Afghanistan-the war and humanitarian concerns there, Latin America, Rockefeller laws, his lyrical content and future projects he has in store.

Also, LaChaBenn of the imfamous lachabenn.com rolled through to discuss her blog and the dangerous disease of Environmental Posers (EP).

We also play some old school, Golden Era Hip hop, have headlines and all that fire.

March 30, 2009

Peace everyone, this March 30th edition of TFRP highlights:

• Inequality Healthy by DemocracyNOW

"As lawmakers continue to debate healthcare proposals, we take a look at how the economic crisis can impact the health of people in this country. We speak with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka who teaches at the University of Washingtons School of Public Health. Hes written extensively on the impact of societal and economic inequalities on the health of a population and argues that combating inequality might be the best way to ensure improved health."

• Black Rose Music
  

Black Rose Music, from the Community Roots squadron coming in to reveal some exclusives. They'll be joining us in the studio to play some joints and tell us how the music and culture fit into their social purpose. http://www.myspace.com/communityrootsmusic

March 23rd 2009

March 23rd's show:

* Tribute to Richard Aoki
First, we had a tribute to Richard Aoki, former Black Panther who passed away on Sunday. He was the only Asian American to hold a formal leadership role in the organization, and leaves a legacy of activism and third-world solidarity.


* Health Care Reform
We also look into the health care crisis and the potential for reform. We've gathered data from a variety of recent reports outlying the huge disparities in access and quality of health care along the lines of face, ethnicity, age, gender, and national orgin. We also play a radio documentary report from Amy Goodman of Democracy Now describing single payer health care systems and where the Obama administration stands on reform.


* Forever Nevermore
For the second hour the local band ForeverNevermore featuring Greg Gephardt and Nabeen Singha join us at the station for a session...of music.

March 9th 2009

This week's show includes fresh piece from:

Jorge Aguilar of Food and Water Watch: Food and Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer organization that works to ensure clean water and safe food. Jorge discusses in particular the many issues dealing with water: water ownership, bottled water industry, regulation, cleanliness, and worldwide access to water.

Michael Ratner: We play an interview from Democracy Now with Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights. He discusses the recently revealed Bush era memos allowing the military to operate in this country without respect for the 1st or 4th amendment, extraordinary rendition and torture, as well as domestic surveillance and wiretapping. In addition Ratner analyzes what other Bush memos might still be in secret.

All this plus headlines from the international, national, and local sphere, and fresh tunes throughout. For more info check out www.thatfreshradiopiece.com