Media Roots Radio

You may have noticed our use of obscure, underrated electronic music in our Media Roots Radio intros, outros and segweys. For this edition of Media Roots Music, Fluorescent Grey made an awesome mix of retro 70s and 80s electronic music gems. For full artist list go to http://www.mediaroots.org/media-roots-music-fluorescent-grey-mix.php

Robbie and Abby Martin host a special 90 minute edition of Media Roots Radio covering Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster with guests Shing02 and Anthony Bisset. Shing02 and Anthony cover the state of the reactors, the radiation levels, dangers and breakdown of compounds, government cover ups and media disinformation, the science of nuclear energy and how one can prepare for a nuclear fallout. Anthony Bisset is a composer and improviser working in all genres of electronic music who designs his own software and hardware for live performance. Since 2007 he has been a part time resident and regular performer in Tokyo and has played shows from Hokkaido to the Southern islands. Having his extended family and friends in Tokyo threatened by nuclear fallout, Anthony has been heavily researching Fukushima since the March 11th disaster. A consummate infophile this is not his first encounter with nuclear science. More about him at www.anthonybisset.com Shing02 is a rap activist, peace advocate, and inventor. Born in Tokyo 1975, Shing02 landed in the SF Bay Area at the age of 15. He became immersed in the local hip-hop scene that launched dozens of acts worldwide, and in '96, Shingo’s music made its way back to Japan. He gained a lot of support from his homeland and partnered with Mr. Higo of Mary Joy Recordings. He currently lives in LA and works with artists on both sides of the Pacific. Shingo has been involved in anti-nuclear activism since 2006. More about him at www.e22.com The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right. To find out more go to www.MediaRoots.org

Atop continues to explore different musical sounds for this edition of Media Roots Music. This awesome mix encompasses both the cold sounds of electronics/technology with the tangible essence of hands on instruments and voices in the air. For full track and artist list go to www.MediaRoots.org

Media Roots sat down with musician and songwriter John Vanderslice for an in depth conversation about the struggles of independent musicians, the US political system and foreign policy, and for some interpretive insights on his music. For the full transcription and article go to: http://mediaroots.org/into-the-mind-of-john-vanderslice.php http://www.MediaRoots.org

Robbie and Abby Martin host this edition of Media Roots Radio and cover news about the Libyan bombing, Obama's newest White House pick, nuclear energy, peak resources, religious environmentalism and the political hijacking of the "green" movement. The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. http://www.MediaRoots.org

This is a special Media Roots Radio interview conducted by Abby and Robbie Martin with two active duty soldiers in the army: Malcolm and Yossarian. Malcolm is a soldier enlisted in the US Army and serves as an aviation mechanic. Yossarian is an Apache helicopter pilot and military aviator in the US Army. They are both stationed abroad right now but were gracious enough to take some time out of their schedule to sit down on Skpe for an interview with Media Roots. They talk about why they enlisted and give their perspective on Bradley Manning, US foreign policy and the current political climate. They are also both contributing writers for Media Roots. Check out their op-ed writings in the Soldier's Corner of the site. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right. http://www.MediaRoots.org

Abby and Robbie Martin conduct an exclusive interview with Kurt Haskell, attorney and key eyewitness to the "Underwear Bomber" incident which happened on December 25, 2010. Kurt maintains that he witnessed a well dressed man argue with security and escort Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, or the "Underwear Bomber", on their flight without a passport. Kurt discusses the subsequent government and media cover up about the event and talks about how being a witness to a false flag attack changed his political perspective and caused him to question the entire "War on Terror". The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right. Go to http://www.MediaRoots.org for more information.

Robbie Martin, Abby Martin and Laurie Kirchner host this edition of Media Roots Radio. We talk about Charlie Sheen's squelched opportunity to bring up his politics while the world watched him "win", new updates on Bradley Manning's detention, the campaign to de-fund Planned Parenthood, women's rights, and sex: the over-sexualized nature of advertising and sex censorship in the US compared to other countries. The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right.

This is a special 40 minute Media Roots Radio interview conducted by Abby Martin with Cindy Sheehan, fearless anti-war activist. She relays her powerfully lucid point of view in a candid interview at her home on February 6th, 2011. The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right. To learn more about Cindy Sheehan, visit her website at http://www.cindysheehanssoapbox.com/ Go to www.MediaRoots.org to find out more information.

In this episode Abby and Robbie talk about the Egyptian Revolution: US puppet dictators, coverage in this country compared to coverage during Iran's "green revolution", the causes of unrest and the tactics being used by Mubarak to try to stifle the revolution. Special guest Laurie Kircher comes on to weigh in on the subject during the broadcast. The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. This radio show airs on shortwave radio Sundays at 6pm central time, following the Alex Jones show. The frequency is 9.350 MHz. For more information go to www.MediaRoots.org