Making Contact
Frequencies of Change Media
"Making Contact" digs into the story beneath the story—contextualizing the narratives that shape our culture. Produced by Frequencies of Change Media (FoC Media), the award-winning radio show and podcast examines the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground, building a more just world through narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the environment, labor, economics, health, governance, and arts and culture.
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Feb 3, 2010 • 29min
05-10 The Crisis Made in Haiti
In the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, we look at Haiti’s history with the United States, the militarization of American relief efforts, and the economic policies that have contributed to the devastation.
Jan 26, 2010 • 29min
04-10 Immigration Reforms: How a Broken System Breaks Communities
We go to two communities sorting through the aftermath of Bush-era federal immigration raids, and to Los Angeles, where American Apparel became the first test case of the Obama administration's new approach to workplace hiring violations.
Jan 20, 2010 • 29min
03-10 Hyde-ing the Right to Choose
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Jan 13, 2010 • 29min
02-10 Women Rising XX: Leaders Struggling with War
We profile two government leaders tackling the monumental problem of war –– Gambia's Fatou Bensouda, Deputy Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and retired Colonel Ann Wright, a former United States military leader and diplomat for the State Department.
Jan 6, 2010 • 29min
01-10 How We Survive: The Currency of Giving
A look into how struggling communities around the U.S. are meeting each others needs, without charity, or even exchanging a dollar.
Dec 30, 2009 • 29min
52-09 Looking Back, Moving Forward: 2009 in Review
Two wars continued, the economy remained in freefall, and as hardship ensued, people crafted creative solutions. We look back at some of the most compelling stories we brought you during 2009, and find out where things are headed for 2010.
Dec 23, 2009 • 29min
51-09 Cracking the Coup in Honduras
A look into the roots of a long-standing conflict between a powerful oligarchy and a dispossessed majority.
Dec 16, 2009 • 29min
50-09 Settlers or Meddlers? A Divided Palestine
We hear from Israeli settlers in Palestine and get reactions to related Obama administration policy.
Dec 3, 2009 • 29min
48-09 Trade Shifts: Reflections on the Seattle WTO Protests
We revisit the voices from that Seattle WTO protests and find out how global economic forces have shifted in the past decade.
Nov 26, 2009 • 29min
47-09 Native Harvest for a Modern World
An agricultural renaissance has taken root among the Taos Pueblo people in New Mexico. Sustainable agriculture is returning, after years of unhealthy food, poor health and obesity.
