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On Point Radio HR2: The story of former LA gang members going to an impoverished area in Alabama to convince the youth there to stay away from gangs. Plus, Stanley Brock, founder of Remote Area Medical, on his work setting up free clinics to treat America's uninsured.
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Extraordinary people tackling extraordinary problems. LA's Homeboy Industries sends former gang members to work with kids in Alabama's toughest neighborhoods. Stan Brock provides free healthcare to those who need it.
On Point Radio HR1: We'll look at the amount of natural gas trapped in shale, and the cost of extraction. Are you satisfied there's a safe way to do hydrofracking?
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While Copenhagen talks carbon, the energy world is buzzing with talk of natural gas trapped in shale. We'll look at what's in the shale -- and the cost of extraction.
Rod Dominguez Michael Franti Rocks \\m//
Maria Just learned about Michaell Franti. Thanks for a great interview!
Jamie Kudos for having Michael Franti on today. His is a voice that shold be listened to!
Sandra Elizabeth Larson Good job Tom! Glad you had Michael franti on!!
On Point Radio Great chance to get a rare music show podcast for the Michael Franti show today (we got special permission). If you're not already with us, subscribe to On Point on ITunes and check it out...
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Say Hey (I Love You) is an Internet sensation, and has shot up the charts. We'll talk with breakout musician Michael Franti about hip-hop, reggae, and his progressive politics.
Ina Michael: Don't feel pressure, just do what you do! You bring awareness the world by showcasing the beauty and rhythm of our global society-- and remember Bob Marley could sing Get up, Stand up AND Two Little Birds, you can sing happy songs and rebel songs and still have influence...
Peter John Marquez
Q: Michael, your path reminds me of the great movie "Sullivan's Travels" where the hero, a director that wants to make serious political movies, learns that the greatest gift is to be able to bring people joy. Does that resonate with you?
Lastly your are so right, "All the funky people DO make the beauty of the world"
Peter in Somerville
Lynn Wyatt Based on the points of view of your guests this morning on financial and automobile indutry bailout looks to me like the tax payers should also be giving money to the meat processors that need to recall so many thousands of pounds of tainted meat when they make mistakes also. Where is the end of the tax payers paying f...or businesses mistakes whether they made a error or made a calculated risk and got caught. Lynn
On Point Radio HR2: The reggae, hip-hop musician and social activist Michael Franti. Are you a fan? What's your question for Michael Franti?
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Say Hey (I Love You) is an Internet sensation, and has shot up the charts. We'll talk with breakout musician Michael Franti about hip-hop, reggae, and his progressive politics.
On Point Radio HR1: The foreclosure crisis, and what the administration is and is not doing about it. Should the government do more?
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The home foreclosure tide keeps rising. Rescue plans aren't working. We'll ask why -- and where the mortgage crisis goes next.
On Point Radio On Point Radio HR1: Many of you have asked for Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea." He'll join us this morning to talk about moving toward peace in Afghanistan. What's your question for Greg Mortenson?
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“Three Cups of Tea” told how Greg Mortenson came to build schools in the remote mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now Mortenson is talking about building peace there, from the ground-up.
On Point Radio HR2: We'll talk about the best books of '09. What '09 books do you think should make the list? Why?
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Just in time for the holidays -- the best books of 2009, with Salon's Laura Miller, the LA Times' David Ulin, and more.
