Air Date: 10–5-2018 Today we take a look at the rarely-told, real legacy of Christopher Columbus and some of the reverberations from his actions that can still be felt to this day Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: Indigenous Peoples Day - Progressive Faith Sermons w @RevDrRay - Air Date 10-23-16
The origin stories we tell ourselves and the importance of understanding that the words we use change the way we think.
Ch. 2: The Truth of Jesuit-Catholic Christopher Columbus - The Canary Effect (Documentary)
The documentary film, The Canary Effect, follows the terrifying and horrific abuses instilled upon the Indigenous people of North America and details the genocidal practices of the US government and its continuing effects on present-day Indian country.
Ch. 3: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE- New York’s Battleground Races! - Best of the Left Activism
Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment.
Ch. 4: Columbus Day - Why are we Celebrating? - @Thom_Hartmann - Air Date 10-13-09
Thom Hartmann, reading a portion of his book "The last hours of ancient sunlight" about some of the atrocities of Christopher Columbus
Ch. 5: Indigenous Peoples Day VS Columbus Day - @theyoungturks - Air Date: 09-04-17
Los Angeles just changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, here's why everyone else should also. Hosted by NerdAlert's Kim Horcher.
Ch. 6: Reframing Columbus Day - Pod Save the People - Air Date 10-10-17
A discussion to reframe and understand the debate over Columbus Day
Ch. 7: Christopher Columbus Was A Demon by Hari Kondabolu - Totally Biased - Air Date: 10-12-12
Hari Kondabolu discusses his hatred of the demon Christopher Columbus.
Ch. 8: Discussing how to move beyond Columbus Day - In the Thick - Air Date 10-9-17
Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela lead a conversation about the change away from Columbus Day with Mitch O’Farrell, council member of LA’s 13th district, and Chrissie Castro, vice chairwoman of the Los Angeles Native American Indian Commission.
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Ch. 10: Final comments on the Powerline series from Outside/In
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MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions):
Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr
Lakal - Speakeasy Gondola Blue - Towboat A Burst of Light - Delray The Provisions - K4 Gullwing Sailor - Migration One Little Triumph - Piano Mover Festering - Towboat
Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent
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