egypt – Charlottesville Podcasting Network

February 14, 2011 5:08 pmMay 1, 2022 10:40 am

Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson joins Coy Barefoot

2.14.11 Best-selling non-fiction author David Swanson joins Coy with an update on the revolution in Egypt. Swanson describes just how inspiring the revolution is to civil rights activists around the world. He notes the impact of non-violent training by the citizen activists in the streets of Egypt, and says that method of protest is more effective than military involvement. Along those lines, Swanson comments on the importance of the writings of noted non-violence author Gene Sharp being translated into Arabic. Finally, David gives his analysis of how the events in Egypt will influence American political action. Be sure to check out Swanson’s latest book War Is A Lie.

February 8, 2011 4:43 pmMay 1, 2022 10:42 am

Charlottesville–Right Now: Brian Katulis joins Coy Barefoot

2.8.11 Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Brian Katulis joins Coy live from Israel. Katulis gives a first hand account from the Middle East of the events in Egypt. When Mubarak officially step down? What will the country look like after he goes? Will the traditional old order in Egypt ever really leave even after their head is cut off? How will the United States’ relationship with Egpyt be changed going forward? Get all of the revolution insights from one of the foremost experts on the topic.

February 1, 2011 5:03 pmMay 1, 2022 10:42 am

Charlottesville–Right Now: Nick Baumann joins Coy Barefoot

2.1.11 Associate Editor of Mother Jones magazine Nick Baumann joins Coy with the latest on the events in Egypt. We have a true revolution on our hands in the North African country, and today’s conversation provides background on where these problems with Hosni Mubarak originated, what kinds of rights and freedoms the people rioting in the streets are demanding, and what we can expect to develop in the coming days. Finally, Baumann gives his thoughts on new legislation that would re-define what classifies rape crimes in America.

January 28, 2011 5:51 pmMay 1, 2022 10:43 am

Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson joins Coy Barefoot

1.28.11 Best-selling non-fiction author David Swanson joins Coy to discuss the revolution taking place in Egypt. Cairo is literally burning, and today’s conversation addresses the political state which lead to this uprising and exactly what is going on. Swanson describes the protests as “inspiring,” but also is not convinced of the need for these heavy doses of violence. Who is withholding civil rights from these people? Exactly how corrupt is the leadership in Egypt? What is the United States’ level of involvement in this revolution? Get the expert insights into the breaking national news story of the day right here. Be sure to check out Swanson’s new book War is a Lie.