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2008/05/11
Holy Diplomacy
The Vatican enjoys a privileged and unique status as the only religion represented at the United Nations and dozens of other international bodies. At times this ruffles feathers when Church doctrine clashes with secular affairs of state. Still, the Church manages to tend its flock of more than one billion Catholics worldwide, while its legions of clergy and diplomats also carry on the faith’s tradition of ministering to global matters, by promoting development, advocating for religious freedom and building peace. We’ll explore the Church’s enduring role as an international social and political actor in this one hour special from America Abroad, this Sunday at 3pm on KJZZ.
2008/05/04
Is Islam Dominated by Radicals?
Since al-Qaida terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, a debate has raged about the nature and leadership of the Muslim faith. Some characterize Islam as a religion dominated by repressive extremists who justify the use of violence to achieve their objectives. Others maintain that the majority of the world's more than 1 billion Muslims are moderates who reject such radical ideology. Robert Siegel moderates this debate with Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Paul Marshall, and Asra Q. Nomani speaking for the motion and Reza Aslan, Richard W. Bulliet, and Edina Lekovic speaking against, Sunday at 3pm on KJZZ.
2008/05/03
Saturday at 3pm - The Aaron Brown Show
In a new, landmark effort KJZZ brings you the premier of The Aaron Brown Show. The Former CNN anchor says, "at its heart it's a program about the events that are shaping our lives." This week Aaron navigates the desert with Charles Bowden, talks religion, politics and race with Monroe Anderson and Eugene Rivers, examines the Guantánamo military tribunals, and considers the direction of music for the show with Beth Urdang.
2008/04/27
Gangster Confidential
Rene Enriquez was a leader in one of America’s most violent gangs, the Mexican Mafia. He’s serving 20 years to life in California for murders he committed for the gang. While in prison, Enriquez rose to a powerful position in the gang. But then he had a change of heart. Over the past year and a half, American RadioWorks’ Michael Montgomery has been following Enriquez's struggle to leave the gang life. In this one-hour special we air excerpts from the interviews.
2008/04/20
The Taiwan Dilemma
For six decades, Taiwan’s economic dynamism has made it a major player in the global market. But its economic success hasn’t translated into political clout on the international stage. As China’s sphere of influence expands, the island it considers a rogue province is losing friends. Taipei’s occasional gestures towards independence have stroked the ire of China, and the US has backed its democratic ally. But with the potential for serious conflict in the Taiwan Strait between nuclear powers, each side is treading carefully.
