Media Roots Radio
Abby & Robbie Martin
Since 2010, siblings and journalists Abby Martin and Robbie Martin have been doing Media Roots Radio, a political podcast with a critical eye on US foreign policy, political partisanship and what people can do to fight back. Conversational, controversial, passionate and explicit, Media Roots stands apart from the majority of podcasts coming from a similar point of view.
Listen to all previous episodes on soundcloud, itunes, spotify and stitcher.
All $5 and up patrons get an exclusive bonus episode every month!
Listen to all previous episodes on soundcloud, itunes, spotify and stitcher.
All $5 and up patrons get an exclusive bonus episode every month!
Episodes
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May 24, 2011 • 1h 1min
Media Roots Music- Atop Set #5
For track listing and information go to:
http://www.mediaroots.org/media-roots-music-atop-mix-5.php
www.MediaRoots.org
May 24, 2011 • 1h 16min
Media Roots Radio: Osama, Police Power, GOP & Obama's 2012 Campaign Run-up
This Media Roots Radio show covers new Bin Laden propaganda, the recent ruling giving police the power to break into homes without warrants and the media circus surrounding the GOP and Obama's election run-up for 2012.
The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player.
If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right.
http://mediaroots.org/osama-police-power-gop-obamas-2012-run-up.php
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May 16, 2011 • 60min
Media Roots Music- Atop Set #4
For artist and track listing go to http://www.mediaroots.org/media-roots-music-atop-mix-4.php
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May 6, 2011 • 1h 16min
Media Roots Radio - Bin Laden's Death: Government Propaganda, CIA Ties, Mindless Nationalism
http://www.mediaroots.org/bin-ladens-death-government-propaganda-cia-ties-mindless-nationalism.php
http://www.mediaroots.org
May 5, 2011 • 56min
Media Roots Music - Atop Set #3
For full track listing go to http://www.mediaroots.org/media-roots-music-atop-mix-3.php
http://www.mediaroots.org
Apr 23, 2011 • 1h 18min
Media Roots Music - Fluorescent Grey Mix #1
You may have noticed our use of obscure, underrated electronic music in our Media Roots Radio intros, outros and segweys. For this edition of Media Roots Music, Fluorescent Grey made an awesome mix of retro 70s and 80s electronic music gems.
For full artist list go to http://www.mediaroots.org/media-roots-music-fluorescent-grey-mix.php
Apr 20, 2011 • 1h 30min
Media Roots Radio - Fukushima Coverage & Break Down of Radiation
Robbie and Abby Martin host a special 90 minute edition of Media Roots Radio covering Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster with guests Shing02 and Anthony Bisset. Shing02 and Anthony cover the state of the reactors, the radiation levels, dangers and breakdown of compounds, government cover ups and media disinformation, the science of nuclear energy and how one can prepare for a nuclear fallout.
Anthony Bisset is a composer and improviser working in all genres of electronic music who designs his own software and hardware for live performance. Since 2007 he has been a part time resident and regular performer in Tokyo and has played shows from Hokkaido to the Southern islands. Having his extended family and friends in Tokyo threatened by nuclear fallout, Anthony has been heavily researching Fukushima since the March 11th disaster. A consummate infophile this is not his first encounter with nuclear science. More about him at www.anthonybisset.com
Shing02 is a rap activist, peace advocate, and inventor. Born in Tokyo 1975, Shing02 landed in the SF Bay Area at the age of 15. He became immersed in the local hip-hop scene that launched dozens of acts worldwide, and in '96, Shingo’s music made its way back to Japan. He gained a lot of support from his homeland and partnered with Mr. Higo of Mary Joy Recordings. He currently lives in LA and works with artists on both sides of the Pacific. Shingo has been involved in anti-nuclear activism since 2006. More about him at www.e22.com
The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player.
If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display. To hide the comments to enable easier rewind and fast forward, click on the icon on the very bottom right.
To find out more go to www.MediaRoots.org
Apr 15, 2011 • 59min
Media Roots Music - Atop Set #2
Atop continues to explore different musical sounds for this edition of Media Roots Music. This awesome mix encompasses both the cold sounds of electronics/technology with the tangible essence of hands on instruments and voices in the air.
For full track and artist list go to www.MediaRoots.org
Apr 7, 2011 • 1h 25min
Media Roots Radio - Conversation with Songwriter and Musician John Vanderslice
Media Roots sat down with musician and songwriter John Vanderslice for an in depth conversation about the struggles of independent musicians, the US political system and foreign policy, and for some interpretive insights on his music.
For the full transcription and article go to: http://mediaroots.org/into-the-mind-of-john-vanderslice.php
http://www.MediaRoots.org
Apr 6, 2011 • 1h 31min
Media Roots Radio - Libya, Nuclear Power, Religious Environmentalism
Robbie and Abby Martin host this edition of Media Roots Radio and cover news about the Libyan bombing, Obama's newest White House pick, nuclear energy, peak resources, religious environmentalism and the political hijacking of the "green" movement.
The above timeline is interactive. Scroll through it to find out more about the show's music and to resources mentioned during the broadcast. To see a larger version of the timeline with clickable resources go to the soundcloud link below the player. If you would like to directly download the podcast click the down arrow icon on the right of the soundcloud display.
http://www.MediaRoots.org
