Making Contact
Frequencies of Change Media
“Making Contact” digs into the story beneath the story—contextualizing the narratives that shape our culture. Produced by Frequencies of Change Media (FoC Media), the award-winning radio show and podcast examines the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground, building a more just world through narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the environment, labor, economics, health, governance, and arts and culture.
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Jun 8, 2010 • 29min
23-10 James Lawson: Non-Violent Warrior
An interview with James Lawson, the chief architect of the 1960 lunch counter sit-ins, and confidant to Martin Luther King. Lawson touches on everything from Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez to the modern gay rights and environmental movements.
Jun 1, 2010 • 29min
22-10 Beyond Gay Marriage
For many people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community, the struggle to legalize gay marriage across the U.S. remains the priority political battle. But others in the LGBT community disagree.
May 25, 2010 • 29min
21-10 Art in Action
Art is everywhere...but why do we do it? On this edition we speak with young artists of diverse backgrounds who use their independent experiences and creative impulses to talk about race, identity, and politics...and along the way to self-reflect.
May 18, 2010 • 29min
20-10 The Road to Detroit: US Social forum 2010
This June, the US Social Forum will be held in Detroit, Michigan. We look at how Domestic Workers got organized at the last US Social Forum and we ask, what can we learn from the fall and rise of one of America’s great industrial cities?
May 9, 2010 • 29min
19-10 How We Survive: The Crisis in K-12 Education
State budgets are strapped and deep cuts to public programs continue. On this edition, we look at the crisis in K through 12 education. While the Obama administration pushes states to “Race to the Top,” teachers, parents and students are resisting budget cuts from the bottom up.
May 5, 2010 • 29min
18-10 Heavy Weather (Part II)
We’ll hear part two of a documentary called Heavy Weather, produced by freelancer Barbara Bernstein. She’ll look at how climate change is creating new challenges in urban communities as they recognize the need to think and act sustainably.
Apr 27, 2010 • 29min
17-10 LGBTQ Immigrants Speak Out
On this edition, we hear from LGBTQ immigrants in the U.S. who not only have to hide their legal identity, but their sexuality too. Their stories demonstrate why living illegally in the U.S. is not only their refuge, but also their biggest fear.
Apr 20, 2010 • 29min
16-10 Heavy Weather, Part 1
We’ll hear part one of a documentary called Heavy Weather, produced by freelancer Barbara Bernstein. She’ll explore the connections between the increase in extreme weather and our changing climate and landscapes.
Apr 14, 2010 • 29min
15-10 Tax the Rich, Help Save America
We take a look at tax revolt movements you might not have heard about, including upper income folks asking for tax increases on themselves. And we compare the tax burdens and benefits in Europe and the United States.
Apr 6, 2010 • 29min
14-10 Can American Journalism Be Saved?
The business model of journalism is collapsing. Thousands of journalists have lost their jobs, newspapers are folding, and major dailies are in bankruptcy. This week we hear a discussion about government subsidies and new funding models to save the Fourth Estate.
