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.
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2009 • 29min
24-09 Neither Here Nor There: Bhutanese Refugees in the U.S.
Thousands of Nepali-speaking refugees from this Buddhist-majority
nation are arriving on North American soil. Starting a new life is full
of hard times, especially in this economy.
Jun 10, 2009 • 29min
23-09 Growin’ Up, Comin’ Out, Speakin’ Proud
Queer youth share their stories, perspectives and create social change on the radio.
Jun 3, 2009 • 29min
22-09 Survivors of Solitary Confinement
Nine formerly incarcerated people described what it's like not to talk to or touch another person for years at a time.
May 27, 2009 • 29min
21-09 Many Lines of Fire: Women at War (encore)
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Each woman in the military has a unique story, but all pay
the price of being a woman seeking to serve their country.
May 20, 2009 • 29min
20-09 A Chronology of Capitalism
Three intellectuals share about why they've been sounding the alarm about capitalism's house of cards.
May 13, 2009 • 29min
19-09 The War Dance of the Winnemem Wintu
A small Indian tribe in Northern California tell their story of
their struggle to prevent the flooding of their sacred land.
May 6, 2009 • 29min
18-09 A Report Back from the World Water Forum
Advocates outside the 2009 World Water Forum tell us about the failures of private water management, and alternatives to corporate control.
