Social Justice

RAD-TV Presents: TBD 08/25/2017

Host Grant Taylor speaks with Rights and Democracy Co-Chair Brittany Nevins. She brings viewers up to speed with RAD’s Democracy Summer campaign, and Movement Politics in Vermont. Rights and Democracy Member Mike Fiske also joins to tell us about the fight to save healthcare in DC, and gives us his first hand report. The crew recount recent RAD events including the stampede on DC to protect health care, the Statewide Mass Canvass, Burlington City Councilor Ali Dieng’s successful campaign, and more.

What's Going On?: Charlottesville and the Uses of History 08/17/2017

Host Sandy Baird brings in Marc Estrin and Kurt Mehta to talk about the clashes at the Unite the Right event in Virginia, what to do with confederate memorial statues, and how to deal with unwelcome ideas without violating the constitution.

Feminist Media Review: Weekend Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia 08/14/2017

Host Peggy Luhrs discusses the violence over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia resulting from the white supremacy protest and counter protests.

Art & Activism: The Poetry Show 08/10/2017

Kylie Dally speaks with David Foss, Burlington Housing Authority Resident Leader.

More information at www.avilix.org and sossblogdotcom.wordpress.com

A Visit With: The Champlain Senior Center 08/09/2017

"A Visit With" attends a healthcare-focused forum held at the Champlain Senior Center and led by officials from Rights and Democracy and Senator Sanders' office. Produced by Tessa Tallagnon and Margaret Harrington.

Reading Frederick Douglass 08/09/2017

South Burlington Assistant Principal Paul Yoon welcomes Boston College Instructor Paul Marcus. Together with South Burlington Librarian Susan Bliss they host a group reading and discussion of a Frederick Douglass speech at South Burlington Community Library. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.

Black Lives Matter Vermont: Episode 2 - About the Movement 08/08/2017

Host Ebony Nyoni, co-founder and organizer of Black Lives Matter Vermont, is joined by Brianna Lambert Jenkins, student leader at Saint Michael's College, to discuss issues and share videos about the Black Lives Matter movement.

For more information: https://blacklivesmattervermont.com/

Young Justice: The Ballad of Ethan and Stanton - The Future of Drug Policy 08/04/2017

Zach Rhoads, Author and Behavior Consultant, interviews Dr. Stanton Peele, a psychologist who has changed the addiction field.

For more info visit: www.peele.net

Young Justice is a show concerned with issues surrounding children and education in Vermont.

Listen to Zach Rhoads' Young Justice Podcast at www.blogtalkradio.com/youngjustice

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 9 - Humans Rights Can't Wait 08/03/2017

Enrique Balcazar and Zully Palacios, leaders of Migrant Justice, talk about how to open a bank account and make deposits from your phone. They invite and give details about the Migrant Justice amazing "Soccer Tournament." They also talk about the Milk With Dignity Tour "Humans Rights Can't Wait." Watch the program and join the fight for human rights.

Enrique Balcazar y Zully Palacios, hablan de como aprender a depositar dinero desde tu celular (facil) abriendo tu cuenta de banco. Nos invitan y dan detalles del gran "Torneo de Futbol" de Juscia Migrante y tambien nos invitan a el Tour de Leche Con Diginidad "LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS NO PUEDEN ESPERAR". Mira el programa y unete a la lucha.

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

A Visit With: Act 48 Healthcare for Vermont 08/02/2017

"A Visit With" talks to Jessica Early and Mary Gerisch about Act 48 and its effect on our healthcare system should it be fully implemented. Produced by Margaret Harrington and Tessa Tallagnon.

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JOB OPENING: Channel 17 Field Producer

Channel 17 is hiring one part-time Field Producer to cover Chittenden County municipal meetings and public events to air on its government access TV channels and website (www.Ch17.TV). Meetings typically take place during evening hours with some weekend event coverage. Complete Job Description is available upon request.