Public Radio Exchange

It is hard to be witty in the midst of a hemispheric calamity. Haiti has gone from immediate crisis to long-term tragedy.

So, we suggest long-term perspective: this World Vision special (after all, they are one of the NGOs on the ground); the new Haitian immigrants coming to south Florida; background on Haitian activist/musician Wyclef Jean. And we wondered what happened to the little Haitian boy in this story from December.

Listen and then consider donating.

-John

The State We’re In
Pieces for the times

One year since he took office, Barack Obama is facing huge crises and the challenges of presidential leadership.

Consider these options to gauge the hard work of improving the state of the union:

Is there a moral right to HEALTH CARE?

On the ground in HAITI.

Banking requires BANKERS; here is a profile of one.

The HOPE of Obama.

Coal-Powered Radio
New documentary

Coal: Dirty Past, Hazy Future
The Environment Report | 00:58:30
When you brew coffee, turn on the radio and check your email, you’re on your way to burning 20 pounds of coal for the day. We all have a stake in coal’s future.

The Environment Report presents this timely and sound-rich documentary about our ties to coal, from where it is mined, to how it is burned, to how it powers our lives. And the reporting team provides a critical look at the technologies that promise to deliver coal into the new green economy.

House of Blues Radio Hour
Hosted by Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd)

House of Blues Radio Hour: Chris Smither
Ben Manilla | 00:59:02
In this episode, Elwood welcomes back acoustic guitar master Chris Smither to talk about his new record, “Time Stands Still,” and his roots in the ’60s folk and blues revival.

Check out the full weekly series including pieces on Grammy nominees, White Stripes front-man Jack White and more.

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