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Reports from independent journalists and interviews with knowledgeable people covering the topics of independent journalists, democracy, human rights, press freedom, and journalism.

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Mexican President Vs The Media

March 11th, 2024

7:59

Roberto Díaz reports https://twitter.com/dieresis_u.  On February 22, 2024, during the presidential morning conference, President Andrés Manuel López …

End Veteran Medical Debt

March 11th, 2024

13:36

It is a misconception that our veterans receive free or affordable healthcare. As much as $6 Billion in veteran and military medical debt is burdening our bravest. 

https://endveterandebt.org/ is the parent initiative …

Genocide in Balochistan part 4 of 4

January 26th, 2024

52:26

This concludes our four part report on the genocide in Balochistan. 

 

The Baloch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes to …

Genocide in Balochistan part 3 of 4

January 1st, 2024

43:46

This part 3 of 4 begins with a recounting of threats for journalists.

 

The Baloch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes …

Genocide in Balochistan part 2 of 4

November 20th, 2023

36:35

Genocide, a term that evokes images of immense human suffering and the darkest chapters in history, has been an ongoing tragedy in the region of Balochistan. Balochistan, a vast and resource-rich province straddling …

The First Female President of Mexico

October 30th, 2023

25:14

I'm Roberto Diaz. I'm the coordinator editor for Democracy Watch News Latin America with a new report about the upcoming Mexican election on June 2nd of 2024 that will elect for the first time a female president of …

Abortion Decriminalization in Mexico

October 14th, 2023

7:18

Roberto Diaz  @dieresis_u reports from Mexico City on the abortion decriminalization in Mexico.

 

Since 2021, abortion has no longer been a federal crime in Mexico. The criminal law in Mexico varies by state. On 7 …

Baluchistan Genocide Part 1 of 4

August 24th, 2023

1:01:45

The moderator gives a brief introduction. You know, the Baluch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes to Afghanistan. One is …

The 2023 Summit between the Latin American Community and the European Union Parliament

July 25th, 2023

12:24

The 2023 Summit between the Latin American Community and the European Union Parliament

 

Roberto Diaz reports (twitter: @RRomanen/ @Dieresis_u). The third meeting between the Latin American Community and the European …

El_Tren_Maya_en_México_y_América_Central_Parte_2

June 13th, 2023

1:00:39

Roberto Díaz (Twitter: @RRomanen & @dieresis_u) Reportajes desde Toluca; México sobre el impacto del próximo "Tren Maya" en las naciones …

The Mayan Train part 2

May 8th, 2023

19:33

Roberto Diaz (Twitter: @RRomanen & @dieresis_u) Reports from Toluca; México on the impact of the upcoming “Tren Maya” (The Mayan Train) in …

Mayan Train part 1 of 2 by Roberto Diaz

May 4th, 2023

20:23

Roberto Diaz (twitter: @RRomanen/ @Dieresis_u) reports on the Mayan Train project and its impact in Mexico and Guatemala. The railway project has presented some issues in the Native American communities in …

The Mexican democratic system and recent struggles

April 6th, 2023

16:49

Roberto Diaz  (Twitter @dieresis_u & @RRomanen) reports on the problematic democratic transition in Mexico and the problems with the Electoral …

The Arrest of El Chapo's son

January 19th, 2023

10:07

Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmán, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. He was arrested in Jesús Maria, a town …

The Pacific Alliance by Roberto Diaz

December 14th, 2022

31:42

Roberto Diaz @dieresis_u and Ü con diéresis reports on the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American economic alliance formed by Chile, Colombia, Mexico, …

Fake Shopping Websites

October 20th, 2022

12:18

 Mark Taylor-Canfield reports on the problem of fake shopping websites and how to identify them. 

 

How to check a domain’s history & ownership

Colombia's New President part 2

August 30th, 2022

10:08

Part 2. Roberto Diaz continues his report on the outcome of the 2022 Presidential Elections in Colombia. Gustavo Petro, a senator and former Mayor of …

Colombia’s New President part 1

August 22nd, 2022

48:30

Roberto Diaz and others discuss the outcome of the 2022 Presidential Elections in Colombia. Gustavo Petro, a senator and former Mayor of Bogotá …

Integrated Media for the Digital Age

July 16th, 2022

1:08:23

Democracy Movements Report—Integrated-Media Production for the Digital Age. Host @dwatchnews #DemocracyWatchNews with @digitallywired John Harvey & @ekoskaiphos Dean Edwards.John Harvey reports on the increasingly …

World Press Freedom Day 2022 Journalism Under Siege

June 11th, 2022

5:32

Mark Taylor-Canfield reporting for www.democracywatchnews.org summarizes his online attendance at this year's United Nations Educational, Scientific …

6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 4

June 7th, 2022

43:20

This is part four of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, …

6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 3

June 7th, 2022

56:01

This is part three of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, …

6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 2

June 7th, 2022

1:08:58

This is part two of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, …

6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 1

June 7th, 2022

20:41

This is part one of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, …

Long Haul Mutual Aid Kitchen Seattle

April 22nd, 2022

33:29
Cat and Kirsten describe and answer questions about Seattle’s Mutual Aid Kitchens that provide free quality food to needy people in several …

Hybrid Warfare

March 5th, 2022

29:22

Dean Edwards reports on hybrid warfare as is happening in Ukraine. Disinformation and misinformation terms are explained.

 

He also recommends these resources for self governance: John Locke’s writing, Second Treatise …

12-16-21 Staff Reports

January 6th, 2022

28:22

12-16-21 Staff reports from Democracy Watch News. Dean Edwards provides more information about the News Services’ design and the aspiration of becoming a comprehensive world news provider. …

11-04-21 Adil Sudan Discussion

December 25th, 2021

1:14:04

This discussion describes the concerns around 11-04-2021 shortly after the military coup took place in Khartoum and throughout Sudan. Adil is a journalist from that region. He says that a national government is …

Sudanese Voices Speak to the World pt 2

December 19th, 2021

43:18

Dean Edwards begins by sharing his experience of listening to Sudanese voices in Twitter spaces.  https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/spaces. We must match the tone of our reporting with the tragedies that have …

World Press Freedom Day 2021

December 7th, 2021

14:17

Monday, May 03, 2021 was World Press Freedom Day. It is an annual event held on May 03 each year.

 

In 1993, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 3 May …

11-04-2021 Sudan Report

November 8th, 2021

39:42

An introduction by Dean Edwards, International Coordinating Editor for Democracy Watch news followed by a presentation by Numairy a BBC journalist …

10-28-2021 Staff Reports

November 4th, 2021

28:48

Dean Edwards, International Coordinating Editor and executive producer does a follow-up on the Progressive movement. Then he talks about Sudan. …

10-21-2021 Reports from Sally,John & Mark

October 29th, 2021

24:42

Sally Gellert in New Jersey reports on the Ecologic program broadcast over Free Speech Radio WBIA in New York City. She is a co-host. They cover …

Weekly News Briefing 10-15-2021

October 16th, 2021

21:45

This week we have three reports. First Dean Edwards, our International Coordinating Editor discusses the history and proper usage of the term “progressive” which grew out of the greater reconstruction period to address …

9-23-2021 Update. Carpenters Strike

September 25th, 2021

4:57

Carpenter Arthur Esparza provides another update. Workers are now out on strike. Workers are organizing independently from their own union claiming that Carpenters Union local 30 and Associated General Contractors of …

Republished Archival Episode Occupy Wall Street 5th Anniversary

September 18th, 2021

2:08:37

On this, the 10th Anniversary of Occupy Wallstreet we republish our podcast of the 5th Anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement, this archival episode of Democracycast was recorded live on September 17, …

Seattle Carpenter’s Demands Update. The proposed contract was rejected.

September 6th, 2021

8:20

Carpenter Arthur Esparza provides an update. The membership voted to reject the proposed contract. A new proposal will be considered, perhaps, in two weeks. Workers are organizing independently from their own union …

Seattle Carpenter’s Demands. Carpenter Arthur Esparza reports.

September 6th, 2021

28:57

Workers in Seattle are organizing independently from their own union claiming that the Carpenters Union local 30 and The Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGC) are not representing their best interests. They …

Beachie Creek Fire Update

August 10th, 2021

31:59

A program featured on KMUZ community radio in Salem Oregon’s show Willamette Wakeup on 10-29-2020 that provides an update on the Beachie Creek Fire and recovery that occurred in August & September of 2020. Melanie …

Local Economics with Grace Rachmany

July 12th, 2021

54:14

Democracy cast podcast features Grace Rachmany to talk about local economies, economic sharing systems, the function of money, ecovillages, and cryptocurrencies. Hosted by Dean, we also hear questions from Mark, Sally, …

Voter Suppression with Greg Palast Part 2

July 6th, 2021

33:34

 Part 2. Taylor-Canfield interviews Greg Palast on voter rights, voter suppression, censorship, and the voting policy bills currently in debate. …

Voter Suppression with Greg Palast: Part 1

June 23rd, 2021

37:31

Mark Taylor-Canfield interviews Greg Palast on voter rights, voter suppression, censorship, and the voting policy bills currently in debate. Recorded …

Big Changes In The Music Industry - The Art of D.I.Y.

March 4th, 2021

45:10

Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield is an accomplished musician and composer. When he's not writing articles or appearing as a guest on a national media program (Jeff Santos Show), Mark plays …

Information Overload - The Pitfalls Of Social Networking

February 27th, 2021

1:03:05

Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield presents information about social networking platforms and the overwhelming influence of …

Rights of Journalists

January 22nd, 2021

50:24

Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield's presentation on the rights of journalists based on guidelines developed by the Committee To Protect Journalists and a Reuters foundation. MTC discusses his …

Decline & Rise of Democracy

November 10th, 2020

51:22

David Stasavage is the Dean for the Social Sciences and the Julius Silver Professor in NYU’s Department of Politics and an Affiliated Professor in …

Burning Man in the Multiverse 2020

October 14th, 2020

10:02

John Harvey is one of the key enthusiasts of the evolving creation of virtual realities. He has authored this podcast. Because of COVID 19 the in …

Archived Report From Seattle Protests Part 2 2020-07-30

October 12th, 2020

21:03

This in-depth report from Seattle was recorded on July 30, 2020. Mark Taylor-Canfield continues his coverage of social unrest following the police …

Archived Report From Seattle CHOP Zone Part 1 2020-10-09

October 12th, 2020

36:19

Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield reports from Seattle on the 

Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) and Mayor Jenny …

Oregon Community Media

September 5th, 2020

54:08

We interview Ken Adams from community radio KMUZ in Salem Oregon and Oregon Community Media. Oregon Community Media is a coalition of 13 …

Stealing the Elections with Greg Palast

August 13th, 2020

24:53

Mark Taylor-Canfield interviews investigative reporter Greg Palast about his career, voter suppression and other election fraud. Duration 24:52. Recorded 2020-07-30

 

Gregory Allyn "Greg" Palast (born June 26, 1952)[1]

Catalan Independence Part 1-Angelina Llongueras

August 3rd, 2020

51:41

Angelina Llongueras is an arts professor, author, poet and actress known for her roles in Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s film “Tie Me Up, Tie Me …

2020-07-02 Photojournalist Terrence Wynder Update-Seattle CHOP

July 6th, 2020

6:53

Photojournalist in Seattle, Terrence Wynder has been covering the protest area since it started. He details the difficulties he has encountered. It …

Seattle Autonomous Zone 2020-06-11

June 14th, 2020

45:44

Pink Umbrella Riot update by Mark Taylor-Canfield in Seattle on June 11. On Monday June 8th the Police Department removed valuables, boarded up, and …

Seattle Pink Umbrella Riot

June 8th, 2020

1:01:00

Mark Taylor-Canfield reports on the police riot occasioned by the opening of umbrellas at the police line on Monday June 1, 2020 in Seattle. Mayor …

1940’s Detective Mystery Characters

June 3rd, 2020

17:13

Journalist/actor/musician Mark Taylor-Canfield talks about the inspiration behind his radio mystery drama series "Nick Savage Private Eye." MTC plays …

Democratic Socialist Candidate For Congress Sarah Smith

May 20th, 2020

10:09

An archival report. Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield reports from Seattle on the 2018 primary election in the 9th …

Staff Roles - DWatch News

May 17th, 2020

24:23

Ever wonder what the staff of a news organization does on a daily basis? Welcome to the Democracy Watch News virtual newsroom! We describe our roles …

Togo - Press Freedom Attacked

May 12th, 2020

10:14

Special Archived Report From Togo -  50 Year Dictatorial Regime: Suppression of Press Freedom and Democracy. Farida Bemba Nabourema, a correspondent and activist from Togo, briefs Democracy Watch News on the lack of …

Amazon Floods Seattle Elections with Big Money

May 7th, 2020

21:02

 In this archived report Mark Taylor-Canfield reports from Seattle. Seattle elections have strong support for the publicly financed option. Amazon flooded the current election by investing $1.5 million in Seattle City …

Repression in Ethiopia

May 5th, 2020

52:52

Special archived report from Ethiopia with Mohommed Ademo Amo about the Oromia state.   Oromo pride opinion piece. Oromo is the largest ethnic group …

Campaign To Save The Showbox

May 3rd, 2020

23:50

  Seattle Campaign To Save The Showbox Theater From Demolition. An archived Report by Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield …

Senator Mike Gravel on Democracy

May 2nd, 2020

1:11:37

Dean Edwards, editor and news anchor for Democracy Watch News interviews, retired U.S. Sen. Mike Gravel, about his book, The Failure of …

Local Impacts of Covid 19.

April 29th, 2020

1:17:45

Our call participants describe the impact of the COVID 19 virus in their local areas. Seattle, Oregon, Pittsburgh, N.Y.C, and from India - Nitin Ronghe.

FERC--Ciltizen Action

March 15th, 2020

17:12

http://traffic.libsyn.com/democracycast/FERC--Ciltizen_Action.mp3

Jerome Wagner, Sally Gellert and three others attempted to get citizen’s …

Bernie Sanders Tacoma Dome 2020-02-19

March 12th, 2020

10:35

Our reporter, Mark Taylor-Canfield attended the 2020-02-19 Bernie Sanders political rally at the Tacoma Dome. About 17,000 supporters attended. …

Tom Lopez ZBS Part 2. Legendary radio theater producer discusses his long career.

March 5th, 2020

43:40

Continuing an interview with radio theater personality Tom Lopez, known on-air as Meatball Fulton. He is a creator of ZBS media which has created and …

Tom Lopez ZBS Part 1

March 2nd, 2020

43:37

An interview with radio theater personality Tom Lopez, known on-air as Meatball Fulton. He is a creator of ZBS media which has created and published …

Seattle WTO Protest 20th Anniversary Part 2

February 15th, 2020

18:45

Mark Taylor-Canfield recounts his witness of the Seattle  protests in 1999 during the World Trade Organization negotiations on economic globalization. The conference ended with participants unable to reach an agreement, …

Seattle WTO Protest 20th Anniversary

February 10th, 2020

15:24

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the WTO protests in Seattle. In November 1999, tens of thousands of people filled Seattle’s streets to protest …

Insurance, Weather or Not

December 8th, 2019

51:55

Dennis Edwards, an independent insurance adjusters details the effects of climate change on fire and flood insurance. Also, how drones are changing the insurance industry.52 minutes.

California Bans Insurers From …

Celebrity Photographer Thomas DeSoto

November 24th, 2019

1:08:24

Thomas DeSoto discusses his career as a professional photographer with Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield.    

 

Thomas DeSoto is an internationally recognized photographer whose body of work …

Equal Rights Amendment Update 2019-09-12

October 8th, 2019

5:45

The E.R.A., a proposed amendment to the Constitution, would guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. It would also …

Jeff Santos Interview Part 2. New Media, roadblocks, & funding.

September 26th, 2019

27:58

Jeff Santos is interviewed by the Democracy Watch News team. It includes discussion of new media opportunities for journalists, media consolidation …

Archival Episode Occupy Wall Street 5thAnniversary

September 18th, 2019

2:08:37

On the 8th Anniversary of the 9-17-2011 OWS we are re-releasing our podcast of the 5th Anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement. Dean Edwards introduces Sanna Camera and Aisha Dabo from Dakar, Senegal. Jo …

Jeff Santos Dialog. His professional experience as a political talk show host.

September 14th, 2019

42:50

Jeff Santos and Mark-Taylor Canfield talk about Jeff’s career as a progressive talk radio host covering political news. Duration: 00:42:50. Recorded …

Equal Rights Amendment Update 2019-07-11

August 28th, 2019

26:24

Sandy Oestreich, long a leader in advocating for the constitutional inclusion of the equal rights of women gives us an update on progress. sandyo@PassERA.org. National Equal Rights Amendment Alliance http://2passera.org/

Libyan Refugee Camps. Slavery & Desperation

July 20th, 2019

36:53

00:36:53. Meron Estefanos reports on slavery and internment camps in Libya with a special focus on Eritrean refugees. Fleeing persecution oppression and conflict, refugees from Africa and Asia find themselves confined …

Arctic Sunrise 2018-11-30. Mark Taylor-Canfield

June 19th, 2019

43:33

Mark Taylor-Canfield from Democracy Watch News spent a week aboard the Arctic Sunrise as a journalist while the Greenpeace ship toured the west coast of the USA on a mission to raise awareness about the environmental …

Report from the Border. Activist,Refugees,Protest

June 17th, 2019

5:53

In this special episode of Democracyweek, voices from the field, activist Manny Aguilar describes his recent experiences at protests against border …

U.S. Equal Rights Ammendment Update Sandy Oestreich Talks About Equal Rights Ammendment update

May 30th, 2019

13:31

The equal rights amendment to the U.S. constitution requires only one more state for approval. Sandy Ostrich, National Equal Rights Amendment Alliance, gives us an update on progress toward final approval

Foreign-correspondent-looks-back-on-his-career

May 10th, 2019

1:22:32

1:22:30 duration. Independent journalist Tim Exton talks about what it's like to be a freelance journalist and stringer for various international news agencies including Reuters and AJ +. His adventures in the field …

2018-08-16_Press_Freedom_International_Press_Freedom_Day

September 1st, 2018

8:15

Today is International Press Freedom Day. Reporters Without Borders reports that The United States ranks 46th world-wide for press freedom.

Constitutionally in the U.S. “Congress shall make no law respecting an …

2016-09-17 Archival Episode: Occupy Wall Street 5th Anniversary

December 11th, 2017

2:08:37

This archival episode of Democracycast was recorded live on September 17, 2016. Dean Edwards introduces Sanna Camera and Aisha Dabo from Dakar, Senegal. Jo Ellen Kaiser moderates as John Harvey, Jan Weinberg and Sally …

Whale_Watching_in_Madeira_Portugal.Eco-tourism.Dolphin_watching.Ceataceans

November 1st, 2017

8:37

Whale watching in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean off Madeira Portugal. Madeira is 300 miles West of Morocco. Jane Chappell recounts a recent off-shore whale …

Maldives_Islands_Missing_Journalist-2014-12-17

August 17th, 2017

1:22:09

 

Minivan News reporter Ahmed Rilwan was abducted in the early hours of 8 August 2014 in the Maldives Islands. Minivan News editor Daniel Bosley gives an update and reports on the struggle for democracy there.

2016-07-28_People's_Convention.mp3

January 9th, 2017

39:54

Reports from the People's Convention which took place in Philadelphia on July 23, 2016. John Harvey was present and reports that it was a very happy …

2016-05-05_Archived_May_Day_Press_Freedom.mp3

January 9th, 2017

15:38

Seattle marches, Kshama Sawant, Mark had been pepper sprayed, and teargased along with other journalists and photographers. Two marches with heavy …

2016-06-15_Introduction_to_Women_in_Agriculture

November 1st, 2016

27:00

Ms B Jayashree, Head, Media Resource Centre at The M.S. Swaminathan Institute provides an introduction to perspectives and program outlines of the …

2016-06-22_Zero_Hunger_Challenge_&-The_M-S-Swaminathan_Research_Foundation

September 15th, 2016

20:15

Dr. Parasuraman from the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation ( http://www.mssrf.org/ ) reports from Chennai India on the projects he is working on. He has worked with the Foundation since 1980. They focus on …

2016-06-02 Medical Debt Relief-Jerry Ashton

August 31st, 2016

9:31

https://www.ripmedicaldebt.org/  
There is a crisis gripping America, one which affects approximately one out of every five Americans. It’s a crisis …

2016-06-02 Albert Einstein Institute

August 31st, 2016

11:16

Jamila Raqib serves as the Executive Director of the Albert Einstein Institution and as a Research Affiliate at the Center for International Studies …

2016-05-16 Anacortes Fuel Train Blockade by Mark Taylor-Canfield.

August 7th, 2016

40:47

https://breakfree2016.org/

https://350.org/category/keep-it-in-the-ground/

SEATTLE (AP) Dozens of climate activists have blocked railroad tracks leading to two oil refineries in northwest Washington state to oppose the …

2016-06-16 Indian Point Nuclear Facility

August 1st, 2016

42:29

Sally Gellett reports from a June 16, 2016 press briefing outside of a regulatory hearing on the Indian Point nuclear facility on the Hudson River in …

Gambia Update 3

July 4th, 2016

28:13

How can the International The Gambia Civil Resistance collaborate with the International Community? Internet availability in The Gambia. The Yahya …

Gambia Update 2

July 4th, 2016

24:50

How can the International The Gambia Civil Resistance collaborate with the International Community? Internet availability in The Gambia. The Yahya …

Bernie Sander’s Washington State Campaign

July 3rd, 2016

39:30

Report by David Spring

David is a former Sander’s staffer in Washington State.

https://washingtonforberniesanders.com

California Democratic Primary

           Who are superdelegates?  

Special Forum on Nuclear Waste 1

June 17th, 2016

1:37:43

Co-hosted by Meagan Beckermann of West Lake Moms in St. Louis ( Delidiva311@aol.com )and Ken Gale of New York City Safe Energy Camp (

2016-05-10 Civil Resistance in Gambia Part 1

May 18th, 2016

19:39

  • The Yahya Jemmeh government has been in power since 1994 and many people feel it has become self-serving and no longer represents the interests of …

Radio Active West Lake Landfill 2016-02-25

April 25th, 2016

46:19

Robbin Dailey and Meagan Bechermann from JustMoms St. Louis report on the decades long radioactive landfill in St. Louis Missouri.


 



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Ethics in Journalism

March 31st, 2016

36:41

Ethics in Journalism discussion with Mark Taylor-Canfield, Lynn and Dean Edwards. / / SPJ Code of Ethics http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp / / NPPA Code of Ethics | NPPA https://nppa.org/code_of_ethics

2015-12-10 Mark Report_Seattle

January 25th, 2016

26:41

Archival. Seattle Star newspaper is back in business. Antifascist rally on December 6, Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate Watch Blog https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch . White supremacists supporting Trump. Lack of …

Nuke threat in S. Louis & Ferguson eye-witness. Heather Meian

January 1st, 2016

29:50

Live steamer Heather Meian. Eye-witness reports on the nuclear waste threat in St. Louis and police behavior in nearby Ferguson.  

Mark Taylor-Canfield reports from Seattle. Archival. Petro stock divestitures by Gates Foundation, health & environmental problems with burning forests for palm oil production, Seattle City Council elections, Kshama Sawant, anti-tax measure succeeds

December 31st, 2015

22:02

Petro stock divestitures by Gates Foundation, health & environmental problems with burning forests for palm oil production, Seattle City Council elections, Kshama Sawant, anti-tax measure succeeds 

Michael Buell & Manny Aguilar report. Archive. The Mexican Border. The bunker for deported vets, 80cents/hour wage by Driscold Corp., Boycott Driscold

December 30th, 2015

58:10

Michael Buell & Manny Aguilar report from the Mexican border on the plight of deported veterans, difficulties in getting visas, broken families …

Equal Rights Amendment & Million Mask March.

November 24th, 2015

42:45

Sandy Fields’ update on ERA efforts. John Harvey reports on the Million Mask March and encryption.

Seattle Washington Update from Mark Taylor-Canfield.

November 9th, 2015

23:00

City Council elections and redistricting. Police accountability including law suits. School districts are struggling with transgender rights. Olympia …

Seattle Update 2015-10-15

October 25th, 2015

19:58

Seattle’s reaction to the national Democratic debate. Seattle City Council passes a very comprehensive resolution for Indigenous People’s Day. …

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News contributing editor/freelance journalist. 2015-09-17

October 14th, 2015

21:44

From Seattle Washington, Mark reports on Arctic drilling, rent control efforts, the Teacher's strike, press freedom and police behavior, police …

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News contributing editor/freelance journalist. 2015-09-03

September 8th, 2015

9:04

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News contributing editor/freelance journalist. 2015-09-03

Mark Taylor-Canfield http://www.twitter.com/mtaylorcanfield

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News contributing editor/freelance journalist. 2015-08-27

September 2nd, 2015

32:20

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News contributing editor/freelance journalist. 2015-08-27

 

Mark Taylor-Canfield http://www.twitter.com/mtaylorcanfield

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News contributing editor/freelance journalist Mark Taylor-Canfield.

July 30th, 2015

40:00

Democracycast Episode from Jul 28 2015

Special Report Pacific Northwest & Seattle Update by Mark Taylor-Canfield Democracy Watch News …

Press Freedom in Africa and the Middle East: Special Report by Courtney Radsch cpj.org advocacy director

July 26th, 2015

1:08:17

Democracycast Episode from July 14, 2015

Press Freedom in Africa and the Middle East: Special Report by Courtney Radsch, Ph.D., and advocacy director …

Consequences of Agricultural Policy in India. Social & Environmental part 2

July 21st, 2015

1:04:26

Interviews with P. Sivaswaroop, PhD, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Nagpur, India http://www.ignou.ac.in/

, and Ramesh B Thakare, PhD …

Robert Naiman, Just Foreign Policy director of policy reports on the Free Gaza Flotilla 3 and conditions in Gaza.

July 5th, 2015

1:07:23

Robert Naiman, Just Foreign Policy director of policy reports on the Free Gaza Flotilla 3 and conditions in Gaza.

 

Democracycast Episode from Jul 2, …

Interview with Rev. Kevin Annett, Winnipeg, MB, formerly of United Church of Canada. Rev Annett talks about his findings and punishment for whistleblowing about the long history of “cultural genocide, sexual and child abuse, and homicide in First Natio

July 1st, 2015

1:09:17

Show notes for Democracycast Episode from June 18, 2015 

Facilitated Interview by Democracy Watch News on Democracy Movements Weekly International Press Briefing by Dean Edwards and Democracy Watch News staff from …

Nutrition & Health Care Costs with Keith Kantor, Ph.D.

June 23rd, 2015

1:03:35

Dr. Keith Kantor describes benefits of good nutrition for reducing the costs of health care and other benefits of healthy living for physical and …

Democracy Watch Canada pursues political corruption - 2

June 5th, 2015

57:46

 

Duff Conacher, Democracywatch Canada and Dee Shanger of Occupy Toronto update us on political corruption in Canada.

Consequences of Agricultural Policy

June 5th, 2015

1:11:08

 

Professor MS Swaminathan discusses social consequences of agricultural policies in India.

Northwest Focus on Seattle - 2

May 31st, 2015

46:27

 

Seattle City Council person Kshama Sawant reports on social justice issues, living wage, $15 /hour, and No Shell protests and Mark Taylor-Canfield provides his Seattle update.

Northwest Focus on Seattle -1

May 27th, 2015

34:24

Mark Taylor-Canfield interviews Seattle City Councilperson Nick Licata about police reform, crowd control tactics, and police use of weapons.

Bardic Arts

May 23rd, 2015

32:18

Meriweather Lewis Memorial Eisteddfod Foundation discusses Bardic Arts, story telling and poetry competitions — and Welsh cultural festivals called …

Democracy Watch Canada pursues political corruption

May 14th, 2015

49:40

Duff Conacher co-founder of Democracy Watch News reports on political corruption & open governance in Canada.

Oregon: the last progressive state, part 1

May 2nd, 2015

59:59

OR State Rep Julie Parrish speaking about ethics reform and  WA State Sen Maralyn Chase about sex trafficking of First Nation/Native American women …

Oregon the last progressive state part two

April 25th, 2015

55:24

Interviews live from the Oregon State Capitol press room and online. Jessica Campbell, Rural Organizing Project www.rop.org and David Delk, Oregon …

Crisis in Paradise, Bahrain repression of human rights advocates

March 20th, 2015

18:37

Alaa Darwish human rights defender and advocate in Bahrain describes the struggles for democracy after three years of continuing protests.

Press Freedom in the U.S.. Gentrification, net neutrality with Dee, and Big Bertha Breakdown.

February 25th, 2015

44:59

Mark Taylor-Canfield in Seattle reports on the low U.S. ranking for press freedom, gentrification displacing artists and musicians, FCC ruling leaves …

Adil Ghaffar-Pakistan-Anti-MQM violence

February 2nd, 2015

48:53

 

Adil Ghaffar reports from London on the violence being directed toward the Muetahida Qumai Movement in Pakistan. Disappearances and …

Health Risk from Wireless Tech?-EMF harm-Health & EMFs

January 26th, 2015

19:58

 

Katie Singer says many technologies (i.e. cell phones, cell towers, Wi-Fi and smart meters) emit electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that can harm …

Podcast_Livestream_2014-12-18

January 10th, 2015

46:05

 

Explore the convergence of podcasting and livestreaming. Democracycast interviews Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting and Dee Shanger from …

CEO Sanjay Goel explains oximity.com - a new global news service

December 16th, 2014

32:05

 

CEO Sanjay Goel, a computer scientist, whose team of engineers have created Oximity.com a global news discovery service that empowers independent news producers anywhere.  

 

 

Creative Commons — …

10-16-14 Reports on Mexico, N.Y. City, Seattle, and around the world

November 3rd, 2014

26:39

Manny Aguilar: recent events in Mexico including the student deaths. Jerry Ashton: N.Y. city & Russel Brand promoting his new book "Revolution". …

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