Shows featuring John Feal
Former construction worker and a 9/11 first responder. He is a leading advocate for 9/11 responders and the president of the FealGood Foundation
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"I’ve Been to 44 Funerals in the Last 4 1/2 Years"–9/11 First Responder John Feal Calls on Senate to Pass Zadroga Bill
More than nine years after the September 11th attacks, the Senate may be on the verge of finally voting on legislation that would grant $6.2 billion medical coverage and compensation to thousands of 9/11 first responders exposed to toxic substances at Ground Zero. The House passed a $7.4 billion version of the bill in September....December 22, 2010 | Story -
Former Mexican President Salinas Scandal
The family of former Mexican president Carlos Salinas is embroiled in a massive corruption scandal, including allegations of money laundering and dealing with narcotics traffickers.April 08, 1997 | Story
By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, spoke Wednesday at the Pentagon, four stars on each shoulder, his chest bedecked with medals. Unlike Allen, many decorated U.S. military veterans left the streets of Chicago after the NATO summit without their medals.
In an extended interview, David Bronner, president of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, discusses the history of the company, why they put sustainability and social justice ahead of profits, the organic and GMO labeling movements, the U.S. war on hemp, and why they refuse to sell out. [includes rush transcript]
Human Rights Watch’s Kenneth Roth examines why the U.S. has not pressured Bahrain to release pro-democracy activists. He also discusses Syria and the conditions in Israeli jails and courts that prompted 1,550 Palestinian prisoners to go on a hunger strike. [includes rush transcript]


