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In part 2 (of 2), we take a look at activist groups that have a

"left-wing" political ideology.  In doing so we also take a look at how

the corporate media portrays the political ideology of activist groups

in the so called "wings" and what catalyzing events push those groups to

take direct action (both violent and non-violent) against their

declared enemies. [Click to Listen]

In part 1 (of 2), we take a look at activist groups that have a "right-wing" political ideology.  In doing so we also take a look at how the corporate media portrays the political ideology of activist groups in the so called "wings" and what catalyzing events push those groups to take direct action (both violent and non-violent) against their declared enemies. [Click to Listen]

As this years G8 (Gang of 8) meeting takes place in Northern Ireland, we take a look at the Stop G8 network and the Carnival Against Capitalism that has been organized in London's West End. [Click to Listen]

Activists Cinema Episode 2 - The Miami Model (2003) is a documentary about the community resistance to the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas meeting in Miami in 2003 and the massive and brutal police response. [Click to Listen]

On this episode we take a look at what it means to have a national identity.  Is national pride even a logical emotion to have?  And, why stop at national pride?  Why not planet pride?  Where should we drawn the line for having pride in where you are from...or should there even be a line? [Click to Listen]

In a follow up the the What is Terrorism? episode from two weeks ago, we take a look at several cases where the FBI found, coached, armed and then arrested "terrorists".  [Click to Listen]

On this episode we take a look at the top Corporate tax dodgers for the year 2012.  Just let your jaw hang open starting now. [Click to Listen]

Four recent news stories present wildly different definitions of terrorism.  Assata Shakur becomes the first woman on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorist list (after almost 30 years in exile) - the Boston Marathon Bombings and the ensuing terrorizing of the local population - two bills going thru the Oregon Senate that seek to redefine Eco terrorism - the recent Ag Gag bills turn a woman with a camera in a public place into a potential terrorist. [Click to Listen]

The inaugural episode of a new series here at Mic Check Radio that focuses on the political, social and educational value of different films from throughout the 100+ years of the medium.  This episode focuses on THE political propaganda film of all time (so far) and the contradictions it causes by watching the film within today's political environment. [Click to Listen]

If Corporations are people, then what kind of a person are they?  On this episode we take a look at the Exxon Mobile Pipeline 'Pegasus' that burst in Arkansas at the end of March.  How did this "person" know as Exxon Mobile deal with the situation? [Click to Listen]