Pacifica National Programming

An Interview with the recently released Nelson Mandela / interviewed by James Lorimer.

African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela brings the world up to date on his views of politics and race relations in South Africa.|AN INTERVIEW WITH THE RECENTLY RELEASED NELSON MANDELA / interviewed by James Lorimer.

Nelson Mandela : noblest son of Africa / produced by Sandra Rattley.

Documentary containing South African people talking about their experience with Nelson Mandela and with the fight against the apartheid system. Also, includes the people of South Africa and Zambia giving an oral history of their cause through the life of one of their leaders.

Kerry Senate committee on foreign relations hearings on Noriega and drug smuggling : day 3 / recorded by Larry Bensky ; produced by Bill Wax.

Live coverage of the Senate hearings into the role of drug smuggling in Noriega's rule in Panama, and the actions of the United States in Panama.

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Kerry Senate committee on foreign relations hearings on Noriega and drug smuggling : day 2 / recorded by Larry Bensky ; produced by Bill Wax.

Live coverage of the Senate hearings into the role of drug smuggling in Noriega's rule in Panama, and the actions of the United States in Panama.

r.1. Contragate : summary of previous day's hearings / Robert Knight, Dennis Bernstein and Peter Schenkel (30:00) ; Background for the day's testimony / Larry Bensky (6:35) ; Martin Mayer ; banking and laundering funds.

Without due process: the Constitutional rights of citizens and non-citizens (Episode 10 of 13)

This is the 10th in a series of 13 episodes. This documentary includes recorded testimony from hearings before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, recorded proceedings of Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) deportation hearings, a tour of Ellis Island, historic news stories, interviews, speeches, and music.

KPFA Folio notes: The history of discrimination in the application of such protected rights as freedom of speech, movement and ownership of property and a discussion of the process by which people are accepted or rejected as citizens.

Of God, land, and nation: Native American land claims and the Bill of Rights (Episode 7 of 13)

This is the 7th in a 13-part series. This program examines the historical, legal, and philosophical contexts of land rights battles. This program also uses illustrative cases and interviews with Native Americans, government officials, land rights attorneys, and actuality of Indian music and prayer.

KPFA Folio notes: Native Americans have found their lands taken without the compensation described as law in the Fifth Amendment. And since Indians consider their homelands to be sacred, these cases often involve First Amendment considerations. Who determines the best use for these lands—the Native Americans, the energy developers or recreational users?

Why justice can't wait / Alan Boesak.

Reverend Allan Boesak's speech to the Trans Africa Plea, on the struggle of South Africans to resist the system of aparthide, and the problems to come if the South African government is not forced to change by international pressure.|WHY JUSTICE CAN'T WAIT / Allan Boesak.

Middle East roundup / produced by Pacifica Radio News.

Reports on developments in Jerusalem during 1985.

The Rise of extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane in Israeli politics / Peretz Kidron ; interviewed by Margaret Summers -- Rabbi Meir Kahane's appearance at the Washington Press Club / Sara Hunt -- Events in Jerusalem / Nora Sods.

Chile, Latin America, and United States foreign policy / produced by Pacifica Radio News.

Excerpts from a speech by the widow of fomer Chilean President Salvador Allende, and a report on United States policies in Latin America and the debt crisis.

United States-Chile relations / Nortesia de Allende -- Latin America-United States relations -- The Latin America debt crisis.

Indians, South Africa, and the Philippines / produced by Pacifica Radio News.

Reports on the Big Mountain Indians, press restrictions in South Africa, and a year-end roundup on the Philippines.

Relocation of the Big Mountain, Arizona, Native Americans / Dan Collison -- Press restrictions in South Africa / Lewis Cohen -- The Philippines / James Goodno.

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