Tuesday, January 06, 2009

This Afternoon on Between the Lines

5:30 PM Between the Lines A review of the week's under-reported news stories and this week's interview segments:
  • Massive Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza Kill Hundreds of Palestinians Suffering from Blockade. Interview with Ramzi Kysia, organizer with the Free Gaza Movement, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • Obama Plan to Escalate Afghan War Criticized as a Grave Error. Interview with journalist and author Stephen Kinzer, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • After 15-Year Battle, Workers Win Union Vote at Smithfield Foods. Interview with David Simmons, member of the labor organizing committee at Smithfield Foods, conducted by Melinda Tuhus.
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