Making Contact

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An international radio program that links people, vital ideas, and important information

Making Contact is an award-winning, 29-minute weekly magazine/documentary-style public affairs program, heard on more than 190 radio stations in the USA, Canada and South Africa. Making Contact is committed to in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news.

Showcasing voices and perspectives not often heard in mainstream media, Making Contact focuses on the human realities of politics and the connections between local and global events, emphasizing positive, creative and grassroots ways to solve problems.

Making Contact's first broadcast was in 1995.


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With untold profits to be made in controlling this vital resource, private entrepreneurs and corporations are vying to manage the world?s water. Bu...

Bought by KUSP


  • Added: Oct 19, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Independent producer and book author Reese Erlich looks at the Bush administrations efforts to overthrow the government of Iran.

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Sep 17, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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In this program we profile four women entrepreneurs leading a worldwide grassroots movement to create micro-enterprise.

Bought by KHNS, KFAI Minneapolis, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Aug 28, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Through their own words, we pay tribute to the many working women of color who are struggling for acceptance, recognition and their rights.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: May 07, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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In 1971, a San Francisco police officer was killed. Black Panther members were arrested and tortured, then charges were dismissed. In 2007 the case...

Bought by KUT-HD and KMUN


  • Added: Feb 20, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Transgendered-women forced to live in a men's prison, moms in prison, and doulas helping incarcerated expectant mothers.

  • Added: Jan 02, 2007
  • Length: 29:00