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Can China Erase History – and Democracy – in Hong Kong
From: Mateo Schimpf
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Life is changing quickly for people in Hong Kong

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  • Added: Apr 10, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Ready, Set and a Year to Go: 2024 Election Preview
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Nov 7 marked the one year countdown to the 2024 Presidential election. It was both a kick in the pants and clown show on the Republican side, and a...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2023
  • Length: 03:00
Civil rights Act and Equal Pay: The Joke's on Women
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited pay discrimination against women and minorities was passed August 1964. Some thought it was a joke -- looks...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2023
  • Length: 03:00
Triangle of Sadness
From: KXCI
Series: Flicks with the Film Snob Chris Dashiell
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Ruben Östlund’s satire on the ruling class takes us on a luxury cruise headed for disaster.

  • Added: Apr 12, 2023
  • Length: 03:33
What is the Future of Abortion in the Americas?
From: Mateo Schimpf
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Ray Suarez talks to three women north and south of the U.S. border to understand how overturning Roe v Wade would fit into the region's reproductiv...

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
War and Peace
From: Mateo Schimpf
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In an episode originally aired in April, we look at what happens when you think you know what you’re doing… and don’t listen to the people you are ...

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  • Added: Dec 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
In Putin’s Shadow
From: Mateo Schimpf
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In this episode, we look at democracy movements fighting to survive in the shadow of a Russian government that’s determined to consolidate power.

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  • Added: Nov 10, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Risk Takers and Negotiators
From: Mateo Schimpf
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How do we know when it’s time to take a risk and push, or if it’s better to step back and negotiate?

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  • Added: Oct 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Men With Kids Have a Thumb on the Pay Scale
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
The gender pay gap reared its ugly head again this month, with a massive study released by the website PayScale. Almost one and half million worke...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
One Woman Onstage Won't Save the GOP
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
It was down to the wire before a decision was made to include Carly Fiorina, the only woman in the race, in this week’s Republican presidential deb...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 13, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
What's Your Kid Packing for Campus?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
The NRA won the gun control debate long ago. So with the right to bear arms no matter the consequences firmly established in U.S. law and psyche o...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 17, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
Netflix Showcases Family Policy
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Hooray for Netflix. The company jumped in front of 99% of corporate America last week when it announced an unlimited first year leave policy for n...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 06, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
(Un) Happy Anniversary for Medicare?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
July 30 marks a very important anniversary in our modern political history. In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law.

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  • Added: Jul 26, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 2
Selma Slights More than LBJ
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
There’s been a lot of controversy over the movie Selma and the Academy Awards. Selma is rightfully centered on Dr. King, and has been rightfully cr...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Feb 20, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
Radical Islamists? Fear the Radical Christians Too
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
In addition to savage beheadings and mass shootings, radical Islamists want to send women back to the stone age. But women should fear radical Chr...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
The New Senate 13: Unlucky for Women?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
The U.S. Senate convened on January 6th, with 13 new members. Some people think 13 is a lucky number, and some say the opposite. When it comes to ...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2015
  • Length: 02:30
December is for Celebrating -- and Remembering
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
We celebrate a lot during the holiday season – family, faith, giving, shopping. But since 2012 in the U.S. the season is not all about celebrating.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
Obama: Say No to This "Partnership"
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
After a drubbing in the elections President Obama says he wants to work with the new Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
Women Voters: Ebola or Equal Pay?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Fourth of five broadcasts on what's at stake for women in the upcoming elections. Today's topic: equal pay as a priority.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
Women: Vote Your Rights Before They're Gone
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Third of five broadcasts on what's at stake for women in the upcoming elections. Topic: Reproductive rights.

  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
Women and the Elections: What's at Stake II?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Second of five broadcasts on what's at stake for women in the upcoming elections. Today's topic: the minimum wage.

  • Added: Oct 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
Heading for College, Heading for Trouble
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
College students are hitting the road back to school this month. There’s no doubt it can be a wonderful experience. But for some, college will be ...

  • Added: Sep 03, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
Can U.S. Women Catch Up With Their Japanese Sisters?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
August 14 marks the day in 1945 when President Truman announced Japan’s surrender in World War II. The war was over, but now Japan had to be rebuil...

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  • Added: Aug 08, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
Women Will Remember Hobby Lobby in November
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Two and one half minute commentary on the backlash against the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision.

  • Added: Aug 01, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
The 1964 Civil Rights Act: Is the Joke on Women?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Two and one-half minute commentary on the 1964 Civil Rights Act and its effect on women over the next 50 years.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 26, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 2