During the last part of the June 14th 8 O’Clock Buzz, host Jonathan Zarov talked with playwright Michael Sullivan about his theatrical adaptation of George Orwell’s “1984”. This adaptation has proved shockingly topical, considering the recent National Security Association phone tapping scandal. It revisits the themes of Big Brother and a public kept in fear […]
Is a Police State in Our Future?
Matt Rothschild, editor of the Progressive magazine, joined Allen Ruff on A Public Affair to talk about Snowden, the NSA, and where national security and surveillance will go from here.
Students Confront NSA Recruiters
On Tuesday, July 2nd a pair of NSA recruiters showed up on the U.W. Madison campus to pitch their organization to up-and-coming Middle Eastern language students. Little did they know that instead of an eager crowd of prospective employees, they would be faced by angry students demanding answers.
Detroit Celebrates Arabic Heritage
This week Sabi Atteyih reports on The Muslims Are Coming! documentary, the Detroit Heritage Works project to promote dialogue with the Arab-American Community, the Detroit Arab-American Museum’s YallaEat! Walking Tours, current events. With music by Arab Idol host Ragheb Alama.
Thought Police Go Virtual
That troll you just vanquished in World of Warcraft might have been a true-life NSA spy. Pro Publica and New York Times reporter Justin Elliot tells us more
Tin Foil Hats For the Rest of Us
Worried about the NSA tapping your phone or your laptop? Jon Ippolito gives us some tips.