Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Your Call 032509 What is environmentalist Rachel Carson's legacy?

What is the legacy of environmentalist and author Rachel Carson? On the next Your Call, we have a conversation about the new film A Sense of Wonder, based on the life and work of Rachel Carson who ignited public awareness to the importance of protecting the environment. The chemical industry attacked her book, Silent Spring. How did she challenge the chemical industry? And how did she help spark the environmental movement? You can join us by phone or email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Caroline Cox, research director at Center for Environmental Health

Kaiulani Lee, film and television actress who plays Rachel Carson in the film A Sense of Wonder

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Your Call 032409 Is it possible to fix Wall Street?

Is it possible to fix Wall Street? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy. He argues that spending trillions of dollars to restore this system to its previous condition is a reckless waste of time and resources. How should we rebuild the economy? You can join us by phone or email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy

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