How did 2011 change democracy worldwide?

On the next Your Call, we'll talk about the year in democracy. It has been one full year since Tunisian fruit vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire--setting off a domino chain of revolts and revolutions in the Arab world and around the globe. Now there are 150 cities with Occupy movements in California alone. What's the moment from the 2011 grassroots uprisings that will stay with you? Join us at 10 or email us at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What does democracy mean to you today? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar, and You.

Guests:
 Khaled Fahmy, associate professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History at NYU; currently on leave from NYU and teaching at American University of Cairo

 Fred Weir, Canadian journalist who lives in Moscow and specializes in Russian affairs

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What should we occupy in 2012?

Can people from different political backgrounds come together to work for prison reform? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about various efforts to reform the prison system in the US. Today, 2.3 million prisoners are in US jails, costing more than $44 billion. In California, more money is spent on prisons than education. What will it take to reform the system? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. How are groups with different political backgrounds joining forces? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Katt Hoban, organizer with Occupy San Francisco

Vanessa Carlisle, organizer with Occupy Los Angeles

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What are the best tactics for a successful Occupy movement?

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about how Occupy camps around the country are doing outreach and resolving conflicts. How are different encampments dealing with their city governments, the media, police, and homelessness? Join us at 10 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. How should the movement engage local communities and communicate effectively with supporters, opponents, and those watching from the sidelines? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar, and You.

Guests:
Vanessa Carlisle, occupier with Occupy Los Angeles
Rob Call, occupier with Occupy Atlanta
Ali Winston, reporter for KALW news
Andrew Carrigan, occupier with Occupy SF

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What's next for the Occupy Movement?

On the next Your Call, we'll talk to organizers and demonstrators about their visions for the future of the Occupy movement. A week after Oakland's General Strike, what questions do you have about tactics, outreach, leadership, property destruction, and the overall message? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. Whether you're participating or watching the movement with interest, what impact is it having, and what will it take to keep the momentum going? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar, and you.

Guests:
Melanie Butler, occupier at Occupy Wall Street
Christoff Lopaur, occupier at Occupy Oakland
Karen Ford, occupier at Occupy Monterey


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Media Roundtable

On the next Your Call, it's our Friday Media Roundtable. This week, we'll discuss media coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York, Oakland, and around the country. Wednesday's general strike shut down one of the largest ports in the country, but ended with vandalism, arrests, and injuries. We'll be joined Joshua Holland, an editor and senior writer at AlterNet and Rob Reynolds, Al Jazeera's Senior Washington correspondent, both of whom have been covering the Occupy Oakland movement this week. Join us live at 10 or send us an email to feedback@yourcallradio.org. Where did you see the best reporting this week? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Joshua Holland, editor and senior writer at AlterNet

Rob Reynolds, Al Jazeera's senior Washington correspondent

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Where are the limits on our rights to assemble and protest?

Where are the limits on our rights to assemble and protest in a democracy? On the next Your Call, we'll talk about what we need to know about our rights to protest. The recent crackdown on the Occupy Oakland demonstration leaves us with many questions--namely, what are the limits on our rights to dissent? What do we expect or hope from our cities in response to mass protests? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. What's your reaction to the recent Occupy crackdowns? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar, and you.

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Guests:
Linda Lye, staff attorney with the ACLU of Northern California

John Avalos, San Francisco city supervisor and mayoral candidate

Jesse Palmer, 25-year Oakland resident, housing rights lawyer, and Occupy Oakland participant

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