April 2013

April 3, 2013

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Theological Influences

April 3, 2013 - Hour 1 - We honor the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death (April 4th, 1968) one day early. We discuss two of the major influences on King's theology, Howard Thurman and Abraham Joshua Heschel.
April 2, 2013

Exxon Tar Sands Oil Pipeline Burst In Arkansas, Raises Questions About Keystone XL

April 2, 2013 - Segment 3 - We turn to Arkansas, where an Exxon oil pipeline burst and spilled oil into communities in Mayflower. Many are saying that this rupture brings the plan for the Keystone XL Pipeline, which President Obama is expected to weigh in on soon, into question.
April 2, 2013

“We Are The Dream” Campaign Highlights The Work Of Young People

April 2, 2013 - Segment 2 - We learn about the "We Are The Dream" Campaign, which seeks to highlight the positive things being done by young people in our community on the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with coordinator Hassan Giordano.
April 2, 2013

Could 21st Century Capitalism And Marxist Theory Coexist?

April 2, 2013 - Segment 1 - We reflect on our economic landscape and pose the question: was Marx right? We think about whether or not Marx has a place in today's world and the future of the economy with a panel, including Steven Isberg, Samuel Chambers, and Richard Wolff.
April 1, 2013

Assault Weapons Ban Survives O’Malley’s Gun Control Bill

April 1, 2013 - Segment 2 - Friday in Annapolis, after a joint voting session of the House Judiciary Committee and the Health and Government Operations Committee, the assault weapons ban survived in Governor O'Malley's proposed gun control bill. We debate this issue with Vincent DeMarco and Brian Griffiths.
April 1, 2013

Local & State Roundtable: Baltimore Budget Cuts, Gas Tax, And More!

April 1, 2013 - Segment 1 - Co-host Anthony McCarthy joins me for a roundtable discussion on local and regional issues, including the Baltimore City budget for 2014 and the gas tax proposed by the state legislature.